oc-plain-dealer 1924-01-22

CONSPIRACY CHARGED IN GREER CASE LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22.—Sensational charges of a deliberate conspiracy to withhold from the court facts concerning the shooting and wounding of Courtland S. Dines by Horace A Greer, chauffeur for Mabel Normand, were hurled today by Justice Hanby at Greer's preliminary hearing. Justice Hanby's charges of collusion between the attorneys and the witnesses in the case to withhold the truth broke like a bomb shell and threw visible agitation into the array of attorneys. "The whole proceedings appear to be a deliberate attempt or conspiracy to keep from the court many things that the court should know in this examination," he said. The judge showed plainly his charges resulted from the sudden "lapse of memory" displayed by Dines when the wounded man's testimony was taken late yesterday at his bedside at the Good Samaritan Hospital, and from the confused and vague stories of Miss Norman and Miss Purviance. Justice Hanby's charges "broke when police officer Bain took the stand as the first witness today. Bain was about to testify to statements made by Dines immediately after the shooting. Defense attorney Conlin and Hahn objected to the testimony and the judge interrupted the hearing to make his BALDWIN STEPS OUT: MACDONALD IS PREMIER (Continued From Page One) said he hoped to present his new cabinet to King George tomorrow. It is understood that Lord Hollande has definitely accepted the post of lord chancellor. Lord Parmenter will become president of the council, a post formerly held by Earl Balfour. Philip Snowden is expected to accept the post of chancellor of the exchequer. Arthur Henderson is slated for house secretary. MacDonald and his laborite colleagues united in assuring the press that nothing radical would be attempted. "The country can trust us," declared the premier-designate. "There is nothing to fear. We realize our responsibilities." It was anticipated that common would not meet again until about February 14. The situation has been so well discounted that the swing of the government from the hands of the Tories into the hands of the Laborites-Socialist group caused little comment among the public at large. Categorical dental that Harry Sinclair gave money to ex-secretary of the interior Fall or any of his associates, was made today before the Senate public lands committee by G. Stanford, the oil man's personal counsel. Stanford flatly repudiated testimony by Archie Roosevelt and G. D. Walberg. Sinclair's auditor, both of whom resigned because of suspicion of deals in connection with The Teapot Dome lease. Further assailing young Roosevelt, Stanford said: "Sinclair has very important business abroad and has been trying to get across for more than a month. He was detained by these committee hearings." Officials of Sinclair's New York office have been in wireless communication with the magnate and Sinclair authorized a sweeping denial "that he ever had loaned CHAPLIN SAYS HE BATTLED JULIAN LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22—Asserting that the best interests of the motion picture industry required that the truth should be told regarding the fight he had in a Hollywood cafe Sunday night with a man who had been referred to as the "mysterious stranger," Chaplin, famous film comedian declared today that C. C. Julian well known oil promoter, was the man he floored with a mighty swing when Julian offered him an alleged affront. Coincident with Chaplin's positive assertion, Julian, who is president of the Julian Petroleum Corporation, and J. H. Roth, vice president of the same concern gave out statements that Julian positively was not in the café when the affray occurred. If any one gave a check there in payment of a cafe bill, signing the check "C. C. Julian," he was posting as Julian, declared the opromoter. CHAPLIN CLAIMS HE WON SCUFFLE LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22—The identity of the "mysterious stranger" with whom Charlie Chaplin famous film comedian staged "battle royal" in a fashionable Hollywood cafe Sunday night, remained as much a mystery today so far as the public is concerned as it was yesterday when news of the sight was revealed. Chaplin, who was said to have received a black eye in the encounter, who vigorously denied it and claimed a victory in the scuffle. 