oc-plain-dealer 1923-07-20

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 174 464,500 26TH YEAR NO. 279. EX-BANDIT FRAN SWEETHEART QUESTIONS REPORT Indicates Aviator Made Trip by Auto Instead of by Airplane (By International News Service) LOS ANGELES, July 26.—That Jack B, Gregory, aviator, reported killed yesterday when his plane is Indicates Aviator Made Trip by Auto Instead of by Airplane (Lby International News Service) LOS ANGELES, July 20.—That Jack B. Gregory, aviator, reported killed yesterday when his plane is said to have fallen near Lake Tahoe, did not fly from San Francisco to Sacramento but drove in an automobile, and that he, himself, sent telegrams to his sweetheart in Fullerton detailing his own "death" by a 1600 foot fall, was the belief expressed here today by pretty Miss Sarah Stewart, 546 W. Wilshire-blvd. Fullerton, who was to become Gregory's bride next Monday. When Gregory left her Tuesday he expressed the feeling that he had a "hunch" he might be killed in a fall, so Miss Stewart said. Miss Stewart declared she and Gregory had not had a quarrel since their engagement five months ago and her half formed idea that Gregory himself sent out the telegrams telling of his death and signed "Harry Turner" she admitted, was based on the fact that neither she nor her friends have been able to obtain a reply to telegrams to Lake Tahoe asking details of the accident. Miss Stewart explained she first heard of her lover's death Wednesday night in a telegram signed by Turner and that she telegraphed back to him that she did not believe Gregory had been killed. Yesterday she said she received a second message from Turner at Stockton stating Gregory's body was being sent to Los Angeles. Miss Stewart said she could offer no explanation for the apparent hoax. LOCAL MOTOR COP. MAY STAY ON JOB Anaheim's motorcycle officer, who was reported to have resigned, may continue, if the city council and city marshal, Bert Moody, so decide. At last night's city council meeting a letter was received from Vokali, asking permission to resume the work. According to a city official, Vokali's resignation was never brot before the board. The reported charges against him also were never filed, Vokali declares. In his letter he says: "Gentlemen: June 7th 1922 I was appointed Motorcycle Officer, and have performed my duties at all times in a gentlemanly manner and in as near an impartial manner as is humanly possible for a person to do" SWIMMING POOL CONTRACT GIVEN; SEWER BIDS HELD Final action on the outfall sewer bids was put off by City Council last night, and Tuesday evening next was set for the adjourned meeting. The lack of a full membership of the board is said to have been responsible. The contract to construct Anaheim's large swimming pool in the city park was given to South and Franzsen on a bid of approximately $37,700. According to City Clerk Merritt no considerable changes have had to be made in plans as originally drawn to bring the cost within the $40,000. A complaint was received from Mrs. Ziegler, owner of the Valencia Hotel building, over the keeping of chickens and pigeons in the rear of the Oyster Loaf Cafe. The offenders already had been notified by the board of the alleged nuisance. Gross receipts in Anaheim of $2,994.90 in the year ending May 31 were received by the So. Cal. Edison Co. two per cent of which amounts HOLD BY CLEAR FOR COMPANY SIOUX CITY, July 28 Duraton, 22, American press clerk, was today officials in connection with of $8,100 from the con late last night. DELEGATION OF CLASS FED More than 100 men ton are announced as led the Community Bible eration Convention at night. A. E. Stuelke of livered an address at t Other speakers included ler of Santa Ann, Rev. son of Orange, Rev. R of Covina, and Rev. Daugherty of Los An banquet was served. A of about $00 men was CLAIM SISTER ILLEGAL (By International New At last night's city council meeting a letter was received from Vokait, asking permission to resume the work. According to a city official, Vokait's resignation was never brot before the board. The reported charges against him also were never filed, Vokait declares. In his letter he says: "Gentlemen: June 7th 1922 I was appointed Motorcycle Officer, and have performed my duties at all times in a gentlemanly manner and in as near an impartial manner as is humanly possible for a person to do. Early in July this year, Chief of Police stated charges were filed against me and that I wah to be discharged. Since that time I have been informed no charges have been filled with your honorable body, and it is my desire to resume my duties. Any number of good citizens of this city will appear for me at any time and testify in my behalf if necessary." "Very respectfully, 'LUIS VOKALI'." ADDITIONAL HONOR FOR MILLS HEAD PORTLAND, Ore., July 20.