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GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS
Total in 1910 was ... 2,628
For Year 1920 was ... 5,525
Today Estimated at ... 10,000
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WEATHER Fair and warm tonight and Thursday.
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Forbes Charges Perjury by
SAYS SAWYER
KEEN FOR
SUPPLIES
Thwarted Pres. Harding's Physician Who Wanted Quantity of Whiskey
By WILLIAM K. HUTCHINSON
(I. N. S. Staff Correspondent)
Monkeyshines at Courthouse Today
The two monkeys which have been scaring housewives in Santa Ana for several weeks past, today migrated to the courthouse and gave attendants and clerks an interesting half-hour.
They ran up the brownstone front on the Broadway side of the building as if it were an ordinary tree trunk, and when one of them fell 30 or 40 feet he wasn't phased a bit.
His companion got into the office of County Auditor W.C. Jerome, and proved himself a rival to the well-known mouse in stirring up the ladies there.
Finally, one was caught and the other induced to enter department 1 of the superior court, where, after various maneuvers, he also was captured.
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Thwarted Pres. Harding's Physician Who Wanted Quantity of Whiskey
BY WILLIAM K. HUTCHINSON
(I. N. S. Staff Correspondent)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.—Colonel Charges It. Forbes, former director of the United States Veterans Bureau, this afternoon openly charged that government witnesses had been browbeaten into perjuring themselves in attacks on his administration.
Coming as a sensation; this charge was made by Forbes while undergoing cross-examination by Major General John F. O'Ryah, government counsel. He announced that his counsel would produce witnesses to prove the charges of corpriracy, perjury, and subordination of perjury by government witnesses.
When the afternoon session started, Senator Reed, Republican of Pennsylvania, the committee chairman, announced that one of the witnesses has been threatened with violence by another person now in the room.
Reed said that all witnesses were "under the protection of the senate" and that any person who made threats would be prosecuted in the federal courts. Colonel Forbes, hired said, was not aware the threats had been made.
Forbes stated under oath he had proof to show that James M. Williams and Elias H. Mostimer, both of Philadelphia, the star government witnesses, had perjured themselves in their testimony.
Forbes counsel finished his direct examination shortly before three o'clock and General O'Ryan immediately to cross examine Forbes.
Forbes branded as a Lie Mortimer's testimony that he had lent the former director $5,000 in connection with the awarding of a contract.
"It is absolutely a lie," was Forbes reply.
Forbes denied of graft, corruption or favoritism in awarding contracts followed the reading of sections of previous testimony given by Mortimore in which Philadelphia charged he had obtained a list of hospital sites in advance so that the Thompson and Black Co. of St. Louis "would have an advantage."
"Are these statements of Mortimer correct?" asked Colonel J. S. Easby Smith, Forbes counsel.
MAN KILLED IN FALL; INQUEST
An Inquest was held this afternoon at the McAulay funeral parlor over the body of Francisco Gonzalez, 50, of Richfield, fatally hurt yesterday when he fell from a truck at Richfield, and struck his head on the pavement.
He was riding with a delivery boy for Placentia Baking Co. and had been told that the truck would let him off at Richfield. He started to get off before the truck copped, and fell. He was taken to the Orange county hospital where he died a few hours later.
Decedent is a widower, and leaves a number of children in Mexico, but none here. If is said, Funeral services are at 9 a.m. Thursday from St. Mary's Catholic church in Fullerton, with interment in Holy Cross cemetery.
SANTA CLAUS SHIP
NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 14.—The USS. Patoka has been designated as Uncle Sam's Santa Claus ship for men in the service in European waters.
It was announced here today by the postoffice department that on Dec. 1 the Patoka will sail for the naval operating base, laden with Christmas mail for sailors and marines overseas.
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CUTTLE TO SEEK
U. S. HARBOR AID
Francis Cuttle of Riverside, for front on the Broadway side of the building as if it were an ordinary tree trunk, and when one of them fell 30 or 40 feet he wasn't phased a bit.
His companion got into the office of County Auditor W.C. Jerome, and proved himself a rival to the well-known mouse in stirring up the ladies there.
Finally, one was caught and the other induced to enter department 1 of the superior court, where, after various mancuvers, he also was captured.
