oc-plain-dealer 1924-04-16

GUNMEN ATTACK CYCLOP'S HOUSE MARION, Ill., April 16.—Ross Lisenby was shot in the leg here about 2 a.m. today when a carload of gunmen swooped down on the home of Sam T. Stearns and poured about 20 bullets into the house. Stearns is exalted cyclops of the Ku Klux Klan here. Lisenby was the only one hit during the fusillade. The occupants of the house sought safety by lying on the floor. Nearly all the windows in the house were shot out and much damage done. No arrests have been made. Sheriff George Galligan denied he had requested troops. Lisenby was one of the klansmen indicted here several weeks ago. HERRIN, Illinois, April 16.—Following arrests here late yesterday of City Judge E. N. Bowen, John Garaviaglia and Dominick Lenai by S. Glenn Young on charges of illegal vote gathering in the city election here yesterday, an attack was made at 2 a.m. today on the home of Sam T. Stearns at Marion, grand cyclops of the Marion Ku Klux Klan. More than 35 shots were poured into Stearns' home and a guard named Lizenby was wounded seriously. Lizenby, it was said, was one of several guards at the cyclops' home. Klan supporters claimed victory in the election on returns available today. They stated that three of four aldermen elected had the endorsement of the klan. COULTER RETURNS TO PRIVATE LIFE W. C. Coulter, retiring mayor of Fullerton, today expressed relief the people had voted that he retire to private life, saying that he had devoted much time to the city the last four years which he really had not had the time to devote, and while public-spirited, he feels that he has fulfilled his duty. Blacksmith Chats With President Coolidge as Statesmen Wait Outside White House Visitor Talks and Dines With His "Pal" Washington, April.—"I want to see my friend Cal." With that remark, Phil Gleason of Northampton, Mass., endeavored to get past the doorman at the White House the other day. "Who do you want?" "Cal—Mr. Coolidge." So, after due ceremony, Gleason was ushered into the presence of his pal, the President of the United States. Chats and Dines While diplomats and statesmen waited outside for the purpose of discussing international and other affairs with the chief executive, Coolidge and Gleason dined and swapped stories. Gleason is the village blacksmith of Northampton. For years he has known the president intimately. They are "pals." He is 83 years old and is still able to pound the meanest hammer in his home town. Goes to Capital Reports emanating from the White House indicate that Gleason got a bit lonesome the other day and decided on a trip to Washington. He wanted to say hello to the former Governor of his state. And he did. After the dinner and chat with the president, he expressed gratitude to the diplomats and others for waiting while he talked to his friend. "Had the best day of my life." he confided to a newspaper man. Then he started off for Northampton. Phil Gleason, the village blacksmith of Northampton, who paid a visit to his old friend, Calvin Coolidge, at the White House recently. COULTER RETURNS TO PRIVATE LIFE W. C. Coulter, retiring mayor of Fullerton, today expressed relief the people had voted that he retire to private life, saying that he had devoted much time to the city the last four years which he really had not had the time to devote, and while public-spirited, he feels that he has fulfilled his duty. He said that the two periods during which he had been trustee had been the most progressive in the history of Fullerton, projects having been undertaken such as had never been put thru before. He said that he had not desired re-election, but consented to run on the solicitation of friends when the opposition had hinted that there had been an undue expenditure of funds, and he feared that if he did not enter the race they would say that there was "something rotten, and Coulter knew it." He said that such hints were unfair to him, that his skirts were clear of all but honest mistakes, and for that reason he permitted his name to be used. Members of the opposition today offered him congratulations on the clean conduct of his office during his term of mayor, saying that such hints had never been intended. 3 MORE WANTED Three more Anaheim boys are wanted to enter the U.S. citizens' training camps at Del Monte and Fort Winfield Scott, on San Francisco Bay, June 26-July 25, Postmaster J. H. Whitaker said today. Only two have applied so far. The county as a whole is entitled to 21 boys at the camps. SELECT LANSING WASHINGTON, April 16.—Ex-Secretary Lansing will be selected by President Coolidge as the American mixed commission between the United States and Mexico. SAY WIFE ADMITS SLAYING HUSBAND CANON CITY, Colo., April 16. Mrs. James A. Vickey, 41, surrendered to police today and confessed, they say, that she shot and killed her husband, a wealthy resident of Canon City, whose body was found in his auto last night with a bullet hole thru the head. The couple are said to have quarreled over a pending divorce. FULLERTON HOUSES PACKING VALENCIAS The first valencias of the season were packed today in Fullerton by Osborne Fruit and Vegetable Co. and Fullerton Packing Co. They were expected each to pack two cars. The other packing houses are planning to open later this month. DEATH ACCIDENTAL LOS ANGELES, April 16.—Accidental death thru carbon monoxide poisoning today overcame W. R. Martin, advertising man, who had apparently left a gas heater burning in his room all night with the windows closed, according to the police. PREMIER POINCARE RECOGNIZES GREECE PARIS, April 16.—Premier Poincare, in behalf of France, recognized the Greek republic this afternoon. READ THE CLASSIFIED PAGE CLAIM TREASURER PLAYED POLITICS Charges that he had "play politics" by holding up certain city checks when the money he pay them could have been legally drawn from other funds we made against Fred Fuller, co treasurer, last night by L. Drake and R. A. Marseus, defended for re-election to the Fullerton board of trustees. Fuller hated that the money was not in the funds on which the checks were drawn, and that, therefore, he did not feel at liberty to pay them and holds that Drake and Marsden are "sore" simply because his intention in refusing to cash them may have caused them to lose vote. The trustees voted last night to take $48,000 from other funds and place it in the general fund in order that the new board must have enough to pay off all debtsness, and a little real cash. Representatives were present from Beverly Hills to inspect Fullerton's street equipment. VESSEL REPORTED MISSING IS DOCKEE LOS ANGELES HARBOR, April 16.