oc-plain-dealer 1923-12-21

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS Total in 1910 was ... 2,628 For Year 1920 was ... 5,525 Today Estimated at ... 10,000 Mail your Plain Dealer to Eastern friends. It may bring them to Anaheim, fastest growing city in Orange County. WEATHER Fair and cool tonight and Saturday. Light to heavy frost tonight SEEK MEXICAN A Christmas Spirit Touches Ju RELEASED TO HANG THEIR STOCKINGS Pretty Girl Begs to be Allowed to Serve For Her Escort CO-EDS WANT TO SMOKE, SHE SAYS BADLY HU IN FALL A K. P. BLDG George Nagel May Been Seriously Jured Today George Nagel, 35, emplo the Pythian building on STOCKINGS Pretty Girl Begs to be Allowed to Serve For Her Escort Quotations regarding the "qualities of mercy" as set forth by Portia and others, were in order today at the county jail when the news of a general amnesty granted to all speeders by Justice J. B. Cox was received. Ten speeders given sentences of five days each Wednesday were released today and sent home to hang up their stockings—all because of Christmas and a distinguished southern beauty, son of an aristocratic Alabama family whose plea for mercy was heard. This combination, it was admitted, made the first dent ever noted in the flinty armor of the jurist. The lady, it was further admitted, started matters by interceding in behalf of one prisoner. Infections Christmas spirit caused the court's heart to expand stiffly to include the entire lot of speeders. Julia Virginia Lee, grand-daughter of a former Alabama governor and niece of Judge John Purifoy, present secretary of state in Alabama, was given credit for the amnesty order. The girl with the good old Dixie name made a dignified but very earnest appeal and got results where the fiashing smile of Bob Daniels failed. The judge for once relented. A letter from the Alabama girl requested that the sentence of H. Sylvester, 923 Cole Ave Hollywood, be shortened or that she be allowed to serve in his place. The appeal was made the said because she was responsible for Sylvester's arrest on the speeding charge. He was ordinarily a very careful driver, she said, but he was on this occasion taking her into Los Angeles in some haste after she had missed an appointment there with a young girl friend from the east, who would be alone in a strange city. "I came from a family of judges like yourself and no one respects the law more than I," wrote the girl, "but I feel that it would be most fortunate and unjust for him to suffer this because of his service to me." Following which was a pretty appeal for Christmas generosity to "an easter visitor." Miss Glenna Wedman Day. Miss Glenna Wedman Day, president of the student government association at Pembroke Hall, the woman's section of Brown university, is gathering signatures to a petition asking the faculty to provide a smoking room for the girls. WM. J. BURNS CALLED IN MAIE CASE LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21. William J. Burns, chief of the U.S. department of justice, today entered the investigation of the alleged "wife sale" plot in which Eliser La Maie tried to dispose of his wife, Helen La Maie, to Len Harris, wealthy negro of Juarez Mexico, for $500,000, coincident with the revealing of new love notes written La Maie by Mrs Mary Ella Holder and her 17-year-old daughter, Helen, of Dallas, Tex. The letters showed that La Maie won the affections of the daughter while paying attention to her mother. Mr. Burns arrived here today from San Francisco and went into conference immediately with Lucien Wheeler, department of justice agent in charge here. Burns announced that the department would rigorously prosecute La Maie if it is found he violated federal laws. George Nagel May Been Seriously Injured Today George Nagel, 35, emplaced the Pythian building on Center-st., was painfully and feared seriously injured at a m. today when he lostiance or made a misstep onto a hard floor about below, being knocked unconscious. He was given first aid as he could be carried ground, and was then taken to the Anaheim Community where he was reported this morning as being in a serious state and suffering from shock. It is that bones were broken, but he to have received internal injury having struck a number of on his wry down, one of striking him between the lower rib. Other were received to the back shoulder blade. Physician afternoon were not able fatently predict his recovery it is said they will not be do so until he has time to from the shock. Nagel is a single man no relatives here. He can about a year ago from Twilight Mont., and was stopping Arden Hotel on West Central LIONS PRESENTED BRONZE PLAY Presentation of a brochure by the Santa Ana Lions was made of today's luncheon at the local club in the