oc-plain-dealer 1923-10-06

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS Total in 1910 was... 2,628 Year 1920 was... 5,525 Day Estimated at... 10,000 Mail your Plain Dealer to Eastern friends. It may bring them to Anaheim, fastest growing city in Orange County. WEATHER Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday, with moderate temperature. WEST COAST Whittier Oil Man Pays $80,000 SIMPSON REAL ESTATE FIRM MAKES DEAL Buyer Owns Extensive Oil Lands at Whittier and Santa Fe Springs. Leviathan Arrives at Port After Gale SOUTHAMPTON, Eng., Oct. 6—The giant liner Leviathan reached here today after battling thru one of the worst hurricanes the vessel ever encountered. The waves at times reached the top decks of the vessel. Port holes were smashed and once decks of the vessel, to in order to avoid being swamped. Capt. Hartley who was on continuous duty for six days, declared it was the hardest test the Leviathan has had to face, but asserted that she stood it well. Several members of the crew suffered minor injuries. A great deal of furniture was smashed. ROCKY COURSE MAKES DEAL Buyer Owns Extensive Oil Lands at Whittier and Santa Fe Springs Augmenting the belief that Anaheim is considered to have excellent prospects of becoming an oil field was the announcement today that Tounie Wardman, well-known Whitler oilman, had purchased for $80,000 spot cash the 20-acre orange grove of Latimer Bros. at Ball-rd. and Placentia-ave. This is about one-fourth mile south of where the Standard is drilling a test well on the Wm. Wagner ranch. Wardman owns extensive oil lands in the Whittier and Santa Fe Springs fields. While the land has an excellent orange grove, the purchase was made primarily as prospective oil land. The deal was made by the Simpson Realty Co., which also reports the exchange of the Thayer Bros.' ten acres of four-year-old valencias on Anaheim-st., three miles northeast of the city to Wm. Paxton for an apartment house at Long Beach. The Simpson Realty Co. reports considerable activity in real estate, having several deals under way. DISASTER CHANGES RIVAL REGULATIONS SAN DIEGO, Oct. 6.—"The loss of seven destroyers and 23 lives on Point Arguello will have one beneficial result. It will cause the changing of naval regulations so as to avoid a repetition of the disaster." It was the statement of a high naval officer today, who has attended all the sessions of the board of inquiry. Practically all the commanders and navigators on the trailing ships have testified that in their opinion if they had had access to the navigational information which was in possession of the flagship Delphy, they would have been apprehensive of danger, the officer continued. "This undoubtedly would have caused the leader to order the taking of soundings or reverse radio compass bearings, either of which would have averted the catastrophe." Analysis of the questions propounded by Admiral Pratt and the replies of the various navigators clearly indicate, according to observers, that the court will recommend that during thick weather a flagship shall relay all navigational information to the units comprising the Rocky Course for Wagner Test Well Rock, rock and more rock continues to meet the drill in the Standard Oil Co.'s test well near Placentia and Wagner-ave., two miles southwest of the city, and progress still is measured in a few feet per day. The presence of uninterrupted rock which has made this well the hardest, according to the crews, in their experience, doesn't lessen the likelihood of oil, however. RECOVER 2 BODIES DETROIT, Oct. 6.—Two bodies reported washed ashore at Stoney Point, Ont., today were believed to be those of two of the three Detroiters that drowned in Lake St. Clair when the cabin cruiser Provider burned. Those believed dead are A. M. Parker, retired business man, his wife and Charles A. Galligan. FEARED KELS MAY ATTEMPT SUICIDE STOCKTON, Oct. 6.