oc-plain-dealer 1923-10-16

LINK COVELL WITH L. A. FILM MURDER MARSHFIELD, Ore., Oct. 16.—Possibility that the deciphering of wierd astrological characters employed by Arthur Covell, confessed murderer of Mrs. Ebba Covell, his sister-in-law, may shed some light on the unsolved nauter mystery of William Dismond Taylor, Los Angeles film director, was indicated here today by Luke S. May, noted Seattle Criminologist. May is making a minute study of Covell's astrological descriptions by which he is alleged by the authorities to have planned wholesale murders covering many months and possibly years. In admitting that the Taylor murder of February 1, 1922, was being investigated in the translation of the strange signs by which Covell the crippled occult, plotted his mania of killings, May said today: "The Taylor angle of the investigation is incomplete. The possibility exists that a horoscope by Covell may shed light on the case. I will make a statement later. Covell's planned crimes covered the whole northwest. This queer man wrote horoscopes for the Hollywood movie colony and for astrological schools in Boston, New York and other cities. He read the planets and his horoscopes planned the murders when each of his victims would offer the least resistance." May, an expert psycho-analyst and hypnotist has already deciphered much of Covell's work and declared that Covell had admitted to him as much as he had deciphered but would tell no more. Alton Covell, 16-year-old nephew of the crippled astrologer, has admitted applying the ammonia fumes to the face of his step-mother which resulted in her death, but the lad claims he acted under the strange hypnotic power which his uncle held over him. Fourteen-year-old Lucille Covell will be the state's chief witness at the third trial of her brother which has been set for this term of court. With naive simplicity she related the story today of how she had known for months previous that the crime HOLD 3 YOUTHS FOR DEATH OF OFFICER SAN BERNARDINO, Oct. 16.—Overtaken and arrested by a deputy sheriff near Ludlow, 100 miles east of her, three youths, accused of the slaying of Patrolman David H. Crowther, whose body was found on the bank of the Jordan River, west of Salt Lake City, Sunday night, are alleged to have confessed to the crime and are in the county jail here. The three youths, nabbed while they were on the last lap of a fast auto trip to the Pacific coast after the death of the officer, gave their names as Fred Dupont, 20, Robert Sanders, 20 and George Williams, 19. Details of the alleged confession made by the three suspects were not given. Sheriff W. A. Shay of San Bernardino-co, opening the door of the room where the men were being grilled merely announced, "they've confessed." Alton Covell, 16-year-old nephew of the crippled astrologer, has admitted applying the ammonia fumes to the face of his step-mother which resulted in her death, but the lad claims he acted under the strange hypnotic power which his uncle held over him. Fourteen-year-old Lucille Covell will be the state's chief witness at the third trial of her brother which has been set for this term of court. With naive simplicity she related the story today of how she had known for months previous that the crime was to be committed. The delay, she said, was due to Alton's reluctance to act and the fact that "astrologically the time was not right." "My uncle and Alton talked about it for a month. "Alton killed my stepmother in the kitchen. I don't think I heard any screams, but I heard a noise like someone was jumping. Alton came out in the yard and told me what he had done. I went back with him and helped pack her out of the kitchen and put her on a sofa. "Alton was sorry for what he had done. But I guess it had to be done. They said the stars told the time was right. My uncle did not like her. She was quite a nice woman but they did not like each other." The court will rule today on the elder Covell's plea of guilty of the charge of murder in the first degree. He expressed a desire that he be not represented by counsel but Judge John S. Kendall will appoint an attorney to represent him. Alton Covell entered a plea of not guilty yesterday. WE SHOW A GREAT AORTMENT OF DIFFERENT PATTERNS IN ODD CHAIR UPHOLSTERED IN THE NEW COVERINGS. VEHICS, TAPESTRIES, AND MOHAIRS. The Safe Way of Saving NLESS you buy furniture that lasts, you face a loss! "Saving" money on furniture that doesn't last is merely wasting money. Money invested in good furniture is safe today, tomorrow and every day. When you set out to save, select furniture in which there has been no saving on quality to create a false impression of economy. Safety in saving begins and ends in how much you get—not in how little you pay! It is because here is no cutting corners in the making of our furniture, that there is every certainty of cutting costs in the buying. Credit Cheerfully Arranged STROUP-BARNES FURNITURE COMPANY Opposite New City Hall Anaheim, Calif. UNCE PRIZE WINNERS IN PLAIN DEALER'S S Here they are, prize winners in The Plain Dealer's Own World Series. First prize of $5 goes to Robert Bacon, Buena Park; second prize of $3 to F. M. Bungay, 214 Melrose-st; third prize of $2 to Britta Price, 205 So. Olive-st. The contest consisted cutting from a numer of separate advertisements a combination which when put together made the above; then describing briefly what it was all about. The first prize winner wrote: "There was a runner on first and another on third. The batter knocked fly to the right fielder who threw home, the catcher tagging the runner from third, and then pegging to second to catch the runner from first." 