oc-plain-dealer 1924-04-23

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS Total in 1910 was ..... 2,628 For Year 1920 was ..... 5,525 Today Estimated at ..... 12,000 Mail your Plain Dealer to Eastern friends. It may bring them to Anaheim, fastest growing city in Orange County. PRICE Three Cents Per Copy $3 year in No. Orange-co. EMBARGOES UPO J. R. Abernathy and Chas. R BANK TELLER IS FIRST WITNESS P. G. Smith Testifies He Enclosed $22,000 In Two Packages KRESGE MARRIES NEW YORK, April 23.—Neither S. S. Kresge, millionaire Detroit 5 and 10 cent store owner, nor Miss Doris Mercer, who obtained a marriage license here a week ago, could be found in the city today. Maids at Miss Mercer's apartment at 275 Central Park, West, said neither was in town but "might be back tomorrow." CHILDREN BURNED LEWISTON, Idaho, April 23.—Clasped in each other's arms, Nola Rauch, 7, and brother, Anson, 11, were found burned to death in the ruins of a large residence destroyed by fire early today. They were trapped when they returned to the building for some unknown reason, after once fleeing from the flames. Mrs. Frank Rauch escaped with four other children. CASH BONUS VOTED DOWN BY SENATE Way Cleared For Final Vote Upon Measure For Veterans WASHINGTON, April 23.—T WITNESS P. G. Smith Testifies He Enclosed $22,000 In Two Packages LOS ANGELES, April 23.—P. G. Smith, First National Bank teller at Anaheim, was the first witness called by the government when the trial of J. R. Abernathy Charles R. Wheeler, charged with robbing the mails last December, started in federal court here today. Smith testified in effect that he prepared two packages containing $22,000 in cash, registered the packages and then placed them in the mail. The packages were later stolen, the government alleges, by Abernathy, Wheeler and J. L. Findley, who entered a plea of guilty to the charge against him. After the jury was secured counsel for the government outlined their case, declaring they expected to prove that Findlay, postoffice messenger, entered into the conspiracy with the defendants to rob the mails. Abernathy, it is charged, was the leader of the trio. Wheeler was a postoffice employee also working in the registered mail department. The trial is expected to last three days and go to the jury Friday afternoon. Following P. G. Smith, Miss Amanda Schaefer, clerk at the Anaheim National, took the stand, also for the prosecution. E. R. Deering and L. H. Liebhart, clerks, and J. H. Whitaker, postmaster, were other witnesses for the government. The defense did not cross-aint. Attorney W. I. Gilbert of Los Angeles is in charge of the defense and with him is associated Atty. W. F. Menton of Santa Ana. 21 MEET DEATH IN R. R. WRECK GENEVA, April 23.—At least 21 persons were burned to death in the crash of two express trains filed with excursionists near Bellinsona today. That number of charred bodies had been recovered several hours after the disaster. Most of the victims were Germans. It was said the engineer of the Milan-Gothard express ignored a signal, sending his train crashing CHILDREN BURNED LEWISTON, Idaho, April 23.—Clasped in each other's arms, Nola Rauch, 7, and brother, Anson, 11, were found burned to death in the ruins of a large residence destroyed by fire early today. They were trapped when they returned to the building for some unknown reason, after once fleeing from the flames. Mrs. Frank Rauch escaped with four other children. PRESIDENT'S ACTIVITIES DOUBLED WASHINGTON, April 23.—The scope of President Coolidge's political activities has doubled. Already busy with his presidential campaign, Mr. Coolidge returned to Washington today from New York to take upon himself the added burden imposed by his deliberate plunge into European politics. No outward change may be expected immediately as the result of the president's declaration of his desire to extend a helping hand across the Atlantic, administration officials said today. In congress, where suggestions for a new world armament conference have been frowned upon by administration leaders, Mr. Coolidge's warm endorsement of proposals for further limitation caused distinct surprise. Less than a month ago, when Senator Pepper, Republican of Pennsylvania, tried to put a resolution thru the senate calling a new conference to limit naval and aircraft construction there was a general understanding that the president did not think the present condition of international affairs augured for the success of such an undertaking. The same thing happened in the house; when the naval appropriation bill was under consideration. Now that the president has indicated his approval of another armament conference as soon as Europe's economic stability is assured, renewed efforts will be made to get the senate's endorsement of the Pepper resolution. Everything depends, however, upon a reparations settlement proceeding. BY SENATE WASHINGTON, April 23.