—Altho fears that he may attempt suicide are apparently unjustified by his actions so far, jail officials here continue a close watch on Alex Kels, Lodi catteman, who next week will learn his fate when Judge B. M. Young pronounces sentence, on him following his plea of guilty to the charge of having murdered Ed. Meservay an aged worker, in an effort to perpetrate a $100,000 insurance fraud. Kels spent a quiet night in his cell and had breakfast today. He again pressed a wish "to be let alone" and asked to be excused from all calls. ST. LOUIS, Oct. 6. K. Williams of the Curtiss racer and rate of 243.67 miles than any living creature thru space, late thru the Pulitzer troph thrills to more than terr and a close to air races at Lambert Field. ST. LOUIS, Oct. spectators cheering ish, Lieut. Moore, U won the 300-kilometer Air Mail Trophy air bert-St. Louis flying. ST. LOUIS, Oct. 100,000 persons witnessed the start world's history—the final an event of the intert at Lambert-St. Louis. The army's hope Pulitzer trophy racional air meet her slump when Lieut. son, army entrant, and heat of the race by a broken crankshie Lieut. A. J. Willi tinned in the race riles an hour for t of the 200 kilometers. The speeds attain excess of any yet said that th vast crowd follow the streaks marked the passage going at a rate like bullet. The Navy won whet Lieut. A. J. the finish line with record of 243.67 mthe 200 kilometers. Williams' rival Pearson of the A.down early in the r Lieutenants Calav Brow (Navy) and Iler, (Army) then last heat of the race Moore flew a plane.His time waime hour, heating the re race at Detroit last won by Lieut. E. H array in a 400-hour "This undoubtedly would have caused the leader to order the taking of soundings or reverse radio compass bearings, either of which would have averted the catastrophe." Analysis of the questions propounded by Admiral Pratt and the replies of the various navigators clearly indicate, according to observers, that the court will recommend that during thick weather a flagship shall relay all navigational information to the units comprising the squadron. DIPLOMATS SHARPLY REPRIMAND CHINESE WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.—The Chinese government has been sharply reprimanded by the diplomatic corps in Peking for its failure to "purge and punish the brigande" who kidnapped a score of foreigners several months ago, the state department revealed today. The rebukes was delivered to the Chinese minister of foreign affairs in a note sent by the dean of the Peking diplomatic corps. TRAINMEN KILLED KEMMERER, Wyo., Oct. 6.—Engineer William Richard and Fireman King were killed and three other trainmen sustained serious injuries today when two freight trains on the Oregon Short Line collided. BUILDING PERMITS J. Mangles, frame garage, at 1136 North Parry street, cost $25. C. B. Gentry, frame porch at 606 East North street, cost $60. Felix Graski, stucco duplex at 110 Diamond street, cost $40. John Tachitman, framer keeping room at 412 North Claudina street, cost $275. T. A. Williams, residence and garage at 558 South Palm street, cost $6000. H. P. Tobin, brick store building at 408 N. Los Angeles st, cost $4200. Jose Figueros, alteration to residence at 1123 Swan st, cost $20. Abram Buenda, frame garage at 1117 Parry st, cost $60. Abram Buenda, fram garage at 1135 Parry av., cost $60. Mrs. August Whippermand, frame duplex at 735 N. Claudina st, cost $6000. AUTOIST JAILED FOR DEATH CRASH LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6.—Held in the city jail on a manslaughter charge following an auto collision early today at Eighth and Corondoletts, which resulted in the death of a man and woman and the injury of three other persons, James Curry, driver of one of the death cars, was grilled by detectives at Central station. The dead: Mrs. Esther Clark, betauty parlor proprietor; James Wright, a recent arrival from Scotland. The other three persons who figured parlor proprietor; James injured. Curry was alleged to have been driving at a high rate of speed when he crashed into a light machine driven by Martin Lehman. EXPECT HUNG JURY PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 6.—A hung jury seemed in prospect today in the case of Lella Crandall tried on a charge of murdering W. E. Remington, former legislator. The jury went out last night at 9 o'clock. This morning they reported they were unable to reach an agreement but were sent back by the court. FOR RESULTS—Try a Plain Dealer Want-ad. Williams' rival Pearson of the Army down early in the night Lieutenants Calvary Brow (Navy) and Iler (Army) then last heat of the race Moore flew a plane. His time was hour, beating the race at Detroit last won by Lieut. E. H. army in a 400-hour transport at an average hour. ST. LOUIS, Oct. man meteors will arrive today at speeds near hour mark, when the army and navy p.m. in the world's test—the Pulitzer outstanding and first international air race The promised speed than any live made before was ex-100,000 spectators. The navy will bid for the Pulitzer of the world's speed unofficial trials, two roared thru the sky miles an hour. The army, with ready in its cap, the Builders' Trophy and Merchants' Exchange confident that one or more entries would bring the distance willers, $2000 will be borne in addition to one end prize $1500. ANNIN FUNERI Funeral services min. 22-year-old Lo who died from shocks was broken while are at 2 p.m. Tuesday funeral parlors, Int Vista. OPENING I The date of the open fire-story Chapman announced for Oct. ferred until Nov. 12 essay to finishing h FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY 'Anaheim, California, Saturday, October 6, 1923. ST LAND CO. EXTENDS $80,000 Cash for 20 Acres Near SPEED CLASSIC WATCHED BY 100,000 Such Fast Time Made That Great Crowds Scarcely Follow Birdmen ST. LOUIS, Oct. 6.