oc-plain-dealer 1923-11-08

SAY FAVORTISM IN VETS' BUREAU (By William K. Hutchinson) (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, Nov. 8.—The senatorial investigation of the veterans' bureau today was directed into the alleged use of "political influence" in the administration of government aid to soldiers. Special agents for the committee were directed to investigate these charges. 1. The use of political influence in obtaining awards of government contract. 2. The "playing of favorites" in awarding compensation. 3. Efforts of unnamed individuals to block the investigation by "hiding" important documents. The committee also particularly asks for names of individuals attempting to block the investigation. The committee was particularly concerned by charges of political influence in the award of contract to the Continental Chemical company of Watseka, Illa. This company received a contract for $70,944 worth of floor polish said to be enough to last the bureau 100 years. First payments under the contract were made to John Owens, Indiana political leader. The name of a United States senator was mentioned frequently in connection with this deal. Concurrent inquiry was being conducted into charges that important documents were withheld from investigators by employees in the veterans' bureau. The missing papers, recovered this week, after months of search revealed the Matthew O'Brien had once offered to settle a claim against the government for $13,000. Previous testimony showed O'Brien was paid $33,000 for this claim for drafting plans for the Livermore, Calif. project, by the comptroller-general over the objection of Director Frank P. Hines. This transaction was described as "exceedingly unusual" STOKES' LAWYER ATTACKS WALLACE NEW YORK, Nov. 8.—Pleading with the jury to put sympathy aside and judge the case upon the evidence submitted, Max D. Stuer, chief counsel for W. E. D. Stokes, aged millionaire, who is suing his young wife, Helen Elwood Stokes for divorce, began his closing address to the jury shortly after 2 o'clock this afternoon. Stuer indicated to newspaper men he would speak for two hours and hope for the case going to the jury today was practically abandoned. Stokes attorney launched into a bitter attack upon Edgar T. Wallace, San Francisco oil promoter, "the man in the case." Buy In Anaheim MANILA SEEKS SOLUTION MANILA, Nov. 7.—Manuel Quezon, Piedro Roxas and Senor Osmena, political leaders and heads of the Philippine independence movement, met leading members of the American community here at luncheon today at the Manila Hotel for the purpose of agreeing on a plan for the immediate and decisive settlement of the Philippine problem. The meeting was regarded by political observers as marking the capitulation of Quezon in his anti-American campaign and it is believed there is a possibility now of the American and Filipino leaders agreeing on a plan satisfactory to both for submission of the whole matter to congress thru Governor-General Wood. Buy In Anaheim RUSS CELEBRATE MOSCOW, Nov. 8.—Soldiers patrolled the streets and airplanes hovered overhead today while the Russians celebrated the sixth anniversary of the revolution. There were numerous processions. Commissar for War Leon Trotzky was sick and unable to review the troops, but his place was taken by Commissar Kamenev. Buy In Anaheim ENJOYS THIRD MAYOR HERMOSA BEACH, Nov. 7. RY. MEN STRIKE; DEFY U. S. BOARD NORVOLK, Va., Nov. 8.—Replie the order of the U. S. Road Labor Board that they did not mention would be made between 400 and 500 engineers and four men employed on the Virgini railroad went on strike this morning. According to a statement issued by Vice President Charles H. office they are moving trains a report from union headquarters says the road is tied up tight not a wheel is moving." The Brotherhood of Local Engineers and Firemen not regard the strike as in danger of the labor board, it is as the Chicago order came late for the strike, which been set for today. This action followed many conferences with the railroad management, and cording to the brotherhood no company refused to reel from its position and did not close to take the case to the board until a strike ballot been cast. Reports are current in railway circles that in some instances where freight trains were out on the lines in remote places, crews put them in sldings during the water from the boiling quenching the fires and attended them. This, officials say, is a violation of "strike ethesis." O. D. Hopkins, vice president of the Brotherhood, has taken charge of the local strike situation. CHICAGO, Nov. 8.