1 DEAD, 3 HURT IN L. A. TRAFFIC LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22—On dead and three seriously injured "lapse of memory" displayed by Dines when the wounded man's testimony was taken late yesterday at his bedside at the Good Samaritan Hospital, and from the confused and vague stories of Miss Norman and Miss Purviance. Justice Hanby's charges broke when police officer Bain took the stand at the first witness today. Bain was about to testify to statements made by Dines immediately after the shooting. Defense attorney Conil and Hahn objected to the testimony and the judge interrupted the hearing to make his sensational charge and added: "If this man Dines has made statements that are contradictory to the statements he made yesterday or the statements he should have remembered yesterday, considering his condition, it seems to me that I should know that as a magistrate. It may have some bearing on the dismissal of this case on the holding of the defendant." The justice also intimated there might be "some other action" in the case. The judge showed further dissatisfaction with the way the hearing is being conducted by special investigation into the failure of Mrs. Edith Burns, close companion of Mrs. Normand, for not appearing in court. Dr. L. D. Hollingworth, her physician, was called into court and stated that Mrs. Burns suffered a spinal injury and a complete nervous collapse. He said she had been under the care of two nurses. He said he would permit court to be held at her bedside, however, and Judge Hanby ordered the trip to Mrs. Burns' home for this purpose. In his testimony Bain told that Dines said to him, her chauffeur, meaning Miss Normand, shot him, and asked that Miss Normand and Miss Purvance not be arrested. He said Miss Normand had said she was in the doorway leading to a room and that Miss Purvance had said she was in the bedroom when the shooting occurred. Bain denied the actress were in such a condition that they could not make coherent statements. He also raid that Greer denied he won in love with Miss Normand. HOLD COURT BY MRS. BURN'S BED LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22.—A trip to the home of Mrs. Edith Burns, companion of Mabel Normand, to take her testimony at her bedside was planned today, when the preliminary hearing of Horace A. Greer, chauffeur for Miss Normand, who shot and seriously wounded Courtland S. Dines, was resumed, when physicians reported Mrs. Burns could not appear in court as a witness. PATRIOTIC EXERCISES AT NATURALIZATION HEARING (Continued from page one) Leonard Cole, Alice M. Cole, John Bain, Julia Bain, Mrs. Frances Jones, and Alfred E. Tayles, all subjects of Great Britain. Although imprisoned by American military officials without cause on draft evasion charges, after he had waived his exemption rights as an alien and registered for service in the world war, Harold Thorsas apparently held no bitter feelings against America, for he was in the class that passed the examinations yesterday. Thorsas was recently released from Ft. MacArthur, where he was held in custody fifty-five days on account of a misunderstanding in connection with the draft incident. Of the eight candidates who were not accepted yesterday, one Ronald T. Shearme had withdrawn his application and did not appear. Herbert Krahling, A. J. Hadley, George T. Hall and Ernest B. Sweetman were rejected because their witnesses failed to qualify. John Schliert was rejected for further study. Gladys Hogland, being but 20 years of age, must wait another year before she is eligible for naturalization. The eight candidates rejected was Fred Casperson, of Santa Ana. Casperson was not in court to receive notice of his rejection. The reason being revealed as obvious. Casperson had given the names of Shoriff Sam Jernigan and Constable J. L. Elliott as his witnesses with reference to character and residence qualifications. Both witnesses happened to be in the courthouse, though Casperson was absent. When questioned as to Casperson's character they replied: "He's a bootlegger. We want him." Jernigan added that he holds a warrant for the arrest of Casperson on a liquor charge. 1 DEAD, 3 HURT IN L. A. TRAFFIC LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22.—On dead and three seriously injured is the traffic toll in near Los Angeles for 24 hours. Struck by a car driven by Toyama, of Owensmouth, John Lundgren of Van Nuys, died. Toyama was held pending an investigation. Rose Mirolla, 3, received a possible fracture of the skull while struck by an auto driver by R. V Gordon. Mrs Helen Carpenter received a broken knee cap and other injuries when run down by machine driven by L. P. Huffman. Miss Virginia Swainfeld suffered serious injuries when struck by a machine driven by Hector Calderon in Mission Road. Calderon was held by the police charged with falling to render aid to the injured woman. U.S.WARVESSELS OFFVERA CRUISE COLON, Panama, Jan., 22.—The U.S. cruiser Omaha and its six destroyers that steamed away from here Saturday morning arrived off Versa Cruz this afternoon, according to radio advice received by Admiral Coontz. Mines placed in the harbor De La Huerta forces are being cleared away; it was reported. The Omaha is under orders proceed to Galveston, Texas, three weeks, unless the Mexico situation should become cricket again. GALE DELAYS SHIPPING WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.—Heavy gale, which has been blowing off the coast of Mexico will delay the arrival of the American cruiser Omaha and its flotilla six destroyers off Versa Cruz tomorrow morning; the navy department was advised late that afternoon. The warships originally have been scheduled to reach Veracruz today. MOVE LAUNCHED TO DISQUALIFY GLASSI WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.