—Lieutenant A. K. Williams of the Navy flying a Curtiss racer and travelling at the 83 CARLOADS OF ORANGES SHIPPED Anaheim District, as Usual, Finishing Valencia Season Strong The Anaheim district as usual is going strong at the close of the ship- ORANGE-CO IS GREAT MUSIC NEXT Wednesday evening at Anaheim Orange-co, music lovers will have the world famous contralto, Madame Mélanie first of a series of concerts, the like been attempted in a city the size of Anaheim. Such high class musicians as Matzen and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra who guaranteed their appearances durable sum of money. Three days later their faith was misplaced that Orange treat. The Plain Dealer believes these things, not only in affording the opposing musicians here at home, but that they able prices, the cost of a season ticket often commanded for a single admission. TERRIFIC GUNS Such Fast Time Made That Great Crowds Scarcely Follow Birdmen ST. LOUIS, Oct. 6.—Lieutenant A. K. Williams of the Navy flying a Curtiss racer and travelling at the rate of 243.67 miles an hour, faster than any living creature ever moved thru space, late this afternoon won the Pulitzer trophy race, bringing thrills to more than 100,000 spectators and a close to the international air races at Lambert-St. Louis Flying Field. ST. LOUIS, Oct. 6.—With 75,000 spectators cheering his thrilling finish, Lieut. Moore, U. S. air mail pilot, won the 300-kilometer Detroit News Air Mail Trophy air race at the Lambert-St. Louis flying field today. ST. LOUIS, Oct. 6.—More than 100,000 persons in holiday attire witnessed the start this afternoon of the greatest speed classic in the world’s history—the Pulitzer trophy race—the final and most thrilling event of the international air races at Lambert-St. Louis flying field. The army’s hope of winning the Pulitzer trophy race in the international air meet here today took a slump when Lieut. Alexander Pearson, army entrant, flying in the second heat of the race, was forced out by a broken crankshaft. Lieut. A. J. Williams (navy) continued in the race, making 243.81 miles an hour for the first two laps of the 200 kilometer course. The speeds attained were so far in excess of any yet seen at the meet, that thvast crowds could scarcely follow the streaks of color which marked the passage of the birdmen going at a rate literally that of a bullet. The Navy won the second heat when Lieut. A. J. Williams crossed the finish line with a new world’s record of 243.67 miles an hour for the 200 kilometers course. Williams’ rival Lieut. Alexander Pearson of the Army, was forced down early in the race. Lieutenants Calaway (Navy) H. J. Brow (Navy) and Lieut. Walter Miller (Army) then took off for the last heat of the race. Moore flew a DeHavilland mail plane. His time was 124.98 miles an hour, beating the record in the same race at Detroit last year, which was won by Lieut. E. H. Nelson of the army in a 400-horsepower Martin SHIPPED Anaheim District, as Usual, Finishing Valencia Season Strong The Anaheim district as usual is going strong at the close of the shipping season. This week 83 cars of valencias were sent out, in spite of the fact that only two of the local associations have shipped the entire week. This compares with 86 last week. Prices have improved a shade and in the past month have gone up 25 to 50 cents a box. For two or three weeks price levels practically were unchanged. Grapes continue to be the principal competitor of oranges from California. Manager J. H. Ritchie of the Anaheim Cooperative Orange Ass'n and some of his alces tonight will attend the annual banquet of the M. O. D. at the Hotel Clark, Los Angeles, when General Manager C. P. Early, President J. H. Strait and others will address the managers and assistants, some 60 in number, from houses scattered all the way from Lindsey and Porterville on the north to Arizona points on the south. FULLERTON MOVES 49 CARS ORANGES Forty-nine cars of oranges, 19 cars of tomatoes, and eight cars of walnuts were shipped from Fullerton this week. Orange shipments were: Fullerton Packing Co., eight cars; American Fruit Growers, Inc., 10 cars; Fullerton Mutual Orange Ass'n, nine cars, and the Placentia Orange Growers' Ass'n, 22 cars. Tomato shipments: American Fruit Growers, Inc., 14 cars, and the Northern Orange-co. Produce Growers' Ass'n., five cars. The Benchley Fruit Co. reported the shipment of three cars of walnuts, and the American Fruit Growers, Inc., five cars. WALTON WILL CALL OFF MARTIAL LAW OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 6.