oc-plain-dealer 1923-06-01

PROGRESS OF ANHEIM AT TOLD BY BUILDING Year Period Total 1932 675 $1,413,046 1931 564 1,253,870 1920 362 879,950 1919 174 464,500 FULL REPORT OF INTEREST Plain LEADING N 26TH YEAR NO. 245 SISTER WANTS GRAB 2 FOR POOL HALL ROBBERY Police Claim They Obtained Only $2.00 From Money Drawer William Stevens and R. B. Jones were arrested by J. C. Locher, Brea marshal, last night after it alleged they had broken open the door of the area south side pool room and seized all the cash they could find which, however, amounted to only about $2. Fred Fletcher was in the car with them, and was arrested on the charge of drunkenness. They are being held in the Fullerton jail pending arraignment. Hector Tomasia Ocella were arrested by the Fullerton police last night on a traffic charge and for acting suspiciously. AMERICAN WIFE OF BRITISH LORD WOMAN A $5000 R DAMAG Virginia Cookson, Gun Fame, File prise Suit Too The fracas on property Modjeska Ranch Co., Tanyon, where Virginia is recently encamped with a prevent Charles S. Mann pany or his agents from some two-inch pipe sl across the ranch property ter for her land, developed a complaint in which the $5,000 damages, a temporation and other things. The woman's action can or less of a surprise, because ready had appeared in court yesterday was again before GARRETT NEW DEMO CHIEF OF CONGRESS (By A. O. Hayward) (L. N. S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, June 1.—Representative Finis J. Garrett of Tennessee, will be the democratic leader of the next house, succeeding Representative Claude Kitchin, according to a canvass of Democratic opinion today. His chief aloes probably will be Representative Cordell Hull, also of Tennessee, present chairman of the Democratic national committee, and Representative Oldfield of Arkansas, Democratic whip. Garrett has two possible opponents, Charles Crisp, of Georgia, and Representative John M. Garner, of Texas, but neither candidacy was regarded by Democrats in Washington today as formidable. Although only 48 Representative Garrett has already served nine consecutive terms, 18 years, in the lower branch of congress. He is a lawyer and a native Tennesseean. "MARY G." AND CREW SAFE IN ENSENADA LOS ANGELES, June 1.—Fears that the power cruiser "Mary G." carrying F. A. Gillespie and John Snell of Los Angeles had met with disaster somewhere off the Southern California coast, were dispelled today when information was received at the California Yacht Club, Wilmington, that all of the persons aboard the yacht had arrived safely at Ensenada, L. C. A dory, belonging to the "Mary G." found near San Diego yesterday led to the report that the Mary G. had met disaster. SELL GOODS IN Marchioness Curzon. Marchioness Curzon of Kedleston, the beautiful young wife of the British foreign minister, is one of the most popular women in London society. Before her marriage to Curzon she was Grace Elvina Deggan. L. A. PHILHARMONIC COMING NEXT FALL The Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra will fill an engagement early in the autumn, followed, in October, by Margaret Matzenaur, contralto, who will formally open the course. Known for her artistry in Wagnerian roles, Matzenaur is hailed with joy wherever she appears. Reinald Weronrath, baritone, considered the world's greatest, will come in late winter or very early spring. He is a graduate of Columbia college and an artist of which the college is very proud. Olga Samaroff, in April, will appear in a piano program. She is known as a rare pianist and is the only woman Victor Red Seal pianist. She is the wife of Leopold Stokowski, leader of the Philadelphia Philharmonic. The guaranteed list is now being subscribed, and if any further information is desired it will be gladly given by Mr. Ronnie Berger, president of the Interclub. The musical entertainment course for the coming winter season has been chosen by the Anaheim Interclub and consists of four banner numbers. The numbers were secured through the Wolfson Musical bureau, represented by Miss Ruth Cowan of Los Angeles. PROBE SHOOTING BERKELEY, June 1.—Chief of Police Vollmer started an investigation into the death of Harry Myrick, of Ely, Nev., at a local hospi SELL GOODS IN OCCUPIED GERMANY WASHINGTON, June 1.—Billions of dollars worth of goods held in occupied Germany, a large portion of which are owned by American firms, will be sold by the Franco-Belgian restitution service after June 10, the department of commerce was informed today by Ambassador Herrick at Paris. This action will be taken under orders of the inter-allied high commission. RUSSIA DISPLEASED WITH BRITISH NOTE LONDON, June 1.