oc-plain-dealer 1923-04-30

FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM AS TOLD BY BUILDING Plain LEADING VOL. XXVI—NO. 217 FILE MURDER C APRIL BLDG. OVER 1-4 MILLION Total For Year To-Date $955,010, Best in City's History Building permits for April represents a valuation of $259,015, not including permits which may be filed Sugar Prices Drop Then Advance Today NEW YORK, April 30. Sugar prices upon the face of a federal syt and the threat of housewives throughout the country of limited consumption were gaining steadily today in the market. After opening at $5.95 a break of 48 points over Saturday's close of 6.88, July options recovered 25 points and was back to 6.20 at noon. "Y." SPEAKER WILL TELL ABOUT INDIA Mr. Alvah L. Miller is to be the MILLION Total For Year To-Date $955,010, Best in City's History Building permits for April represent a valuation of $259,015, not including permits which may be filed today, a compilation today showed. Seventy-nine permits were filed. This brings the total so far this year to 296 and the valuation to $955,010, the best record in Anaheim's history. In 1922 there were 214 permits in the first four months with valuation of $554,130.50; 1921—139 permits with $375,550; 1920—104 with $175,100. For the entire year 1920 the total valuation was only $879,980 and for 1919 only $464,500. In April, 1922, the April valuation was only $200,111.50; in 1921, only $65,200; in 1920, only $38,-200. A. TOUSSEAU ESTATE TOTALS $196,198 Auguate Toussau left property valued at $198,198.70, according to the first and final accounting filed today. Parcel of real estate, including all of that portion of the north half of the northwest quarter which lies south and east of the middle line of the Brea Canyon road as it was in 1903 accounts for $98,-160. Stock in the Anaheim Water Company, and Farmure Merchandts Bank, both of Fullerton, composed other items. Lucy Ortega of Fullerton left a net estate of $29,016.22, according to the inventory and appraisement filed today. Henry Burdorf's net estate amounted to $11,296.73, according to the decree of settlement and final account filed today. He died intestate and practically all the proprotate and practically all the property is community property. SEEKS TO ENJOIN SUGAR EXCHANGE (By International News Service) NEW YORK, April 30—In characterizing the New York coffee and sugar exchange its members as a "pack of criminal gamblers", who ought to be wiped out, acting U. S. Attorney General T. A. Seymour of Washington, D. C., appeared before Federal Judge Mayer, Rogers, Manion and Hough and asked for an in- "Y." SPEAKER WILL TELL ABOUT INDIA Mr. Alvah L. Miller is to be the speaker at the foreign work luncheon at the Y. M. C. A. center on So. Philadelphia-st. Wednesday noon. Mr. Miller for several years has been the general secretary of the Y. M. C. A. in Lahore, India which city has a population of 230,000, with a university of 15,000 students and is the chief military center for that part of India. Mr. Miller was some time ago appointed by the British government, a member of the Board of the Missionary Council for the Punjab and has been intimately associated with the leading officials and educationalists, both British and Indian, in the north of India and so is well qualified to speak regarding conditions in that country. His topic will be "The Mohammedan in India and His Outlook Today." A fifty-cent luncheon will be served at 12:15 and as only a limited number can be accommodated, Mr. Ashleigh, the new local secretary, asks that those wishing to attend call $34J and make reservations. No appeal for funds is to be made at this meeting. FEDERAL ACTION HITS LUMBER TRUST (By International News Service) WASHINGTON, April 30—The government today began legal action to dissolve the alleged lumber trust. Suit in equity against the Western Pine Manufacturer's Assn was filed on behalf of the government in U. S. District Court at St. Paul. Approximately 60 corporations and 86 individuals, officers in various lumber concerns, were named as defendants. The many complaints from builders and business interests in the country over the high prices of building materials were a big factor in getting the federal authorities into action. The government charged that the association has for many years published and sold "basic price lists" to all the many items of lumber produced and sold by the defendant manufacturers. They also prescribe extra work charges and extra charges for special sizes and lengths on all items furnished which do not conform strictly to the standard grades. GO TO A. F. Ne Attorney Sacramento passed the ditional surge County that Governmen SEEKS TO ENJOIN SUGAR EXCHANGE (By International News Service) NEW YORK, April 30.