oc-plain-dealer 1923-12-01

Saturday, December 1, 1923 WILLS-OVERLAND SALES UP 200 P.C. Long since it became evident that Willys-Overland production and sales this year would be double those of 1922. Even normally slow-going November will require a production of 20,000 cars to meet the late autumn usually off-season demand. In a word, things are moving fast at Tolodo. So rapidly and so far ahead of the expectations and calculations of President John N. Willys have been the progressive increases in the sales of Overlands and Willys-Knight cars that each week production schedules have had to be revised upperward. "In October," says President Willys, "the company produced and sold 17,293 cars, which is three times as many as in any previous October on the company's history, and business continues at a very satisfactory level. We expect to produce 20,000 cars this month, which will also be a record. Good earnings are assured for October and November, although there may be some falling off in December. The outlook for 1924 is very good." "Total output for 1923 will probably be between 205,000 and 210,000 cars, which is more than double the 1922 production, and compares with 141,000 cars in the company's best previous year." "Earnings recently have been averaging in excess of $1,000,000 monthly after interest and taxes. For the third quarter ended September 30, our statement will show net after interest and taxes, of $3,700,000." STAMPING OUT REDS IN BULGARIA SOFIA, Dec. 1.—The wave of communism that resulted in recent disturbances in various parts of Bulgaria is subsiding. Those communistic bands that participated in several uprisings are courthouse news. C. L. McFarland asked Saturday, for a restraining order against sections of oil companies which have taken leases on his land. McFarland claims that they have not fulfilled promises. R. Hertz was fined $25 in Justice Cox's court Saturday for cutting in on V. Barnhill on the state highway. Organization of the new Laguna Beach C. of C. was announced officially Saturday, with the application for articles of incorporation. Charles Kelley reported to the sheriff's office Saturday that someone had stolen his Buick coupe Friday from his home. Wayne E. Morrisson and Carol Morrisson were granted a decree of divorce Friday. Application for appointment of a guardian for Edmond Ray, heir of Helen W. Edmonds Noble, was made Saturday. Petitions filed Saturday by Glemmie Evelyn Ogden for a decree of divorce from J. L. Ogden. Wifebeating deserves a long vacation. So ordered Judge Cox Saturday, when he served a sentence of 90 days on Bert Hoose. Hoose was charged with beating up his spouse. Justice Goepper, sitting on Judge Cox's bench Friday, went partially blind while performing his duties. Saturday he was at home receiving treatment. A complaint was filed with the district attorney's office Saturday to the effect that Sam Fletcher had some time last week entered the home at 729 Chapman avenue, Orange, and burglarized the place. A complaint was filed with the district attorney's office against Bert Hoose, who Saturday was sentenced to 90 days in jail for beating his wife. Superior Court Saturday ordered Ben F. Page to pay $25 a month alimony to his former wife. A request was made that a guardian be appointed for J. Cosart. A petition was filed that the joint tenancy of 5 1-2 acres occupied formerly by S. P. Brewer, 4 KILLED, 23 IN L. A. T. LOS ANGELES: De persons are dead and are more or less serious as the result of traffic in and near Los Angeles last 24 hours. Two street cars crashing a spectacular and automobile crash common following the made the streets silently added to traffic danger. The dead: Mrs. Elan of Long Beach, Klan of Long Beach, Klan of Long Beach over Long Beach Blvd. George Garrett, disgregated hospital after by an automobile at San Pedro Sts. Mrs. David Beecher, juries after being struck automobile at a downtown intersection. N. F. Seever, of S.F., killed in an automobile near Irvine. ITALY READY RECOGNIZE HOME, Dec. 1.—Of soviet Russia by Italy sideded imminent today. If Italy does so she will first of the allied government recognize Moscow. Premier Benito Mussolini an address to the chief deputies, gave a cue government's intentions in part: "Negotiations with M.sky (the Russian envoy) are progressing favorably ready to accord de Jurition providing Russian good terms to Italy." "If Moscow shows good terms and good will then we do a treaty may be signed." Mussolini asked that ceessions be made to Russia so soon after the agreement with Spain financiers and industry." STAMPING OUT REDS IN BULGARIA SOFIA, Dec. 1.