oc-plain-dealer 1923-06-14

PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1922 675 $1,413,046 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 879,950 1919 174 464,600 26TH YEAR NO. 256. BELIEVE SLAIN I RECORD BLDG. PROJECTS IN SIGHT $83,000 Permits Have Been Issued First 13 Days of June. Anaheim Building permits indicate another $200,000 month. For the first 13 days of June, City Building Inspector J. W. Price has issued 34 permits for a total valuation of $1,178,783, bringing the total for the year to $1,178,783. Builders say there are more big building projects underway now than ever before in the city's history. These include an eight-story building Issued First 13 Days of June. Annheim Building permits indicate another $200,000 month. For the first 13 days of June, City Building Inspector J. W. Price has issued 34 permits for a total valuation of nearly $1,178,783. Builders say there are more big building projects underway now than ever before in the city's history. These include an eight-story building by Sam Krauser at Claudina and Center-sts; $500,000 five-story hotel on Broadway next the library; another big hotel at Los Angeles and Broadway; Cassou-bldg at Clementine and Center-sts; three-story K. of P. bldg just west of it; and numerous other projects. Building permits for each month of the year to date are: Number Value Total January 76 $ 363,185 $ 363,185 February 65 145,795 508,980 March ... 76 187,015 695,995 April ... 79 259,165 955,160 May ... 53 140,185 1,995,343 June ... 34 83,440 1,178,783 LOCAL BAND PLAYS AT NEWPORT FOURTH Messare R. C. Bell, W. A. Irwin, E. A Buckmaster, three live wires from Newport Beach, were in Anaheim today to engage the Municipal Band, for July 4th. The band gave fine service last year and they would not have a large celebration like that for 4th of July, without the Anaheim band and Anaheim people. Special efforts will be made for the amusement and comfort of Anaheim and No. Orange-co people. PLEEING PRESIDENT SAFE AT TIEN TSIN PEKING, June 14.—President Li Yuan Hung, who yesterday fled the capital under military pressure from General Feng Jui Siang, today was reported safe at Tien Tsin under French protection. State seals deported missing which caused his train to be held up, have been returned to the cabinet, a few remaining members of which are still functioning here. The political situation remains greatly muddled. Li has signed no formal abdication. "Being unable to function freely, I go to Tien Tsin," was his last message to the foreign diplomatic corps. PLEADS "OUIJA BOARD INSANITY" OROVILLE, Calif., June 14.—There were indications today that "ouija board insanity" would be ad- Believed Genuine “Key To The City” The term "key to the city" is usually figurative. City Manager O. E. Steward has on his new shiny desk what is believed to have been a literal "key to Anaheim" back in the days when the Mother-Colonists closed the gates every evening. It is a large, heavy, hand-made iron affair and was dug up by workmen repairing a street. It will be preserved with other relics of the city's early history. DURBIN CONFIRMS PLANS FOR HOTEL That negotiations are under way for the lease of property on the southwest corner of Broadway and Los Angeles-at. for the erection of a new hotel under the management of R. E. Durbin, manager of the California Hotel at Fullerton, was confirmed today by Mr. Durbin. Mr. Durbin stated that the story, as announced yesterday in the Plain Dealer, was true. He said that not all the property owners have been signed up. FINISHING TO C.C.Q. The new C. of C. city hall are receiving immediately to the entrance and facing ter, is being made framed photographs shows etc. One set already has been hung at once. Secretary Malcom panoramic views of which he regards as pleate he has ever had are on sale practically pictures to be sold chased of the Laguna by W. A. Griffith, Idaho and one other artist. SAY WIFE COB SLAYING SAN FRANCISCO, lice summoned to the Sternscher early today dead and arrested his charging her with mu Sternscher had been times, three bullets plaid and one entering the According to police mitted the shooting, her husband had been and her two sons. PLEADS "OUIJA BOARD INSANITY" OROVILLE, Calif., June 14. There were indications today that "ouija board