Chairman Maas Appointed For Assistants to Get on the Job
Red Cross rollcall, which was hoped to have well way by the close of the day, is a little slow in started. Anaheim's quota, should easily be raised in days, and when the workers well on their way, will be piled through with dispatch. But workers, who pledged theiristance and support, are sl calling at headquarters. O Maas, in charge of the rollvery anxious that they either him at 49, or visit his office E. Center st., and get informand literature soon as possible.
It is erroneously thought many that the Red Cross ow its activities at the close of war, but its work is conserved done and must be maintained for emergency puil Only a few weeks ago, in Japanese disaster, many Aans would have fared far had the Red Cross not be hand.
Storms, fires, mine disasters, are occurring at mostpected times, and in theof humanity this great organization must be kept alive.
Should it be inconvenient drop into headquarters, whin in a most convenient location pay dues, merely call 49 a messenger will be sent at ot
It is sincerely hoped by committee that the drive winished by the end of the ent week.
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CROWN PRINCE
HAPPY AT HOUSE
(Copyright 1923 by International News Service)
OELS, Prussian Silesia,
14. "Cows and chickens are things for me—not politics," former crown prince Fried Wilhelm, in a talk with Intuitional News Service corre dent upon his estate.
He characterized it as "very last interview."
The ex-crown prince was hob to be back in his old home his family.
Wilhelm walked over his tate and chatted with servie He found everything in gooder, but suffering from the eral wave of depression cause Germany's economic and financial
"It is absolutely a lie," was Forbes' reply.
Forbes denial of graft corruption or favoritism in awarding contracts followed the reading of sections of previous testimony given by Mortimore in which Philadelphia charged he had obtained a list of hospital sites in advance so that the Thompson and Black Co. of St. Louis "would have an advantage."
"Are these statements of Mortimer correct?" asked Colonel J. S. Ensby Smith, Forbes' counsel.
They are absolutely false.
Forbes replied in steady tone,
"Was there ever any confidential lists of hospital sites?"
There never was and he knows it," said Forbes, shaking his finger at Mortimer.
As Forbes attempted to speak again, his counsel interrupted him to admish: "Don't get excited, Colonel."
Why was there no confidential lists?
Because they were advertised in newspapers and other publications 50 days before any contract were awarded." Forbes replied.
Was there any arrangement given preference to one contractor?
Absolutely none." Forbes shouted, glaring at Mortimer.
All contractors were awarded on a competitive basis.
Were any advance copies of specifications given to any contractors?
Not to my knowledge".
Mortimer says that one group of contractors received an advantage over all others." Forbes was told.
If Mortimer states that, he (Continued on page eight)
LONE HALF-DOLLAR ENRAGES BANDITS
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14.
Kidnapped and dragged into an auto at Forty-eighth street and Western avenue by three bandits early today, robbed of 50¢ and then denied carfare home, was the experience of John Quinet, according to the victim's report to the sheriff's office.
The bandite became infuriated and beat him when they discovered the size of Quinet's pile.
CUTTLE TO SEEK
U. S. HARBOR AID
Francis Cuttle of Riverside, for years chairman of the Tri-county Reforestation Committee, whose initiative led to the present water spreading operations of the three counties at the headwaters of the Santa Ana river; was selected late yesterday by the Board of Supervisors as one of the two men to be sent to Washington to urge the need of Federal aid to develop Orange County harbor. The other man will be chosen later.
The franchise application of the Franklin Petroleum Midway Co. was approved.
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CAMINETTI SICK
JACKSON, Nov. 14.—The condition of Anthony Caminetti, former commissioner of immigration, was so low today that a planned blood transfusion was abandoned after a consultation of physicians.
Ill from pernicious anaemia, the former federal official has been sinking gradually since Sunday. His friends feared today that he would not survive until night.
CUT CRUDE 20c
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 14.—Joseph Seip Co., buyers for Standard, today announced a reduction of 20¢ a barrel in Corning crud oil to $1.25 a barrel. No other prices were changed.
BUILDING PERMITS
E. Smith, frame residence at 331 N. Janss st., cost $5800.
Geo. P. Thompson, frame residence and garage at 707 S. Emily st., cost $2000.
M. L. Toncray, frame double garage at 721 N. Pauline st., cost $250.
Wilhelm walked over his tate and chatted with servant He found everything in good order, but suffering from the eral wave of depression cause Germany's economic and financial collapse.