house. The presentation made by E. H. Rowland president of the Santa Ana The gift was in recognition the aid given by the Ana during the district contest last May at Santa Ana. Rowland also reported officers' convention at Twilight Courtney Clark entertained the story of his experience young Englishman com America. He was tagged, were freight, and his wife ignorance of American bad sad consequences. The committee on Cheer reported that pack tobacco, candy and eak Los Angeles in some haste after she had missed an appointment there with a young girl friend from the east, who would be alone in a strange city. "I came from a family of judges like yourself and no one respects the law more than I," wrote the girl, "but I feel that it would be most unfortunate and unjust for him to suffer this because of his service to me." Following which was a pretty appeal for Christmas generosity to "an eastern visitor." Sylvester had previously been granted a week's delay in reporting to start his sentence and had he taken advantage of it he would have been freed before he entered jail. But he reported last night, so had a brief taste of what happens to the speeders in Orange-co. ACTION AGAINST THEATER IS LOST Action of the Princess theater management of Santa Ana in segregating its patrons was justified as a measure of maintaining order in a railing by Superior Judge F. C. Drumm, it was revealed today following dental of a $3,500 damage suit brought against the theater and Manager C. E. Walker by Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Carr of El Modena. Drumm declared the Carrs, it appeared from the evidence, had been guilty of boisterous conduct and had gone there for the purpose of obtaining grounds for a damage action. Carr had adapted such a purpose, it was stated. Carr and his Mexican wife brought the action for damages after being refused permission to sit on the lower floor of the theater and being ordered to the balcony, which was reserved, it was said, for Mexicans. The theater was entitled to protect itself and its patrons by any means designed to keep order, the court ruled. Plain Dealer Classified Ads Always Bring Results Here's Romance for You and Right at Christmas Time, By W. F. SULLIVAN (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) KANSAS CITY, Dec 21.—Little William Dunham, five, orphaned while in his swaddling clothes at Coblenz, Germany, during the war, will know the meaning of Santa Claus this year, for the first time. Santa has been denied to Willie thru his brief existence because he had never had a real home before. But fate at last was kind and provided a daddy, a mamma and a real home. Of course Willie is excited. In fact, more than one heart is beating fast as the ocean trip, a journey by rail from New York and a wedding led up to the reunion of three excited but happy souls in time to have Christmas in the real home. Willie, who never had known a real mother or father, has been in this country only a few days. He chatters in German as he plays with his toys on the floor of his new home, but he is learning to say "papa" and "mama." They are his foster parents. The mother, who is also Willie's aunt, was a conductorette in Germany when Willie was playing on his nursery cot in an orphanage. Daddy, who is Myron was a member of the forces in occupied Germany day he visited the orphanage was attracted by the infant mother had died a few months ago. The baby's aunt wished adopt the child and whom also volunteered a job was effected. Just as story books were it, a romance followed after was a marriage. The rheumatism was not recognized army transport officials at Dunham departed for Anchorage was forced to leave his adopted child behind. The soldier-husband and would send for them later than had owned a ranch zona but had sold it when reared the army. Upon he was forced to find only recently had been sent for his little family. Christmas was coming sent word for a hurried came with all haste to steamship and railroad bring them. FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Friday, December 21, 1923 CAN ARMS SMUGGLERS ches Judge Cox and He Releases 10 In ADLY HURT IN FALL AT K. P. BLDG. George Nagel May Have Been Seriously Injured Today Midwestern Crude Oil Price Advances FINDLAY, Ohio, Dec. 21. Increase in the price of midwestern crude oils were announced here today by the Ohio Oil Co. New prices are: Lana, $1.53; Indiana, $1.33; Illinois and Princeton, $1.32; Plymouth 70c; Waterloo, 80c and Wooster, $1.40. All grades except Wooster were advanced 10c, Wooster being boosted 15c per barrel. BIGGEST SHIP AGROUND IN DAWES HEADS COMMISSION ON GERMANY President of Commission To Investigate Ability To Pay Indemnity (By Harry M. Florey) (L. N. S. Staff Correspondent) PARIS, Dec. 21—Charles THE TID CAROL! Car A Savior Til the hopef Are waft Carol, sweetly Til earth Hears the m And echo Carol, sweetly While me To all tired ee The cheer Carol, sweetly Let nothi This rift of h This day Tell in lovely How from Came the hea Then let And carol, sw Good wi Glory in the he To God BIGGEST SHIP AGROUND IN MUD BANK NEW YORK, Dec. 21.