oc-plain-dealer 1923-11-30

PAGE FOUR BURNS FATAL TO MISS MANSFIELD NEW YORK CITRUS NEW YORK, Nov. 30.—Seven cars navels sold. Market easier and lower. Raining. Navel averages ranged from $3.10 to $660. STOCKS CLOSE IRREGULAR NEW YORK, Nov. 30.—The stock market closed irregular today. While most of the stocks displayed a tendency to break away from the reactionary movement of the morning, other issues continued to show losses. Baldwin broke over three points to 125% and Gulf States Steel yielded over 2 points to 82%. Southern Pacific featured the rails, breaking over one point to 88%. Pacific oil and Texas Cor rose one point each. Panand players was 2 points higher at 66%, and American Can advanced 2% to 103%. Government bonds unchanged; railway and other bonds steady. Stock sales today totalled 687.-400 shares; bonds $8,423,000. GRAIN CLOSES WEAK CHICAGO, Nov. 30.—Resistance to downward tendencies displayed in the opening trading today buckled until continued selling and the market closed generally weak. Foreign reports were Bearish, with word of increased sewing in Russia and extension of wheat production in Australia. Wheat closed unchanged to % lower, corn %c to %c off and oats unchanged to %c lower. Provisions were generally lower. LOS ANGELES CITRUS LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30.—Oranges, Northerns and Southerns. After ransacking every house, including Jewellery a thief yesterday obtained small amount of change we been left in the purse of William Trapp, Jr., of The Trapps were Thursday Day guests of Mr. and M Kahlen, Mrs. Trapp's parents discovered the burglary of they had returned in the house. The house of Mr. James Skirvm next door entered but the thief o'ransacked only a couple rooms and nothing was Skirvin said today he thought had been frightened at O'Donnell, who lives no lets loose his dogs ever about eight, and the may have heard them. To a quantity of money and ware which might have stolen if more thoro seas been made. Entrance in both cases feected by cutting thru seri FILM STAR BURNED SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 30—Martha Mansfield, Fox screen star, was under a physician's care in her hotel here today, burned about the upper part of the body as the result of her costume being limited by a match while on location, yesterday. Mrs. Mansfield was seated in an auto awaiting her turn in the scene of the "Warrens of Virginia" when one of the actors in the car, Jill a match for a cigarette, it set her clothing ablaze. According to physicians, she will be unable to appear before the camera for several weeks. COUNTY MUST PAY TRAFFIC OFFICER SACRAMENTO, Nov. 30—Because of the action of the Third District Court of Appeals in invalidating the traffic officer provisions of the Breed motor vehicle act, State Controller Ray L. Biley announced today it will be mandatory on counties to employ traffic officers out of funds appropriated by their supervisors. LOS ANGELES CITRUS LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30—Oranges, Northerps and Southernnavels beat signs $1.50 @ $5.00; 200s and smaller $4.25 @ $4.50. Lemons: special brands $3.09 @ $5.50; choice $2.25 @ $2.75; market pack $1.75 @ $2.25. Grapefruit: Arizona seedless $4.50 @ $4.75; northernns, special brands, $3.50 @ $3.75. BANK CLEARINGS San Francisco, $11,900,000. Seattle, $8,693,184. Portland, $7,798,519. Oakland, $2,706,100. San Diego, $686,453. Los Angeles, $25,745,560. LOS ANGELES PRODUCE LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30—Butter 52; Eggs extras 52; case count 50; pullets 40; Foultry: Hans 23; broilers 39; fryers 30. LOS ANGELES POTATOES LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30—Potatoes: Stocktons $2.25 @ $2.50; Idaho russets $1.75 @ $1.06. Shop Early—Plain Dealer Want Ads Bring Good Results. What Would He Choose for Himself? A Fine, New OVERCOAT Here is the ideal gift he will remember long after Christmas is forgotten. It's truly the gift a man would choose for himself. In selecting his overcoat at this store, one feels the pride that comes with smart appearance—the satisfaction that comes with it, up to the minute style, all wool fabrics and fine tailoring. In a word, he is pleased. A New Suit While you're thinking of overcoats; don't forget the suits. You'll find his Suit here as well—Whichever you buy at this store, he will be pleased. JACKSON'S MEN'S WEAR SHOP "Your Money's Worth Always" Anahelm THE PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIF. TWO RESIDENCES ARE RANSACKED After ransacking every room in the house, including Jewel boxes, a thief yesterday obtained only a small amount of change which had been left in the purse of Mrs. William Trapp, Jr., of the Olivetd. The Trapps were Thanksgiving Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Kahlen, Mrs. Trapp's parents, and discovered the burglary only after they had returned in the evening. The home of Mr. and Mrs. James Skirvin next door also was entered but the thief or thieves ransacked only a couple of bedrooms and nothing was seized. Skirvin said today he thought they had been frightened away. J. D. Donnell, who lives next door, lets loose his dogs every night about eight, and the intruders may have heard them. There was a quantity of money and silverware which might have been stolen, if more thoro search had been made. Entrance in both cases was effected by cutting through screens. MILWAUKEE SCENE OF BANDIT SEARCH Milwaukee, Nov. 30.