insanity" would be advanced in behalf of Mrs. Mae Murdock of Biggs. On the stand Mrs. Murdock said that despite the fact she had lived 26 years with her husband without a quarrel the ouija board began to tell her strange things. "It told me he was keeping company with other women, that I was old and he did not want me any more. It also told me he was planning to kill me with an ax and already had lime in which to bury my body." AGED MAN RECOVERS FROM HEART ATTACK William Hanke, 808 E. Broadway, is recovering today from an attack of heart trouble yesterday when he fell unconscious on the street near Broadway and Los Angeles. Neighbors called the Huddle ambulance, but as the sick man was a stranger who lent their assistance Mr. Hanke, who is 50, lives alone having no relatives in this country except a sister in Nebraska. Others of his family reside in Germany. He owns several residence properties on Broadway and is quite well known in the vicinity of his home as well as by the older residents of Anaheim. REPORT ACCIDENT An accident was reported to local police yesterday in which an Excellior Creamery Co. truck collided with a Chevrolet owned by E. Mae Campbell of Claremont. The accident occurred on East Center at, where the truck, turning east, took a bumper off the Chevrolet. THE THERMOMETER Maximum 72 1-2 at 1 p.m. Minimum 53 at 5 a.m. PLANS FOR HOTEL That negotiations are under way for the lease of property on the southwest corner of Broadway and Los Angeles at for the erection of a new hotel under the management of R. E. Durbin, manager of the California Hotel at Fullerton, was confirmed today by Mr. Durbin. Mr. Durbin stated that the story, as announced yesterday in the Plain Dealer, was true. He said that not all the property owners have been signed up. $150 OR 150 DAYS ON LIQUOR CHARGE E. J. Mullins and Ben Banbenk, charged with transporting liquor, were arraigned before Judge French today, and fined $150 each, or sentenced to 150 days each in the county jail. C. M. Lang and Henry Klass, charged with the same offense, were released on a bail of $150 each. William Shipley pleaded guilty to using indecent language in the presence of ladies, and was scheduled to receive sentence this afternoon. H. A. Rock, charged with driving an overloaded truck, was fined $40. Antonio Ramirez, charged with evading railroad fare, was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail. POSTPONE HEARING Removal from the calendar of the divorce suit of Alice B. Hardtke against her husband Otto E. Hardtke, now in San Quentin prison, was announced yesterday by Superior Judge R. Y. Williams. The case will be set for a later date. Hardtke was accused of blackmailing a Riverside judge, with whom he was declared to have tried to link Mrs. Hardtke's name. FEED WATER BOARD Supt. William Wallop and Secretary Leo J. Sheridan gave a big "feed" last night at the Elks Club to directors of the Anaheim Union Water Co. It was also the birthday of H. H. Hale, president of the company. There were eleven present at the luncheon. Starbuck's Reds See Classified Ad—Baby Chicks, SAY WIFE CORNER SLAYING SAN FRANCISCO, lice summoned to the Sternscher early today dead and arrested his charging her with muh Sternscher had been times, three bullets plowed and one entering the police mitted the shooting; her husband had been and her two sons. Neighbors who summed lice said quarreling his grass in the Sternscher Early today they said Sternscher go out and short time. The show they said. Sternscher and his said to be about 37. PLUMBERS TAHOE CITY, Cal More than 300 plumbers part of California attn annual convention of Plumbers' Association three days. State officers elected year include: H. Pasadena, president; H Oakland, vice-president merton; Los Angeles; John L. E. Firmin, secretary. OSTEOS COOP Various osteopaths co. are expected to attend annual convention of Ostepathic Ass'n, whi Long Beach today. M physicians are expected Buffum of Long Beach address of welcome at Daniels of Sacramento. The dance and rehearsal held at the Hotel Virgo. HEYING HEN Fred Heying's Rhode lead in pen production in contest of the Coupeau with 140.48 eggs, eggs below the record horns in the previous Heying's birds laid 28 has third high pen to do Starbuck's Reds See Classified Ad—Baby Chicks, SAY WIFE