—The wave of communism that resulted in recent disturbances in various parts of Bulgaria is subsiding. Those communistic bands that participated in several uprisings are rapidly breaking up and authorities are confident that organized communism soon will be stamped out in Bulgaria. The determined campaign launched by the Bulgarian government resulted in the communist leaders and their followers being compelled to flee to the hills. Always they were pursued by the authorities and given no opportunity to rest. Now cold weather has come in the mountains and as a result the harrassed communists are being compelled to leave the hills. Many of them are surrendering voluntarily to the authorities, while others are being captured as they come from the mountains to seek shelter in the lowland villages. OIL MAN MARRIED Al McGaugh is in receipt of a telegram announcing the marriage at San Francisco. Thanks-giving day of Bob Oliver, of Anaheim, tool dresser for the Amazon Drilling Co. at Santa Fe Springs. He says he will bring his bride home Dec. 10, but fails to mention her name. ITALIAN FLOOD DESTROYS TOWNS NAPLES, Dec. 1.—Several towns were destroyed and at least 100 persons drowned today when the Camonica Valley and Valledezzo were flooded by the break of a dyke near Brescia. Soldiers and civilians formed rescue parties and went to the aid of the homeless in the unnated regions. Many fled from their homes in the valley and on the low hills to the mountain sides, and are stranded without food or shelter. Millions of cubic meters of water swept into the valley when the dyke broke. WEATHER FORECAST WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.—The weather bureau today issued the following forecast for next week: Pacific states: Much cloudiness and occasional rains, probably snow in the mountains. Temperature normal, or somewhat below. Try a Plain Dealer Want Ad. in part: "Negotiations with Mr. Sky (the Russian envoy) are progressing favorably ready to accord de Jurition providing Russia good terms to Italy. "If Moscow shows gestures and good will then we do a treaty may be signed." Mussolini asked that ceessions be made to Russia so soon after the agreement with Spain financiers and industrial certain of a great boost trade. It is felt that a new prosperity and power in Italy such as she known for many decades. WAR POSSIBILITY CAUSE FOR WASHINGTON, Dec. 1. sibility of war in the caused the government its great oil reserves innia and Wyoming, Rea J. K. Robison, chief of the bureau of engineering, late this afternoon before Senate Teapot Dome lion. Robinson's declaration a distinct sensation to the committee, and an execution was immediately which the navy official navy department's "reason fearing the possibility of" Apparently Europe n everything America has except advice, opinions and gestions. Plain Dealer Ads Always Resumes that's the Verdict on The Star Car Prices of Models Here—Tax and Freight Paid Touring Car - $630 Roadster - 625 Coupe - 830 Sedan - 990 $490 F. O. B. Lansing, Mich. A critical public—a public spoiled by offerings galore of finest that motor engineering has produced anywhere in world—has looked at the new 1924 Star Car, and found it wo in every way. They have “O. K'd” it—and they are proving fact by piling up order upon order, in every town from the no ern boundary of Washington to the Mexican line in the So Appleby Motors Co., Inc. 119 North Lemon St. Anaheim, Calif. 4 KILLED, 23 HURT IN L. A. TRAFFIC LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1.—Four persons are dead and 23 others are more or less seriously injured as the result of traffic accidents in and near Los Angeles in the last 24 hours. Two street cars crashed, furiously a spectacular element and automobile crashes were common following the rain which made the streets slippery and added to traffic dangers. The dead: Mrs. Emma Phelan of Long Beach, killed when an automobile overturned on Long Beach Blvd. George Garrett, died at the general hospital after being hit by an automobile at Thirteenth and San Pedro Sts. Mrs. David Beecher, died of injuries after being struck by an automobile at a downtown street intersection. N. F. Scever, of San Diego, killed in an automobile accident near Irvine. ITALY READY TO RECOGNIZE RUSSIA KOME, Dec. 1.