"I am here as a private Zen, as I have repeatedly saluted fore" continued Friedier he helm.
"I am not interested politics."
"I plan to lead a simple ed life, devoting my whole life to my family and my life will be the biggest possible vice to me if the press leaves me alone. I cannot wait an extended statement: It will only embarrass me."
The crown prince was his as a school boy, after a nine sleep beneath his own roof.
He arrived in a big open car, accompanied by Adjie Muelder, his aid, and a police officer, who had met party at the frontier, as well as a personal friend.
Wilhelm's daughters, who been waiting, impatiently for two days, ran out to him, hanging upon his arms smiling up into his face. Will had difficulty in freeing his to embrace his wife.
As soon as the automobiles thrung the castle gates, banged shut, frustrating the porters waiting outside.
Wilhelm's room was filled flowers送 by friends and neighbors.
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BARROUND DISCHARGE
Maron Barround, who all that he was "cut, slashed and stabbed" about "the arms, and breast" by "John Doe" onoro" and "John Roe" on 11, was discharged yesterdays from the Orange County Hospital. The alleged assault took place Richfield. A complaint was in Superior Court today, and rests are expected soon.
FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM
THE ORANGE COUNTY
Plain Dealer
LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY
Anaheim, California, Wednesday, November 14, 1923
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Bomb Sent In Mail
Kills Father, Son
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas,
Nov. 14. J. A. Barnes and his son Jesse, 10, of this city,
were killed today when a bomb shipped from San Antonio exploded in the Barnes home as the box in which it was packed was being opened.
The Barnes' residence was blown to pieces. Portions of the father and son's bodies were found a block from the house.
No reason could be given by Mrs. Barnes for the sending of the bomb.
BOOTLEGGERS
OPERATING
GN COAST
Organized Gang of Smugglers Land Liquor at Orange-Co. Ports
There is an organized gang of bootleggers and smugglers oper-
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Chairman Maas Appeals For Assistants to Get on the Job
Red Cross rollcall, which it is hoped to have well under by the close of the second week, is a little slow in getting started. Anaheim's quota, $1200, would easily be raised in a few weeks, and when the workers are on their way, will be pushed through with dispatch. But the stokers, who pledged their assistance and support, are slow in being at headquarters. George Jernigan, in charge of the rollcall, is anxious that they either call at 49, or visit his office, 230 Center st., and get information literature soon as possible.
It is erroneously thought by Bay that the Red Cross ceased activities at the close of the week, but its work is constantly dog done and must be maintained for emergency purpose, by a few weeks ago, in the anaese disaster, many Ameri-ies would have fared far worse than the Red Cross not been at storms, fires, mine disasters, are occurring at most unexcited times, and in the humanity this great organization must be kept alive.
Would it be inconvenient to enter hoadquarters, which is most convenient location, to dues, merely call 49 and a sender will be sent at once, is sincerely hoped by the mittee that the drive will be ceded by the end of the pre-week.
BUY IN ANAHEIM—OWN PRINCE HAPPY AT HOME
Copyright 1923 by International News Service)
ELS, Prussian Silesia, Nov.
"Cows and chickens are the gs for me—not politics," said her crown prince Friedrichhelm, in a talk with Interna-ial News Service correspondence upon his estate.
He characterized it as his last interview.
The ex-crown prince was happy back in his old home with family.
William walked over his es- and chatted with servants. Found everything in good or-but suffering from the gen-wave of depression caused by many's economic and financial
STOKES RUNS UP WHITE FLAG
By JACK CARBERRY
(1. N. S. Staff Correspondent)
NEW YORK, Nov. 14.—Helen Elwood Stokes today won her suit for separation from Wm. Earl Dodge Stokes, 73-year-old millionaire, who failed in his own efforts to divorce her.
Counsel for Stokes ran up the white flag at the very outset of the suit in supreme court this morning, declaring that "Stokes would not live with this woman, even tho she won all her suits."
"Nor would Mrs. Stokes live with him any more than she would with a kangaroo," was the retaliation of Samuel Untermyer, counsel for Mrs. Stokes.
"Then it's 50-50," replied Isaador Gainburg, Stokes' lawyer.