—Stranded in the harbor mud by an ebbing tide, the proud Leviathan, "queen of the seas," floundered hopelessly this afternoon with little hope of relief until the tide comes in again at 8 o'clock tonight. The giant American liner, the biggest boat afloat, grounded off Robbins Reef as it crept into the harbor this morning enveloped in a thick, damp fog, that put the pilot off his course. As she grounded her sirens brought tugs to her aid but they tugged and nosed without avail and the Leviathan sank deeper into the mud, listing slightly. Her 1600 passengers crowded the rails watching the vain efforts of the powerful little tugboats. It was the Leviathan's last trip of the season. She was on her way to a crossing record when the fog slowed her down. Many of the impatient passengers wanted to be put on harbor boats and taken ashore but Captain Hartley refused permission, declaring it would be too dangerous. At 2 o'clock it was decided to stranded liner on one of the take the passengers off the municipal ferry boats. By the middle of the afternoon all of the passengers were taken off and brought ashore. As the tide fell the stern of the vessel dropped while the prow remained fastened to the mud bank. A heavy fog was believed to have caused the ship to get off its course. There were no reports indicating the extent of the damage. Marine men said the spot where she grounded was a mud flat and that the ship was in no danger of going on the rocks of Robbins Reef. NEW YORK, Dec. 21.—The giant liner Leviathan went aground off Robbins Reef this night about 11:30 o'clock when the machine in which they were riding turned turtle against a sign at All grades except Wooster were advanced 10c, Wooster being boosted 15c per barrel. UNGERMANY President of Commission To Investigate Ability To Pay Indemnity (By Harry M. Florey) (L. N. S. Staff Correspondent) PARIS, Dec. 21.—Charles Dawes, Chicago banker and first director of the U. S. budget, today was designated president of the first committee that will investigate German's capacity for reparations payments. The nomination was made by the inter-allica reparations commission under whose sponsorship the inquiry will be conducted. The appointment of Dawes was regarded as a signal honor to the United States. Also it puts the American in a position of importance during the course of the investigation. The reparations commission also officially published the nomination of Owen D. Young of New York as another American member of the investigating committee. He is chairman of the board of directors of the General Electric Company of Schenectady, N.Y. There are to be three members from the all participating countries. The reparations commission decided to refer Germany's request for a loan to the various allied governments. Recommendation was made that the governments invite the reparations commission's guarantee commission to investigate Germany's food situation. Sir John Bradbury, British member of the reparations committee has nominated three British members of the investigating committee and it was expected that these nominations would be confirmed without delay. The French are particularly anxious to ascertain the amount of German wealth held in foreign countries. It is claimed that the German properties in America alone are worth hundreds of millions of dollars. France claims that Germany holds much wealth in other foreign countries, notably Great Britain, Scandinavia, Switzerland and Holland. (Continued on Page Eight) 5 UNHURT WHEN AUTO OVERTURNS Five men escaped serious injuries last night about 11:30 o'clock when the machine in which they were riding turned turtle against a sign at To all tired eagle The cheek Carol, sweetly Let nothie Rift if h this day Tell in lovely How from Came the heat Then let And carol, swify Good wif Glory in the To God SENATOR'S VOTE UP RUSSIAN (By George R. H. (I. N. S. Staff Correction) WASHINGTON, Dec. 21. U. S. senate probably an opportunity to vote question of whether so shall be recognized. This was the outlast velopment today in cleavage between the pariment and the so-gent progressive group senate. The vote, probably see party split, will be preceded by investigation of the Asian situation, with pay phase laid on just now is doing to spread thie communism in thie States. I have promised Borah that the foreign committee will fully c Russian question? Sen Cabot Lodge, the