oc-plain-dealer 1923-12-04

Tuesday, December 4, 1923 RUM SMUGGLING GREAT PROBLEM By KENNETH W. CLARK (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.—Rum running off the American coasts is the chief sore spot in the federal government's efforts to enforce the prohibition law, Harry M. Daugherty, attorney general, declared today in his annual report to congress. The liquor smuggling business is the most gigantic criminal problem the United States has ever faced on the high seas, the report said. "The amount of liquor smuggled into the United States annually cannot be approximated." Some idea of the gravity of liquor smuggling was cited in official estimates taken at Nassau, Bahamas and Glasgow, Scotland. Shipments from Nassau for the year 1922 and part of 1923 were estimated at an approximate value of $7,059,294. Whiskey consignments from Glasgow, for American consumption for the same period, were estimated at approximately 150,000 gallons. To combat this evil more efficiently, the report urged that strengthening of the coast guard service. Congestion of court dockets also hampers the work of lightening the dry lid, the report pointed out. Daugherty urged unification by federal courts of sentences for dry act violators and the imposition of increasingly substantial sentences to check bootlegging. Discussing the activities of the department in prosecuting violations of the anti-trust laws, the report said that "while it is the purpose of the department of justice not to interfere unnecessarily with private business, the federal laws must be enforced against..." At the top, Gifford Pinchot (left) and Hiram Johnson. Below, Fr. O. Lowden, James E. Watson and Robert M. LaFollette. NOTE OF WARNING SIGNED "K. V. K." NOTE OF WARNING SIGNED "K. K. K." LOS ANGELES, Dec. 4.—A note signed "K.K.K." and threatening violence to himself, his wife and a boarder, C.R. Hughes, if certain alleged "goings on" in the house were not stopped, was found pinned to his front door by J.H. Barnhart, of Ricker-ave, according to a report to the sheriff's office today by Barnhart. The note, crudely printed with a lead penil, read: "Mr. Barnhart, Mrs. Barnhart, Mr. Hughes: 'Things have ben goin on at this house that we dont like, and wont have. Take warning. We dont warn but one time.' 'KKK'. At the bottom of the note was a crude attempt at a pictorial likeness of a bull whip. Barnhart and Hughes told the officers they suspected a man who had been loitering near the Barnhart home and who is believed to be a member of the klan. Both men denied there had been any "goings on" in the home that should arouse the fire of the Ku Klux Klan or any other organization or individual. ATTEMPT TO SAVE WOULD-BE SUICIDE LOS ANGELES, Dec. 4.—Surgeons today strove to save the life of Jack Stewart, well-known Pacific coast cafe man, near death at the Casa Del Mar hospital from self-inflicted wounds, according to the Venice police. According to police reports, Stewart slashed his wrists and throat last night in a Venice hotel and then jumped or fell three stories to an alley below. The cafe man was reported unconscious today, and it was impossible to question him concerning the incident. LIVERPOOL COTTON OFF SENSATIONALLY LONDON, Dec. 4.—There were sensational scenes upon the floor of the Liverpool cotton exchange today, when the price of raw cotton fell 90 points within half an hour, said a dispatch to the Standard. The decline was due to heavy hammers the work of lightening the dry lid, the report pointed out. Daugherty urged unification by federal courts of sentences for dry act violators and the imposition of increasingly substantial sentences to check bootlegging. Discussing the activities of the department in prosecuting violations of the anti-trust laws, the report said that "while it is the purpose of the department of justice not to interfere unnecessarily with private business, the federal laws must be enforced against whoever would impose artificial restraints in any channel of interstate trace. "All possible speed is being used by the department in the investigation of alleged illegal and excessive war time contracts, the report declared. Hundreds of these cases are now under investigation and proceedings of a civil and criminal nature are ready to be instituted." Daugherty reported. As a result of these investigations $2,252,312 already has been collected and paid into the treasury, the report said. Approximately 100 cases, involving a total of $64,237,156 not including the chemical foundation suit, which alone involves $100,000,000 are now pending in courts. BAY IN ANAHIM S. D. FARMER-LABOR GROUP ORGANIZES PIERRE, S. D., Dec. 4.