oc-plain-dealer 1924-03-05

SAYS COOLIDGE “THE PRINCIPAL” (Continued From Page One) secretary to President Coolidge had ever been in telegraphic communication with any of the oil scandal principals. The committee also wanted the wire from McLean to Francis McAdoo, son of William Gibbs, McAdoo testified declared former attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer was counsel for Fall and Sinclair. “I have been reliably informed,” Senator Walsh said, “that Samuel Knight, who has been appointed by President Coolidge to prosecute proceedings involving sections 16 and 36 in the Elk Hills reserve, upon the recommendation of Senator Shortridge, I understand, is the California attorney for the Equitable Trust Co., of New York and is now engaged in defending litigation for that bank in that state. "I have also been advised that the Equitable Trust Company is a Rockefeller bank." “Do you think that disqualifies him?” Walsh was asked. “If the facts are true, I shall oppose Knight’s confirmation,” Walsh retorted. “What connection have the Rockefellers?” he was asked; "the proceedings are against the Standard Oil." Walsh glowered at the newspaper man who question him about the Rockefeller connections and his answers were heated. Walsh also declared that he had not been consulted by anyone concerning Knight's appointment and did not learn of it until hours after the selection was sent to the senate. Referring to the code telegrams, the investigators expressed the opinion that “the principal” referred to a high official of the administration but would not give any inkling of what man they had in mind. One senator said “his suspicions had been strongly increased by the mention of “the principal” today. The name of William J. Burns, ATLANTIC SCOUTING FLEET FOUND UNIT The name of William J. Burns, chief of the bureau of investigation of the department of justice also was contained in the telegrams today, numbering about 300, from Washington and Palm Beach offices of the Western Union and Postal telegraph companies. The telegrams revealed that McLean and Fall in Palm Beach were kept constantly advised of developments not only in Washington but from Chicago and New York. The committee found the message which McLean sent to Francis H. McAdoo, son of William Gibbs McAdoo, candidate for the democratic presidential nomination, indicating that former attorney general A. Mitchell Palmer had been counsel for Harry P. Sinclair and Fall. In the telegram to McAdoo, McLean said he did not know before that Palmer represented Sinclair and Fall. The telegram which Senator Lennroot, Republican of Wisconsin, sent to McLean advising him Walsh was instructed by the committee to go to Palm Beach to take testimony was discovered. It had not been located in the previous messages laid before the committee. By KENNETH CLARK (I.N.S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, March 5—The senate oil investigators today searched for additional evidence of collusion between officials of the government and prominent witnesses in the great oil scandal. Weaving a heavy net of circumstantial evidence around certain officials of the department of justice, showing definitely that E. B. McLean, wealthy newspaper publisher, was "tipped off" regarding the progress of the investigation, the committee examined additional telegrams that passed between McLean in Palm Beach and his constant advisers in Washington. The batch of telegrams also included those sent and received by Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall. After studying the messages in executive session, the committee planned to make them public. Laying the groundwork for the appearance of McLean on the four first-line warships of the United States found unfit for battle. Le Utah; right, the Florida; below, the Ark The Atlantic scouting fleet of the United States now has only destroyers and submarines fit to put to sea in defense of the coast. The four capital ships of the fleet, Wyoming, Utah, Florida and Arkansas, have been found unable to stand the strain of maneuvers and, therefore, for battle. The United States MAKE PLANS FOR ADDED SPREADING OF WATER (Continued From Page One) done. He also promised to join the committee on its errand to the two other counties. Finley also told of work being done at a lower point along the river, near the power dam, where private interests, in co-operation with the city of Redlands, are doing more conservation work. Brought up by Supervisors William Schumacher, the subject of securing state aid for water conservation in the three counties received informal discussion. Supervisor Leon Whitsell told the board that he had been informed by Auditor W.C. Jerome that Los Angeles county is receiving an annual appropriation of $300,000 from the state for such purposes. Members of the board and the committee expressed the opinion that concerted action by the three counties could secure results in that direction. CLAGSTONE WILL SPEAK TUESDAY A meeting to which everyone is invited is planned tomorrow noon by the C. of C. at the Elks' club, where the chief feature is to be an address by Paul Clagstone, secretary of the Western Division of the United States C. of C., it was announced today by George Reed, secretary. The price of the luncheon will be 85 cents, and will be served only to those who make reservations thru the C. of C. Mr. Clagstone is said to be a man of ability, and knows the relation of the C. of C. to the business interests. He will speak principally upon the business of the Pacific coast as related to the Atlantic coast and to the Far East. MUTINY REPORTED GIBRALTAR, March 5.