CORNER SLAYING SAN FRANCISCO, lice summoned to the Sternscher early today dead and arrested his charging her with muh Sternscher had been times, three bullets plowed and one entering the police mitted the shooting; her husband had been and her two sons. Neighbors who summed lice said quarreling his grass in the Sternscher Early today they said Sternscher go out and short time. The show they said. Sternscher and his said to be about 37. PLUMBERS TAHOE CITY, Cal More than 300 plumbers part of California attn annual convention of Plumbers' Association three days. State officers elected year include: H. Pasadena, president; H Oakland, vice-president merton; Los Angeles; John L. E. Firmin, secretary. OSTEOS COOP Various osteopaths co. are expected to attend annual convention of Ostepathic Ass'n, whi Long Beach today. M physicians are expected Buffum of Long Beach address of welcome at Daniels of Sacramento. The dance and rehearsal held at the Hotel Virgo REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY lain Deale LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, June 14, 1923 WEATHE AIN MAN PAWN IN BOO CE ALARM SOUNDED G NEARLY TWO MONTHS GIRL ACCUSES PEANUT VENDER Wallace Scott, who operates a peanut stand on No. Los Angeles-St, was given a preliminary hearing this morning on a serious charge in Judge Brown's court, and held to the superior court on a ball of $3,000. The hearing was conducted behind closed doors, the prosecuting witness being a little girl eight years old. It was testified that "Scotty" had shown undue familiarity towards her. Another little girl about the same age had been subpoenaed to testify to similar acts of familiarity, but was not admitted to the witness stand since her testimony had no direct connection with the case on trial. WILL NOT PROTEST U. S. DRY SHIP EDICT By DAVID M. CHURCH (L. N. S. Staff Correspondent) LONDON, June 14.—Despicable news-paper demands, the foreign office stated today the British cabinet is not planning any formal protest against the American "dry ship" edict. Officials reiterated the cabinet is anxious to co-operate on the prohibition issue as it concerns foreign ships in American waters. An indication of the British temper was given in the house of commons when the bill which makes it compulsory for all ships to carry liquor when they enter British territory came up for second reading. WASHINGTON, June 14.—Secretary of State Hughes proposal to solve the dry ships dilemma by extending the three mile limit to 12 miles has been accorded a distinctly cold reception by the foreign powers concerned. It was pointed out that French resentment against the American prohibition law always has been keen. The wine industry is France's greatest industry and the American market was her greatest after the collapse of Russia. British opinion is to a very large extent the same, as indicated by Britain's previous refusal to discuss extension of the three mile limit. KEEP SPEED TRAPS Speed traps will be used as heretofore, the officers may be uninformed, declares Dist. Atty. A. P. Nelson, back from the annual meeting of the California District Attorney's Asa'n. Recently a bill was passed abolishing speed traps and requiring infractions to be tried in the townships in which they are alleged to have occurred. LINER OFF REEF MANILA, June 14.—The Admiral liner President Jackson, which went ashore in a storm enroute to Olong-Mrs. Hinkle, 13 and pretty, disappeared from her ringing her savings from the bank. Since able to penetrate the veil of mystery now an alarm has been sent out to take up the search for the missing FINISHING TOUCHES TO C. C. QUARTERS The new C. of C. quarters in the city hall are receiving their finishing immediately to the east of the main entrance and facing upon East Center, is being made attractive with framed photographs of the Orange shows etc. One set of seven views already has been hung and others will be hung at once. Secretary Malcom Fraser has rour panoramic views of the last show which he regards as the most complete he has ever had taken. They are on sale practically at cost. Other pictures to be sold are three purchased of the Laguna Artists' Ass'n by W. A. Griffith, Ida Randall Bolles and one other artist. SAY WIFE CONFESSES SLAYING HUSBAND SAN. FRANCISCO, June 14.