—Wholesale inquiry into all offices of the state government was predicted by W. D. McBee, house of representatives leader, who has issued a call for an extraordinary session of the TERRIFIC GUNS BATTLE WITH BOOTLEGGERS LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6.—Reports of a terrific gun battle between dry squad investigators from the district attorney’s office and bootleggers in automobiles, which extended from Ventura blvd, to the downtown sections of Hollywood and Los Angeles indicated that there were four bootleggers car in the chase. Earlier reports that George Christie, one of the officers, was shot, was found to be incorrect. He engaged in a hand to hand battle with one of the suspects in an auto. LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6.—A running gun battle today between alleged bootleggers and prohibition investigators from the district attorney’s office in automobiles, which led to the down town streets of Los Angeles, after extending over several miles along Ventura-bldd, resulted in serious wounding of two men, one of them a “dry” officer, according to reports to the police and district attorney’s office. The officer reported to have been wounded was George K. Christie, who is said to have been struck by a shot from the alleged bootleggers’ machine soon after the chase started near the Universal Film Studios. The officers are said to have been guarding the highway in search of liquor runners from San Francisco when the chase started. STEALS MOTORMETER A 14-year-old local boy was arrested by the Anaheim police and turned over to the county probation officer today, following a confession that he had stolen a motorometer Saturday night night from a Ford car owned by Edward Gomez. The boy said he traded the motorometer to a boy com- WALTON WILL CALL OFF MARTIAL LAW OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 6.—Wholesale inquiry into all offices of the state government was predicted by W. D. McBee, house of representatives leader, who has issued a call for an extraordinary session of the Oklahoma legislature to impeach Governor J. C. Walton. "There is nothing in the way to prevent the legislature from assembling this time," McBee said, "for the people have spoken overwhelmingly in favor of our assemblage in Tuesday's election." Governor Walton today again refused to see newspaper men. It is understood he will at an early date call off martial law which today was in effect in name only. Plain Dealer Want-ads bring results. Fruit Growers Face “Reefer” Shortage SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 6.—The markets division of the state department of agriculture announced today that the fruit growers and shippers of the west are faced with a serious refrigerator car shortage again this year. Shippers from many sections report that they are able to obtain only from 38 to 50 per cent of their requirements in refrigerator cars at this time... One large shipper declared present conditions are even worse than last year when the railroad strike caused huge losses. Box cars are being used wherever possible reports to the market division declared, but this means of shipment is not satisfactory to the eastern markets. No improvement is in sight and growers and shippers stand to lose untold amounts again this year as a result of the car shortage. ST. LOUIS, Oct. 6.—Seven human meteors will strike thru space today at speeds near the 300 mile an hour mark, when rival air kings of the army and navy take off at 2:30 p.m. in the world's fastest air contest—the Pulitzer trophy race—the outstanding and final event of the international air races. The promised spectacle of faster speed than any living creature has made before was expected to attract 100,000 spectators. The navy will make a formidable bid for the Pulitzer trophy with four of the world's speediest planes. In unofficial trials, two of these planes roared thru the sky at a speed of 265 miles an hour. The army, with two feathers already in its cap, the Liberty Engine Builders' Trophy and the