—In characterizing the New York coffee and sugar exchange its members as a "pack of criminal gamblers", who ought to be wiped out, acting U. S. Attorney General T. A. Seymour of Washington, D. C. appeared before Federal Judge Mayer, Rogers, Manion and Hough and asked for an injunction to suppress the exchange as a conspiracy in restraint of trade. LITTLE GIRL INJURED The little daughter of A. Gaylord of Los Angeles was injured Saturday night between 7 and 8 o'clock on No. Los Angeles-st., when the car in which she was riding collided with a car driven by Roy Watson of Fullerton. Watson is alleged to have been driving in a reckless manner and to have been responsible for the accident, and was fined $150 when arraigned before Judge Brown on this charge. The little girl was taken to Santa Ana, her condition was reported not serious. Collisions were also reported from the intersection of No. Lemon and Cypress-site, and the intersection of Los Angeles and Center-sts. In the first report, cars owned by Ed. White of Los Angeles and Virgil Bruschue of Los Angeles, and in the last report cars owned by C. Loy of Santa Ana and A. H. Wresche of Anaheim, are said to have smashed together. Each car was damaged. BUILDING PERMITS Mrs. Hanna Sulks, frame residence at 500 So. Ohio-st, cost $600. Carl Tipton, frame temporary residence at $17 No. Dickel-st, cost $1600. Mr. Lucas, frame residence at $36 No. Clementine-st, cost $1500. Marie Klein, stucco double garage at 126 So. Walnut-st, cost $360. Gus Wresell, frame double garage at 222 No. Clementine-st, cost $250. Joe Biegel, two duplex houses in Millis Park tract, cost $5,000 each. WEATHER Fair tonight and Tuesday moderate temperatures. Minimum 47 at $12. Maximum 72 at $19. ORANGE-CO. BANKERS TO BANQUET MAY 5 The annual banquet of the Orange County Bankers Association will be held at St. Ann's Inn, Santa Ana, on May 15. The men will bring their ladies. Superior Judge Carlos S. Hardy of Los Angeles will be the principal speaker. President William E. Otis of the Orange County Trust and Savings Bank and President E. H. Richards of the American National Bank, both of Santa Ana, are arranging the program. All the banks in the County are affiliated with the organization. Usually about 400 are present. A dance will follow the meeting. GRAND JURY TO NAME ASSAILANT (Fly International News Service) PRESNO, April 30.—At least 50 witnesses will be summoned before the Freno county grand jury Wednesday in connection with shooting of Walter Osterhoudt, a raisin grower, Saturday by either Mr. and Mrs. N. Torosian at Monmouth, a few miles east of here. Osterhoudt was shot when he, with a large party of Sun Maid raisin growers, called at the ranch of G. Kukuligian, an Armenian grower, seeking his signature to a new contract. We Have With Us INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE - FIRST LEAGUE Slain Dealer PUBLISHING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Monday, April 30, 1923 OVER CHARGE IN SPAMMER 7000 BARREL GUSHER AT SANTA FE Twin Bell No. 1 Ignores Over-Production & Pipe Line Shortage Not caring'a rap about over-production or rearcity of pipe-lines and tanks, Twin Bell No. 1 came in a 7000-barrel gusher at Santa Fe Sheriff Holds Former Friend of Slain Man Fred Casullechio is charged with the murder of Nunclo Spaminata in a complaint prepared today, sworn to by Sheriff Sam Jernigan. Casullechio, former friend of the dead man, was one of the two who went to Spaminata's room in the 500 block, South Grand-ave, Los Angeles, and took away the latter's belongings. THIEVES GET $200 LOOT AT STORE Rockbottom Store of Fullerton Entered During Week-End Thieves sometime between Saturday night and this morning entered the Rock Bottom Store in Fullerton adjoining the Postoffice, escaping SANTA FE Twin Bell No. 1 Ignores Over-Production & Pipe Line Shortage Not caring a rap about over-production or rearcity of pipe-lines and tanks, Twin Bell No. 1 came in a 7000-barrel gusher at Santa Fe Springs yesterday. The oil is 35.5 gravity and is coming from the Meyer sand, the hole being 4700 feet deep. It is located on the old Cadson Lease, now known as the Gross property. It was drilled by the Federal Drilling Co. and was started last December. It is near Fox No. 1 and a number of other big wells. Another Twin Bell well is being deepened by the Keck Drilling Co. McFADDEN HEADS ANAHEIM ROTARY An election of officers, the presence of 25 or 30 guests, largely local merchants, and an interesting talk on "Anaheim Past, Present and Future," by O. E. Steward, City Manager, made today's luncheon meeting of the Rotary club one of the most important in months. Thomas L. McFadden was elected president; Dr. H. A. Johnston vice-president; Rev. Thomas H. Walker secretary; and H. H. Benjamin treasurer. J. W. Wallop was appointed sergeant-at-arms, William A. Dolan pianist and Dr. H. E. W. Barnes song leader. President McFadden now is considering the material to handle