comman said today. This investigation the open, it was said. Borah and Norris, lenge the authenticity sineness of much of which has been gathered Burns' direction and to state department. There is but little the foreign relations now composed of 10 seven Democrats and e Labor, senator, will sator Lodge and the cognition. It is believ For You and Christmas Time, Too His nursery cot in an orphanage at Noblez. The babe, acting in the role of Cupid, made possible the Christmas reunion. Daddy, who is Myron Dunhami, was a member of the American forces in occupied Germany. One day he visited the orphanage and was attracted by the infant whose mother had died a few days before. The baby's aunt wanted to adopt the child and when Dunham also volunteered a joint adoption was effected. Just as story books would tell, a romance followed and there was a marriage. The marriage, however, was not recognized by army transport officials and when Dunham departed for America he was forced to leave his wife and adopted child behind. The soldier-husband and father would send for them later. Dunham had owned a ranch in Arizona but had sold it when he entered the army. Upon returning he was forced to find work and only recently had been able to send for his little family. Christmas was coming and he sent word for a hurried trip. They came with all haste that the steamship and railroads could bring them. As the tide fell the stern of the vessel dropped while the prow remained fastened to the mud bank. A heavy fog was believed to have caused the ship to get off its course. There were no reports indicating the extent of the damage. Marine men said the spot where she grounded was a mud flat and that the ship was in no danger of going on the rocks of Robbins Reef. NEW YORK, Dec. 21.—The giant liner Leviathan went aground off Robbins Reef this morning. The liner was in-bound to her pier. She sounded her siren for help as soon as she lost seaway and a score of tugs went to her assistance. Some of the tugs, with two lines, tried to drag her off the reef while others nosed at her bow. The ship is in no immediate danger. Her passengers crowded the decks as tugs worked to free her. QUAKE DESTROYS 3 MEXICAN TOWNS DOUGLAS, Ariz., Dec. 21.—Three towns, Granados, Glasabas and Oputo, in the Mexican state of Sonora, near the Chihuahua boundary, were destroyed by an earthquake, according to a message received by Mayor Durazo, of the border town of Aguja Prieta, and relayed here today. Food and clothing was requested by the Alcaldes of the towns in the message. They reported some deaths and many injured among the populations. CRYER MUCH BETTER LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21.—Mayor George E. Cryer’s condition was so much improved today that he asked to sit up, according to his secretary today. Attending physicians refused to let him do so for several days yet. The mayor has been ill for several days with intestinal influenza and a slight touch of pneumonia in one lung. Try a Plain Dealer Want Ad. 5 UNHURT WHEN AUTO OVERTURNS Five men escaped serious injuries last night about 11:30 o’clock when the machine in which they were riding turned turtle against a sign at Olive-rd and Placentia-ave., and spilled its occupants into an irrigation ditch. Paul Rutherford and others from Orange occupied the car, and were coming from Olive. It is said they tried to turn the corner too fast. The car which was a Stutz was taken to an Orange garage. CURTIS PURCHASES N.Y.EVENING POST NEW YORK, Dec. 21.—The sale of the New York Evening Post to Cyrus Curtis, owner of the Saturday Evening Post, the Ladies Home Journal, the Country Gentleman, and the Philadelphia Morning and Evening Ledger, is announced in the current issue of Editor and Publisher, which will be distributed tomorrow. Editor and Publisher said the consideration was between $1,600,000 and $1,800,000 and that Curtis would take charge of the New Pork paper tomorrow. PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 21.—Officials at the local offices of Cyrus Curtis refused to confirm the reported sale of the New York Evening Post to Mr. Curtis, Mr. Curtis, they said, is in New York. FOREIGN OFFICE DENIES REPORT LONDON, Dec. 21.