—While the awaited Ford-McAdoo test in South Dakota's county proposal convention had not yet come this afternoon, proof that the LaFollette-for-President backers had organized, materialized when the Farmer-Labor group named J. L. Putnam, of Timber Lake county, their chairman. John Heffron, of Lawrence county, was chosen chairman of the Democratic meeting. Some observers greeted the election of H. J. Bushfield over E. O. Frescoln for temporary Republican chairman, as a test vote. His victory was achieved with fewer than 200 votes to spare. Bushfield is regarded as a McMaster-for-senator man, while Frescoln follows the Sterling standard. McMaster is reputed to be a supporter of Senator Johnson for the Republican presidential nomination, while Sterling is pro-Coolidge. Carl Vrooman of Bloomington, Ill., assistant secretary of agriculture under President Wilson, delivered the keynote speech at the Democratic convention. He devoted most of his attention to agricultural problems. The smaller towns don't need street towers, except to get the copa beyond the reach of fool HUNTERS ISOLATED AFTER CLOUDBURST LOS ANGELES, Dec. 4.—Splies were enroute today in Westmoreland, Imperial Valley where the New river empties in Los Angeles baseball players were there duck hunting and had been marooned since Friday flood water, which surrounded them after a cloudburst, according to word brought here. The party consists of Ed Maleer, owner of the Vernon club William Essick, manager of the Vernon team; four players, Hoard Lorenz, Bob Meusel, Arne Boekelb, Harry Hanauh and Mrs. A. Sorenson. News of the stranded pass was brought here by Dr. and M Sorenson and Bill Essick, waded out while the others mained on guard with their haunched automobiles. PROBE 'WARNING' SENT TO MINISTER LOS ANGELES, Dec. 4.—Lice today investigated a "waming" sent Rev. Gustav Brieglek pastor of the Westlake Presbyterian church, to "leave the cemetery within 30 days" or he would tarred and feathered. The message apparently in woman's handwriting, was signaled "The Tar and Feather club." One corner of the note was a feather stuck in a drop of tint. Dr. Briegleb declared the wailing was not worthy of attention He brought it to the attention of the police, he said, because the threat. DISORDERS SPREAD THRUOUT ENGLAND LONDON, Dec. 4.—Electrically disrupted throughout England Scotland are increasing, according to advices received here day. Former colonial secretary, Washington Churchill, was nearly mended while making a campaign speech on the outskirts of London. Other candidates were forced to suspend meetings on count of mob violence. Police are advising candidates to arm themselves before tempting to speak in disturbed areas. Glasgow has been a hotbed disorder Men and women can McMaster is reputed to be a supporter of Senator Johnson for the Republican presidential nomination, while Sterling is pro-Coolidge. Carl Vrooman of Bloomington, Ill., assistant secretary of agriculture under President Wilson, delivered the keynote speech at the Democratic convention. He devoted most of his attention to agricultural problems. The smaller towns don't need street towers, except to get the cops beyond the reach of fool questions. LIVERPOOL COTTON OFF SENSATIONALLY LONDON, Dec. 4.—There were sensational scenes upon the floor of the Liverpool cotton exchange today, when the price of raw cotton fell 90 points within half an hour, said a dispatch to the Standard. The decline was due to heavy speculation. 