St. Louis Merchants' Exchange Trophy, was confident that one of the three army entries would bring home the bacon. The distance will be 200 kilometers, $2000 will be awarded the winner in addition to the trophy. Second prize $1500. ANNIN FUNERAL TUESDAY Funeral services for Raymond Annin, 22-year-old Long Beach youth, who died from shock when his leg was broken while unloading pipe, are at 2 p.m. Tuesday from McAulay funeral parlors, Interment in Loma Vista. OPENING DELAYED The date of the opening of the new five-story Chapman-bld., in Fullerton announced for Oct. 15, has been deferred until Nov. 12. Materials necessary to finishing have been delayed. TEMPERATURE Maximum 70 3-4 at 2:17 p.m. IN ANAHEIM aler COUNTY 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 27TH YEAR—NO. 34. EXTENDS LEASES is Near Standard Test Well GE-CO IS OFFERED AT MUSICAL TREAT Tuesday evening at Anaheim High School auditorium music lovers will have the opportunity to listen to rous contralto, Madame Margaret Matzenauer, in the ses of concerts, the like of which have never before in a city the size of Anaheim. Class musicians as Matzenauer, Werrenrath, Samaroff, Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra means that the 100 no guaranteed their appearance had to pledge a conof money. Three days remain in which to see if misplaced that Orange-co appreciates so great a Dealer believes these guarantors have done a big y in affording the opportunity to hear these fine at home, but that they are offered at such reasonthe cost of a season ticket being no more than is led for a single admission in the larger cities. BIG ACREAGE SIGNED FOR DRILLING Reports Circulated Today That First Well Would Be Started Shortly Extending its holdings, the West IC GUNS WITH NEEGERS BUYS KELLOGG NEWSPAPER Oct. 6.—Reports battle between dry farm and bootleggers in extended from the downtown section and Los Angeles where four bootleggers were shot, was not. He engaged in battle with one of auto. Oct. 6.—A run-day between alley and prohibition in the district attorney-mobiles, which led streets of Los Angeles over several blvd., resulted in two men, and vice, according to the district attorney to have been K. Christie, who struck by a shot bootleggers mailed start Film Studios. Said he have been away in search of San Francisco. TORMETER local boy was arrethm police and county probation being a confession motorometer Sat-Ford car owned. The boy said he better to a boy com- The following appeared in this afternoon's issues of The Santa Ana Register and Santa Ana News: PUBLISHER'S STATEMENT This is the last issue of the Santa Ana Daily News, for the very good and sufficient reason that the publishers of this newspaper have reached the conclusion that the merchants and business men of Santa Ana do not want and will not adequately support a second daily newspaper in Santa Ana. We have, therefore, sold all of our subscription lists and all franchises and goodwill and intangible assets to the Register Publishing company, and will remove our newspaper and printing plant to other towns for the use of our other newspaper properties. The Register Company will deliver the Register to all paid-in-advance mail subscribers of the News at the regular subscription price of the Register, and will credit each such paid-in-advance mail subscriber with the amount of his or her advance payment on the News, less the amount of said advance payment that has already been earned by the News. And all amounts due the News for mail subscriptions will be due to and will be collected by the Register. The Register and the Express will not be circulated in combination or at a combination price. The Santa Ana Printing and Publishing company, (a corporation) will pay all bills and discharge all other obligations and collect all advertising and circulation accounts of the Santa Ana Daily News or said corporation, except as above specified. The Register Publishing Company does not answer any questions. DRILLING Reports Circulated Today That First Well Would Be Started Shortly Extending its holdings, the West Coast Land Co., a subsidiary of the Marland Oil Co. of Oklahoma, now has under lease acreage stretching all the way from Lincoln ave on the north to Cerritos ave on the south and the railroad crossing on the east, according to E. A. Sparks, one of the lessors. Reports were circulated today to the effect that drilling would be started very soon, but could not be confirmed. Leases are signed up individually and not in one community lot, but the same time, 180 days, is fixed in each case, which would make