—With orders to kill them if necessary, department of Justice agents, express company and railroad detectives and police were searching Milwaukee today for three men in connection with the holdup of Southern Pacific train No. 12 near Ashland, Ore., on the night of Oct. 11. Three members of the train crew and a mail clerk were murdered. The three suspects are brothers, Roy, Ray and Hugh Deautremont. Roy and Ray are twins. Federal agents said the frio were seen here within the last few days, after having been trailed half way across the continent. That the men were on their way to Milwaukee was suspected when Sheriff F. W. Schlaak, at Fond Du Lac, Wise., was told by a Soo Line deputy agent at Owen, Wis., that they had left there on a Milwaukee-bound train. Rewards totalling $14,400 have been offered for their capture. FAMOUS ARTIST HERE IN RECITAL Lee Ornstein, would-famous concert pianist, will appear in recital Dec. 6th at Anaheim high school. Mr. Ornstein uses the Knabe with the Ampico exclusively. It has only been thru persistent efforts that he has been secured for an appearance here. Anaheim is being signally honored as it is only with great difficulty that such a noted artist is attracted outside metropolitan centers. Complimentary tickets ware being issued today at the Weber Music Co. at 200 W. Center. Admission will be charged unless a ticket is shown. Weber Music Co. handles the Knabe piano exclusively in Anaheim. Shop Early COBLENZ OCCUPIED COBLENZ, Germany, Nov. 30.—Seven hundred separatists, headed by Dr. Hans Dorten, occupied Coblenz today. EXPECT TO RISE "BUM TREATY" LONDON, Nov. 7. office officials said expected the United Great Britain to an completion of the "w treaty" within 48 hours. This pact permits authorities to search quarer snuggling vessels the three mile limitizes British passenger liners to carry sealed into American ports. RAP DECISION NEW YORK, Nov. fans here today were a bitter dispute over awarded Frankie Geran can flyweight champ bout with Carl Trent land bantamweight lion Many of the 8000 witnessed the contest decision. Some ringside wrestle Tremaine seven rounds four and called one e. The little Italian w advantage in height, weight. Both boxers game fight. Extraord Auction AUCTION of MIDWAY CITY to fix the price This 1/4 acre lot may be WORTH $50 or $100 or $500 or $900 We want YOU to fix its value Whatever Price You Pay, Yo SUNDAY. DECEMBER 2 ONE BLOCK OF TWENTY LOTS WILL BE PUT UP AT AUCTION in order to as-certain the public idown price you have a good chance of securing an extraordinary bargain. No more than one block will an experienced real estate auctioneer from Los Angeles. This is an exceptional op-portunity to snap up Well known band will play operatic and popular music all day. Free concert. SUNDAY. DECEMBER 2 ONE BLOCK OF TWENTY LOTS WILL BE PUT UP AT AUCTION in order to as-certain the public own price you have a good chance of securing an extraordinary bargain. No more than one block will be an experienced real estate auctioneer from Los Angeles. This is an exceptional opportunity to snap up. Well known band will play operatic and popular music all day. Free concert. Walnuts grown on MIDWAY CITY tract will be GIVEN FREE to all who ask for them. Plenty for everyone. Cider dispensed GRATIS—made from apples grown on MIDWAY CITY tract. Come and drink your fill of it. $150 worth of FREE LUMBER will be given to each of the first 15 buyers of lots after the yhave paid $300. Lumber will be ready for building. Gas and Electricity is all ready to connect with buildings. THE possibilities of MIDWAY CITY are so great and they are being forced so insistently on our attention every day that we are dubious as to the value of the lots we have already priced. We are told we are holding them too low. We have accordingly wiped every fixed value off the slate and engaged Sol Blanc, a Los Angeles real estate auctioneer, to offer one-block of 20 lots to the public by auction. The price that we are bid for these will fix the future prices for lots in MIDWAY CITY. This is your opportunity. You are judge and jury in one. There may be few bidders. You fix your own price. You have a chance of a bargain that occurs once in a long time. There is no question about the re-sale value of these lots. Even if nothing was ever done to develop the property, the value will go up. Right across from MIDWAY CITY is the new $3,000,000 Central Memorial Park on which over a million and a quarter will be shortly spent on improvements. Values all around are already mounting and will continue to do go. MIDWAY CITY is at the hub of all activities in this section. It is within easy distance of Long Beach, Santa Ana, Anahalm, Huntington Beach and other towns. It also has close relations with the new harbor at Newport, on which very large sums are to be spent in development. It is the most promising real estate investment in this section of the country. INVESTIGATE. Lots Will Be Sold at Auction for 20% Cash and Balance 2 Office Hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MIDWAY CITY OFFICES 217 Pacific-Southwest Bldg., Long Beach EXPECT TO FINISH "BUM TREATY" SOON LONDON, Nov. 30.