—A mutiny was reported today to have CONFESSION OF THURBER FALSE SAN FANCISCO, March 5.—Authorities at San Quentin prison today branded as false the reported confession of Ralph Thurber in London that he was implicated in the Wall Street bomb explosion. They said Thurber was in San Quentin at time of the explosion in 1920. He was sentenced to the prison in June, 1920, to serve from one to 14 years for forgery, the prison officials said, and was released Sept. 3, 1921. The explosion occurred three months after Thurber entered San Quentin. "The Rev." Herbert Wilson mentioned in a telegram reported by Governor Smith of New York to District Attorney Blanton, is in San Quentin now for the killing of a man in an attempted jail break at Los Angeles, the prison officials said. Thurber, who made his "confession" if the bomb plot yesterday in Pentonville prison, England, was a "fictionist," according to San Quentin authorities and "the truth was not in him." Thurber's record here includes an arrest for an attempted holdup of a hotel. At the time Thurber announced himself as a member of the famous "Princess Pat" regiment, displaying credentials to show he had been decorated by various governments for bravery, his pockets were filled with credentials of various kinds, the prison officials said. He was an admitted drug addict, according to San Quentin authorities. LONDON, March 5.—Government officials declared today that they are willing to expedite the extradition of Ralph Thurber, Wall Street bomb explosion suspect, if the United States govern- publisher, was "tipped off" regarding the progress of the investigation, the committee examined additional telegrams that passed between McLean in Palm Beach and his constant advisers in Washington. The batch of telegrams also included those sent and received by Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall. After studying the messages in executive session, the committee planned to make them public. Laying the groundwork for the appearance of McLean on the stand tomorrow, the committee also summoned several more of his employees and friends whose names were found signed or mentioned in telegrams to him. These included Fred Starek of the War Finance Corporation; Ira E. Bennett, editorial writer of the Washington Post; W. O. Duckstein, whose wife is an agent of the department of justice; and John F. Major, confidential man whose activities in trying to block the publisher's appearance were ceaseless during the entire time that McLean was in the south. Another report of sensational nature was laid before the committee today. It was that Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty accompanied Harry F. Sinclair to the Kentucky races on the latter's private car. Previously Sinclair told the committee he had invited Daugherty but that the attorney general had declined. Charges were made on the floor by Senator Helflin, Dem. of Ala., that Daugherty and other cabinet members bet heavily on the races, certain of the money being handled by Sinclair, who owns one of the largest racing stables in the United States. Keen resentment was expressed in Democratic senatorial circles today over the manner chosen by President Coolidge in appointing Samuel Knight of San Francisco special counsel to prosecute cases to recover from the Udward Oil Co., of California on 16 and 36 of the Elk Preserve. appointment was made and was sent to the senconfirmation yesterday. Walsh, Dem. of Mont., the investigation and the resolution calling Store No. appointment of the councillor be 85 cents, and will be served only to those who make reservations thru the C. of C. Mr. Clagstone is said to be a man of ability, and knows the relation of the C. of C. to the business interests. He will speak principally upon the business of the Pacific coast as related to the Atlantic coast and to the Far East. MUTINY REPORTED GIBRALTAR, March 5—A mutiny was reported today to have broken out among the Spanish troops at Malaga. Severe fighting between rebellious Riff tribesmen and Spanish troops continues on the Moroccan front. The new directory government at Madrid is threatened with a new war in Morocco. TO REPLACE ALLIED MILITARY CONTROL PARIS, March 5—It was understood in diplomatic circles this afternoon that a guarantee commission will be sent to Berlin to replace the allied military control. Such a change was advocated by Great Britain in order to give the Germans less cause for irritation. sel, did not learn of Knight's selection until hours after it had been sent to the Senate for confirmation. Democratic leaders felt that President Coolidge should have called in Walsh to assist in naming the counsel. Walsh was first informed of the appointment by International News Service. He was told Knight's appointment was urged by Senator Shortridge, Republican of California. Senators Shortridge and Pepper have certainly been a great help to us in this investigation, said Walsh. "Senator Pepper suggested Mr. Roberts and now Senator Shortridge brings forward Mr. Knight." Owen I. Roberts, was one of the special counsel named to prosecute the case to recover Elk Hills and Teapot Dome. Walsh declared that Knight's qualifications would be thoroughly studied by the committee before confirmation. LONDON, March 5—Government officials declared today that they are willing to