—Dr. Aurelia Henry Reinhardt, president of Mills College, Oakland, was elected president of the American Association of University Women at the convention in session here today. REPORT SLIGHT BUMPS An accident was made to the rail police yesterday in the intersection of Lemon and Santa Ana, in which a car owned by Andrew D. Vallea of Fullerton and a car owned by J. Weltzman of San Bernardino collided. DIRECTORS TO ORGANIZE Officers are scheduled to be elected at tonight's meeting of the G. of G. directors. The signing of a lease of eight acres at North Palm-st and the State Highway, belonging to C. M. Bartlett, also is scheduled. Sale of 15 acres owned by the chamber still is in abeyance. BUILDING PERMITS Building permits filed yesterday were: To H. Betzold, alterations to frame building at 238 South Philadelphia-st; $100.00; to Joe E. Yado, California dwelling; 308 W. St.; $500.00. YOUNG ACCIDENT VICTIM LOSES LEG "Buster" Ford of Olive today is minus one leg, which, as feared, had to be amputated to prevent complications. He is recovering slowly. The boy, who is only 12, was injured at the auto races south of Santa Ana on Sunday, in which Frank Lowry of Huntington Beach was fatally hurt. of August. ORGANIZE BRANCH OF MASONIC ORDER A meeting of the Master Masonis is scheduled for 7:30 o'clock this evening at the I. O. O. F. hall. An opportunity will be given those in attendance to join the Fullerton order of "Selota," a Masonic organization. The regular weekly band concert at the Fullerton park is planned for $ o'clock this evening. BURDEN BABY DIES Robert Harlow Burden, 12-day old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Burden, died yesterday at the Fullerton Hospital, following an operation for intestinal troubles. Funeral services and interment were at 10 o'clock this morning at Loma Vista Cemetery, Rev. C. R. Montague officiating. Angus McAulay, funeral director. HONORS PRENCH HERO PARIS, July 20.-Gen. Gouraud one of the French heroes of the world war who recently visited the United States as a guest of the American Legion, was named military governor of Paris today. CLAIM SISTER ILLEGAL By International New Los Angeles, July titles here late today charger that Miss Lotte graduate of Columbia U wealthy, is being illegal a Santa Monica sanitary Miss McHose, who is W. McHose, manager of Pa., Iron Works with his New York, personally c investigation to be started ing to a local detective FINDS RELATIVE WITH NO T Frederick Hein arrived last evening from Cobble and is now at the home Mrs. A. Stranske, Mr. able to speak English arrived in Analeim thou he met was officer W. O. Hein asked him in his m if he knew where the She was. Officer Whalen ren name and took the strate home. It happens that t and Stranskes live across from each other. The visitor plans to m his home. TWO GIRLS D LINCOLN, July 20-19, and Resoabelle Siad drowned last evening near Schuyler, Neb., a word here this morning The girls were wading and got beyond their d TIE FOR CHAMPION BY International New CANOE DROOK COUNT Summit, N.J., July 20 Donald, of Chicago, and Pelham professional, th were in a tie for the open golf champion, bet nishing in the tournament FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY lain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, Calif., Friday, July 20, 1923. FRANCISCO VILLA ASS ARMED I.W.W. IN SANTA FE SH ELLIS ISLAND LOCATES CARD OF ORDER IN SLEEVE Suspicious Actions Lead 20 OUTSIDE EXHIBIT GET ORANGE SH Felicitations to Herman Stern, for his of the executive committee of the Orange Sh plans for the 1924 show tentatively outline er featured a dinner last night at the Elke' executive committee and other leaders. A score or more were present, and most call of Toastmaster Herbert Johnston with show. Manager Fraser was in Los Angeles as one of the representatives for the Monroe Centennial Exposi- OF ORDER IN SLEEVE Suspicious Actions Lead Wandering I. W. W. to City Jail J. W. Bleeker, special deputy sheriff, and night watchman for the Santa Fe railway company in Anaheim, pleked up an I. W. W. about 9:30 last evening, who was lofering on the railway property. Asked his business there, the "Wotbly" said he was looking for a drink. Questioned farther, he became saucy, and resisted search at first. He finally submitted, and as Bleeker had formerly been informed where the members of the organization carry their membership cards, that was the first incriminating piece of evidence located. Asked if he were an I. W. W., he replied, yes, and I'm proud of it." It is unlawful for an I. W. W. to carry his card in California, and several of the brethren are now in durance vile for the offense. Three knives were taken from him and he was taken to the city jail by officers Hammon and O. B. Baxter. His case will come up before Judge Brown later. Officer Bleeker picked up three negroes and a Mexican on the Santa Fe property last Friday night, and three of the party are now languishing in the county jail for ten days. With the recent activities of the I. W. W. and the incendiary fires, it is essential that a stranger explain his errand under suspicious circumstances. WHISKEY SMUGGLERS DO LITTLE