oc-plain-dealer 1924-02-21

RAILROADS PAY BIG INDEMNITY (By Frank E. Mason) (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) PARIS, Feb. 21.—German railways will play the most important part in the raising of money for the payment of indemnity, it was learned by International News Service this afternoon. However, the international reparations experts are not considering German railway revenues in connection with an international loan nor as security for the proposed German gold mark bank. They pointed out the impracticability of the floatation of a ten billion mark mortgage loan, considering the present condition of the world market. The financial experts said that under normal conditions it would be difficult to sell German bonds. Now, with confidence in Germany shaken, it would be even more difficult to sell German mortgage bonds than it was to dispose of the reparations bonds issued by the inter-Allied reparations commission. A majority of the committee men believe that the proposed German gold mark bank cannot await a complete restoration of confidence. They amaintain this institution is necessary to market bonds which will be based upon the mortgaging of German railways. The experts found that German railways constitute the only unencumbered property in Germany. Depreciation of the German mark wiped out the pre-war indebtedness of the railway lines. Tremendous sums were spent upon railway repairs after the war. The German railway lines are now considered the best in Europe. Their pre-war value was estimated at 25,000,000,000 marks and their annual profits averaged one billion gold marks. This represented only a four percent return, which is a conservation. CHARGE DAUGHERTY BOUGHT SINCLAIR STOCK (Continued from Page One) The committee did not schedule a formal meeting today. Unless some new developments arise, Senator Lenroot, Republican of Wisconsin, declared no session would be held until next Monday when Senator Walsh, Dem. of Mont., leader of the investigation, returns from a vacation in the south. Harry F. Sinclair, who has just returned from Europe, is said to have informed the committee that he is willing to appear again whenever desired. In view of Sinclair's willingness to take the stand, Lenroot indicated that the committee would await his questioning until Walsh was able to take the lead in the questioning. On the other hand, Lenroot admitted that it was possible the committee would resume sessions before Monday, possibly to hear E. B. McLean, wealthy Washington and Cincinnati publisher, whose personal counsel has been in consultation with Senator Wheeler, Dem. of Mont., author of the resolution for an investigation of Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty. McLean and Daugherty have been warm friends. McLean has been in Washington awaitting a call since last week. Meanwhile the special counsel, Owen J. Roberts and Atlee Pomerene, were pressing with definite plans to enter the courts and seek recovery of the rich naval reserves. They are keeping in close touch with the committee. BY WILLIAM K. HUTCHINSON (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.—A award of Damocles with the thread in the hand of President Coolidge, dangled today over the head of Attorney General H. M. Daugherty. Tremendous pressure was beingcerted on the president from every side—in the name of party expedition. STRIKE SETTLED FOOD BLOCKAGE (By David M. Church) (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) LONDON, Feb. 21.—All strike of dock workers is imports, especially of food and malls were still held day. Peril of a food shortage not be ended until the aggrievement between the strikers and ployes is ratified. The strike ended in an effort for the men. At first it was reported strikers were returning to posts but later the dockers announced that they would not resume agreement is formally concluding. The strike of busmen is altro. The ending of three strikes another argument advances supporters of the labor movement. The terms of the dockment were not revealed; the grant one-half of the increase demanded by the mills will grant the remainder three months. Coal porters who strympathy with the dockers still idle today. Pickets from the ranks tters and dock workers duty along the waterfront. If the dock agreement officially ratified tonight, food will be unloaded from tomorrow to end the shortage but there will not general resumption of work for Monday. The stevedere's union agreed they would not resume until satisfactory consider given their claims by their owners. It was reported in authoritative quarters that Premier Macdonald was responsible for dockwork equipment delivery. The experts found that German railways constitute the onl big unencumbered property in Germany. Depreciation of the German mark wiped out the pre-war indebtedness of the railway lines. Tremendous sums were spent upon railway repairs after the war. The German railway lines are now considered the best in Europe. Their pre-war value was estimated at 25,000,000,000 marks and their annual profits averaged one billion gold marks. This represented only a four per cent return, which is a conservative estimate of what the railways can produce in the future. WATCH YOUTH WHO ADMITS 4 MURDERS ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 21—Frank