—While the text of the latest British note to Moscow has not been published, it is of such a nature as to cause considerable permission today among the members of the soviet trade mission. "Allor nothing," is apparently the slogan adopted by Lord Curron, British foreign secretary, toward Soviet Russia. FULLED NEAR COAST, PER BORK Building firm bulldon from loan 1 to 1, amounts to $804,526, according to E. S. Wichman building inspector. He said that the total permit issued during the same period last year was $592,000, more than one-third less than thi syear. HOTEL THEFT LINCOLN, Neb., June 1.—Coy Burnett of Los Angeles, reported to local police today the theft of $480 in currency and $550 in travelers checks and a gold watch from his room in a hotel here. THE THERMOMETER Minimum 47 at 5 a.m. Maximum 73 at 1 p.m. The musical entertainment course for the coming winter season has been chosen by the Anaheim Interclub and consists of four banner numbers. The numbers were secured through the Wolfson Musical bureau, represented by Miss Ruth Cowan of Los Angeles. PROBE SHOOTING BERKELEY, June 1.—Chief of Police Volmer today started an investigation into the death of Harry Myrick, of Ely, Nev., at a local hospital from two bullet wounds. Myrick was brought here from Nevada for treatment and Chief Wilmer has been advised that a man being held at Ely in connection with the shooting. Baseball Today AMERICAN LEAGUE St Louis ... 050 012 000—8-12-1 Chi ... 001 100 120—5-11-2 Schocker and Severeid—Robertson Mack and Schalk, Graham. Cleve ... 100 630 241—17-16-4 Detroit ... 010 000 210—4-11-1 Uhle, Blankenship, Francis and by Neil—Haloway, Olson, Collins and Bassler. Philly ... 200 220 001—7-12-1 Wash ... 100 000 030—4-10-2 Helmach and Perkins—Zachary, Zalmker and Gharritty. Boston ... 000 002 020—4-12-1 N.Y. ... 000 000 000—7-0 Quinn and Piechich—Jones, Maynard Enbough. NATIONAL LEAGUE Brklyn ... 200 200 010—4-10-2 Boston ... 224 200 10 x—1-17-2 Dickerman, Decatur and Taylor—Genewich and O'Neil. N.Y. ... 421 155 121—2-23-2 Philly ... 140 110 010—5-14-7 Ryan, Jonnard, O'Brien and Smith, Gaston—Head Beham, Wintert Bishop and Wilson. Chi ... 010 101 000—3-12-2 Clinel ... 010 002 10 x—5-9-0 Aldridge and O'Farrell—Coucil, Week and Hargrave. COAST LEAGUE Vernon ... 2 L.A. ... 0 Relger and D. Murphy—Jones and Baldwin. Coast league at Seattle postponed, wet grounds. EYES OF AMERICA ON N.Y. GOVEN Albany, N. Y., June... the eyes of the nation turn Albany today. Governor A. Smith is preparing either to veto the Cuvillier bill or to Mullen-Gage state prohibition law. Indications are the governor approve it means New York state will first in the union to wish support for enforcement of oral prohibition law. If the situation so far entails enforcement of prohibition state is concerned, will continue present status. Declare Billion Offer Summer Day WASHINGTON, June... While a shipping board sloughed met in New York to offer Columbia Postal Supply of Silver Creek, N.Y., government's merchant Chairman A. D. Lasker characterized the offer as mer dream." Lasker and other offers this offer seriously poured they did not materialize into a sale. The board meanwhile treated on disposition of in ships. NEW YORK, June... W. Slack of Silver Creek who submitted a $1,000 offer for the United States mercantile fleet to appear today when the States shipping board sloners met to listen to PORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Main Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, Calif., Friday, June 1, 1923 WEATHER ITS TO JOIN CLARA WOMAN ASKS $5000 FOR DAMAGES Virginia Cookson, of Shot-Gun Fame, Files Surprise Suit Today The fracas on property of theodjeska Ranch Co., in Harding anyon, where Virginia L. Cookson cently encamped with a shotgun to event Charles S. Mann of the company or his agents from tearing up one two-inch pipe she had laid across the ranch property to get water for her land, developed today into complaint in which the woman asks 5,000 damages, a temporary injunction and other things. The woman's action came as more less of a surprise, because she already had appeared in court, and late yesterday was again before Justice J. HOTDOG! WAR ON BETWEEN MOTOR COPS Santa Ana and County Traffic Officers at Outs With Fullerton's Is it a case of government of laws and not of men, or are certain traffic enforcement officers of the county plus Santa Ana, and of Fullerton on the outs? In Santa Ana today certain officers called it a fued, but it takes many feudists to make a real foud. What is described as the latest act in the feud took place yesterday, when Officer H. D. Jaynes of Santa Ana overtook Tom Gillette in Santa Ana and took away his siren. Gillette is Fire Marshal of Fullerton. This morning, according to an informant who should know, City At- WILL SUE FOR ESTATE NEW ORLEANS, June 1.