BUSINESS (By International News Service) GLASGOW, July 20—The rum running business between "wet" countries and the United States is undergoing a slump, it was learned today in connection with the investigation the British government has been making into whisky smuggling from British soil into "dry" America. British customs officials, especially in the Clyde ports, are putting all possible obstacles in the way of whisky smuggling. Felicitations to Herman Stern, for his role of the executive committee of the Orange Shire plans for the 1924 show tentatively outlined or featured a dinner last night at the Elks' executive committee and other leaders. A score or more were present, and most call of Toastmaster Herbert Johnston with show. Manager Fraser was in Los Angeles as one of the representatives for the Monroe Centennial Exposition and his report was read. Fraser declared that he has a decoration motif for next year's show, which, if national circumstances—not national politics—make its use possible, will mean a show superior to any of the three before it. He said that at least 20 exhibitors from outside Orange County will exhibit again. Not only so, but they have voluntarily promised to give testimonials of what the show's value is to exhibitors. Thh report emphasized the fact that the benefits from the Orange Show continue throughout the year and are not confined to the 10 days' of the show. Many ideas were brought forward for the show, and ways and means of avoiding previous mistakes discussed. Tom McFadden enlisted Chairman Stern and told what the show meant to the city. Among those present were: Mayor William Stark, Supt. Vernon Hannum of the Power House, Supervisor W. M. Schumacher, John Ruether—who furnished the excellent tender-loin steaks; Romaine C. Berger, Fred Backs, Tom McFadden, Harry D. Riley, Sidney Prince and Charles Harbeson, associates of Stern on the executive committee; Otto Des Granges, Henry Adams, Leonard Evans, Hugh Grant, Roscoe B. Young, Fritz Yungbluth, Vic Loly and Dr. Johnston. LIONS HEAR LECTURE BY RECTOR BODE Rev. A. G. H. Bode, rector of St. Michael's Episcopal Church, today gave his lecture on "The Evolution of Music" before the Lions' Club at their weekly luncheon in the Elks' clubhouse. Nearly all music comes from a nation's folk songs, which are later elaborated and woven together by genius, said the speaker. The rector has delivered the lecture here before, but not to the Lions. Cliff Lamb presided in the absence of President Bob White. Irving D. Wheeler entertained with clog dancing. The program was cut short by the fact that many of the members were away on their vacations. HOLD BY CLERK FOR COMPANY'S LOSS SIOUX CITY, July 20—Elmer G. Duraton, 22, American Railway Express clerk, was today held by officials in connection with the theft of $8,100 from the company's vault late last night. DELEGATION GOES TO CLASS FEDERATION More than 100 men from Fullerton are announced as having attended the Community Bible Class Federation Convention at Pomona last night. A. E. Stuelke of Fullerton delivered an address at the convention. Other speakers included: R. R. Miller of Santa Ana, Rev. Percy Clarkson of Orange, Rev. Richard Gentry of Covina, and Rev. Edward Faye Daugherty of Los Angeles. A big banquet was served. An attendance of about 800 men was reported. CLAIM SISTER IS ILLEGALLY HELD (By International News Service) CLAIM SISTER IS ILLEGALLY HELD (By International News Service) LOS ANGELES, July 20.—Authorities here late today investigated charges that Miss Lotta McHose, a graduate of Columbia University and wealthy, is being illegally detained in a Santa Monica sanitarium. Miss McHose, who is a sister of C. W. McHose, manager of the Erie City, Pa., Iron Works with head offices in New York, personally caused the investigation to be started by telephoning to a local detective agency. FINDS RELATIVES WITH NO TROUBLE Frederick Hein arrived in Anaheim last evening from Cobleng, Germany and is now at the home of his aunt, Mrs. A. Straniske. Mr. Hein is unable to speak English and when he arrived in Anaheim the first person he met was officer W. O. Whalen. Mr. Hein asked him in his native tongue if he knew where the Stranake home was. Officer Whalen recognized the name and took the stranger to the home. It happens that the Whalens and Stranakes live across the street from each other. The visitor plans to make Anaheim his home. TWO GIRLS DROWN LINCOLN, July 20.—Julia Hausak 19, and Resoabelle Sladek, 18, were drowned last evening in sand pit near Schuyler, Neb., according to word here this morning. The girls were wading in the pit and got beyond their depth. TIE FOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CANOE DROOK COUNTRY CLUB, Summit, N.J., July 20.—Rob MacDonald, of Chicago, and Jim Barnes, Pelham professional, this afternoon were in a tie for the metropolitan open golf champion, both players finishing in the tournament with 295. DO LITTLE BUSINESS (By International News Service) GLASGOW, July 20.