—Foreign office officials said today they expected the United States and Great Britain to announce the completion of the "rum running treaty" within 48 hours. This pact permits the American authorities to search suspected liquor smuggling vessels beyond the three mile limit and authorizes British passenger carrying liners to carry sealed liquor stores into American ports. SHOP EARLY RAP DECISION NEW YORK, Nov. 30.—Fight fans here today were engaged in a bitter dispute over the victory awarded Frankie Genaro, American flyweight champion, in his bout with Carl Tremaine, Cleveland bantamweight last night. Many of the 8000 fans who witnessed the contest hissed the decision. Some ringside writers gave Tremaine seven rounds, Genaro four and called one even. The little Italian was at a disadvantage in height, reach and weight. Both boxers put up a game fight. REALTORS WILL HAVE BIG TIME The election of officers, speeches of leading lights in the reality world and an attendance which it is hoped will far surpass that of any gathering yet held will make the annual banquet of the Anaheim Realty Board this year particularly notable. The affair will be held Dec. 20 at the Elke clubhouse, beginning at 6:30. The program, which was given out today by President A. E. Harrove, includes an address welcome by Mayor William Stark, five minute talks by Vies President Everett A. White of the State Ass'n on "Eighth Regional District" and by President Thos. B. Talbert of the Associated Realty Boards of Orange County on the work of the county organization, and addresses by Hon. Edwin T. Koiser, State Real Estate Commissioner, on California Realty Law" and by Henry Parkhurst Barbour of Long Beach, president of the California Real Estate Association man declared today. COUPLE ARRESTED WHEN HOUSE BURNS CHICAGO, Nov. 30.—Henry Peters, 45, estranged husband of Mrs. Mary Peters, whose rooming house burned early Thanksgiving and cremated an aged couple, John and Josie Coyne, today was held by police pending the coroner's inquest. Mrs. Peters told police she had driven her husband away from the house a week ago and that he threatened then to "get even." She said also that she heard his voice raised in a quarrel in the street in front of the house a half hour before the fire. on "The Golden Rule of a Realtors." President Harry Riley of the C. of C. will speak on "What I Think of a Realtor" and Secretary Geo. W. Ried on "Can We Help You, Realtors?" Rev. Dr. James A. Gelsinger will speak on "Christianity in Business." Rev. A. G. H. Dode of St. Michael's church will pronounce the invocation and benediction. Entertainment features, toasts, etc., will form the rest of the program. ON SALE CITY home lots price of the tract shows what can be accomplished on a MIDWAY CITY quarter acre lot. It not is room for a comfortable home and garage, but has ample space for lawn, garden, fruit trees and other advantages. These lots have been truly called "little ranches." ay, You Get a Bargain BER 2 Only, Lasts All Day Starting at 10 a.m. as certain the public idea of value in relation to this property. As you make your more than one block will be sold in this way. The sale will be conducted by Sol Blanc. opportunity to snap up a lot with very bright possibilities. Credit will be extended for lumber where the purchaser needs help. WAY, YOU GET A BARGAIN BER 2 Only, Lasts All Day Starting at 10 a.m. Credit will be extended for lumber where the purchaser needs help. There are many opportunities for businesses. Bank, grocery and drug stores badly needed. All oil rights to buyers with purchase. Assistance with plans and architecture is given buyers. Special offers to builders. Three good schools within easy distance. Children are especially wanted. This is their home. Community owned well right on tract. Transportation everywhere over paved streets. EBAKERS Bought for $12,000 to Be WAY FREE — Select Yours Now Those practically interested in MIDWAY CITY have an opportunity of securing one of the five light six cars as well as the chance of winning the Big Six Passenger sedan. There are six chances to win. Anyone with the desire and enough energy to seize an opportunity like this of getting one of these well known cars, all latest 1924 models, should have little difficulty in becoming the happy possessor very quickly. Ask one of the officials at the tract to show you the Sports Light Six on view and tell you how you can become its owner with a minimum of trouble to yourself. Remember, they are given away ABSOLUTELY FREE.