1 KILLED, 10 HURT IN BERLIN RIOTING By S. D. WEYER GEN. WOOD READS ANNUAL MESSAGE (Continued From Page One) ried thru, International News Service learned today. It is believed that a series of lectures by General Wood would be the best possible method of combating the political campaign being conducted by Manuel Quezon and other Filipino politicians, for the independence of the Philippines. The administration is anxious to set before the American public certain facts about the islands which are not generally known and which tend to show that the Filipinos are not yet ready for independence. For instance, the supporters of the Wood regime contend that during the past year the Filipinos enjoyed greater prosperity than ever before. They point out that through the flotation of a four and one half percent loan the United States. STOCKS COLLAPSE NEW YORK. Oct. 16.—Heavy losses were sustained on the stock market today, under an avalanche of selling orders, the declines ranging to four points and more and sending many stocks down to the lowest level of the year. Washington advises that President Coolidge favors a reduction in freight rates on coal and wheat induced the selling. The rails were the heaviest losers: Reading yielding 2 points to 74; Northern Pacific 5% to 59½%; Southern Pacific 1 point to 85½%; New York General 1¼ to 100, and Z & O. 1½ to 56¾. Steel continues yielded 1% to 86¾. Gulf States steel dropped 2½ to 72. Baldwin was nearly 3 points lower at 114¾ and Studebaker dropped more than 2 points to 94¾. 1 KILLED, 10 HURT IN BERLIN RIOTING By S. D. WEYER (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) BERLIN, Oct. 16.—One person was killed and ten wounded in a clash between unemployed demonstrators and police today. Wilhelmstrasse (the street where the government buildings are located) was closed and guarded by armed forces. Lorries filled with troops whirled through the streets. An atmosphere of utmost tension prevailed. QUESTIONS DIVORCE LEGALITY LONDON, Oct. 16.—Mrs. Alice Rudd today asked the British courts to decide the legality of the divorce obtained-by her husband, H. M. Rudd, in Seattle, Wash. Rudd, afterwards married his stenographer, Ethel Black, of Seattle. FOR RESULTS—Try a Plain Dealer Want-ad. QUIZ 8 OFFICERS ON GIRLS' CHARGES LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16.—Three Long Beach policemen accused of taking Velma Chambers, 15, and Clara Shipp, 17, two girls of the beach city, on auto "petting parties," were to be given preliminary hearings today, before Superior Judge Hahn. All three officers are accused specifically of contributing to the delinquency of minors, in a complaint issued by Deputy District Attorney J. W. Joos. In addition to the three, four other officers have been accused of similar offenses, and will be given preliminary hearings within a few days. For best results try Plain Dealer Want-ad. WEATHER CHANGES CAUSE SICKNESS Extreme changes of weather during Fall cause many colds and also coughs. For quick relief from throat, chest and bronchial trouble, coughs, colds and croup, use Foley's Honey and Tar. Contains no opiates—ingredients printed on the wrapper. Largest selling cough medicine in the world. Mandate Question and other Filipino politicians, for the independence of the Philippines. The administration is anxious to set before the American public certain facts about the islands which are not generally known and which tend to show that the Filipinos are not yet ready for independence. For instance, the supporters of the Wood regime contend that during the past year the Filipinos enjoyed greater prosperity than ever before. They point out that thru the flotation of a four and one half percent loan the United States the peso is now of equal value with the American dollar while two years ago Philippine currency was at a 16 percent discount. Furthermore, they declare that the Philippines received approximately $28 a ton more for sugar last year than did any other persons who had similar transactions with this government while they derived a corresponding benefit thus export to this country of cigarettes and tobacco. General Wood's supporters also contend that, given independence, the Philippines government would soon be enmeshed in debt to Japan which would finally result in serious complications. High officials of the administration are known to be strongly back of General Wood in his program and they are anxious to have him set his views before the American public so as to nullify any criticism of the administration which might arise thru the campaign of Filipino politicians against him. QUIZ 8 OFFICERS ON GIRLS' CHARGES LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16.