the work of the ensuing year. The board of directors elected consists of McFadden, Johnston, Walker, Former President Riley, S. C. Hartraft and Carl Leonard. Dr. Harris Newkirk and James Newkirk were in charge of the program. The object in bringing the many guests was largely to hear City Manager Steward, who gave some interesting data on the water and sewage systems and lauded the fire department for its excellent work. Hitchcock spoke on "Loyalty to Home Merchants". GO TO SACRAMENTO A. P. Nelson, District Attorney, and Attorney Clyde Bishop will go to Sacramento as soon as the House has passed the act providing for an additional Superior Court judge in Orange County. They wish to be sure that Governor Richardson signs the measure, which has been reported out. OF Stain Mah Pred Casulichio is charged with the murder of Nuncio Spaminata in a complaint prepared today, sworn to by Sheriff Sam Jernigan. Casulichio, former friend of the dead man, was one of the two who went to Spaminata's room in the 500 block, South Grand-ave, Los Angeles, and took away the latter's belongings on the evening of the same day Spaminata left Los Angeles. The body, badly hacked, was found in a gulch between Fullerton and Northam Station. Casulichio was quizzed for two or three days before the evidence he gave was regarded as sufficient to warrant a charge of murder. His depositions were taken by Sheriff William I. Traeger and Sheriff Sam Jernigan and their deputies. Spaminata was a former bootlegger and appeared to have been very successful in that business. Among his Italian cronies in Los Angeles, however, he became strongly hated. On one occasion he stabbed a girl, and he was being tried for manslaughter—the charge formerly had been murder—when he escaped from the court room. Another Fortnight To Name Postmaster Mrs. S. B. Abbott was endorsed as postmistress at Placeia by the Republican County Central Committee at a meeting today in the Elks' clubhouse. The Anaheim members were given two weeks more in which to obtain further information concerning the candidates for Anaheim postmaster. NO WEDDING BELLS FOR CHECK PASSERS By International News Service) SEATTLE, April 30—Wedding bells that were to ring in Vancouver soon for Miss Dolores J. Mead, 20, and P. A. Johnson, 24, will be long silent, according to local police who arrested the couple Sunday night after they had passed worthless checks on Seattle merchants. Portland and Sacramento have also been flooded by the pair with worthless paper, according to police. COURTHOUSE NEWS Suit to quiet title to a portion of Original Building Lot No. 14 was filed today by the City of Anaheim through Attorney Weisel against Friedericke Hecht et al. Articles of incorporation of the California Wire Co., of Orange were filed today. The directors all are of Orange and the capital is $1,000-$200. AT STORE Rockbottom Store of Fullerton Entered During Week-End Thieves sometime between Saturday night and this morning entered the Rock Bottom Store in Fullerton adjoining the Postoffice but misused the building in trying to find their way in from the rear. They took canned goods, a cigar case and other articles which cannot be certainly calculated without inventory, it is said. EXCHANGED STOCK UNTAXED GAIN WASHINGTON, April 30—The U.S. supreme court today decided that under the revenue act incomes arising from the exchange of stock in a new corporation, incident to reincorporation or re-organization, is not taxable. The government asked the court to issue an immediate injunction against the corporations and individuals named. ASSEMBLY VOTES TO RAISE SALARIES SACRAMENTO, April 30—Alameda county government bill, providing for increases in the salaries of judges, and a number of other county officials, passed the assembly today by a vote of 58 ayes to only seven noes. Assemblyman Homer Spence of Alameda stated that the salary increases would not exceed $10,000. SCHOOL HOUSE BURNS OAKLAND, April 30—While volumes of smoke poured thru the building, 40 pupils in the Hawthorne grammar school marched from the building shortly before noon today and watched the structure reduced to ashes. The origin of the fire which started on the roof, has not been determined. REPORTS ACCIDENT T M. Jones of Fullerton reported to police yesterday that his Ford car rammed a Chevrolet whose driver and owner he did not know, doing damage to the fender. He said the vehicle turned without giving a signal. MARATHON DANCER LOSES 10 LBS. After shuffling for 69 hours, Miss Vera Sheppard of Long Island City, was compelled to call a hall in her Marathon dance. Miss Shoppard, shown above with Bon Solar, who was her partner for almost the entire 69 hours, lost 10 lbs., in weight, and was almost unconscious during the last hours. She was supported only by the strength of her muscles. FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM Dealer ANGE COUNTY GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN IN POPULATION Total in 1910 was...2,628 For Year 1920 was...5,828 Today, Estimated at...10,000 When thru with your Plain Dealer, mail to it to Eastern Friends—It may bring them to Anaheim, Fastest Growing City in Orange County. TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR PAMINATA DEATH VES GET 0 LOOT STORE Cost of Living up 68 Pct. in 10 Years WASHINGTON, April 30.