—Mrs. Thilde Lovee, confessed slayer of her susband, who was released from Louisiana hospital for criminal case, will bring suit to recover the state of the man she shot and killed two years ago, it was announced a afternoon by her attorneys. The man had valuable real estate holdings in California and Texas. REPORT GOV. SMITH SIGNS BILL REPEAL (By International News Service) ALBANY, N. Y., June 1.—There is a persistent report at the Capitol this afternoon that Governor with had signed the Cuvillier ollt to deal the Mullen-Gage state prohlion enforcement law. The governor's office refused to try or confirm the report. YES OF AMERICA ON N. Y. GOVERNOR BEAUMONT CHERRY FESTIVAL JUNE 17TH WOMAN SOBS OUT STORY OF HER LIFE (By International News Service) HENDERSON, Ky., June 1—Lurie Noffsinger sobbed out the story of her life on the witness stand here today in an effort to prove that she is not guilty of complicity in the murder of her husband, Gus B. Noffsinger, for which crime Ollie Gibbons received a life sentence in Eddiville penitentiary. Her tiny daughter sat on her lap during the questioning. The court room was deadly still save for the accused mother's sobs and the comforting words of her daughter. Mrs. Noffsinger testified her husband was brutal and had often made insulting remarks. She admitted intimacy with Gibbons but blamed him. Mrs. Noffsinger broke down often and the taking of her testimony on direct examination had to be halted frequently. Ollie Gibbons was not in the court room, but protecting guardmen were stationed about the place and a machinegun kept its watch in the hall. During the testimony the state demanded that the child be taken from her mother's lap. She was removed sobbing. Mrs. Noffsinger declared she had not countenanced threats against Noffsinger's life. She categorically denied any part in the killing, but admitted Gibbons had been involved in the killing. FOREIGN IN I DETROIT are raging, men destroying timber. At Wilquette, she crawling thru brun A fire near Penlott town Beach es last n One he water for beach and night back threaten No loss TORONTO rain bad fires swarms of bees are property At many ephone calls stroyed. Every is fightin sweeping jack pine of White tants are a special BY International News Service) ALBANY, N. Y., June 1.—There is a persistent report at the Capitol this afternoon that Governor Washburn had signed the Mullen-Gage state prohibition enforcement law. The governor's office refused to pay or confirm the report. YES OF AMERICA ON N. Y. GOVERNOR ALBANY, N. Y., June 1.—With eyes of the nation turned toward many today, Governor Alfred E. Washburn is preparing either to sign or to repeal the Mullen-Gage state prohibition enforcement law. Indications are the governor will take up his mind within the next hours. If the governor approves the bill means New York state will be the first in the union to withdraw its support for enforcement of the federal prohibition law. If the bill is passed, the situation so far as the enforcement of prohibition by the state is concerned, will continue in its present status. DECLARE Billion Ship Offer Summer Dream WASHINGTON, June 1.—While a shipping board commission met in New York to consider the billion dollar offer of the Columbia Postal Supply Company of Silver Creek, N. Y., for the government's merchant fleet, chairman A. D. Lasker today characterized the offer as a "summer dream." Lasker and other officials of the shipping board refused to take this offer seriously and announced they did not expect it to materialize into a sale. The board meanwhile concentrated on disposition of individual ships. NEW YORK, June 1.—John W. Slack of Silver Creek, N. Y., who submitted a $1,000,000,000 offer for the United States government's mercantile fleet failed to appear today when the United States shipping board commissioners met to listen to bids. BEAUMONT CHERRY FESTIVAL JUNE 7TH The fifth annual cherry festival opens Thursday, June 7. A Beaumont, and promises to surpass all others. A fine program has been arranged with music, and sports throughout the day, and a grand ball in the evening. A competitive display of cherries of many varieties will be a hovel sight. Cherries will also be for sale. The American Legion Inter-county council will meet in Beaumont on the same day, June 7. The men of the Beaumont post have arranged a good program for entertainment of visiting posts. PLAN LONG VACATION Mr. and Mrs. Frank Baum and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Baumgartel and four children will leave when school closes for a two months' auto trip that will take them as far north as Vancouver, Mr. Baum, who is an experienced camper, has arranged a nursery size refrigerator for the running board of his auto. He says this is a big improvement for the keeping of butter, milk and drinks cool while traveling. $20,000 GEM THEFT CHICAGO, June 1.