expedite the extradition of Ralph Thurber, Wall Street bomb explosion suspect, if the United States governmen asks for the prisoner. Thurber is serving a 50-day sentence in Pentonville prison. So far the American state department has not asked for his extradition. It was reported that Thurber had made a confession involving himself, five other men and a woman in the Wall Street explosion on September 17, 1920, when-39 persons were killed, but prison authorities refused to confirm this. The warden of the prison wing where Thurber is confined refused to permit any correspondents to interview Thurber. COONTZ CALLED TO NATIONAL CAPITAL NEW YORK, March 5—Admiral Robert E. Coontz, commander of the U.S. fleet, was summoned today from his flagship Seattle, here with the Pacific fleet, to go to Washington for a conference with Secretary of the Navy Denby and other navy officials. In answer to the sudden summons, Admiral Coontz and his staff left hurriedly for the capital. Admiral Coontz was forced to cancel several engagements in connection with affairs arranged by the city of New York for the entertainment of the 15,000 men and officers of the Pacific fleet ships. CAN YOU BEAT IT? A thoroughbred Toggenberg goat, owned by Mrs. Lydia Townsend, 542 1-2 Chestnut-st., gave birth to four kids, one billy and three nannies. All alive and doing well. Who can beat it in or out of Anaheim? REALTORS PLAN TEST TAX CASE Plans were put under way today at the meeting of the local Realty board to bring to a climax the occupational tax matter in which the board plans to have the city attorney bring a test case against one of the members of the board who has refused to pay. The board refused to pay the occupational tax, B. H. Sidnam, secretary, said, not from any hostile spirit to the city administration, but because it is felt the state license members pay should cover any occupational tax, and also because they consider that an occupational tax is obsolete and out of date. A letter was received which was written Paul V. Allen of the local office of the Auto Club from D. C. Rose, field engineer, in answer as to why Anaheim is not mentioned on more road signs. A committee was appointed to go over the roads in this vicinity, and suggest to auto club officials where signs should be placed. A committee will be appointed to meet with other boards of Orange-co., and arrange for a feature exhibit at the Orange Show. A letter was received from Glenn D. Willaman, secretary of the state ass'n., assuring the local board that Anaheim will have the first industrial conference in the state, and asking, the local realtors to set the date, and outline the program. It is probable, Mr. Sidnam said, that it will be held during the Orange Show, and may run over the second day (Sunday), to give the delegates an opportunity to attend the Orange Show, or visit Orange-co.'s harbor. At least 300 delegates are anticipated, and it is said that the effects are expected to be far-reaching. A committee on the matter is to be appointed this week. The committee now in charge is composed of Charles Eygabroad, J. E. Schumacher, and Romaine Berger. GARDNER FUNERAL FRIDAY Hiram J. Gardner, 74, father of Mrs. R. H. Wickeren, died at the family home, 221 East Wilhelming, late yesterday. He is MR. LODGE TALKS BUT LATTER Henry Cabot Lodge (left) haserty. Mr. Lodge's effort been fruitless so far. Harry M. Daugherty, who in the 1920 campaign and wStates as a reward, is respo drawn in the Republican parLodge of Massachusetts, lea resignation, John T. Adams, c mittee, and other organizati against charges that his con BISHOP TELLS OF CONDITIONS IN EUROPE (Continued From Page One) that the most intolerant despotism the world has ever known "Czarism, was their religion and without faithful adherence to this as a religious tenet their souls would be damned in hell. The Bishop's inquiries in Russian leads him to say that the enmity of the people is not so much against religion as against the old regime that had become so unendurable both in church and state, while at present in many schools the children are taught to believe "There is no God." It is the God of intolerance and despotism—the God of the despotic church and state. And the Bishop also learned that when church men were executed it was not for their religion, but for their counter revolutionary acts. If drouth came upon the land and crops seemed to fall the people were taught to provide means to buy candles, then the priest and church officials and members would march around the fields, which it was declared would make the fields produce. So interested were the present leaders of the Russian government, in American governmental and religious affairs that he would be kept up until 1 or 2 o'clock in answering questions. The Bishop saw that the little neutral countries, Switzerland, Denmark, Holland, the Scandinavian peninsula, were doing all in their power to feed and alleviate the sufferings of those stricken nations. But they only represent 15,000,-000 people, while 50,000,00 are in tragic need of food and clothing. Today there is more militarism in Europe than before the war. And the worst expression of it is in France. The Bishop was happy in the thot that America was growing out of the military atmosphere. And if Christian America does ange Show, or visit Orange-co.'s harbor. At least 300 delegates are anticipated, and it is said that the effects are expected to be far-reaching. A committee on the matter is to be appointed