—Three Long Beach policemen accused of taking Velma Chambers, 15, and Clara Shipp, 17, two girls of the beach city, on auto "petting parties," were to be given preliminary hearings today, before Superior Judge Hahn. All three officers are accused specifically of contributing to the delinquency of minors, in a complaint issued by Deputy District Attorney J. W. Joos. In addition to the three, four other officers have been accused of similar offenses, and will be given preliminary hearings within a few days. For best results try Plain Dealer Want-ad. WEATHER CHANGES CAUSE SICKNESS Extreme changes of weather during Fall cause many colds and also coughs. For quick relief from throat, chest and bronchial trouble, coughs, colds and croup, use Foley's Honey and Tar. Contains no opiates—ingredients printed on the wrapper. Largest selling cough medicine in the world. Mandate Question and other Filipino politicians, for the independence of the Philippines. The administration is anxious to set before the American public certain facts about the islands which are not generally known and which tend to show that the Filipinos are not yet ready for independence. For instance, the supporters of the Wood regime contend that during the past year the Filipinos enjoyed greater prosperity than ever before. They point out that thru the flotation of a four and one half percent loan the United States the peso is now of equal value with the American dollar while two years ago Philippine currency was at a 16 percent discount. Furthermore, they declare that the Philippines received approximately $28 a ton more for sugar last year than did any other persons who had similar transactions with this government while they derived a corresponding benefit thru export to this country of cigarettes and tobacco. General Wood's supporters also contend that, given independence, the Philippines government would soon be enmeshed in debt to Japan which would finally result in serious complications. High officials of the administration are known to be strongly back of General Wood in his program and they are anxious to have him set his views before the American public so as to nullify any criticism of the administration which might arise thru the campaign of Filipino politicians against him. QUIZ 8 OFFICERS ON GIRLS' CHARGES LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16.—Three Long Beach policemen accused of taking Velma Chambers, 15, and Clara Shipp, 17, two girls of the beach city, on auto "petting parties," were to be given preliminary hearings today, before Superior Judge Hahn. All three officers are accused specifically of contributing to the delinquency of minors, in a complaint issued by Deputy District Attorney J. W. Joos. In addition to the three, four other officers have been accused of similar offenses, and will be given preliminary hearings within a few days. For best results try Plain Dealer Want-ad. WEATHER CHANGES CAUSE SICKNESS Extreme changes of weather during Fall cause many colds and also coughs. For quick relief from throat, chest and bronchial trouble, coughs, colds and croup, use Foley's Honey and Tar. Contains no opiates—ingredients printed on the wrapper. Largest selling cough medicine in the world. Mandate Question and other Filipino politicians, for the independence of the Philippines. The administration is anxious to set before the American public certain facts about the islands which are not generally known and which tend to show that the Filipinos are not yet ready for independence. For instance, the supporters of the Wood regime contend that during the past year the Filipinos enjoyed greater prosperity than ever before. They point out that thru the flotation of a four and one half percent loan the United States the peso is now of equal value with the American dollar while two years ago Philippine currency was at a 16 percent discount. Furthermore, they declare that the Philippines received approximately $28 a ton more for sugar last year than did any other persons who had similar transactions with this government while they derived a corresponding benefit thru export to this country of cigarettes and tobacco. General Wood's supporters also contend that, given independence, the Philippines government would soon be enmeshed in debt to Japan which would finally result in serious complications. High officials of the administration are known to be strongly back of General Wood in his program and they are anxious to have him set his views before the American public so as to nullify any criticism of the administration which might arise thru the campaign of Filipino politicians against him. Washington advises that President Coolidge favors a reduction in freight rates on coal and wheat induced the selling. The rails were the heaviest losers; Reading yielding 3 points to 74; Northern Pacific 5% to 50%; Southern Pacific 1 point to 85%; New York General 1½ to 100; and Z & O. 1½ to 56%. Steel continuous yielded 1% to 86%. Gulf States steel dropped 2½ to 72; Baldwin was nearly 3 points lower at 114% and Studebaker dropped more than 2 points to 94%. Government bonds unchanged; railway and other bonds steady. Stock sales today 739,800 shares; bonds $10,702,000. CHICAGO, Oct. 16.—Gauls closed steady to strong today despite a bearish trend to the news, a lack of color in foreign cables and reports from the Argentineat of a record wheat crop. Corn futures showed more strength than wheat, with reports that considerable long interest was changing hands. Wheat closed ½% to %c stronger. Corn was up %% to 1%c and oats steady to %c up. Provisions were firm. BANK CLEARINGS San Francisco,$33,800,000. Seattle,$8,116,808. Portland,$10,209,316. Oakland,$3,315,500. Long Beach,$2,064,649. Los Angeles,$30,093,216. LOS ANGELES PRODUCE LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16.