—Recognition of soviet Russia by Italy was considered imminent today. If Italy does so she will be the first of the allied governments to recognize Moscow. Premier Benito Mussolini, in an address to the chamber of deputies, gave a cue as to the government's intentions. He said in part: "Negotiations with M. Jordansky (the Russian envoy in Italy) are progressing favorably. I am ready to accord de Jure recognition providing Russia insures good terms to Italy." "If Moscow shows good intentions and good will the same as we do a treaty may soon be signed." Mussolini asked that trade concessions be made to Russia. Coming so soon after the commercial agreement with Spain, Italian financiers and industrialists are Best Month In Sales Yet: Hamm With a valuation exceeding that of any previous month in cars sold, November business of the Certified Motor Car Market was most satisfactory, according to Manager C. P. Hamm. Thirty-three cars were sold or appreciably more than one per day, and the money represented ranged all the way from $1250 down, with light cars the exception. Shop Early SUPERIORITIES OF GRAY ARE MANY The "better Gray" car is the equal or superior of many high-priced four cylinder cars, says Phyd West, of West Brothers, local distributors. Here are some of the features, usually found only on expensive cars: Gray motor, 18 years successful engine building. Smooth, vibrationless; all reciprocating parts balanced. Deep, rigid frame, cold pressed. Tubular cross member. Gray special double springs, comfortable, anti-rebound. Timken, special forged, double heat-treated front axle. Selective, 2 speed-and-reverse sliding gear transmission. Disc clutch, running oil. Special, automatic economy carburetor. Hot-spot manifold, perfect vaporization. Emergency brake on drive shaft—locks both wheels. Motor clutch, transmission, all lubricated from crank case. Three-gearing crank shaft—bearings extra size. Three-quarter floating. Gray designed, Timken rear axle. Clutch and fly-wheel enclosed, dust-proof, oil tight. STAR OWNERS MULTIPLYING FAST Already the new Stars are much in evidence on streets and highways. Trainloads of them had been shipped from Oakland to Southern California, Washington, Oregon and in fact all the chief distributing points in the Pacific coast region. At the Los Angeles show alone over 1000 wholesale and retail orders for them were booked. All this has meant a wonderfully quick transfer of the new Star models into the hands of users. Apart from their graceful and distinctive lines and the quality atmosphere their designers have created about them their conspicuous color scheme has attracted marked attention on the road. While the maroon of the standard models is at present most in evidence, a choice of the two most popular automobile body colors is offered. The special touring car comes in either radio blue with white striping, black running gear, and wheels to match body and stripe, or in Durant special maroon with light carmine striping, black running gear and wheels in motor car red with black striping. The special sedan is offered either in a dark maroon with Durant red striping, black upper structure and running gear and wheels in motor car red with black striping, or in Flint car blue with white stripings, black upper structure and running gear and wheels to match body and stripe. In either case, the upholstery an dother interior trimming is high quality mohair of a neutral wood shade. TWO 'KIDNAPING' HOLDUPS IN L. A. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1.—Two "kidnapping" holdups and a robbery by carnival bandits last night and early this morning were revealed in reports to the police and sheriff's office today. in part: "Negotiations with M. Jordansky (the Russian envoy in Italy) are progressing favorably. I am ready to accord de Jure recognition providing Russia insures good terms to Italy. "If Moscow shows good intentions and good will the same as we do a treaty may soon be signed." Mussolini asked that trade concessions be made to Russia. Coming so soon after the commercial agreement with Spain, Italian financiers and industrialists are certain of a great boost in Italian trade. It is felt that a new era of prosperity and power is opening for Italy such as she has not known for many decades. WAR POSSIBILITY CAUSE FOR LEASE WASHINGTON, Dec. 1—A possibility of war in the Pacific caused the government to lease its great oil reserves in California and Wyoming, Rear-Admiral K. K. Robison, chief of the navy's bureau of engineering, testified late afternoon before the Senate Teapot Dome investigation. Robinson's declaration came as a distinct sensation to the Senate committee, and an executive session was immediately held at which the navy official gave the navy department's "reasons" for bearing the possibility of war. Apparently Europe needs everything America has to offer, except advice, opinions and suggestions. Plain Dealer Ad. Always Bring Revenues ANAHEIMERS