—The theft of $20,000 in jewels from the home of Franklin P. Smith, millionaire iron manufacturer, was reported today to Chicago police. Search was ordered at once for a recently hired "model butter" who vanished at the same time the jewels did. 400 U. C. GRADUATES LOS ANGELES, June 1.—For the first time in the history of the Southern Branch, University of California, the degree of bachelor of education was conferred upon 400 students graduated here today. Dr. John Adama delivered the principal address at commendment exercises held at the university. EXPECT BIG CROWD AT COMMENCEMENT A large crowd is expected to the graduation exercises of the Fullerton 8th grade at the grammar school auditorium tonight at 8 o'clock. The program given yesterday for the graduating classes of the 5th, 6th and 7th grades will be repeated, with the addition of the graduation address by Rev. M. E. Bollen of the First Baptist Church, and the presentation of diplomas by C. A. Marcey, Supt. The graduating pupils of the lower grades are requested not to attend. UNDERWOOD DNOT EXCITED (By International News Service) LONDON, June 1.—Oscar W. Underwood, of Birmingham, Ala., U.S., senator from Alabama, told International News Service today that he is not taking seriously the talk of his possible presidential candidacy. "Well, I understand that I have been talked about in connection with the Democratic presidential nomination," admitted Senator Underwood, "but I have been talked about before and talk doesn't always mean anything." ACT QUICK If you want any extra copies of illustrated annuals just issued by The Plain Dealer They are going fast and will WIRE IN ANAHEIM aler UNTY GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS Total in 1910 was... 2,628 For Year 1920 was... 5,526 Today, Estimated at... 10,000 When thru with your Plain Dealer, mall to it to Eastern Friends—It may bring them to Anaheim, Fastest Growing City in Orange County. WEATHER Fair, moderately cool tonight and Saturday ARA IN PRISON RETTY WOMAN SCORNED SEEKS TO HEART BALM IN LATEST SUIT RUSHED TO L. A. BY MOTOR May Hurry "Tiger Girl" to San Quentin at Once (By International News Service) EN ROUTE WITH MRS. PHILLIPS, June 1.—Armour L. Phillips husband of the "tiger woman," whom she blamed for her arrest and conviction, today boarded the train on which Clara Phillips is being returned to California, at Yuma, Ariz. He attempted immediately to engage his wife in conversation, but was forestalled by Mrs. Phillips' guards, who said he would have to wait until later. (By William Parker) Miss Dorothy Newburg. All primed for the revelations expected in the action of Miss Dorothy Newburg against Russell T. Miss Newburg charges that Russell courted her when fled her. She believes $50,000 will about the love and affection lavished on Russell in two charges. FOREST FIRES RAGE IN NORTH MICHIGAN DETROIT, June 1.—Forest fires are raging today in northern Michigan, menacing towns and resorts and destroying thousands of acres of timber. At Witch Lake, 40 miles from Marquette, several men engaged in fighting the flames escaped death by crawling on their hands and knees thru brush and smoke. A fire on the cut-over timber lands near Pentawater was well under control today after menacing the Oceanna Beach summer resort of 50 houses last night, destroying one. One hundred townmen of Pentwater fought the flames back at the beach and farmers fought an all-night battle with the brush fires threatening Munsing. No loss of life has been reported. TORONTO, Ont., June 1.—With rain badly needed, brush and forest fires sweeping across different sections of Northern Ontario and Quebec are again menacing lives and property in many sections. At many points telegraph and telephone communication has been destroyed. Every available man in the district is fighting the fires, which are sweeping through the balsam and jack pine forest surrounding the town of White River, Ont., and the inhabitants are standing by ready to board a special train which had been pre-EN ROUTE WITH MRS. PHILLIPS, June 1.—Armour L. Phillips husband of the "tiger woman," whom she blamed for her arrest and conviction, today boarded the train on which Clara Phillips is being returned to California, at Yuma, Ariz. He attempted immediately to engage his wife in conversation, but was forestalled by Mrs. Phillips' guards, who said he would have to wait until later. (By William Parker) (L. N. S. Staff Correspondent) ABOARD SUNSET LIMITED WITH CLARA PHILLIPS AND GUARDS, June 1.