—Butter 52. Eggs extras 57; case count 45; pullets 42. Poultry: hens 23; broilers 39; fryers 28. LOS ANGELES POTATOES LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16.—Potatoes: Stocktons $2.49 @ $2.65; Idaho russets $2.25 @ $2.50. NEW YORK CITRUS NEW YORK, Oct. 16.—Thirty cars valencias and four cars lemons sold. Valencia market slightly higher on 200s; other sizes generally easier. Lemon market lower. Weather fair. Valencia averages ranged from $2.50 to $7.50; lemons $2.80 to $6.60. LOS ANGELES CITRUS LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16.—Oranges, localis,special brands valencias small sizes $4.00 @ $4.25; 215s and larger $4.75 @ $5.00. Lemons: special brands $6.25 @ $6.75; choice $5.25 @ $6.00; market pack $3.50 @ $4.00. Grapefruit: localis,special brands $3.50 @ $4.00; market pack $2.75 @ $3.00 WEATHER CHANGES CAUSE SICKNESS Extreme changes of weather during Fall cause many colds and also coughs. For quick relief from throat, chest and bronchial trouble, coughs, colds and croup, use Foley's Honey and Tar. Contains no oplates—ingredients printed on the wrapper. Largest selling cough medicine in the world. "Foley's Honey and Tar is the most pleasant and efficient remedy for coughs and colds that I ever saw," writes Wm. Jones, of El Dara, Illinois. "SUDDEN SERVICE" LUMBER FOR EVERY USE You Have a Cordial Invitation To Join Our Long-Standing But Increasing List of Satisfied Customers. We Have the Kind of Service That Will Hold You. Ganahl-Grim Lumber Co. 501 E. CENTER ST. PHONE 38 FREE PLANS AND BUILDING INFORMATION TUESDAY, October 16, 1923 HOSPITALS OPENED TO ALL VETERANS SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16.—In celebration that the government will stand behind the plan of the American Legion to urge hospitalization for all world war veterans irrespective of the time of their incapacitation was given this afternoon by General Frank T. Hines, director of the U. S. Veterans' Bureau, in addressing the fifth annual legionation. "I believe the time is rapidly approaching when consideration should be given the question of hospitalization for all veterans of all wars," he told the convention. I appreciate magnitude of this undertaking likewise I appreciate the necessity of some means being provided by an ex-service man needing hospitalization can be given the necessary treatment without delay and in a manner that will be to the best interests of not only the federal government but the community in which he resides. "Looking at the hospitalization situation as it exists today, with some 9200 vacant beds and 6200 bureau beneficiaries in contract hospitals, it does seem to me that it would be part of wisdom to work out a system whereby the government hospitals could operate nearer a full load, and that whenever beds are available needed for an ex-service man, provision be made for congress for his care and treatment." General Hines revealed in detail the work of the bureau under his administration. "I shall be greatly disappointed" he declared, "if the close of the present fiscal year (June 20, 1924) does not show the completion of the hospitalization plan, the effective establishment of permanent partial ratings, the rehabilitation and return to gainful employment of a grand total of 76,000 men and a net saving to the government in the operating expenses of the bureau for the year of $20,000,000." Three rules govern the contest: First, ad is to be in Anoranco box by Friday; second, words must fit in a two-column space; third, the ad must pertain to an article of clothing to be found in the store. The contest is open for girls as well as boys. Wm. Cottrell, Anoranco business manager, is taking charge of the contest. Young Cottrell is a junior and shows signs of becoming a newspaper man. He is one of the steady writers for the paper and receives much praise from the instructor, Bert Steelhead. There are nine students in the journalism class and five in the print shop. The school will be turning out full-fledged newspaper men after a year or two of training. BACK FROM TRIP TO NORTHERN COUNTRY E. V. and C. F. Hughes and O. Hunt of Anaheim, Carl Zimmer, Placeia, Earl Wilson and Charles Jobe, Covina, E. J. Hughes, Seal Beach and George Crews, Long Beach, returned Sunday night from a week's hunting trip to Little Lake, Inyo county. E. V. Hughes was the only one of the party to bag a four-pointer. They report does plentiful, but bucks are scarce. They encountered considerable snow, but enjoyed themselves greatly, and returned much enthused over their trip. and lower lemons; oranges $5.60 to $7.50, lemons $5.65 to $6.60. Boston: unchanged oranges and lemons; oranges $4.40 to $6.29, lemons $4.20 to $5.40. Pittsburgh: easier oranges and lemons; oranges $3.80 to $4.30, lemons $4.50 to $5.85. WON'T BE HELD FOR DEATH OF BROTHER A. C. McKenzie of Ontario will not be held on a manslaughter charge for the death of his brother, J. H. McKenzie, according to C. N. Mozley, deputy district attorney. The car the former was driving crashed into a load of drill pipe not far from Huntington Beach Friday, and the latter was killed. The inquiry failed to establish that the driver had been under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The family of the slain man who were with him in the back of the car escaped. 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