The attorneys then stipulated that the separation would not be contested.
Formal testimony will be entered and the separation go by virtual default.
All other issues, the petition of Mrs. Stokes for custody of the two children, for $35,000 permanent alimony a year, and for $2.333,000 as her dower right in Stokes' $7,000,000 estate, however, will be fought bitterly by the millionaire husband.
Untermyer charged that Stokes' surrender was to "save him from public opinion, which has rightfully lashed him."
Buy In Anaheim—SHOWER NEEDED FOR XMAS NAVELS
The Anaheim district needs a good heavy shower to put its holiday navels into good shape, according to Manager G. W. Sandilands of the Anaheim Building Corp.
The Anaheim residence was blown to pieces. Portions of the father and son's bodies were found a block from the house.
No reason could be given by Mrs. Barnes for the sending of the bomb.
GN COAST
Organized Gang of Smugglers Land Liquor at Orange-Co. Ports
There is an organized gang of bootleggers and smugglers operating along the entire coast of California and around Ensenada and using many different ports.
So says Sheriff Sam Jernigan, after a conference in Santa Ana yesterday with Prohibition Enforcement Director H. H. Dolley of Los Angeles.
This gang has men stationed permanently at the ports in question, who are prepared at all times to take liquor off arriving boats and rush it in autos to places of safekeeping.
While the raid Saturday night was the first of the sort on the Orange county, coast, it isn't by any means the first raid on smugglers and bootleggers made in the southland, says Jernigan.
Dolley lauded Jernigan and his men for the clever way in which they trapped three members of the gang. While the stuff had already been laided and nobody on the boat could be caught, most or all of the liquor was seized, three arrests made and $1000 in fines collected. Aside from the fines, Los Angeles county benefits most from the raid.
Shop Early—HELD UNDER BAIL ON WALNUT THEFT
william Estes, accused with companions of stealing $460 worth of walnuts from Barney Clinard and suspected of being mixed up in other thefts of walnuts from T. W. Oglesby and E. C. Martin, all of Santa Ana, was held under $1000 bail by Justice J. B. Cox Ray and Henry Brown, his companions, were freed. Joe Russell, foreman of Clinard's place, was the prosecuting witness.
Milford Alsenz and Harold Yomans, thought also to have been mixed up in the thefts, were held under ball of $500 each.
Buy In Anaheim—40 HURT IN CRASH
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14.
Forty persons were injured early today when two Pacific Electric street cars crashed together at Santa Monica blvd, and LaBrea st.
The cars were loaded to capacity, police reports said.
Twelve of the injured persons were rushed to the receiving hospital in a fleet of ambulances, but none were declared to be fatally hurt. More than a score of injured persons suit for a total of $1750 is represen- tious notes of $750, has been filed in court by F. L. Martin as Siegel, former president Anaheim Building Corp., of embezzlement. Other ants in the same action...
SHOWER NEEDED FOR XMAS NAVELS
The Anaheim district needs a good heavy shower to put its holiday navels into good shape, according to Manager G. W. Sandlands of the Anaheim Orange & Lemon Assn. Plentiful irrigation will help, but there is nothing like a good shower to size fruit up properly.
It is too early to estimate how many cars will be shipped, but it averages around 20-25.
Owing to Christmas' coming on Tuesday, the packing houses lose three days, so that navels cannot be shipped after Dec. 5. In that case, only three days would be open on which the fruit could be shipped at the lower rates, says Sandlands.
SCIOTS CONVENE
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 14.—From every city and county throughout California delegates to the annual state convention of the Ancient Egyptian Order of Sciots were treking into San Diego today.
A special train arrived at noon with delegation from San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Fresno, and other northern cities.
The steamer Harvard, also specially chartered, will arrive this evening.
COUNCIL ROUTINE
PARIS, Nov. 14.—The council of ambassadors conducted only routine business today, and did not consider the return of the former German crown prince to Germany.
The ambassador's council will meet again Thursday.
MUCH HOG CHOLERA
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.—Hog cholera is more prevalent in the United States now than when the last extensive epidemic reached its height in 1914, the department of agriculture announced this afternoon.
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40 HURT IN CRASH
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14. Forty persons were injured early today when two Pacific Electric street cars crashed together at Santa Monica blvd, and LaBrea st.