—If Clara Phillips, convicted "hammer murderess" of Alberta Meadows goes to prison at San Quentin, Mrs. Etta Mae Jackson, her "baby sister" will ask Governor Richardson for permission to be with her in prison. "I am two years younger than Clara, being 22 years old, but we have always been chums," said Mrs. Jackson today. "Clara always has and always will be first in my thoughts, even before my husband." Mrs. Jackson told how she joined Mrs. Phillips when she escaped from the Los Angeles-co jail last Dec. 6. "Several days before March 15 I received a letter from Mexico City, Jess Carson wrote saying Clara was ill and needed me. I left at once. "Clara was surprised to see me, not knowing Carson had sent for me. "Carson said we must go to Honduras, where he said no extradition treaty was in effect. "Carson was a terrible man, a drunkard and a beast. There is no truth in the stories that there was a romance between Clara and Carsen." Undersheriff Gene Biscaluz said today that while he had talked with Mrs. Phillips about the murder of Alberta Meadows and the causes leading up to it, he had heard nothing from her to change his opinion as to the actual commission of the crime. "I wish you would state through the International News Service that no one of her guards is responsible for the propaganda in her favor which appears to have developed. We have treated Mrs. Phillips with every consideration due a woman, but no maudlin sympathy has been lavished upon her." (By International News Service) LOS ANGELES, June 1.—To avoid the carrying out of a plot to allow Mrs. Clara Phillips, recaptured "hammer murderess" to escape from the custody of local officers, the "tiger at some small town before it reaches at smoe small town before it reaches Long Angeles tonight and rushed to the county jail in a closed automobile under heavy guard, it was learned today. By this method the officers will TORONTO, Ont., June 1.—With rain badly needed, brush and forest fires sweeping across different sections of Northern Ontario and Quebec are again menacing lives and property in many sections. At many points telegraph and telephone communication has been destroyed. Every available man in the district is fighting the fires, which are sweeping through the balsam and jack pine forest surrounding the town of White River, Ont., and the inhabitants are standing by ready to board a special train which had been prepared to move them. Household goods have already been loaded on the train. TO INCORPORATE KLAN AND KAMELIA ALBANY, N. Y., June 1.—The Ku Klux Klan of New York state filed incorporation papers with the secretary of state today. One paper incorporated the knight of the Ku Klux Klan and the other the Kamelia, the women's branch. TWO P. E. TRAINS CRASH; ONE HURT LOS ANGELES, June 1.—One passenger was injured and two Pacific Electric trains were partially wrecked today when two fast moving two-car Pacific Electric trains crashed near Santa Monica. One of the trains was just pulling out on an outbound trip from Santa Monica when the heavy train headed for the beach city crashed into it after rounding a curve. F. W. Selgar of Pasadena, was crushed between two seats which collapsed. He was declared to be in a serious condition. (By International News Service) LOS ANGELES, June 1.—To avoid the carrying out of a plot to allow Mrs. Clara Phillips, recaptured "hammer murderess" to escape from the custody of local officers, the "tiger at some small town before it reaches at smoe small town before it reaches Long Angeles tonight and rushed to the county jail in a closed automobile under heavy guard, it was learned today. By this method the officers will avoid the large crowd which is expected to gather at the Southern Pacific station to meet the train bearing Mrs. Phillips. While these preparations were being made, quick moves were also being made by the district attorney's office to bring about action that will result in her being taken immediately to San Quentin penitentiary. One of the most important steps to be taken today was when Chief Deputy District Attorney Asa Keyes went into Judge McCormick's court and asked the judge to sign the commitment papers authorizing the immediate removal of Mrs. Phillips to Sad Quentin. A decision by the judge to sign the papers would mean that Mrs. Phillips will be taken to the penitentiary after a 40 minute lay-over here tonight. Refusal of the judge to sign the papers will mean that she CT QUICK! any extra copies of the attractively illustrated annual Just issued by The Plain Dealer going fast and will soon be gone