—Ben Hooper, chairman of the U Railroad Labor Board here, afternoon telegraphed off and striking employees of the Chicago Railway, urging the stewards to resume work at once submit their dispute to the board He promised prompt action on CONDUCTED INTO CHARGES THAT IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS WERE WITHHOLD FROM INVESTIGATORS BY EMPLOYEES IN THE VETERANS' BUREAU. The missing papers, recovered this week, after months of search revealed the Matthew O'Brien had once offered to settle a claim against the government for $13,000. Previous testimony showed O'Brien was paid $33,000 for this claim for drafting plans for the Livermore, Calif. project, by the comptroller-general over the objection of Director Frank P. Hines. This transaction was described as "exceedingly unusual" by committee members. Colonel Charles R. Forbes, former director, will take the stand Monday to answer charges of graft, waste and mismanagement under his administration. His friends promised his testimony would be even more sensational than that already given. Buy In Anaheim—Try a Plain Dealer Want Ad. Buy In Anaheim—RUSS CELEBRATE MOSCOW, Nov. 8. Soldiers patrolled the streets and airplanes hovered overhead today while the Russians celebrated the sixth anniversary of the revolution. There were numerous processions. Commissar for War Leon Trotzky was sick and unable to review the troops, but his place was taken by Commissar Kamenev. Buy In Anaheim—ENJOYS THIRD MAYOR HERMOSA BEACH, Nov. 7. For the third time within six months Hermosa Beach had a new mayor today. The new mayor is Charles Claudius, who was crowned chief executive as the culmination of a bitter session of the trustees last night, when charges of law defiance, politics and general misconduct flew through the official atmosphere. CLOSE THURSDAY AND FRI To mark down and arrange o for the Greatest Sale o Men's and Young Clothing, Furnish Men's and Young Clothing, Furnishings and Hats ever held in Orange County 20 EXPERIENCED CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS SALEMEN WANTED AT ONCE Anniversary Sale Starts November 10, at 9 a.m. KEEN--MEN'S WEAR S 175 West Center St. ANAHEIM, THE PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIF. MOVIE STAR TRIED FOR EXTORTION LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8.—Margaret Gibson, known on the screen as Patricia Palmer, was scheduled to appear today before U.S. commissioner Long for a preliminary examination on a charge of extorting $1,155 from George Lasher, Burbank business man, under threat of federal prosecution for asserted Mann act violation. Miss Gibson was arrested in the government's roundup of asserted blackmailers. Her arrest followed admission of pleas of guilty by Don Osborn and Ruth Putnam in Cincinnati to charges resulting from an attempt to blackmail John L. Bushnell, banker, of Springfield, Ohio. Lasher, it was reported, was introduced to Miss Gibson by Osborn, who had purchased Miss Gibson's house here. BUY IN Anaheim COURTHOUSE NEWS A complaint was filed today in superior court in People vs. Andrew Rie, charging assault with a knife on Alexander Torres Aug. 16 in Santa Ana. Deputy Sheriff Joe Ryan returned to Santa Ana today after taking Tom Allen to San Quentin. Allen was sentenced on a statutory charge. A complaint was filed today in People vs. Guellerno Arodondo, charging larceny of a Ford touring car belonging to B. H. Schuchardt, valued at $300 on Nov. 5. F. E. Howell swore to the complaint. GRAB FIVE PRIZES VICTORIA, B. C., Nov. 7.—Having captured five out of six prizes in the surprise handicap tournament, Victoria golfers got off today when play opened for the first 18 holes of the championship matches in the senior Northwest Golfers' association tournament. The final 18 holes of the championship matches will be played tomorrow. The Senator Barnard trophy will go to the player turning in the low gross score. BUY In Anaheim OIL MAN RECOVERS STOCKS MAKE NEW HIGHS NEW YORK, Nov. 8.—New highs for the year were made in many issues in recurrence movements in the stock market this afternoon. Gains ranged from 1 to more than 5 points. Steel common extended its previous high to 94%, a gain of nearly 2 points. Crucille and Gulf States steel rose 3 points each. Famous Players sold 5½ points higher to 65%. American Can, Stewart Warner, Allied Chemical, American Harvester and Mack Truck rose from 2 to 4 points each. Government bonds unchanged; railway and other bonds steady. Stock sales today 1,275,100 shares; bonds $10,156,000. GRAIN CLOSES FIRM CHICAGO, Nov. 8.—With no starling upset expected in the crop report which was awaited today, the grain market closed firm to strong. Domestic news was scarce and talk of the British tariff wall decreased the effect it would have on American grain markets. Wheat was up ½% to ¼ at the close; corn unchanged to 1⅛ higher and oats ¼ up. Provisions were firm. LOS ANGELES CITRUS LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8.—Oranges: special brands, Valencias, best $5.75 @ $6.25. Lemons' special brands, $3.50 @ $4.00; choice $2.75 @ $3.25; market pack $2.00 @ $2.75. Grapefruit: locals, special brands, $3.75 @ $4.25; market pack $3.00 @ $3.50; Arizona seedless $4.75 @ $5.25; seeded $2.50 @ $2.75. BANK CLEARINGS Seattle, $6,413.059, Portland, $7,872.031 HOME NEARS COMPLETE The new home of the Ballous, 914 West Center almost completed, the flood being waxed and other fishing touches being put on Ballous hope to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner in the domicile. JAPS IN MOVIE SACRAMENTO, Nov. 8.