535 S. LEMON ST. Mr. Fisher, the owner of this place, is a contractor and builder. He built this house for a home and it contains everything that heart could wish. Mr. Fisher believes in Anaheim and is confident that those who are looking for a home or investment in Anaheim would prefer to buy at auction. He has authorized me to sell this place to the highest bidder regardless of price. The property has an east frontage on Lemon Street, one of the most attractive streets in Anaheim. All paving and street work in, good cement sidewalks and a fine cement driveway to the large double garage with laundry room, good size lot, close to schools, churches and market. REMEMBER—THIS PROPERTY GOES TO THE HIGHEST BID R W. Dwight Hammond, Auctioneer Offices 726 N. Western Ave. Los Angeles, Cal. DON'T MISS IT! THE PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIF. ANAHEIM REALTY SOLD AT AUCTION For the past two or three years, the idea of disposing of real estate at public auction has been rapidly gaining favor in Los Angeles and the larger cities of the state. Next Saturday at 2:30 p.m., Mr. Ray Fisher will dispose of his property at 535 S. Lemon-st, at public auction. Mr. Fisher is a local contractor and builder and put this house up for a home but having other property decided to adopt the auction idea and so for the first time Anaheim people will have an opportunity to see this modern method of selling real estate in actual operation. The sale will be conducted by W. Dwight Hammond, who has specialized in this class of sales for sometime. Only a short time ago he sold seventeen pieces of property at Hanford in one week for the First National Bank of that place, a feat which the president of the bank had declared to be "impossible". Public auction has been proven to be the quickest, easiest, and one of the most profitable methods of disposing of improved real estate known at the present time. Contrary to popular belief many of the largest deals in the country are conducted in this manner: Stocks and bonds, all government and municipal property, estates, entire citrus and vegetable crops, a large percentage of importations, livestock, implements, household goods and real estate are being extensively sold at public auction and the results are doubtless satisfactory since such sales are becoming more and more popular through the financial centers of the country. Anyone contemplating the purchase of a home or looking for a good investment in Anaheim real estate might do well to attend this sale of Mr. Fisher's. Mayor Appeals For Xmas Seal Sales Mayor Wm. Stark today issued the following proclamation relative to the sale of Xmas seals: "In keeping with the Christmas Seal proclamation of the governor of the State of New York, and in the interest of the welfare of the citizens of this community I, the mayor of the city of Anaheim, do hereby join in endorsing the movement for the prevention of tuberculosis. I hope that all citizens to whom this proclamation shall come will give during the mouth of December a little of their thought, time, energy and money to help advance the cause which is being presented at this time by the Orange County Tuberculosis association through the sale of Christmas Seals for the support of the local fight against disease and to maintain in our own community an active health program." "Let us all join in proclaiming that watchword, 'All for Health; Health for All', and help make this possible by buying and using our full quota of Christmas Seals." Signed this 4th day of December, 1923. WM. STARK, Mayor. OPENING NAVEL MARKET STRONG The comparatively low prices of valuables in the season closed recently in the auction markets have not been continued in anything like the same extent on holiday navel oranges which, in spite of small sizes and recent depression of the fruit market generally because of super-heavy crops are selling at only 500. THREE HELD UPON HAULING CHALLENGE W. M. Wright, Robert A. and Harry Peterson, all of Anglese, were arrested early morning by Fullerton police for the charge of transporting Lions They were arraigned before French this morning, pleading guilty, and were fined $30 sentenced to 300 days in the range-co jail, 100 days each. They are trying to raise the mute They are said to have been drunk. Henry Delagarrique chased with carrying concealed weasel was fined $25. Harry Bartlett, Lawrence Rick and Tommy Kalneer were rested Saturday night by Rutton police on the charge of being a car registered to a Pasadena man. The Pasadena police notified, and sent an office Pullerton, the boys being over to him and taken back Pasadena. Ray Kroeger, charged trespassing, was sentenced days in the county jail, three times being suspended. DETERMINE FATE OF MARX CABIN BERLIN, Dec. 4.