—Movement was launched in Senate this afternoon to disguise Commissioner Henry Glass of Louisiana from participating further deliberations of the U.S. HOLD COURT BY MRS. BURNS' BED LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22—A trip to the home of Mrs. Edith Burns, companion of Mabel Normand, to take her testimony at her bedside was planned today, when the preliminary hearing of Horace A. Greer, chauffeur for Miss Normand, who shot and seriously wounded Courtland S. Dines, was resumed, when physicians reported Mrs. Burns could not appear in court as a witness. The plan to hold court at Mrs. Burns' bedside was to be similar to the one held late yesterday at Dines' bedside at Good Samaritan hospital. With Dines, Miss Normand and Edna Porviance showing a district tendency to "let me" in the prosecution of Greer and failing to remember all that happened at the time of the shooting, the testimony of Mrs. Burns loomed as a deciding factor in the case today. FILM STARS HERE FOR CAR PREMIER The Roamer has come to town! The Anaheim Roamer Barley Co. has been organized and a showroom opened at 333 East Center street. Tomorrow night Jack Hoxie, well known Universal film star, will appear at the showroom at 8:30, to let the public take a look at him. And a baby Roamer chassis will be on display. Thursday night at the same hour Ellen Sedgewick, another prominent star of the knema, will be present. The Roamer is well-known as one of the most beautiful and finest cars built. The baby Roamer chassis will be shown for one week only. VET HOSPITAL AT PORTLAND, ORE. WASHINGTON, Jan. 22—Execution of a $500,000 veteran buseman hospital at Portland, Ore., was proposed today in a bill introduced in the Senate by Senator McNary, Rep., of Oregon. CASPERSON had given the names of Sheriff Sam Jernigan and Constable J. L. Elliott as his witnesses with reference to character and residence qualifications. Both witnesses happened to be in the courtroom, though Casperson was absent. When questioned as to Casperson's character they replied: "He's a bootlegger. We want him." Jernigan added that he holds a warrant for the arrest of Casperson on a liquor charge. LENINE DEAD: ALL RUSSIA IN MOURNING (Continued From Page One) away last night. All that is left for us is the glorious teachings he has left behind him." Kalinin apparently had more in mind to say but could not speak. He bowed slightly and sat down. The audience sat thunderstruck for a moment. Then a mighty wall went up. Men groaned in their grief, women sobbed. Some of the women delegates fainted. In the streets, military bands marched slowly back and forth playing funeral dirges. The body will be brought to Moscow tomorrow. It was embalmed today. It will rest in state for several days before interment. Physicians said Lenine's death followed paralysis of the brain center controlling the breathing organs. He suffered great agony before he died, but bore his suffering stoically. For some time, it was not really known by the populace at large that Lenine was dead. While flags were placed at half mast, many persons thought this was in memory of the fallen heroes of the red revolution. TIRE THEFT LANDS YOUTH IN PRISON Roy Peters, 21, of Santa Ana, was today sentenced by Justice J. R. Cox to serve 39 days in the county jail. Peter was found guilty of petition larceny, in connection with the alleged theft of a bicycle tire. MOVE LAUNCHED TO DISQUALIFY GLASSI WASHINGTON, Jan. 22—Movement was launched in the Senate this afternoon to disqualify Commissioner Henry Glass of Louisiana from participating further deliberations of the U.S. tariff commission upon the suggestion that gar holdings" among members his family. Senator Robinson of Arkansas Democratic leader, sponsored resolution which, if enacted would instruct the commission adopt rules barring any member from considering a tariff subject in which his family was financially interested. SUGGEST GERMANY OPEN GOLD BANK PARIS, Jan. 22—The committee of international relations experts headed by Charl G. Dawes of Chicago, investigating German finances, made first recommendation today. It suggested that Germany forthwith establish a gold bank with the co-operation of foreign management. CONTESTS ACTION Trial of a divorce suit brought by Mrs. Alice A. Wineland of F. lerton against Harold A. Wieland was under way today befitting Superior Judge F. C. Drummm. Wineland contested charges desertion and failure to provide LID IS BLOWN OFF TEAPOT DOME QU (Continued From Page One) "I want to say one thing about emphatically." Fall clared. "Horry P. Sinclair never loaned or given me a pay." He said J. W. Zeverly, attorney for Sinchair, had "been around a talk," but refused to divulge the nature of their conversation. Zeverly has been in New Orleans for several days. PLAIN SAYS HE ATTLED JULIAN ANGELES, Jan. 