—The foreign office today denied a report published by the Daily Express that Great Britain threatened to sever diplomatic relations with Afghanistan unless satisfaction were given for the murders along the Afghan-Indian frontier. MEET ME at the Cherry Blossom for that good 45c luncheon. This investigation on the open, it was said. Borah and Norris, lenge the authenticity of much of which has been gathered Burns’ direction and to the state department. There is but little foreign relations now composed of 10 seven Democrats and 6 Labor, senator, will sator Lodge and the opposition. It is believe more than six or seven committee members recognition. This will majority and minority thus call for a show floor on the adoption of the report, which may would dispose of resolution favoring Borah will receive of not only the small group but a number of publican and Democrat who have visions markets opening up to surplus grains and aid the farm. LEAVE FOR Passengers leaving and today over the U.S., abieh for point’s east tuysot, St. Louis; Mi Dry, Paris, Ill.; and brother, Omaha. You Can’t be Nor CHICAGO, Dec. Henry Ford’s decision President Coolidge for the Detroit multi-millennium nominated as a candidate for the Roy M. Harrop, of Omaha head of the Ford f Club. Of the United Nations today in Chicago “Ford cannot delibit who support him Harrop said.” I Coollidge cannot carry west of She Missi farmers of the west PROGRESS OF 'ANAHEIM, AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1923 675 $1,414,046 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 862 879,950 1919 174 464,500 27TH YEAR—NO. 97 GLERS IN COUNTY es 10 Imprisoned for Speeding THE TIDINGS IN SONG CAROL! Carol! Carol! A Savior born today— 'Til the hopefilled tidings Are waited far away. Carol, sweetly carol 'Til earth's remotest bound Hears the mighty chorus And echos back toe sound. Carol, sweetly carol While mellow-toned bells chime To all tired earth-born The cheer of Christmas time. Carol, sweetly carol; Let nothing sad alloy This rift of human oneness; This day of purest joy. Tell in lovely carol How from midnight sky Came the heavenly anthem; Then let all earth reply— And carol, sweetly carol Good will and peace and love; Glory in the highest To God who reigns above. SEARCH MADE FOR TRUCKS LAST NIGHT Los Angeles Police Tell Sheriff Jernigan They Bear Armed Guards Search made by Orange-co authorities for two trucks, reported loaded with guns and ammunition To all tired earth-born The cheer of Christmas time. Carol, sweetly carol; Let nothing sad alloy This rift of human oneness; This day of purest joy. Tell in lovely carol How from midnight sky Came the heavenly anthem; Then let all earth reply— And carol, sweetly carol Good will and peace and love; Glory in the highest To God who reigns above. —ISABEL SHEPERD, ANAHEIM SENATORS TO VOTE UPON RUSSIA (BY GEORGE R. HOLMES) (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.—The U.S. senate probably will have an opportunity to vote on the question of whether soviet Russia shall be recognized. This was the outstanding development today in the latest cleavage between the state department and the so-called insurgent progressive group in the senate. The vote, which will probably see party lines badly split, will be preceded by a thorou investigation of the whole Russian situation, with particular emphasis laid on just what Moscow is doing to spread the doctrine of communism in the United States. I have promised Senator Borah that the foreign relations committee will fully consider the Russian question." Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, the committee chairman said today. This investigation will be in the open, it was said. Borah and Norris, will challenge the authenticity and genuineness of much of the data which has been gathered under Burns' direction and turned over to the state department. There is but little doubt that the foreign relations committee, now composed of 10 Republicans, seven Democrats and one Farmer-Labor, senator, will support Senator Lodge and the foes of recognition. It is believed that not VERA CRUZ, Dec. 21.—A battle has broken out at Santa Lucerne, on the Isthmus Railroad, between revolutionaries and federalists for control of the Tehuantepec peninsula, according to advice reaching Huertista headquarters today. A radiogram from a coasting vessel said that detachments of revolutionaries under General Ferrara and General Vega had opened attack against the federals defending the port of Hermosa in the state of Tabaaco. In the five hour fight yesterday in the Puebla region the federal losses were put at 104 killed and wounded, the revolutionary losses 18 killed and 22 wounded. The revolutionaries at Santa Lucerne are commanded by General Nabor Ojeda and General Jose Lagunas, the federals by General Peralaez. General Villareal, who is in the field with General Sanches' revolutionary forces, praised the work of the Mexican red cross in caring for wounded of both sides. A dispatch has been received confirming the execution of four train crews by General Almazan because they refused to aid his forces in Wednesday's fighting. General Garrido telegraphed to revolutionary headquarters from Guadalajara that General Leonardo Esquival, who is operating in Jalisco near the border of the