McDowell who said he killed his mother, father and two sisters to wash away a "sin against the Holy Ghost," was confined today at Clearwater, Fla., under heavy guard. The 19-year-old boy was being watched closely in fear that he would take the final step in this horrible three-fold scheme to wipe out all members of his family in order to stone for his "sin." The final act, he told police, would have been the taking of his own life one year from yesterday by drowning. In a composed manner he told officers of the quadruple killing and then held an animated discussion on religious topics. Explaining reference to the "anti-Christ" in the confessions the youth insisted that his parents and sisters were followers of the "false Christ." U.S. DESTROYER GOES TO TUXPAM WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.—The U.S. destroyer Tulsa is en route to Tuxpam, Mexico, "to protect American lives and property," the state department announced this afternoon. A battle at Tuxpam between federal troops and rebels is anticipated, officials said. OUST. CONG. BLOOM WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.—Unscoring of Rep. Sol Bloom, Dem., 19th New York district, was recommended today by house elections committee number three which by a strict party vote of six to three, decided that Walter W. Chandler, Republican, was entitled to the seat now held by Bloom. Chandler formerly represented the district in the house but was defeated by Bloom in the last election and immediately contested the decision. SEEKING DIVORCES Mrs. Augusta Caster of Orange has asked freedom from Arthur Caster, former truck driver embezzled on the city of Orange on plans to enter the courts and seek recovery of the rich naval reserves. They are keeping in close touch with the committee. BY WILLIAM K. HUTCHINSON (I N. S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.—A award of Damocles with the thread in the hand of President Coolidge, dangled today over the head of Attorney General H. M. Daugherty. Tremendous pressure was being certified on the president from every side—in the name of party expediency—to sever the string by demanding Daugherty's resignation in face of charges of malfeasance in office. Against the advice of Republican leaders, senate spokesman and his personal adviser, the president was apparently holding firm to a promise that the attorney general will remain in the cabinet until he has had a fair trial on the charges levelled at his conduct of the department of justice. The senate, overwhelmingly opposed to the attorney general, was moving toward enactment of the Wheeler resolution authorizing an investigation of Daugherty's record. It was predicted in Senate clocksrooms that the resolution be enacted by nightfall. To pleas he voluntarily resign "for the good of the party" and as a means of quieting Democratic attacks, the attorney general turned a deaf ear. The attorney general's defiance of his foes was reported to the senate today by Senators Lodge of Mass., and Pepper of Penna., who went to the White House yesterday to advise his removal. The president was said to have told the senators that, while perfectly willing for Daugherty to resign voluntarily, he could not demand the resignation. Republican leaders of the senate, however, were hopeful the attorney general would weaken. In its entire Republican membership, only a handful of senators were openly in favor of continuing Daugherty in office. These wee Senators Willis, Fees from his home state, Ohio; Watson of Indiana and Minnes of New Hampshire. They contended that the attorney general was entitled to fair trial and that rather than failing to prosecute criminals Daugherty had brot so many prosecutions as to practically paralyze the limited federal judicial—a condition for which congress itself was responsible. Senator Wheeler, who sponsored the proposed investigation, announced this morning he would force a test vote upon his resolution during the day. Whichever denounced Daugherty's reply to his charges. The attorney general he said, failed to make any reply to these charges: If the dock agreement officially ratified tonight, a food will be unloaded from tomorrow to end the shortage but there will be general resumption of work Monday. The stevedere's union agreed they would not resume until satisfactory consider given their claims by their owners. It was reported in authort quarters that Premier Macdonald was responsible deck agreement, threaten take over the docks, and them by the governmentthe men came to terms. WITHDRAW NATION OF CHRIST WASHINGTON, Feb. President Coolidge today is withdrawing the name of Christian secretary to president Harding, as a member of the federal trade commission. Christian's appointment posed by Democrats and sive Republicans. Christian had been sued at the White House. Withdrawal of Christianity is at his own request, it will appear before the senate committee this week tend himself against them and to inform the committee earning his qualifications $10,000 post. FOREIGN NEWS NUGGETS MADRID, Feb. 21.—The sons were killed and six injured in a collision at Avila today when security signals. MADRID, Feb. 21.—Theory today closed up Spain forum an educational insurer on the ground that it war in politics. Professor Uriad Rodrigo Sariano, a statist, were ordered exiled. MADRID, Feb. 21.