—The stag met today to determine fate of the new Marx cab which succeeded the Stress ministry. Another government crisis imminent, owing to the creation of both nationalists and califlets to the new regime. The new government has in existence only four days in that time has not been to accomplish anything, owning the fact that it had not been produced to the rechstag for approval or disapproval. It was understood that Drent Ebert was prepared to INTERS ISOLATED TER CLOUDBURST ANGELES, Dec. 4.—Suppose enroute today to a ten miles northwest of oreland, Imperial Valley, the New river empties into iton Sea, for a party of Angeles baseball players who here duck hunting and have marooned since Friday by water, which surrounded after a cloudburst, accord- word brought here. party consists of Eddie owner of the Vernon club; on Essick, manager of the team; four players, Howorenz, Bob Meusel, Arnold, Harry Hannah and Dr. Pars. A. Sorenson. of the stranded party brought here by Dr. and Mrs. Jon and Bill Essick, who out while the others re- on guard with their half-gored automobiles. BE 'WARNING' ENT TO MINISTER ANGELES, Dec. 4.—Pod-day investigated a "warn- ment Rev. Gustav Briegleb, of the Westlake Presbyte- church, to "leave the city 30 days" or he would be and feathered. message, apparently in a's handwriting, was signed Tar and Feather club." In order of the note was a bit other stuck in a drop of tar. Briegleb declared the warn- as not worthy of attention. bought it to the attention of office, he said, because ofreat. ORDERS SPREAD RUOUT ENGLAND DON, Dec. 4.—Election wars throughout England and are increasing, accord- advices received here to inner colonial secretary, Win- churchill, was nearly mob- hile making a campaign on the outskirts of Lon-ther candidates were fore- suspend meetings on ac- of mob violence. ce are advising candidates them themselves before at- ing to speak in disturbed gow has been a hotbed of war. Men and women candi- and municipal property, estates, entire citrus and vegetable crops, a large percentage of importa- tions, livestock, implements, household goods and real estate are being extensively sold at public auction and the results are doubtless satisfactory since such sales are becoming more and more popular through the financial cen- ters of the country. Anyone contemplating the purchase of a home or looking for a good investment in Anaheim real estate might do well to attend this sale of Mr. Fisher's. Shop Early WIND DROPS NEW BRICK BUILDING A brick building under construc- tion at Malden and Ameri- gge-aves, Fullerton, owned by R. R. Carey, was blown down late Saturday, damage amounting to $3,600, it is said. Walls had been erected on two sides. Wind, thru the open sides, tore the structure from its foundations and crumpled it as the it had been a sand pile. Workmen, frightened at the noise, darted for the opening and escaped the falling bricks without injury. Shop Early SIX WOMEN CITED ON LIQUOR CHARGE SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4.—Six women received citations to appear before federal prohibition officers to explain the presence of liquor on tables at which they were dining at the Palais Royal in a raid of the dry officers early today, in which Willitm Wolfe, manager of the restaurant, and ten other men were taken to the city prison and booked. The raid was the first of a series ordered following the new orders calling for the arrest of all persons dining at tables where liquor is found. University co-eds were said to be among those cited to appear and round-the-world tourists from the liner Franconia were at other tables. Because their boat sails today, they were permitted to go without citations. MAY NOT RECOVER FOR MANY MONTHS LOS ANGELES, Dec. 4.—Physicians attending Ellen Sedgwick, screen star, who was seriously burned while running through burning embers in an episode of a motion picture rehearsal at Universal City, said today that the actress may not recover for several months. A sudden gust of wind, altering the direction of the flames, caused the accident. OPENING NAVEL MARKET STRONG The comparatively low prices of valencias in the season closed recently in the auction markets have not been continued in any thing like the same extent on holiday navel oranges which, inn spite of small sizes and recent depression of the fruit market generally because of super-heavy crops, are selling at only 590 a box f. o. b: Anaheim below last year's figures at this time. The new Chicago auction market particularly, which sold its first fruit yesterday, stood up remarkably well, according