state of Tepic, is preparing to begin operations against the federals in Tepic. LAST NIGHT Los Angeles Police Tell Sheriff Jernigan They Bear Armed Guards Search made by Orange-co authorities for two trucks, reported loaded with guns and ammunition intended for the Mexican revolutionists, was unsuccessful, it was revealed today, following a night patrol of the various highways leading through this county where the trucks were expected to pass. Los Angeles police notified Sheriff Sam Jernigan that the two trucks, carrying armed guards, left that city at 6:45 p.m. bound for the border. Jernigan immediately ordered cut patrots and a close watch was kept on all roads but no munitions appeared. According to the Los Angeles police the expedition was being "run" across the border by "wobbles." WOMAN LOSES SUIT An instructed verdict for the defendants lost a $30,000 damage suit for Mrs. Irene Kelch, of Orange, following three days' trial of her case against the Orange County Rock and Gravel Co., and Lee Eckhart, employee. Mrs. Kelch had claimed damages on account of injuries in an accident near Orange last June; a truck driven by Eckhart collided with a car driven by Otto Kelch, husband of the plaintiff. ASK MORE FUNDS FOR PROTECTION An appeal for additional funds for purposes of maintenance of the present dike and for emergency in case of severe storm, will be issued by the Anaheim flood control committee after the holidays. Secretary H. F. Dierker said today. Of approximately $43,000 pledged, approximately $41,000 was paid in, leaving a balance of about $2000 yet to be paid. Most of those who haven't yet paid their quotas are of Anaheim, according to Dierker. There are hardly half a dozen persons outside the city who pledged their alld that have not paid. Washouts, construction of turning spaces on the road, etc., will require funds before the heaviest storm begins, and the committee feels that there should be some money on hand with which meet the cost of repairs due to storm damage this winter. This investigation will be in the open, it was said. Borah and Norris, will challenge the authenticity and genuineness of much of the data which has been gathered under Burns' direction and turned over to the state department. There is but little doubt that the foreign relations committee, now composed of 10 Republicans, seven Democrats and one Farmer-Labor, senator, will support Senator Lodge and the foes of recognition. It is believed that not more than six or seven of the committee members would favor recognition. This will lead to a majority and minority report, and thus call for a showdown on the floor on the adoption or rejection of the report, which automatically would dispose of the Borah resolution favoring recognition. Borah will receive the support of not only the small progressive group but a number of both Republican and Democratic senators who have visions of Russian markets opening up to absorb the surplus grains and products of the farm. LEAVE FOR EAST Passengers leaving yesterday and today over the U.P. from Anheim for point's east; Emiji Pertusot, St. Louis; Miss Hazel M. Dry, Paris, Ill.; and S. J. Cornell and brother, Omaha, Nebr. MEXICO CITY, Dec. 21.—(Via Laredo, Tex., delayed by censorship)—Federal troops are preparing for a concentrated attack against the rebels in the states of Vera Cruz, Jalisco and Queretario according to infraction received in war office circles tuesday. President Obregon and Secretary of War Serrano, who have returned from a visit to the field, are both confident of success, to a dispatch from Mabatlan. REBELS FORCE LOAN EL PASO, Dec. 21.—A forced loan of 5,000 pesos has been levied on the merchants and manufacturers of the city of Guadalajara by the rebel General Enrique Estrada, according (Continued on page eight) You Can't Stop a Ford! He'll be Nominated for President! CHICAGO, Dec. 21.—Despite Henry Ford's declaration for President Coolidge for president, the Detroit multi-millionaire will be nominated as a third party candidate for the nomination, Roy M. Harrop, of Omaha, Neb., head of the Ford for President Club of the United States, announced today in Chicago. "Ford cannot deliver the men who support him to Coolidge," Harrop said. "I am certain Coolidge cannot carry one state west of the Mississippi. The farmers of the west and south want Ford." "The same farmers are absolutely opposed to Coolidge. They are more opposed to him since his message to congress than before. "The National Ford Clubs and the peoples progressive party will meet late in January or early in February in Chicago, Omaha, or Kansas City. They will nominate Ford, no matter what he says or does. The people want Ford and we are going to see to it that they get a chance to vote for him."