—The new soldiers bonus bill, providing paid up insurance in lieu of cash for about 4,000,000 veterans, was passed by the senate this afternoon. Having already passed the hour the bill, after minor difference have been adjusted between the two houses, will go to President Coolidge, who may veto it because of his opposition to a bonus bill of any kind. Regardless of the president's action, however, it is fully expected that the bill will be enacted into law as administration leaders in both the senate and house declare that they have enough time override a veto. Today's bonus bill is the second that has passed the senate since the bonus question was first raised five years ago and is the third to pass the house. The other bonus bills, providing straight cash payments, which congress passed in 1920, were vetoed by President Harding and the veto was sustained. WASHINGTON, April 23.—Clearing way for a final vote on the soldiers' bonus bill, the senate this afternoon rejected an amendment by Senator Royal S Copeland, Dem. of N.Y., providing cash instead of paid-up insurance offered in the house bill Copeland broke away from Democratic leaders who agree to support the insurance plan. The vote was 47 to 28. Thirty-one Democrats, six Republicans and Senator Johnson farmer-labor of Minn., voted for cash. Republicans were Senators Dorah of Idaho, Brookhart of Iowa, Frazier of North Dakota Ladd of North Dak., McCormick of Ills., and Norris of Neb. Thirty-five Republicans, 11 Democrats and Senator Chipstead farmer-labor of Minn., voted for insurance. Immediately after the vote was taken, Senator Simmons of North Caro., the Democratic finance leader served notice of the Democratic side would force a reopening of the bonus fight, after the next election. He said the Democrats, however, would support the present bill. The senate then voted down a IN R. R. WRECK GENEVA, April 23—At least 21 persons were burned to death in the crash of two express trains filled with excursionists near Bellinzona today. That number of charred bodies had been recovered several hours after the disaster. Most of the victims were Germans. It was said the engineer of the Milan-Gothard express ignored a signal, sending his train crashing into an express from Lucerne on a grade. The Lucerne train was drawn by two locomotives and the crews of all three engines were killed. CYPRESS ACREAGE CHANGES HANDS D. C. Batis has purchased five acres from E. J. Salter, 2 1/4 miles east of Cypress, the purchase price being $800 per acre. Pridy & Sconce handled the deal. Mr. Baptis and family are sorry to erty and make it his home. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Batis and family are sorry to lose them from the community, but they will not be so far away but that Mr. Batis can drop in once in a while and tell some of his famous yarns. TAKE BODIES TO EASTERN HOME The body of Albert Drake, killed at Santa Fe Springs on the day before his 21st birthday, and the body of his sister, Minnie L. Drake, who died about a year ago, will be started tonight for Fayetteville, Ark., for interment. Twelve members of the families will accompany the bodies and will remain in their former homes. JUES FOR $11.250 August Junghelt today filed suit for $11,250 against Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Maxwell. He alleges he holds the assigned claims of G. Merger against the Maxwells for $10,000 and $450 interest. On another note for $1500 there has been paid $700. The loans are protected by mortgage. Dancing every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at Perines Hall, 243 W. Center-st., Anaheim, Incomparable dance music by Adrian McDowell's Dixie Scorpions. NO TYPHOID HERE "There is no typphoid here and there has been none," declared Dr. John Truxaw, health officer, today. "Occasionally someone from Santa Ana comes over and tries to cheer us up by stating it is reported we have 10 or 12 cases. There is nothing to it. Anaheim is remarkably free of malignant diseases. There are a few mild cases of pneumonia." Strange Court Held Around Death Bed in Hospital Ward CHICAGO, April 22—A strange