—The cost of living has increased 68.8% in the United States during the past ten years, Secretary of Labor Davis announced today, on the basis of official reports. The increases include: Food 42 percent; clothing 74.4; housing 62.4; fuel and lighting 86.2; furniture 117.4; miscellaneous commodities 100.3. BANKS WILL FINANCE PACKERS Reputable Assn's., Hereafter will be able to Discount their Paper ARREST YOUTH FOR BURGLARY CHARGE Paul Musch, 19, was arrested Satnight and is being held on the STORE Store of Fullerentered During Week-End Sometime between Saturday and this morning entered Bottom Store in Fullerton the Postoffice, escaping duled at more than $200. window was broken being a hole large admit a very small man, Police think the thieves enter the postoffice but building in trying to find from the rear. canned goods, a cigar news articles which cannot calculated without inssaid. NGED STOCK UNTAXED GAIN (International News Service) BUTTON, April 30.—The time court today decided the revenue act incomes the exchange of stock corporation, incident to reor-reorganization, is permament asked the court immediate injunction corporations and individual News Service) BLY VOTES HAISE SALARIES (International News Service) ENTO, April 30.—Alattery government bill, procreases in the salaries and a number of other details, passed the assembly vote of 58 ayes to only HOUSE BURNS (International News Service) D., April 30.—While volke poured thru the buildings in the Hawthorne school marched from the portly before noon today and the structure reduced of the fire which startproof, has not been deterPORTS ACCIDENT cases of Fullerton reported desterday that his Ford car Chevrolet whose driver he did not know, doing the fender. He said the burned without giving a ARREST YOUTH FOR BURGLARY CHARGE Paul Musch, 19, was arrested Satday night and is being held on the charge of burglary on a complaint sworn to by Hana Larsen, one of the proprietors of the Anaheim Bakery on No. Los Angeles-st. Musch was caught Saturday night about 11:00 o'clock after he had broken in the breek window of the Bakery and entered the shop, it is alleged. He was caught by Roy Wilson who was waiting for him inside the bakery. This is said to have been the sixth or seventh time the bakery has been entered, and a lookout was being kept. Musch was arraigned this morning before Judge Brown and held on bail of $2,500 to await a preliminary examination. RUSSIA REPRIMANDS ALLIES IN NOTE (By International News Service) LAUSANNE, April 30—M. Vorofsky, Russian observer in the Near East peace conference, exploded a bombbell today when he addressed a sharp note to the Allies and to Switzerland couched in the most bitter terms. The note dealt with a widely circulated report that the allies had asked the Swiss government to refuse an entrance to the passport of George Tchitcherin, Russian commissaire for foreign affairs, if he attempted to enter the country to attend the peace parley. The note reproached Switzerland for giving up her neutrality and siding in with the allies. "SPARK PLUG" GOES EAST; BARNEY STAYS A negro giving his name as Willie Smith was taken to the Orange-co. jail today to serve a 200-day sentence on the charge of evading railroad fare, imposed by Judge French. But Willie did not go without protest. He affirmed that he had a right to ride on the train, that he was on a stock train and had been assigned there to take care of some race horses, which were being shipped from Tia Juana to points east, and as proof he produced a tag which said that he had been an assistant trainer. But Judge French would not heed his plea. He must serve 30 days, and in the meantime what will become PACKERS Reputable Assn's., Hereafter will be able to Discount their Paper Reputable packing house associations hereafter will be able to dis-count their paper and obtain funds with which to finance purchases of materials. Most of the members of Group Four, California State Bankers Assn', learned this evidently for the first time Saturday night in a speech delivered at St. Ann's Inn, Santa Ana, by Manager C. J. Shepard of the Federal Reserve Bank in Los Angeles. Shepard told them that the Federal legislation making this possible was due to George E. Farrand, general counsel of the California Fruit Growers Exchange and the late G. Harold Powell, former general manager of the exchange. Group