this week. The committee now in charge is composed of Charles Eygabroad, J. E. Schumacher, and Romaine Berger. GARDNER FUNERAL FRIDAY Hiram J. Gardner, 74, father of Mrs. R. H. Wickeren, died at the family home, 221 East Wilhelmina, late yesterday. He is survived by a son, R. H. Gardner, of Los Angeles, daughter, Mrs. Wickeren, of Anaheim, and three grandchildren. The funeral will occur Friday at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Rose, of the Free Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Los Angeles. SENTENCE BANK LOS ANGELES, March Sentence of from 5 years to imprisonment for robbery or passengers on a P.E. car 19 near Pasadena was impaled today on Walton J. Wood. Dining-R Italian Designed Walnut Suite Table two-toned, 45x60 top; 5 side and 1 arm chair; 7 pieces complete— $107.50 N. March 5.—Governments declared today that willing to expedite the war of Ralph Thurber, net bomb explosion sus-ter the United States govern-ment for the prisoner. Is serving a 50-day Pentonville prison. So American state depart-ment not asked for his extra-reported that Thurber a confession involving five other men and a wo-fire Wall Street explosion October 17, 1920, when 39 were killed, but prison refused to confirm burden of the prison wing turber is confined refused any correspondents to Thurber. Z CALLED TO NATIONAL CAPITAL YORK, March 5.—Adm. E. Coontz, commander U. S. fleet, was summoned from his flagship here with the Pacific to Washington for a visit with Secretary of the by and other navy offi-civer to the sudden sum-miral Coontz and his burriedly for the capita-ral Coontz was forced several engagements in with affairs arranged by New York for the ment of the 15,000 men of the Pacific fleet. YOU BEAT IT? Throughbred Toggenberg led by Mrs. Lydia Town-1-2 Chestnut-st, gave four kids, one billy and twoies. All alive and do-Who can beat it in or waheim? DETAIN YOUTHS FOR ATTEMPTED THEFT James O'Connor, 19, and Harold Stone, 21, who were foiled, it was alleged, both when they attempted to steal an automobile and also when they sought to escape pursuit, are today awaiting consideration of their case in the superior court, having been held to answer there by Justice J. B. Cox at a preliminary hearing late yesterday. SMALL BOY KILLED FRESNO, March 5.—D. Romano has been held to answer in superior court to a charge of manslaughter by City Justice Earle J. Church. It is charged that Romano ran down and killed Byron Metcalf, small boy of Kernan. WEDNESDAY, March 5, 1924 MR. LODGE TALKS TO MR. DAUGHERTY BUT LATTER IS STILL IN CABINET JAPS APPRECIATE STAND OF HUGHES By DUKE N. PARRY (J. N. S. Staff Correspondent) TOKIO, March 5—"The Japanese people appreciate the positive stand Secretary of State Hughes has taken in the immigration question" was the reply given today by Ambassador Cyrus E. Woods when asked on his arrival here regarding publicity given claims in some quarters that Hughes' views practically amounted to "propaganda." "I cannot see why the Japanese should not express the appreciation that is felt everywhere relative to Hughes' stand. I am glad I can so heartily back up the position he has taken, as I admire him for so doing." Ambassador Woods denied that that he had gone to the United States, as reported here, to aid in the Coolidge campaign. "President Coolidge is already assured the Pennsylvania delegation," he said. "As to aiding in his campaign, I would have stayed at home longer but the president's friends assured me his battle is already won." Ambassador Woods will take up his residence at once in the beautiful Takeda mansion built for the daughter of Emperor Meiji. BARE FACT FAILS TO GO WITH JUDGE SAN FRANCISCO, March 5—Because a man is bald is no reason he should not serve for jury duty. Federal Judge Frank H. Kerrigan has so decided in refusing to excuse from jury service V. D. Anderson of Alameda. "I'd be embarrassed," was the plea made in court by Anderson, who hasn't a hair on his head. "Well, you can try it out, anyway," replied the judge. LAFOLLETTE TAKEN FROM N. D. BALLOT BISMARCK, N. D., March 5—The state supreme court here Harry Cabot Lodge (left) having a little talk with Harry M. Daugherty, Mr. Lodge's efforts to get Mr. Daugherty to resign have been fruitless so far. Harry M. Daugherty, who was manager for Warren G. Harding the 1920 campaign and was made attorney-general of the United States as a reward, is responsible for sharp lines of cleavage being worn in the Republican party. While senators, led by Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts, leader of the old guard, are demanding his ennervation, John T. Adams, chairman of the Republican national committee, and other organization chiefs are defending Mr. Daugherty must charges that his connection with the oil lease scandal make necessary for him to leave the cabinet. SENTENCE BANDIT S ANGELES, March 3. ence of from 5 years to life ennervation for robbery of 44 hangers on a P. E. car Nov. near Pasadena was imposed on Walton J. Wood. CLAGSTONE SPEAKS The regular weekly meeting of the Fullerton Rotary club was held at noon today, there being a large turnout. The feature was an address by Paul Clagstone of Washington, D.C., connected with the U.S.C. of C. LaFOLLETTE TAKEN FROM N. D. BALLOT BISMARCK, N.D., March 5. The state supreme court here today handed down an opinion ruling the name of Senator Robert M. LaFollette from the presidential primary ballot. 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