22—Assertthe best interests of the mature industry required truth should be told rethe fight he had in a Hollise Sunday night with a who had been referred to as osterious stranger," Chasfamous film comedian, today that C. C. Julian, own oil promoter, was the floored with a mighty when Julian offered him and affront. dent with Chaplin's posert, Julian, who is presithe Julian Petroleum Consid and J. H. Roth, vice of the same concern, statements that Julian was not in the cafe he affray occurred. one gave a check there ment of a cafe bill, signing k "C. C. Julian," he was Julian, declared the oll . PLIN CLAIMS WE WON SCUFFLE ANGELES, Jan. 22—The of the "mysterious stranth whom Charlie Chaplin, film comedian, staged a royal" in a fashionable cafe Sunday night, remas much a mystery today, a the public is concerned, as yesterday when news of it was revealed. olin, who was said to have a black eye in the enwho vigorously denied it claimed a victory in the HEAD, 3 HURT N L. A. TRAFFIC ANGELES, Jan. 22—One and three seriously injured BRITISH RAILWAY STRIKE DEADLOCK LONDON, Jan. 22.—Attempted negotiations for settling the national railway strike of locomotive engineers and firemen swung into a deadlock this afternoon. The railway managers refused to invite the strikers to resume the conference broken off Sunday, just before the strike went into effect. LONDON, Jan. 22.—Altho Great Britain's transportation system was still disorganized by the national strike of railway locomotive engineers and firemen, the situation took a turn today for the better. Leaders of the strikers sent a letter to the railroad companies, offering to enter into a conference for an adjustment of the wage dispute. It was claimed the strikers were weakening in some districts and that some of the engineers returned to work. About 40,000 miners are idle as a result of the failure of the rail companies to move coal. MEXICO OBTAINS OLD WAR VESSELS MEXICO CITY, Jan. 22.—Peur destroyers, which were with the American fleet in European waters during the war have been purchased by the Mexican government and will sail from the Phil-adelphia navy yard soon under the Mexican flag. The destroyers were bought from a private owner, who bought them from the government, it was said. The vessels will proceed to Tampa and attempt to engage the rebela gunboats there off Vera Cruz. Negotiations are still under way for four smaller destroyers. AND—Over three-quarter million dollars ready invested in churches, schools, business HEAD, 3 HURT N L. A. TRAFFIC ANGELES, Jan. 22.—One and three seriously injured traffle toll in and near Los for 24 hours. k by a car driven by T. I. Owensmouth, John of Van Nuys, died. Keys held pending an investigation. Mirolla, 2, received a postage of the skull when by an auto driven by R. V. Miss Helen Carpenter broken knee cap and other injuries when run down by a driver by L. F. Huffman Virginia Swanfield sufferous injuries when struck machine driven by Hector in Mission Road. Caldwell held by the police charge failing to render aid to injured woman. WAR VESSELS OFF VERA CRUZ ON, Panama, Jan..22.—S. cruiser Omaha and the destroyers that steamed away here Saturday morning arriving to radio advices by Admiral Coontz. is placed in the harbor by Huerta forces are being away, it was reported. Omaha is under orders to go to Galveston, Texas, in weeks, unless the Mexican nation should become critical. E DELAYS SHIPS SHINGTON, Jan. 22.—The scale, which has been blowing the coast of Mexico will be arrival of the American Omaha and its flotilla of destroyers off Vera Cruz until now morning, the navy dept was advised late this on. warships originally had scheduled to reach Vera today. E LAUNCHED TO QUALIFY GLASSIE SHINGTON, Jan. 22.—A sent was launched in the this afternoon to disqualification Henry Glassie Ishiana from participating in deliberations of the U.S. BANDITS RESPECT GOLDEN EMBLEM How the influence of the sacred emblem, the cross, has far-reaching effect, was demonstrated Saturday night, when Rev. Percy A. Clarkson, rector of the Orange Episcopal church, was released by highwaysmen when they caught sight of the gleaming cross which he wore. The rector, with Mrs. Clarkson, was returning late from Los Angeles. He stopped to examine a flat tire and was greeted with a gun in his face and the command to "throw 'em up" as two men alighted from a passing auto. But upon seeing the cross, one of them said: "My God! we are robbing a priest," and continued, "we are sorry; we won't do it." In response as to why they were leading such lives, one of them answered: "Don't ask me," and offered to assist in pumping up the fire, but the rector declined, and they jumped into the auto and drove away. APPROVE TREATIES WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.—The Senate foreign relations committee today approved the two treaties growing out of the Mexican claims convention. Both treaties were returned to the Senate with a recommendation for their ratification. WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.