KNOW FAMOUS MOTHER The Plain Dealer yesterday carried a story from Selmer, Tenn., relative to Mrs. L. R. Littlefield celebrating her 94th birthday, and mentioning that she is the mother of ten children, 69 grandchildren, 151 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Littlefield is well known to W. H. Swain, who lives just off South Rose street, and W. L. Morris, local realty man, who are able to vouch for the report. Mr. Swain said this morning that he used to play with her children, and that he could name the whole ten of them, counting them on his fingers. Mr. Morris says that his father was also one of the playmates of her children and that he himself was christened with the name of her husband. Both Mr. Morris and Mr. Swain were greatly pleased to hear of the health of their friend, and could not be induced to part with their copy of yesterday's Plain Dealer. DEMAND APOLOGY PARIS, Dec. 1—The ambassadors council has sent a note to Berlin requesting Germany to explain immediately the arrest of allied army officers in Leipzig recently, it was learned today. The note further demands that an apology be made to General Nollett, head of the old allied control mission. The communication calls upon the German government to take disciplinary measures to prevent any such incidents in the future and to punish the Reichswehr officers who were responsible for the arrests "under conditions fixed by the allied control mission." Disc clutch, running in oil. Special, automatic economy carburetor. Hot-spot manifold, perfect vaporization. Emergency brake on drive shaft—locks both wheels. Metor clutch, transmission, all lubricated from crank case. Three-gearing crank shaft—bearings extra size. Three-quarter floating, Gray designed, Timken rear axle. Clutch and fly-wheel enclosed, dust-proof, oil tight. Driving piston solid one-piece forging—not keyed on. Ten-inch service brakes on rear wheels, tightly enclosed. Ample leg room for tallest person, extra wide doors. Oil scrape ring at bottom of piston—no foul plugs or smoking. Four cap screws on each crank shaft bearing, instead of two. Every bearing adjustable by dropping oil pan. TWO 'KIDNAPING' HOLDUPS IN L. A. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1—Two "kidnaping" holdups and a robbery by carnival bandits last night and early this morning were revealed in reports to the police and sheriff's office today. Two bandits, believed by the police to be the same who murdered M. N. Nagel, American Legion concession man, more than a month ago, robbed Morris and Harry Friedman, Lincoln park concessionaires, at the door of their home in West Twenty-ninth street, and escaped with 18 $20 gold pieces and other valuables. Wm. H. Murphy, oil station operator at Sunset boulevard and Grand avenue, reported he was robbed of $23 and then kidnapped by two youthful bandits. Later he was thrown from their automobile. Ted Rainelli reported a similar experience. Try a Plain Dealer Want Ad. GRAIN CLOSES UP CHICAGO, Dec 1—Wheat was up ½ to 2½ at the close, corn up % and oats ½ to %. Provisions were quiet. STOCKS CLOSE ACTIVE NEW YORK, Dec. 1—The stock market closed active and strong today. Trading was conducted with greater degree of confidence than for some days past. The feature of the day's transactions was the lack of unison in price movements. Bullish endevors have converged on certain groups while elsewhere stocks were allowed to drift for themselves. Strength developed in the rubber and tire shares, in response to rumors that an advance in tire prices is imminent. Equipment stocks displayed pronounced strength, and steels, rails and oils were steady, showing good fractional gains. Bethlehem steel rose over one point to 52%, republic at 49% and Gulf States at 82%, up ½ and United States Steel nearly one point to 96%. Northern Pacific at 54½ and Reading at 78%; were up %. Cochen Oil rose ½ to 31%. California Petroleum % to 24; Pan American Petroleum nearly 2 points to 65½ and Houston Oil to 55%. Berlin requesting Germany to explain immediately the arrest of allied army officers in Leipsig recently, it was learned today. The note further demands that an apology be made to General Nollett, head of the old allied control mission. The communication calls upon the German government to take disciplinary measures to prevent any such incidents in the future and to punish the Reichswehr officers who were responsible for the arrests "under conditions fixed by the allied control mission." (There was formerly an inter-allied military control mission in Germany, but it lapsed. Recently France demanded that allied military control be