—The cross of Alfonso XIII took conferred upon the al Blanca Rios and the phil Father Zacarias. MADRID, Feb. 21.—To Spanish army officer of responsibility for the defeat by Riff tribesmen in co., began today. BLOCK U. S. M. PLYMOUTH, England, —Postal workers here rehandle American mail tills. The Plymouth dock had not returned to this afternoon. SEEKING DIVORCES Mrs. Aureusta Caster of Orange has asked freedom from Arthur Caster, former truck driver employed by the city of Orange, on the grounds of cruelty and desertion. Mrs. Sarah C. Caster of Santa Ana sued Benjamin P. Caster for divorce, also charging desertion. Mrs. Grace E. Golden, in her suit against Thomas F. Golden, charged failure to provide and technical desertion. MRS. WILLIAMS DIES Mrs. Graylin Williams, 47, died last night at Her Home, 124 North Olive, after a lingering illness. She was a native of Iowa and came to California three years ago. She is survived by her aged mother, Mrs. Morrow, and daughter, Miss Mildred Babcock, all of the same household. A brother residing in Spokane is en route here, and funeral arrangements will not be completed until his arrival. The body is at the Huddle Funera Home. Declared was a member of the Christian Science church, a reader of that faith will probably officiate at the services. CALIF. HOTEL, FULLERTON P. W. Coleman, F. H. Mobray, G. A. Dawson, W. L. Davis, F. E. Manson, C. W. Barrett, E. D. Freeman, R. W. Moore, G. C. Becker, R. H. Benson, P. H. Marlette, N. Applebaum and Herbert B. Merkley, Los Angeles; O. B. Peabobdy, El Paso; A. W. Nutting, El Segundo; Harold Augherly and L. A. Morrison, San Francisco; F. G. Farley, San Francisco. SUES TO COLLECT $851 A. Johnson was plaintiff in a suit on file today against George O. Penvy, in which Johnson seeks to collect $851.20, said to be due for gas, oil, motor trucks and parts purchased by the defendant from R. C. Klepper. Johnson alleges that Klepper's claim was assigned to himself, PALL OIL SCANDAL "APPLYING LYNCH LAW" WASHINGTON, Feb. 21—In urging President Coolidge to request the resignation of Attorney General Daugherty, from the cabinet, Senator Pepper, of Penn., and Lodge of Mass., are "applying lynch law to the attorney general." Senator Caraway of Ark., charged in the senate today. "I want to protest against the lynching of the attorney general," Caraway declared, jocularly, "for he is slated to retire soon to private law, whether he knows it or not." SINCLAIR TESTIMIES MONDAY NEW YORK, Feb 21—It was announced at the office of Harry F. Sinclair today that he had been prosecuted criminals Daugherty had bribed so many prosecutions as to practically peralyze the limited federal judicial—a condition for which congress itself was responsible. Senator Wheeler, who sponsored the proposed investigation, announced this morning he would force a test vote upon his resolution during the day. Whichever denounced Daugherty's reply to his charges, The attorney general he said, failed to make any reply to these charges: 1—The department of justice failed to produce any evidence in the oil lease scandals. 2—That Daugherty failed to prosecute E. L. Doheny, H. F. Sinclair, A. B. Fall or C. R. Forbes, "all publicly accused of fraud and corruption." 3—That "influence" was purchased within the department of justice to nullify criminal prosecutions. "The are sufficient reasons for Daugherty's immediate designation." Wheeler added. In addition I have further evidence in my possession now which will convince every fair-minded person and the president himself that the attorney general should no longer remain in the cabinet." Before a vote can be reached on Wheeler's resolution, an agreement must first be reached on his proposal to name an "insurgent" controlled investigating committee: A compromise was being sought to have the committee members proposed and voted upon directly from the floor of the senate. HENRY Garland Dupré, m.p., congress from the secondional district of Louisville this morning at his home lowing a stroke of apoplex. S.P.SUMMER PAY H.H.Williams,Fullerton for the S.P., today at summer tourist rate road would go into effect 22,and from that date he sold at reduced price September 15. REALTOR ARRAIG M.O.Hensley,Anhale estate man, was arraigal Justice J.B.Cox here one of acting as real estate without a license.His nary examination was March 12 at 2 p.m. and ed at $500. served with the subpoena Senate probing committee would go to Washington to testify. Sinclair arrived in New York from Europe late yesterday. THE PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIF. STRIKE SETTLED; FOOD BLOCKADED (By David M. Church) (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) LONDON, Feb. 21.