—The rum running business between "wet" countries and the United States is undergoing a slump, it was learned today in connection with the investigation the British government has been making into whisky smuggling from British soil into "dry" America. British customs officials, especially in the Clyde ports, are putting all possible obstacles in the way of whisky smuggling. All indications point to a continued slump in rum running owing to the increasing number of obstacles that the officials on both sides of the Atlantic are putting in the way of the dealers in contraband wet goods. CHARGE PHYSICIAN WITH GIRL'S DEATH OAKLAND, July 20.—Dr. John T. Mutchnor, well known local physician, was today charged with murder following the death today of Miss Adeline Rogers, 24, from the effects of a criminal operation. The girl accused the physician in a dying statement to the police. JACOBS CASE TO JURY SAN DIEGO, July 20.—The case of Dr. Louis L. Jacobs, charged with the murder of Fritzi Mann, went to the jury at 11 o'clock this morning after a second sensational trial of over a month. In his instructions, Judge Marsh gave the jury the option of five verdicts—first degree murder with the death penalty, first degree murder with life imprisonment, second degree murder, mannlaaughter, or acquittal. CAPTURE TIRE THIEF L. Chaus, accused of the grand larceny of $675 worth of tires and tubes—29 tires and 20 tubes—from L. D. Secrest's service station at North Main-at, and Chapman-and-north of Santa Ana on Feb. 16, was held under $3000 bail this afternoon by Justice J. B. Cox in Santa Ana. He will be arraigned in Superior Court at a date to be set later. Chaus was caught at a service station in Los Angeles, where he had been retailing these and other tires. Plain Dealer Ads Bring Results. EXTENSIVE" FOSTER FATHER ARRESTED LOS ANGELES, July 20.—Department of justice agents here today arrested Allen B. Allen, said to be indicted for alleged illegal transportation of one of his 57 adopted daughters from Sabot, Va., to Pittsburgh, Pa. After his indictment under the Mann act in the east for transporting Gladyth Allen from Sabot to Pitsburgh, the doctor is said to have closed his school, changed his name and came west with the three women. He planned to enter motion pictures as a producer, he said. APPOINTMENT IN STATES (By International News Service) WASHINGTON, July 20.—Commander Carl A. Carlson, U.S. N., this afternoon was assigned by the navy department to the post of public works officer at the Mare Island Navy Yard. Carlson, who is now in Pearl Harbor, will assume his new duties in October. WIFE IS EXECUTRIX An order appointing Anna Silbernagel, widow of the late Cornelius Silbernagel, executrix of his estate, which was ordered admitted to probate, was issued today in Superior Court. SELECT NEW TEACHER Miss Grace Gray Miller has accepted the position as teacher of first and second year English at the Fullerton high school. Miss Miller succeeds Miss Mathilda Eggener who resigned to go with her parents who are leaving Fullerton. DEFAULT IN SUIT The Superior Court today issued an order to enter a default in the suit of Esther Carpenter vs. Theodore W. Carpenter. The defendant did not appear. ANAHEIM aler COUNTY GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS Total in 1910 was.....2,628 For Year 1920 was.....3,520 Today, Estimated at.....10,000 When thru with your Plain Dealer, mail it to Eastern Friends—It may bring them to Anaheim, the Fastest Growing City in Orange County. Far with moderate temperature tonight and Saturday. PRICE 2 CENTS ASSASSINATED TA FE YARDS SIDE EXHIBITORS ORANGE SHOW SPACE Herman Scern, for his excellent work as chairman mittee of the Orange Show and the reading of show tentatively outlined by Manager Malcom Fras. Last night at the Elks' Clubhouse, attended by the and other leaders. were present, and most of them responded to the Herbert Johnston with suggestions for the 1924 MEXICO'S 'BAD MAN' SLAIN TODAY Former Bandit Leader Is Victim of Secretary's Bullet EL PASO, July 20.—Francisco Villa, one time ruler of all northern AUTO DEALERS ELECT OFFICERS Annual officers for the ensuing year were chosen last night at the meeting of the Orange-co. Automobile Dealers' Ass'n. held in the Wicker-sheafm building in Fullerton. The meeting was presided over by George Dunton of Santa Ana, and the address of the occasion was given by H. J. Banta of Los Angeles, who spoke on the needs of organization for any trade or industry. He said the automobile trade in So. Cal. is healthier than in any other section of the United States. Officers elected were as follows: Paul Price, president; O. A. Haley, first vice president; D. D. Andrews, second vice president; W. M. Huntley, treasurer, and Earl Matthews, director. Jack Glaze, successful organizer for San Jose, was retained as full time secretary. The next meeting of the organization has been announced for the evening of August 17 at George Dunton's in Santa Ana. FORGERY CHARGED TO DRY LEADER NEW YORK, July 20.