—motion picture concern, knit the Star Film Distributing poration, today filled art incorporation in the office; rotary of State Frank C. The company is capital $250,000. Shop Early ANNOUNCE BIRTH Mr. and Mrs. R.C.Payly announce the birth of weighing seven pounds e day. The Payans live life of the city limits on Center. Buy In Anaheim NEW YORK CITRUS NEW YORK, Nov. 8.—three cars Valencias and limonies sold, Valencia mark er in spots. Lemon market ly lower. Weather fair. Valencia averages range $2.95 to $8.50; lemons $3.80. Buy In Anaheim Plain Dealer Aos Always Results VICTORIA, B. C., Nov. 7.—Having captured five out of six prizes in the surprize handicap tournament, Victoria golfers got off today when play opened for the first 18 holes of the championship matches in the senior Northwest Golfers' association tournament. The final 18 holes of the championship matches will be played tomorrow. The Senator Barnard trophy will go to the player turning in the low gross score. Buy In Anaheim OIL MAN RECOVERS S. W. Miller, Huntington Beach oil worker, was expected to recover in Santa Ana from injuries suffered when a bushing falling from a derrick struck him. A fractured skull and vertebrae were his injuries. He is at the Community hospital. Try a Plain Dealer Want Ad. Results LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8.—Oranges: special brands, Valenclas, best $5.75 @ $6.25. Lemons' special brands, $3.50 @ $4.00; choice $2.75 @ $3.25; market pack $2.00 @ $2.75. Grapefruit: locals, special brands, $3.75 @ $4.25; market pack $3.00 @ $3.50; Arizona seedless $4.75 @ $5.25; seeded $2.50 @ $2.75. BANK CLEARINGS Seattle, $6,453,059. Portland, $7,852,021. Oakland, $2,708,000. Long Beach, $1,472,908. Los Angeles, $22,868,379. LOS ANGELES PRODUCE LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8.—Butter 52. Eggs: extras 62; case county 55; pullets 48; Poultry; heens 23; broilers 59; fryers 26. LOS ANGELES POTATOES LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8.—Potatoes: Stocktons $2.35 @ $2.50; Idaho Russets, $2.00 @ $2.25. FRUIT SALES (Calif. Fruit Exchange) Boston: oranges $4.55 to $7.60, lemons $3.75 to $4.10. Cleveland: better oranges, lower lemons; oranges $4.05 to $5.55, lemons $2 to $2.80. Cincinnati: lemons $1.30 to $2. Pittsburgh: strong oranges, steady lemons; lemons $3.29. Philadelphia: oranges $1.50 to $8.35, lemons $2.40 to $3.60. New York: oranges steady; oranges $4.55 to $8.80. TOMORROW The Se Young Men's urnishings Hats ange County G AND FURNISHINGS ED AT ONCE Starts Saturday at 9 a.m. WEAR STORE Center St. CALIFORNIA Falken "24 Year Anniver The Fall Sea Merchan Watch the Window FALKENST HOME NEARS COMPLETION The new home of the N. F. Hallous, 914 West Center-st, is most completed, the floors now being waxed and either final finishing touches being put on. The admirable hope to enjoy their Thanksgiving dinner in the new amicelle. BUY IN Anaheim JAPS IN MOVIES SACRAMENTO, Nov. 8.—A Jap motion picture concern, known as the Star Film Distributing Corporation, today filed articles of corporation in the office of Secretary of State Frank C. Jordan. The company is capitalized at 250,000. SHOP EARLY ANNOUNCE BIRTH 8 Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Payan happily announce the birth of a son weighing seven pounds, early today. The Payans live just out the city limits on Center-st. BUY IN Anaheim NEW YORK CITRUS NEW YORK, Nov. 8.—Twenty-five cars Valencias and six carspons sold. Valencia market low-in spots. Lemon market slight-lower. Weather fair. Valencia averages ranged from 2.95 to $8.50; lemons $2.65 to 2.80. BUY IN Anaheim Main Dealer Aos Always Bring Results SOUTH DAK. MAN HURT BY SHOVEL L. M. Sessler, of Salem, S. Dak., was painfully injured this morning in the excavation for the John Cassou building on Center-st, when accidentally struck on the bead by a shovel. The accident is said to have occurred when he got in the way of a workman who was shoveling dirt. He was taken to the Anaheim sanitarium where he regained consciousness, nad, it is thot, will be all right within a short time. Other new patients at the sanitarium include: Miss Maria Clark and Mrs. L. L. McElheny of Anaheim. BUY IN Anaheim H. B. WOMAN DIES The body of Mrs. Yasw Shimagua, of Huntington Beach, is at the Huddle Funeral Home awaiting arrangements for the funeral. Decased was brought to the Anaheim Community hospital last night, in a most critical condition. She became the mother of a baby 11 days ago, at her home in the beach city, and her death was the result of childbirth complications. The baby was also brought to the hospital and is getting along nicely. MEDICAL MEETING Dr. S. A. Marsden of Santa Ana told of his observations in eastern hospitals on a recent transcontinental trip and Dr. F. E. Coulter of Santa Ana read a paper at the monthly meeting of the County Medical Society at the County Hospital. STAGE DANCING The Art of Dancing is a great accomplishment, and should be taught by a Past Master. My class is almost complete, so enroll now. I. D. WHEELER Taylor's Academy of Dancing Pressel's Hall Anaheim The Entirely New Packard Shoe With the old reliable quality and dependable service. 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