—Police summoned to the home of Max Sternscher early today found him dead and arrested his wife, Anna, charging her with murder. Sternscher had shot four times, three bullets piercing his head and one entering the chest. According to police, the wife admitted the shooting, declaring that her husband had been cruel to her and her two sons. Maintain Things Flag Stands For WASHINGTON, June 14.—It is the duty of the American people to maintain in this country "the things for which the American flag stands." President Harding declared today in a brief address before the National Flag Conference of the American Legion. "We have an obligation quite apart from that of merely expressing reverence to the flag," the president said... "Let us obligate ourselves further to do always those things which the colors represent us to be." POPULAR COUPLE WEDS TODAY NOON Friends are enjoying the surprise which Miss Philura Sparkes and Henry "Jack" Clemmens perpetrated when the news of their marriage at high noon today leaked out. Although social-reporters had learned the license was issued, the story was not expected to "break" until morning. Rev. Coe Wellman performed the rites in the presence of only the families of the two young people and Mrs. Evan Miller, a very close friend. The young couple left for a motor trip in the north and upon their return will be heartily greeted by their many friends in this vicinity. PLAN SPECIAL TAX FOR SCHOOL ROOMS Savannah school district is planning to call an election July 3 on a special tax to provide additional SAY WIFE CONFESSES SLAYING HUSBAND SAN FRANCISCO, June 14.—Police summoned to the home of Max Sternscher early today found him dead and arrested his wife, Anna, charging her with murder. Sternscher had been shot four times, three bullets piercing his head and one entering the chest. According to police, the wife admitted the shooting, declaring that her husband had been cruel to her and her two sons. Neighbors who summoned the police said quarrelling had been in progress in the Sternscher flat all night. Early today they said they heard Mrs. Sternscher go out and return in a short time. The shooting followed, they said. Sternscher and his wife were both said to be about 27. PLUMBERS ELECT TAHOE CITY, Calif., June 14.—More than 300 plumbers from all parts of California attended the 22nd annual convention of the Master's Plumbers' Association here the past three days. State officers elected for the coming year include: H. R. Benedict, Pasadena, president; Harry Newman, Oakland, vice-president; C. W. Swimmerton, Los Angeles, treasurer, and John L. E. Firmin, San Francisco, secretary. OSTEOS CONVENE Various osteopaths from Orange co. are expected to attend the 22nd annual convention of the California Osteopathic Ass'n, which opened at Long Beach today. More than 300 physicians are expected. Mayor G. A. Buffum of Long Beach will give an address of welcome and Dr. L. R. Daniels of Sacramento will respond. The dance and reception will be held at the Hotel Virginia tonight. HEYING HENS LEAD Fred Heying's Rhode Island Red lead in pen production in the egg laying contest of the County Farm Bureau with 140.48 eggs, less than two eggs below the record of the Leghorns in the previous contest. One of Heying's birds laid 28 eggs and he has third high pen to date. Starbuck's Reds, See classified ad. KEEP SPEED TRAPS Speed traps will be used as heretofore, the officers may be uninformed, declares Dist. Atty. A. P. Nelson, back from the annual meeting of the California District Attorney's Ass'n. Recently a bill was passed abolishing speed traps and requiring infractions to be tried in the townships in which they are alleged to have occurred. LINER OFF REEF MANILA, June 14.