—Secretary of State Hughes will affix his signature to the Anglo-American run running treaty as soon as it reaches him from the British embassy, it was announced at the state department this afternoon. KIWANIS MEETING The regular weekly meeting of the Fullerton Kiwanis club was held at noon today at the McFarlane Cafe. There was a large attendance. Various committees for the wear were announced. The chief feature of the meeting was an address on "The Psychology of Friendship," by Prof. Walter Dexter, president of Whittier college. This is the second time Professor Dexter has been called upon to deliver this address at Fullerton, the first time before the P.T. A. AND—Over three-quarter million dollars ready invested in churches, schools, business residences. This fact alone is substantial evidence of the confidence the people now have in future increase in value of this growing community of already over 3000 population and OPPORTUNITY LOTS. Think of this. There is over two million dollars annually paying into this thriving community from the sale of walnuts, oranges, lemons, beans, chili peppers, pimentos, eggs, chickens and many other sources of revenue too numerous to mention. The price of Opportunity Lots is only $399 and up. You cannot afford to gamble with your hailed money. OPPORTUNITY LOTS ARE NOT A GAMBLE Because the price is not inflated and the increase in value is insured by the fact that over the quarter million dollars has been invested in last two years in churches, schools, businesses and over two million dollars are normally pouring into this prosperous community. Isn't this enough to insure a steady increase value of Opportunity Lots? ONLY $399 AND UP. Buy Opportunity Lots to your limit, as there is Leaving Long Beach for Opportunity Lots, ster, then turn north on Huntington Beach arrows to tract. Salesmen on tract. THE LAUNCHED TO QUALIFY GLASSIE HINGTON, Jan. 22. — A event was launched in the afternoon to disqualify commissioner Henry Glassie Mississippi from participating in deliberations of the U.S. commission upon the sugar because of alleged "suddings" among members of family. GEST GERMANY OPEN GOLD BANK MIS, Jan. 22. — The first office of international reps experts headed by Charles Wes of Chicago, investigaterman finances, made its recommendation today. suggested that Germany with establish a gold bank, the co-operation of foreignment. TESTS ACTION of a divorce suit brought by Allee A. Wineland of Ful-Against Harold A. Wineas under way today before Judge F. C. Drummeland contested charges of onion and failure to provide. BLOWN OFF TEAPOT DOME QUIZ continued From Page One) want to say one thing and that emphatically." Fall de-"Harry P. Sinclair has cleaned or given me a pen-mid J. W. Zeverly, attorney Sinclair, had "been around for" but refused to divulge future of their conversation. has been in New Orleans several days. The regular weekly meeting of the Fullerton Kiwanis club was held at noon today at the McFarlane Cafe. There was a large attendance. Various committees for the year were announced. The chief feature of the meeting was an address on "The Psychology of Friendship," by Prof. Walter Dexter, president of Whittier college. This is the second time Professor Dexter has been called upon to deliver this address at Fullerton, the first time before the P.T. A. ANNUAL Y. M. C. A. MEETING FRIDAY The annual meeting of the Y. M. C. A. of the Fullerton district is announced for Friday evening at the California hotel. C. C. Chapman is to be toastmaster and Harry O. Hill, state secretary of the Y., the chief speaker. Reports of the last year are to be made, and there is to be a special demonstration by the boys of the Pioneer club. DENTIST JOINS CLINIC Dr. Johnston and Wickett announce opening of a Dental Department in connection with the local clinic. They have secured he services of Dr. C. P. Rossteuscher, a man in the prime of life with 20 years of professional experience. He is a life member of the Woodbury Study Club for Dentists and his been in active touch through post-graduate courses with some of the large clinics of the middle west, especially the Mayo Clinic at Rochester, Minn. Dr. and Mrs. Rossteuscher and family are living at the Biltmore apts. SUSPENDED SENTENCES J. S. Carwille was arraigned before Judge Brown on the charge of operating a motor vehicle without brakes being in good working order, with no lens, with but one number plate and with no certificate of registration. He pleaded guilty to all the charges, except that of bad brakes, and received a 5-day suspended sentence on each charge, to which he admitted guilt. The complaint was sworn to by H. E. Axup. Callistro Hernandez, charged by his wife with battery, was dismissed. ONLY $399 AND UP. Buy Opportunity Lots to your limit, as there is Leaving Long Beach for Opportunity Lots, ster, then turn north on Huntington Beach arrows to tract. Salesmen on tract. 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