to Manager W. H. Schureman of the Anaheim Citrus Fruit Ass'n. The exchange sales were 15 cars on this market alone. The market, however, is being crowded again. Up to yesterday 2792 cars of oranges had been shipped from California, compared with 1766 last year at the same date, and 397 cars of lemons against 422 in 1922. Southern California shipped 489 cars on Dec. 1 and 2, against 352 last year. The Anaheim district's navel season is later than usual, and only nine cars of holiday navels will be shipped, compared with 25 last year. Only two houses are shipping. Small sizes, unsuitable for holiday use, prevail, and the color is only fair. Shipments from this district will have been concluded by Wednesday. SUNSET LIMITED RUNS INTO FREIGHT EL PASO, Dec. 4.—Scores of persons narrowly escaped death and injury today when the So.-Pac.'s crack continental Pullman train, the Sunset Limited, crashed into the rear of a freight near Lordsburg, N. M. The engine and three cars left the track, seriously injuring Wm. Crane, engineer. Scores of passengers were thrown from their berths by the impact, suffering minor bruises, reports say. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4.—An official report to the headquarters of the So.-Pac.' railroad here today stated that the cause of the wreck at Ulmoris, N. M., early today in which the Sunset Limited crashed into the rear end of an east-bound freight train, was a dense fog. The freight train was slow in taking a siding on account of the fog. The limited had slowed down to 20 or 25 miles an hour on account of the fog. In addition to Engineer J. B. Crane, Fireman W. H. Klusmire was slightly injured. MAY NOT RECOVER FOR MANY MONTHS LOS ANGELES, Dec. 4.—Physicians attending Elleen Sedgwick, screen star, who was seriously burned while running through burning embers in an episode of a motion picture rehearsal at Universal City, said today that the actress may not recover for several months. A sudden gust of wind, altering the direction of the flames, caused the accident. Try a PJain Dealer Want Ad. AUCTION! 2:30 P. M.—SATURDAY—Dec. 8th THIS 8-Room Modern Stucco Bungalow 535 S. LEMON ST. Anaheim — Calif. Interior is hand decorated, hardwood floors throughout, all bath-room with porcelain tub and fine pedestal wash bowl, exoilet and wash bowl in screen porch. Good basement with water tank and a three-unit gas heater with outlets in all. There is a large living room, music room, dining room, break-room, kitchen and three bedrooms in addition to the bath and a porch. The kitchen is very convenient in its arrangement splendidly equipped, electric equipment is of the best design workmanship throughout, all hand decorated. In fact, the entire as a whole is of exceptional merit. HIGHEST BID REGARDLESS OF PRICE MISS IT! RAY FISHER, Owner 120 N. Palm St. Anaheim, Cal. OFFICIAL REPORT TO THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE So. Pac. railroad here today stated that the cause of the wreck at Ulmoris, N. M., early today in which the Sunset Limited crashed into the rear end of an east-bound freight train, was a dense fog. The freight train was slow in taking a siding on account of the fog. The limited had slowed down to 20 or 25 miles an hour on account of the fog. In addition to Engineer J. B. Crane, Fireman W. H. Klusmire was slightly injured. The Sunset Limited and the Golden State Limited have been detoured, and reports said the wreck would be cleared by noon. The report said none of the passengers were injured. PROBE ITALIAN FLOOD DISASTER MILAN, Dec. 4.—Minister of Public Works Carnazza stated today that an inquiry would be held to fix responsibility for the dike disaster in the Gergamo district, in which about 700 persons lost their lives. If officials of the hydro-power company, owning the dike, are found guilty of negligence, they will be punished. Between 200 and 300 bodies have been recovered. Pope Plus XI has offered prayers for the sufferers and homeless. He subscribed $100 for relief. CROSS EYES CORRECTED THIS MUSCULAR DEFECT CORRECED AND STRAIN RELEIVED BY PROPERLY ADJUSTED GLASSES. DR.W.R.BLAKELY OPTOMETRIST ANAHEIM CALIF. THREE HELD UPON HAULING CHARGE W. M. Wright, Robert Adams Harry Peterson, all of Los eles, were arrested early this morning by Fullerton police on charge of transporting liquor. They were arraigned before Judge Buch this morning, pleaded