—The Admiral liner President Jackson, which went ashore in a storm enroute to Olong-po dry docks for scraping, was safely pulled off today. The damage was slight but necessitates a delay of a week. Baseball Today AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland ...200 010 000—3 12 0 Phila. ...500 200 00x—4 12 2 Coveleskie, Edwards and O'Neill, Myatt. H. Elimach, Walberg and Perkins. Detroit ...010 020 100—4 6 0 Boston ...000 000 001—1 6 2 Holloway and Basler. Piercey, Fullerton and Walters. St. Louis ...000 000 030—2 5 1 New York ...001 000 000—1 9 1 Pruett and Collins. Hoyt and Hoffman. Chicago ...210 200 200—7 10 0 Washington ...120 000 000—2 9 4 Leverett, Thurston and Schalk. Zachary, Russell, Zahniser, Hollingsworth and Ruel. NATIONAL LEAGUE New York ...002 020 030—5 13 1 Ciscoinnati ...201 010 101—6 12 0 Bentley, Jonhard, Blum, Nehf and Snyder, Gowdy. Rixey and Hargrave, iWngo. Thila ...002 020 030—2 6 0 Pittsburg ...000 000 100—1 8 2 Ring and Wilson. Meadows and Gooch. Brooklyn ...00 500 006—6 11 3 Chicago ...430 010 10x—9 10 0 Vance, Henry Dickerman and Deberry. Aldridge, Kaufman and O'Farrel. COAST LEAGUE Los Angeles 01. Salt Lake 31. Lyons and Byler. Crumpler and Jenkins. Portland 3. Vernon 6. Leverenz and Daly. James, Alton and Hanah. PLAN SPECIAL TAX FOR SCHOOL ROOMS Savannah school district is planning to call an election July 3 on a special tax to provide additional school rooms, according to Truslee R. W. McClelland today. The proposed tax is 70 cents per $100 which would provide about $1400 with which it is proposed to erect two temporary bungalow school rooms. Last year there were enrolled about 100 pupils in the two rooms of the Savannah school building. "We're getting so many kids out here we've got to do something to take care of them," said McClellan. SEEK REPARATIONS THRU RY. COMM. SAN FRANCISCO, June 14.—The railroad commission has assigned for hearing twelve cases against Southern Pacific company, alleging that unreasonable and unlawful charges were collected for transportation of returned empty fruit and vegetable boxes during the "federal guaranty" period, March 1, 1920, to August 31, 1920, and asking the railroad commission to award reparations. BELGIAN CABINET RESIGNS, REPORT LONDON, June 14.—The Belgian cabinet has resigned, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Brussels received here this afternoon. AMUNDSEN READY NOME, Alaska, June 14.—Despite reports from Christiana that Captain Raold Amundsen is about ready to make an attempt to fly across the north pole, the belief persisted here today among experienced arctic navigators that Amundsen will never make the proposed flight. The belief held here is that the odds against successful completion are too great. WIRE IN ANAHEIM aler COUNTY 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, mail to it to Eastern Friends—It may bring them to Anaheim, Fastest Growing City in Orange County. WEATHER Fair tonight and Friday. Cloudy in the morning. PRICE 2 CENTS BOOTLEG WAR URED FOR MERE $2,000,000 POLICE CLAIM MURDERER CONFESSES Frank J. Bradley Shot Seven Times in Quarrel Early Today. LOS ANGELES, June 14.—Chaw W. Clepper this afternoon surrendered himself to the police as the slayer of Frank J. Bradley, whose bullet-riddled body was taken to the receiving hospital early today by C. W. Dickson, automobile salesman of Fresno. According to the police, Clepper Mrs. Evelyn Marshall Field. d to be the largest insurance policy ever taken out seen issued to Mrs. Evelyn Marshall Field, wife of of Chicago. It is for $2,000,000. The policy is any or more companies because of the law which any granting a policy of over $200,000 on the life of FARM CENTER WILL GIVE MOVIE SHOW Ten complete reels of motion picture will be shown at the Anaheim Union high school on the evening of July 9 under the auspices of the Anaheim Farm Center. The show, which is free to all, consists of Wally Raid in "Too Much Speed," six reels; two reels of Farm Bureau topics and one each of travel and a Bureau comedy. The Farm Bureau is co-operating with the State Farm Bureau Federation in the project, which is being undertaken all over California. The pictures never have been shown in Orange-co before. They will be displayed at the Fulbrton high school July 12, at the Cypress grammar school for Cypress and Buena Park on July 6 and at even other points at other dates in July. DECLARE FLAPPER BANDIT IDENTIFIED CHICAGO, June 14.—Chicago police declared this afternoon that Miss Bertha Schillo, 21, had been identified by Mrs. Richard C. Tesmer as the "smiling flapper" who shot and killed Mr. Tesmer in the rear of his home here a week ago during a hold-up. Police and attaches of the state's attorney's office immediately launched into a vigorous questioning of Miss Shillo who is under arrest. O. K.'S CAMPAIGN PLAN WASHINGTON, June 14.