re-established over Germany and this demand was reiterated in a note sent to Berlin by the allied council of ambassadors. The arrests in Leipzig were made before the note was sent from Paris.) French newspapers declared that as the allies are now in agreement upon reparations the United States can no longer refuse to cooperate. Parisian newspapers expressed the opinion there would be American representatives on both committees that are to be appointed by the allied reparations commission. VESUVIUS ERUPTS LONDON, Dec. 1—The famous old volcano, Mount Vesuvius is in eruption, according to a Central News dispatch from Rome today. Earthquake tremors were felt in Rome. Floods are taking place in Tuscany, flooding villages. Plain Dealer Ads Always Bring Results BE PREPARED FOR COUGHS Do not wait until an attack of "flu" is upon you. Take care of the little cough or cold and prevent the big one, or an attack of "flu." Bear in mind Foley's Honey and Tar, the safe and sure remedy for coughs resulting from "flu." Foley's Honey and Tar—the largest selling cough remedy in the World—free from opiates. Get the genuine—refuse substitutes. On sale at Heying's Pharmacy. This Is Nature WOULD YOU BUY A HOME M IN A HOM Buy a B and you will always have a A. BE 210 South Los A ICELAND HOLDS ON TO GREENLAND REYKJAVIK, Dec. 1.—Iceland does not want to be frozen out of Greenland. Elinar Benediktsson, famous Icelandic author, arranged a huge public meeting here to discuss the question of her ancient colony, and unanimous resolutions were passed declaring that the government must safeguard Iceland's rights. Various speakers insisted that Iceland in no circumstances could U.S. WON'T TAKE PART OFFICIALLY WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.—The U.S. government will not officially take part in the investigation which the inter-allied reparations commission will make into tolerate any arrangement which would annul her title over her ancient colony. Germany's resources; it was nounced here today. Whether there will be "unofficial" American participation to the extent of the government's permitting American experts to sit with the commission's experts, will not be determined until President Coolidge and Secretary Hughes have an opportunity to make a close study of the scope of the undertaking, but the impression was conveyed in official quarters today that the United States probably will remain aloof from the whole proceedings. Oakland Six Touring Car $945 Glass Enclosed Comfort for only $60 more For only $60—we will equip any True Blue Oakland Touring Car with a new Glass Enclosure designed by the factory and built to fit perfectly with Oakland's new type permanent top and its weather-tight windshield. This Glass Enclosure is quickly installed and absolutely rattle-proof. Only your eyes can tell you how perfectly it fits, how fine it looks, and what a high degree of closed car comfort it offers for Glass Enclosed Comfort for only $60 more For only $60—we will equip any True Blue Oakland Touring Car with a new Glass Enclosure designed by the factory and built to fit perfectly with Oakland's new type permanent top and its weather-tight windshield. This Glass Enclosure is quickly installed and absolutely rattle-proof. Only your eyes can tell you how perfectly it fits, how fine it looks, and what a high degree of closed car comfort it offers for the cold and stormy days ahead. See this Enclosure installed on a True Blue Oakland Touring Car or Roadster—the car with the highly developed six-cylinder engine, the sound and simple four-wheel brakes and the centralized controls. See it today—its utility and value will truly amaze you! HARRY L. TURTON OAKLAND DEALER Northern Orange County 142 S. Los Angeles St. Anaheim, Cal. Touring . . $ 945 Roadster . . 945 Sport Touring 1095 Sport Roadster 1095 Glass Enclosures Touring Models $60 Roadsters . . 40 Business Coupe $1195 Coupe for Four 1345 Sedan . . . 1395 Prices f. o. b. Pontiac Government Tax Additional A Product of General Motors GRAHAM BROTHERS TRUCKS Graham Brothers Trucks are operating successfully in 343 different lines of business Graham Brothers Trucks are operating successfully in 343 different lines of business. No more emphatic evidence could be desired of their suitability for every kind of commercial hauling. Chas. H. Mann DODGE BROTHERS DEALER 210 South Los Angeles St. Phone 43 Is National Radio Week BUY A HOME MADE AUTOMOBILE? THEN WHY INVEST IN A HOME MADE RADIO SET? Buy a Kennedy Receiver will always have an asset as well as a great source of entertainment A. BEVILLARD EST. 1912 OPEN EVENINGS THIS WEEK ANAHEIM, CALIF