guilty, and were fined $300, or attended to 399 days in the Orco jail. 100 days each. They are trying to raise the money. They are said to have been very bank. Henry Delagarrique charged with carrying concealed weapons, fined $25. Harry Bartlett, Lawrence Pattler and Tommy Kalneer were arrested Saturday night by Fullerpolice on the charge of stealing a car registered to a Pasadena na. The Pasadena police were affiled, and sent an officer to alerton, the boys being turned to him and taken back to Pasadena. Ray Kroeger, charged with espassing, was sentenced to 20 years in the county jail, the sence being suspended. BUY IN ANAHEIM— ETERMINE FATE OF MARX CABINET BERLIN, Dec. 4. The reichgment today to determine the of the new Marx cabinet, which succeeded the Stresemann ministry. Another government crisis was minent, owing to the opposition of both nationalists and solists to the new regime. The new government has been existence only four days, and that time has not been able accomplish anything, owing to fact that it had not been "induced" to the relchstag for its proval or disapproval. It was understood that Presist Ebert was prepared to issue SOME REASON FOR CRICKET IS FOUND AT LAST—IN AFRICA Rev. Charles W. Abel. The Rev. Charles W. Abel recently reached San Francisco after spending 33 years as a missionary in New Guinea. He says that his life was spared by the head hunters of that South Sea Isle because he taught them the game of cricket. Now the natives have a regular league and play teams from other islands, he says. In the old days there were fewer children with "awful tempers." In those days there were enough apple sprouts to effect a cure. INDICT FOUR NEW JERSEY BREWERS NEW YORK, Dec. 4. Harry Foley, secretary to E. W. Edwards when he was governor of New Jersey, four New Jersey Brewers and four brewery companies were indicted on five counts charging either bribery or attempted bribery, banded down by the federal grand jury today. The nafe of the other individuaals named are: Edward Butler, George Seeber, Harry Keller and Herber Katz. The brewery companies are Peter Bridt Brewing Company; Peterson Brewing and Malt Companys and the Rising Sun Brewing Co. SHOP EARLY— 25 INJURED WHEN CAR JUMPS RAILS PITTSBURGH, Dec. 4. Twenty-five persons were injured, 12 seriously, this morning when a crowded outbound street car split a switch and careened across the sidewalk, clipping off a heavy electric light pole at its base. Windows in the car were shattered and the passengers, panic-stricken at the sound of crashing glass and the rend of metal mingled with the cries of the victims, fought each other for the exits in the early morning darkness, trampling those felled or pinned in the car by twisted supports. Emergency calls were sent to four hospitals and doctors and nurses were rushed to the scene. Our idea of a true vamp is one who can inviggle a man into wiping the dishes year after year. Another government crisis was imminent, owing to the opposition of both nationalists and soils to the new regime. The new government has been existence only four days, and that time has not been able to accomplish anything, owing to fact that it had not been "induced" to the relchstag for its proval or disapproval. It was understood that President Ebert was prepared to issue decree dissolving the relchstag confer dictatorial powers upon cabinet so it could deal more morously with the problems facing the country. When the text of the measure made public, it was bitterly called by Vorwarts, on the ground that it exceeded the constitution. President Loeb of the relchstag, denied this allegation. VAMPUS' REFUSED 3 A. M. DANCING LOS ANGELES, Dec. 4.—The vice commission this afternoon used to grant the Western Moa Pictures Advertisers' Ass'n., down as the "Wampus," a per- to hold their annual 1924 picnic and dance until 3 a. m., over Carmel Myers, Helen Chadek and Patsy Ruth Miller, film presses, appeared before the commission and demanded a re- within 48 hours whether or not the dance could be prolonged midnight. Pauley's EUREKA GASOLINE None Better Always Uniform FREE! FRIDAY AND SATURDAY December 7 and 8 One Quart of Eastern Oil with Each Purchase of Five Gallons of EUREKA GASOLINE R. T. EVANS GARAGE & SERVICE STATION 1600 West Lincoln Avenue ANAHEIM A New Body Type THE Tudor SEDAN F.O.D. 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