—Altho the strike of dock workers is settled, imports, especially of foodstuffs and mails were still held up today. Peril of a food shortage will not be ended until the agreement between the strikers and the employees is ratified. The strike ended in a victory for the men. At first it was reported the strikers were returning to their boats but later the dock workers announced that the strikers would not resume until the agreement is formally confirmed. The strike of busmen is settled fro. The ending of three strikes is another argument advanced by supporters of the labor government. The terms of the dock settlement were not revealed but it was understood the employers grant one-half of the wage increase demanded by the men and will grant the remainder within three months. Coal porters who struck in sympathy with the dockers, were still idle today. Pickets from the ranks of porriers and dock workers were on duty along the waterfront. If the dock agreement is officially ratified tonight, sufficient food will be unloaded from ships tomorrow to end the peril of a shortage but there will not be a general resumption of work before Monday. The stevedere's union announced they would not resume work until satisfactory consideration is given their claims by the dock owners. It was reported in authoritative quatters that Premier Ramsey McLeonalt was responsible for the work agreement, threatening to THE SIGNATURE THAT WRITES PROSPERITY "W. L. Percy" the best known signature in the South West. It signs over one halfillion checks per year, most of which are pay checks for labor employed by the Southern fornia Edison Company, and for materials and supplies purchased in Southern and California. Major W. L. Percy the veteran treasurer of the Southern California Edison Company signing checks signagraph which signs four checks at a time, for the 67,000 Edison stockholders, many of whom reside in the and who are receiving their checks today. Since the Edison Company began its people's ownership policy ago, Major Percy has checked out over nineteen million dollars in dividend checks. The machine is one of six which fills in and addresses 1,500 Edison dividend checks per hour. NEW MANAGER OF STANDARD HERE Effective yesterday, E. D. Miller, formerly of Owensmouth, succeeded W. A. Lavender as manager of the Anaheim office and plant of the Standard Oil Co. Lavender has been promoted to be manager at Inglewood. Miller has taken a house on Claudina-st. and will move his family here today or Friday. Commenting on the industrial drive Miller said: "You fellows certainly have the right idea. That meeting Tuesday night was wonderful." CONVICT LAWYER LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21.—Herman Roth, attorney, today faces sentence of from one to five years following conviction last night of having attempted to extort $25,-000 from Arthur Sawyer, manager for Barbara La Marr, screen actress. The verdict was returned after the jury had deliberated but eight minutes and taken one ballot. Plain Dealer Classified Ads Always Bring Results HURT IN UPI Carl Brackel of Lo was cut about the face about 5:30 p.m. yesteryear he car in which he driven by Harry Gibb Angeles, collided w driven by J. M. Fitzgerald on West Broadway turned. He was give attention and proceeded way. Four other slightly injured. Both machines were Wilson's car being deserved. HURRY! HURRY! THE If the dock agreement is officially ratified tonight, sufficient food will be unloaded from ships tomorrow to end the peril of a shortage but there will not be a general resumption of work before Monday. The stevedere's union announced they would not resume work until satisfactory consideration is given their claims by the dock owners. It was reported in authoritative matters that Premier Ramsey McLachlan was responsible for the dock agreement, threatening to take over the docks and operate them by the government unless the men came to terms. WITHDRAW NAME OF CHRISTIAN WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.—President Coolidge today agreed to withdraw the name of George Christian, secretary to the late president Harding, as a member of the federal trade commission. Christian's appointment was opposed by Democrats and progressive Republicans. Christian had been summoned at the White House. Withdrawal of Christian's name at his own request, it was stated before the senate commerce committee this week to defend himself against the charges and to inform the committee concerning his qualifications for the 10,000 post. FOREIGN NEWS NUGGETS MADRID, Feb. 21.—Three persons were killed and six seriously injured in a collision of trains at Avila today when snow obscured the signals. MADRID, Feb. 21.—The directory today closed up Spain's open forum an educational institution on the ground that it was mixing politics. Professor Unanumo and Rodrigo Sariano, a journalist, were ordered exiled. MADRID, Feb. 21.—The grand cross of Alfonso XIII today was conferred upon the authoress Blanca Rios and the philosopher Father Zacarias. MADRID, Feb. 21.—The trial of Spanish army officers accused of responsibility for the military defeat by Riff tribesmen in Morocco, began today. BLOCK U. S. MAILS PLYMOUTH, England, Feb. 21.—Postal workers here refused to handle American mails today. The Plymouth dock workers had not returned to their posts this afternoon. HURRY! HURRY! THE NOTEWORTHY ARE THE VALUES—AS LOTS ARE FURTHER REDUCTIONS ARE OFFERED, The Biggest Shoe V SAMPLE SHOES high Grade footwear Women with feet that can wear 3½ or 4 in size can find some wonderful values. St. Louis made. Values ranging as high as $10.00, unlimited selection, all leathers, all beels, in low cut footwear. Men’s Vici Kid or Gunmetal Shoes Broken lines of shoes formerly selling at much more than this closeout price, only $2.98 MarvJanes $98 Of fine grade patent leather. 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