The cars were loaded to capacity, police reports said.
Twelve of the injured persons were rushed to the receiving hospital in a fleet of ambulances, but none were declared to be fatally hurt. More than a score of injured persons were able to proceed to their destinations without medical assistance.
SUAREZ CONVICTED OF W.V.A.MURDER
Arthur Suarez was convicted of a murder in West Virginia, according to a complaint filed in superior court today, charging him with the felony of carrying concealed weapons. The circumstances of the slaying are not announced. Suarez carried a pistol, and the authorities fear he may try it on somebody. He was held by Justice J. B. Cox for examination Dec. 28, Ball was set at $2000.
NAMES ADJ.GEN.
SACRAMENTO, Nov. 14.—Col. R. E. Mittelstaedt of San Francisco was today appointed adjutant-general of California by Governor Richardson.
Col. Mittelstaedt will succeed Gen. J. J. Borree, who resigned recently because of ill-health.
The governor declared that he "drafted" Mittelstaedt for the position.
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DISPERSE RIOTING
BERLIN, Nov. 14—Police were called out this afternoon in Charlottenburg, a suburb of Berlin, to disperse rioting Hitterites (fascists). Many shots were fired. The casualties have not been determined.
FORESTRY BOARD MEMBERS
SACRAMENTO, Nov. 14—Governor Richardson today appointed Fred A. Ellenwood of Red Bluff and E. James of Ukiah as members of the state board of forestry, thereby completing reorganization of that board.
SIEGEL
Suit for a total of $1750 is represented promissory notes of $750, has been filed in court by F. L. Martin as Siegel, former president of Anaheim Building Corp., of embezzlement. Otherants in the same action in Josephson, Siegel's formerer, and John Doe, T.Jane Doe and the Pacifc and Wrecking Co., an exwhich Siegel ran in connection with the Pacific Services and the building concern.
The Holland Electric suit for $270.41 on a mule. Besides Siegel, the ants in this action are H gel, his wife, the Mutual and Joan Assn., A. A. The Mills Park tract, Par Mills, his wife, the Building Corp., John Doe and Jane Doe, John trustees, and Doe and partners.
This makes the third order action filed in connection Siegel's alleged embezzlement absconding.
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BIDS TOO HIGH
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.bids for the erection of office building at San F which is to be leased by erment for a period of or more, were rejected postoffice department and bids were called for on it.
It was stated that all were too high, and none provided the government lion to purchase the build the expiration of a certain ber of years.
FUSION COMPL
LONDON, Nov. 14..announcement was made al headquarters this aral that the fusion of rival of the liberal party is hot plate."
Two former premiers operating in the leadership id Lloyd George and H. quith.
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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. 68
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s in Probe of Veterans Bureau
SCHWAB ADMITS LOANING MONEY TO
WOMAN TO AVOID UNWANTED PUBLICITY
WONDER OIL
CO. JOINS
WITH KECK
400 Acres Leased Four
Miles From Flagpole
In Anaheim
Materials will be placed on the
Mrs. Myrtle B. Hayes and, inset, Charles M. Schwab.
With the humor and frankness that have made him a popular toastmaster and speaker, Charles M. Schwab, steel magnate testified before a referee in bankruptcy in New York the other day that he had loaned money over a period of twenty years to Mrs. Myrtle B. Hayes because he realized that an erroneous construction would be placed on his previous associations with her if the publicity, threatened should he refuse to continue the loans, was given the matter. Mrs. Hayes is under indictment for forging his indorsement to notes with which she attempted to finance a hotel project in Brookline, Mass.
SUITS FILED AGAINST SIEGEL
Suit for a total of $2088, of which $1750 is represented by promissory notes of $1000 and $750, has been filed in superior court by F. L. Martin against Joe Siegel, former president of the Anaheim Building Corp., accused of embezzlement. Other defendants in the same action are Sam
HARDING ENDORSES MELLON PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14—Gov. W. P. Harding of the federal reserve bank of Boston, today endorsed the tax reduction program of secretary of the Treasury Melon.
Harding, reflecting the view of many other reserve bank governors in session here, said:
"Secretary Mellon's tax recommendations are fundamentally sound. He has proposed a constructive program. If it is adopted by Congress it will result in great good to the people and promote productive industry on a large scale."