Feb. 15 the latest date within which the company would have to begin drilling, according to the terms. Bonus of $10 per acre and rent of $5 have been specified. Representatives of the company are busy again in the vicinity, calling on several ranchers yesterday. In spite of the dozen or more ranchers already signed up, the company still seeks to sign many additional ranchers who are holding off. UNITED PACKED AT OPENING OF ORGAN An enthusiastic audience which packed the United Theater last night gave a royal reception to Oscar H. Yost and the big, new pipe organ both performer and instrument were all that had been said of them. So well pleased were the theater-goers that scores stopped in the lobby after the first show to congratulate the management. As a prelude, Organist Yost, to give an idea of the scope of the organ, played parts of the Rosary and Serenade, finishing with a popular number. Other incidental music was provided throughout the evening, including many lifting Irish airs with the popular picture, "Paddy, the Next Best Thing," in which Mae Marsh comes back to the screen after an absence of two years. The audience nearly raised the roof when the mihr-provoking Larry Semon comedy, "The Midnight Cabaret," was shown. The same excellent program will be shown tonight. AGED WOMAN FALLS FORMETER local boy was arheim police and county probation wing a confession a motormeter Satford car owned The boy said he tatter to a boy comght holder. OLD TOWN GET $3500 Oct. 6.—While on of Barneston, displessly and hold annual fusillade of others this morning of the Bank of with $3,500 in before beginning leading into the hours passed before here of the dar- N RAN DOG, FLED ant for a Fullern received from Ells, chief of "the said John dog with his matop to render aid. asked his immedall was fixed at rote back to have in the warrant before serving it. CORMICK IN LONDON A religious marperformed at the chapel this afterMcCormick, young and Miss Joan ny was conductcity hall of the ment. yn, the British News And all amounts due the News for mail subscriptions will be due to and will be collected by the Register. The Register and the Express will not be circulated in combination or at a combination price. The Santa Ana Printing and Publishing company, (a corporation) will pay all bills and discharge all other obligations and collect all advertising and circulation accounts of the Santa Ana Daily News or said corporation, except as above specified. The Register Publishing Company does not acquire any of the assets, and does not assume any of the obligations of the Santa Ana Daily News or the Santa Ana Printing & Publishing company, except as above specified. Santa Ana Printing & Publishing Co. P. W. KELLOGG, President. The above is according to my understanding. J. P. BAUMGARTNER, President Register Publishing Co. PUPILS REGISTERED The registration of minors between three and 18 is progressing at all the Fullerton grammar schools. Tomorrow is the last day of the registration, it is said. The number of registrants today greatly exceeded that of any preceding day, it is announced. GET $10,000 SILKS LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6.—Forcing their way thru a strong wall with saws and chisels, a gang of burglaries early today entered the Hayden-Ehlers and Sahey Co., silk importers, and escaped with 70 bolts of sil valued at $10,000 according to the police. L. B. BOMB BLASTS MYSTIFIES POLICE LONG BEACH, Oct. 6.—The mystery which last night surrounded the motives for two bomb explosions here continued to baffle the police today. The first explosion wrecked the front of an auto owned by Peter J. Smith. The Smith suffered severe shock from the explosion, physicians said today he would recover. The second blast, which spread terror among occupants of the Liberty Apartments in East Firstat, a few minutes later, blew out the front of a locker in the basement. No one was injured. AGED WOMAN FALLS AND BREAKS HIP “Grandma” Moore, mother of Geo. M. Moore, prominent rancher living southwest of Smeltzer fell early this morning and broke her hip. She was rushed to the Anaheim clinic in the Huddle ambulance where an X-ray was taken, then returned to Dr. Violett’s hospital in Garden Grove for continued care. The accident occurred at a very early hour this morning when she had arisen unusually early and started to walk across the floor. It is supposed she stumble dover a chair. At her advanced age, 95 years, her recovery will probably be tedious. BLUNDERS Why are these pans not being used properly? The answer will be found among today's want ads.