—After being reported missing the streamer Orcus, operated by Grace & Co. in coastwise passage and freight service between Pacific coast ports and South America, arrived from Callao day after a slow trip up the coast because of boiler trouble and bucking strong headwinds. CLOSING OUT SALE CLOSING OUT SALE Women's and Children's Shoes 700 PAIRS TO CHOOSE FROM With Easter just three days away you will welcome the opportunity of buying Women's and Children's Shoes at Close Out Prices. Come Prepared To Buy More Than One Pair AT COST NEAR COST BELOW COST LAUTENBACH'S SHOE STORE Corner Center & Lemon Sts. ANAHEIM FIRST DIRECT CHARGE AGAINST DAUGHERTY (Continued from Page One) counsel for Kern, setting forth the same details. "Kern organized the Tohiman Drug Co. for no other purpose than to get liquor," said Stork. "He told us he loaned the $10,000 to Guffey by check. I went to his bank but could find no trace of the check. Later, however, Kern tried to get Guffey to repay the $10,000 but it was not repaid as far as I know." Stork said Hyman, brother of the prohibition director, was speculating in the stock of the Giliesple-Guffey Oil Co. "Kern said Hyman needed money to carry his stock," Stork explained. Stork said that although his reports were all turned over to the department of justice, no prosecutions resulted. He said he felt the government could recover $1,000,000 from the Bosch Magneto Co., even if prosecuted today. "How much can we get back in the Old Hickory case?" asked Senator Wheeler. "I said $5,000,000 and I'm conservative. Others have said from $15,000,000 to $20,000,000." Stork said his brief case, containing valuable papers, had been "cut open" and his desk "jimmed" in the department of justice. "Did this happen since you appeared here as a witness?" "Yes, but they didn't get my papers," said Stork. Stork also charged that proceeds from the sale of seized alien enemy property in the Philippines were paid over to an Otto Weber, "a German soldier." "This was in violation of the law," said Stork. Stork said all war fraud prosecutions were "blocked." Stork was questioned at length about the various Dupont companies, and Senator Wheeler suggested that T. Coleman Dupont be summoned as a witness to tell of his holdings and his company's "deals with the government." The investigation then switched into war-time deals by A. Mitchell Palmer, former attorney Easter Time for Men and Boys New Styles! New Fabrics! New Patterns! Man's interest in Easter clothes is hobbled of loveliness. He vies with new apparel. As he steps out Easter morning he gives to his appearance. He feels confidence in himself. ILL GLEASON, the village exsmith of Northampwho paid a visit to his friend, Calvin Coolat the White House tly. M TREASURER LAYED POLITICS ges that he had "played by holding up certain checks when the money to m could have been legally from other funds were against Fred Fuller, city er, last night by L. P. and R. A. Marsden, defeate-election to the Fullerton of trustees. Fuller held the money was not in the mon which the checks were and that, therefore, he did at liberty to pay them, dies that Drake and Marsden are" simply because his acrefusing to cash them may used them to lose votes. stees voted last night to 8,000 from other funds, once it in the general fund that the new board may ough to pay off all inness, and a little ready resentatives were present overly Hills to inspect Fulstreet equipment. EL REPORTED SING IS DOCKED ANGELES HARBOR, April ter being reported missing amer Orcus, operated by Co. in coastwise passenfreight service between coast ports and South arrived from Callao toa slow trip up the coast of boiler trouble and strong headwinds. SPECIAL JURY SITS ON OIL LEASES WASHINGTON, April 16.—The empaneling of a special grand jury to investigate the Fall-Denby oil leases to Harry F. Sinclair and E. L. Doheny was started here today. Four jurors were selected and a special additional venue of 150 men was ordered to be on hand on April 25 to complete the jury. Arguments will be heard on the same date on Sinclair's demurrer to the indictment charging him with contempt of the senate in refusing to testify further in the senate's oil investigation. PLAIN DEALER CLASSIFIED ADS PRODUCE RESULTS "FRAME-UP," CRIES WHEELER, INDICTED ON BRIBE CHARGES "This was in violation of the law," said Stork. Stork said all war fraud prosecutions were "blocked." Stork was questioned at length about the various Dupont companies, and Senator Wheeler suggested that T. Coleman Dupont be summoned as a witness to tell of his holdings and his company's "deals with the government." The investigation then switched into war-time deals by A. Mitchell Palmer, former attorney general and alien property custodian. Stork charged that Palmer "paid $125,000 over to the Horace R. Kelly Co. for damage to business reputation." "What was that damage?" "I never could find out and no one else seemed to know." Stork said the company had a contract with the government. "which should have been set aside with the declaration of war." An order was issued today by the Wheeler-Brookhart committee for the arrest of Howard Mannington, close friend of Former Atty. Gen. Daugherty by the sergeant-at-arms of the senate. The order resulted from Mannington's failure to respond to a subpoena. STETSON HATS Styled for Young Men To Wear for Easter We suggest light colors in the new shapes—moth or "radium" finish. $7.50 Up Easter Neckwear Senator Burton K. Wheeler (above) and Federal Judge Charles N. Pray. "Frame-up" is the reply being hurled by Senator Burton K. 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