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WIFE FORGIVES KELS AT REUNION
FOLSOM, Nov. 14.—In a dramatic meeting in the state prison here today, Alex Kels, Lodi butcher, awaiting death to hang
WITH KECK
400 Acres Leased Four Miles From Flagpole In Anaheim
Materials will be placed on the ground shortly for the first test well at Brookhurst, it was announced today.
In connection with the announcement, it was stated that the Wonder Oil Co., subsidiary of the Standard which did considerable successful drilling at Richfield-Placentia field, had joined forces with the Miley-Keck Drilling Co., which obtained the original leases.
About 400 acres are now under lease in the vicinity.
According to the report, the Wonder Company stands a percent of the expense for the drilling which will be done by the Keck company.
The terms of the lease provide for drilling within 90 days after approval of deeds which was completed Oct. 27. Landowners have received three months' rental and bonus money. It is asserted the Keck company will not await the expiration of the 90 days before starting the development program.
Agents for a number of other oil companies have been active in the Brookhurst neighborhood recently.
BARELY ESCAPE DEATH, FINED $50
Warner Kokkonen, 24, who gave his address as Hood River, Ore., narrowly escaped death at 2:30 a.m. today, outrunning a Santa Fe train on the So. Spadrard crossing. He was brot before Judge French on the charge of reckless driving, and fined $50. Two companions gave their names as Arthur Maillanen, 24, and Edward Miller, 19.
The three are said to have been returning to their home in Hood River, and were in an exceedingly great hurry to get there. They are said to have been going at a rate of speed much in excess of that allowed by the law, and refused to stop for an incoming Santa Fe train; at both the bell was ringing and the whistle blew to warn them. The officers and spectators who witnessed the event well nigh held their breath, expecting to see the bold
SIEGEL
Suit for a total of $2088, of which $1750 is represented by promissory notes of $1000 and $750, has been filed in superior court by F. L. Martin against Joe Siegel, former president of the Anaheim Building Corp., accused of embezzlement. Other defendants in the same action are Sam Josephson, Siegel's former partner, and John Doe, Tom Doe, Jane Doe and the Pacific Salvage and Wrecking Co., an enterprise which Siegel ran in connection with the Pacific Service Station and the building concern.
The "Holland Electric Co. filed suit for $270.41 on a mechanic's lien. Besides Siegel, the defendants in this action are Etta Siegel, his wife, the Mutual Building and Loan Ass'n., A. A. Mills of the Milla Park tract, Pamela A. Mills, his wife, the Anaheim Building Corp., John Doe, Richard Doe, Jane Doe, John Doe 2, trustees, and Doe and Roe, co-attorneys.
This makes the third or fourth action filed in connection with Siegel's alleged embezzlement and misconduct.
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WIFE FORGIVES KELS AT REUNION
FOLSOM, Nov. 14.—In a dramatic meeting in the state prison here today, Alex Kels, Lodi butcher, awaiting death by hanging, was forgiven by his wife for his misdeeds and the two staged a two-hour reunion during which they had what probably will be their last meal together.
Mrs. Kels, who learned only last Saturday that her husband was alive and had confessed to the murder of an itinerant worker who she had buried in the belief it was her husband, embraced her husband as he was led into the warden's office and her first inquiry was whether he had received her letter of forgiveness.
The two conversed in low tones in the presence of a guard for more than an hour when the warren permitted them to have lunch together. It was understood that they discussed Kels' business affairs.
In confessing the murder of Ed Meservey, he said that he committed the crime in order that he might "leave his wife well fixed" through life insurance which he carried.
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PLAN TO EXCLUDE ALL ORIENTALS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.—Complete exclusion of Orientals from the United States through a provision in the new immigration law denying admittance to this country of alliens not eligible to citizenship, will be urged in the next Senate, Senator Samuel Shortridge, Rep., of California, announce here today.
Shortridge said he would call a conference of California congressmen in a few days to work out a plan of campaign to push the exclusion legislation in the Senate and House.
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TO STARTLE WORLD
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14.—"I look to see Japan startle the world with its financial, commercial recovery, just as the world was startled by the disaster that destroyed Tokyo and Yokohama." Cyrus E. Wubids, American ambassador to the Flowery Kingdom, declared today upon arriving here for a visit.