—President Harding this afternoon approved plans of the Republican senatorial committee, headed by Senator Moses of New Hampshire, for the big political offensive in Minnesota prior to the election July 15, when a successor will be selected for the late Frank J. Bradley Shot Seven Times in Quarrel Early Today. LOS ANGELES, June 14.—Chaun W. Clepper this afternoon surrendered himself to the police as the slayer of Frank J. Bradley, whose bullet-riddled body was taken to the receiving hospital early today by C.W. Dickson, automobile salesman of Fresno. According to the police, Clepper said he went to a house in West Seventh street last night to see some friends and there met Bradley, who had been threatening him for some time. Bradley, he said, went into the kitchen and returned bandishing a butcher knife and threatening to "get even" for some past scores. Bradley threw him on the floor, Clepper said, and he then shot him. The quarrel, which ended Bradley's life, is said to have taken place after a conference of bootleggers when Bradley and his apparent friends broke up the meeting of their enemies. Identification of Bradley was made by papers found on his person. Dickson, in a new automobile, arrived at the receiving hospital about 2:30 a.m. and told Police Nurse Haguewood he had brought in an injured man. Bradley was moved inside where an examination showed seven bullets had entered his body causing practically instantaneous death. While the police surgeon was examining the body, Dickson, who stood close by asked: "Is he dead?" The doctor said yes, and Dickson turned to walk away but was confronted by two detectives, who asked him what he knew of the case. Dickson refused steadfastly to make any statement or reveal where he picked Bradley up. Later this morning it was learned that a man named Frank J. Bradley had been arrested early last night for violation of the Wright act, but was released on bail. Condition of Bradley's clothing; the officers declared, showed he had gone thru a terrific struggle before he was killed as his clothes were badly torn. Officers got in touch with Lee Dickson, of Fresno, brother of the accused, but he could shed no light on the slaying. FRESNO, June 14.—C. W. Dickson, who reported to Los Angeles police early today with the body of a man said to be L. Bradley, riddled with bullets in his automobile, is believed here to be an auto rental agent at 732J-st here. He left for Los Angeles early yesterday morning. Nothing is known here of Bradley, and his presence with Dickson is so far unexplained. Dickson is well and favorably O.K.'S CAMPAIGN PLAN WASHINGTON, June 14.—President Harding this afternoon approved plans of the Republican senatorial committee, headed by Senator Moses of New Hampshire, for the big political offensive in Minnesota prior to the election July 15, when a successor will be selected for the late Senator Knute Nelson. Senator Moses, accompanied by Senators Wadsworth of New York and Pepper of Pennsylvania, conferred with the president and received his "O. W." LIKE TO RUN AWAY Opal E. Weston, an adopted daughter, and Virginia C. Ferrin, a daughter of Mrs. Verda J. Ferrin of Sixth and Shelton-sta., Santa Ana, had hardly gotten home from the police station Tuesday night after running away, when they ran away again. Sheriff Sam Jernigan received a report that the pair had been found in Long Beach and notified R. R. Miller, county probation officer. ONLY 3 ON WHEN O'FARRELL HITS IT CHICAGO June 14.—Bob O'Farrell, catcher, hit a home run with three men on base in the first inning of today's game with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He was the fourth man up. "Dazzy" Vanbe was the Brooklyn pitcher. BOAT RACE THRILLS NONE, Alaska, June 14.—The steamer Victoria and the transport Buford staged a thrilling race to this port, passengers revealed upon arrival of the two vessels yesterday afternoon. The race ended in a tie, both making dock at 1:35. FIGHTING REPORTED PRAGUE, June 14.—Heavy fighting is reported taking place in Bulgaria between revolutionary troops and the forces supporting former premier Stambulisky, said a dispatch from Belgrade today. Starbuck's Reds. See classified ad. BLUNDERS What mistake is this woman making with the linen she has just froned? The answer will be found among today's want ads.