—William H. Anderson, superintendent of the anti-saloon league of New York, was indicted by the grand jury here today on charges of grand larceny and forgery. The charge grew out of the alleged misuse of $24,700 of the anti-saloon leagues' funds. C. B. Phillips, a former collector for the anti-Saloon League, was the principal complaining witness before the jury. Phillips told how he solicited funds, under Anderson's direction, being paid a commission on all money he secured toward the support of the league. Anderson, he charged, forced him to "spit!" these commission. The larceny charge, as returned by the jury, is in the first degree, while the forgery is charged as "third degree." PRESIDENT SEES COPPER MINES TODAY Former Bandit Leader Is Victim of Secretary's Bullet EL PASO, July 20.—Francisco Villa, one time ruler of all northern Mexico as head of a bandit army, was shot to death today by his secretary, Miguel Trillo, in the Mexican mining town of Parral. Confirmation of the assassination was received by Mexican officials in Juarez, across the border, from many sources this afternoon they announced. What caused Trillo to turn on his chief is not known. No more had the secretary fired than he in turn was shot by others of the Villa following. That was the signal for a general fight among those who were accompanying the former bandit on his visit to Parral. In the affray several were shot. What Villa's errand was in Parral, in the state of Chihuahua; could not be ascertained, altho he was known to have gone there frequently from his ranch at Canutillo, in the neighboring state of Durango. Mexican officials in Juarez were of the opinion that the quarrel was bred of personal differences more than political, because Villa retired from politics long ago under a pledge exacted by President Obregon. The rebel had been living in quiet pseudo-respectability on his ranch, since Obregon got the promise from him. Just as Panch Villa turned almost over night from an ignorant stable man's son into one of the biggest figures in the republic, he reverted over night into oblivion. Once the greatest murderer, cut throat and common thief in the country, he became a breeder of fine cattle. SAN ANTONIO, July 20.—Franisco Villa, internationally known former-bandit chieftain, is dead at the hands of a vaquero, according to unconfirmed word reaching here today. The soldier-desperado was assassinated at his large harenda near Canutillo, in the state of Durango, it was said. Consul Magana stated his information was based on a radiogram from Mexico, picked up by an amateur Mexican operator. DRIVER AND SHEEP KILLED IN FALL music comes ings, which are towen together maker. powered the lecnot to the in the abob White. or entertained it short by the members were ona. FOSTER RRESTED (New Service) July 20. — Deents here today, said to be legal transportdopted daughto Pittsburgh, ent under the for transportfrom Sabot to said to have aged his rame three women, motion pictures STATES Service) 20 — Comnion, U. S. N., signged by the post of pubMare Island IN Pearl Harbone his new UTRIX Anna Silberate Cornelius of his estate, litited to proin Superior ACHER r has accepter of first and the Fullerton older succeeds who resigned who are leav- SUIT today issued fault in the vs. Thedabe defendant PRESIDENT SEES COPPER MINES CORDOVA, Alaska, July 20. — President Harding landed here at 10 o'clock this morning in a downpour of rain. Following luncheon and an inspection of the copper mines, the party entrained for the return trip to Cordova at 3 p.m. The president apparently thriving on strenuousness, feels fine and looks fit. Mrs. Harding, fatigued by her exertions, is spending most of her time since compelled to cease her activities at Fairbanks, in her cabin resting for the California tour. President Harding was still ignorant of any of the details of Filipino conditions. The president was interested in a report that Quezon would come to the United States but was non-committal concerning it. BRITISH NOTE SENT TO FRANCE TODAY LONDON, July 20. — It was understood in semi-official quarters that the British reparations note was despatched this afternoon. According to word from Paris it will be considered by the French cabinet tomorrow. The government has observed great secrecy regarding both the contents of the note and its delivery. It is known, however, that it requests an international conference to consider the reparations and Ruhr questions. ESCAPES OFFICERS ON WAY TO PRISON LOS ANGELES, July 20. — Sliping away from his guard at the Arcade station, Gordon Phillips, aged 20, who was enroute from the country jail to San Quentin to serve a term for burglary, escaped in the crowd, David Larimer, chief deputy sheriff reported today. Larimer said that he had two prisoners and a guard, and that the prisoners were not handcuffed. BLUNDERS What blunder in table etiquette being made here? The answer will be found amotoday's want ads.