Four, comprising the bankers of Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Imperial Counties, based resolution thanking Farrand. It was Group Four's annual meeting and a banquet followed at night. The Federal act in question was the outcome, said Shepard, of a discussion by Powell and Farrand at a meeting of Group Four in St. Ann's Inn some two years ago. The new law permits discounts on the association's paper, something impossible before, and possible now only because members can put their advance crop payment money in the name of the association. Shepard said Farrand had taken up the matter both with the Federal Reserve Bank in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Senator N. A. Thompson discussed new laws. He referred particularly to the foreclosure law, which makes foreclosure of trust deeds more lenient. H. R. Biggs of Fullerton, who presented the Orange County report, estimated the annual income of Orange County now at $92,000,000, by far the largest of the five counties. Edward Elliott, vice president of the Security Trust & Savings Bank and former professor of economics at Princeton and later at the U. of C., declared that in the framing of legal care must be taken or results may arise not anticipated. Elliett gave three examples of this: 1. In enacting the 18th amendment, it was never realized that no much power would be necessary to enforce it and that there would be so many violations. 2. At the close of the war it was feared that the unfortunate other lands would swam here), but an immigration law was passed, restricting the number of new-comers to thre PORTS ACCIDENT cases of Fullerton reported yesterday that his Ford car Chevrolet whose driver did not know, doing the fender. He said the burned without giving a comment also was reported in a house owned by George Bush蜡es and a car owned by Bullid. Both cars were involved in the fire which start-road fare, imposed by Judge French. But Willie did not go without protest. He affirmed that he had a right to ride on the train, that he was on a stock train and had been assigned there to take care of some race horses, which were being shipped from Tia Juana to points east, and as proof he produced a tag which said that he had been an assistant trainer. But Judge French would not heed his plea. He must serve 30 days, and in the meantime what will become of his favorite "spark plug", which he affirms he was assigned to take care of. EXPLOSION FATAL (By International News Service) PADUCAH, Ky., April 30.—Mrs. Rosetta Daugherty Warren, 34, was killed instantly today when a dynamite explosion wrecked her home here. Police are seeking a woman believed to be mentally deranged whom Mrs. Warren's husband says was jealous of his marriage and had once attempted to burn his barn. Three children with their mother escaped injury. MAN IN THE MOON FULL AGAIN TONIGHT The man in the moon isn't paying much attention to the Volstead act. For the second time this month he is full. However, be it said to his credit this doesn't happen often. Attention was called to the phenomenon by Miss Helen Craemer of the city assessor's office who is remarkably inclined and didn't need a calendar to note the fact. PREPARE FOR ROW (By International News Service) MUNICH, April 30.—This city is an armed camp today in preparation for May Day battles. Despite the Bavarian government's warning that parades and meetings, both the Fascist and Communists are preparing for demonstrations. Bloodshed is feared. BOLSHEVIST PLOT (By International News Service) CONSTANTINOPLE, April 30.—A Bolshevist plot to overthrow the Angora government has been discovered by the Turkish grand army and Turkish communists have been declared that in the framing of legal isolation care must be taken or treatments may arise not anticipated. Elllett gave three examples of this: 1. In enacting the 18th amendment, it was never realized that much power would be necessary to enforce it and that there would be so many violations. 2. At the close of the war it was feared that the unfortunate other lands would swarm here), but an immigration law was passed, restricting the number of newcomers to the per cent of that in a given nation already in the United States. This resulted in a shortage of cheap land and high wages. 3. The high tariff prevented rope from paying its debts and not have merely the usual direct fees in America. Ellott condemned bloc legislation as an example of a type ill-advised Justice J. B. Cox made one funny speeches at the banquet. C. W. Wilson; of the San Francisco Savings Bank, presided. NO BRAKES—$30 Charged with operating an auto mobile without having any brakes Charles Foy was fined $30 when raigned before Judge Brown took E. B. Ambler, charged with being drunk, received a 30-day suspension sentence. 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