court, held in a hospital ward, and its verdict acquiring a dying man of larceny, enabled John Roduries to look out happily on the prospect of a decent burial. His landlady, Mrs. Veronica Malrezz, claimed $200. Roduriez had saved for a burial fund had been stolen from her and insisted Roduriez he tried. He was too ill to go to court, so Judge Daniel F. Trude took his court to the bedside. "All the money I have earned honestly and saved, Judge," the dying man testified. "I know I have only a few days to live and I don't want to be buried in potters field. I'm ready to die and I wouldn't lie, Judge." Not really," said the court. FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN 'ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY 'Anaheim, California, Wednesday, April 23rd, 1924 UPON CALIF. PRODUCTION Chas. R. Wheeler on Trial for Robbery SH BONUS STATED DOWN BY SENATE Cleared For Final E Upon Measure For Veterans Epidemic Stamped Out in Short Time PETALUMA, April 23.—The optimistic prediction that the hoof and mouth disease will be stamped out within the next two or three weeks in California was made in an address here last night by Governor F. W. Richardson. He stated that the close cooperation of the state and federal authorities and the action of the national government in assuming full charge of the situation led him to believe that control of the scourge was in sight. The governor revealed that to date $2,000,000 has been spent in the fight against the disease, one-half by California and the other half by federal government. REPORT GIRL BATTLESHIP STOWAWAY Admiral Orders Inquiry Into Who Assisted Her Aboard Craft LOS ANGELES, April 23 Royalty Aid British LONDON, April 23. George, Queen Mary and Prince of Wales today opened the British Empire at Wemblly. It was estimated that persons attended. A chorus of 10,000 sang them at the opening. King George's speech broadcast around the world. The gigantic show will summer and will be the of its kind in history. W tourist season gets full way, it is estimated that lion will visit the e weekly. 2 DAYLIGHT ROBBERIES REPORTED Two house robberies were reported to local police late yesterday in which articles and money amounting to more than $250 were stolen. One robbery was at the home of A. C. Devy, 927 No. Zoyn-st, and the other at the home of Mrs. J. E. Stewart, 117 So. Kroeger-st. Bqth robberies are said to have been by sneak thieves, in broad daylight. The Stewart home was badly torn up, but only $9.85 was taken. At the Devy home two diamond rings, one valued at $200 and the other at $45, were reported missing. The theft of a Maxwell car was reported yesterday by Dr. J. P. Brastad. HELD TO ANSWER Held to answer in superior court on a charge of failing to provide for his family, Adam Lebard of Santa Ana was at liberty today under $300 bail, following preliminary hearing. You May Reduce Your Advertising Cost to the Minimum by Using the Plain Dealer, which is read in 90 per cent. of the occupied homes. The following is proof: The Plain Dealer stands preeminent in this territory. STOWAWAY Admiral Orders Inquiry Into Who Assisted Her Aboard Craft LOS ANGELES, April 23.—Sensational disclosures that a girl stowaway was found aboard the U. S. S. Arizona just after the Pacific fleet left Panama for Los Angeles April 12; that the girl declared other girl stowaways were on other vessels of the fleet, and that a thoro investigation has been launched, were made today at Los Angeles harbor. As a result of the startling condition, which has caused a furore in naval circles, it was learned, drastic action, including a detailed search of every ship in Div. 4, has been launched by Admiral W. V. Pratt. The name of the girl found on the Arizona, the flagship of the battleship division, was not given in the official report of the scandal, nor was the purpose of her presence on board the vessel made known. Admiral Pratt, however, was said to have been highly incensed over the matter, declaring that the action of a few men in the fleet had brot discered to the "home" of all of the ships. Admiral Pratt is reported to have declared that the search to be made of other ships will be supervised by commissioned officers who will report to their executive that they personally had made a search of the ship under their authority and an investigation among the personnel to learn the facts concerning the stowaway and who was to blame for allowing her aboard. TWO COOLIES; $1100 WASHINGTON, April 23.—President Coolidge this afternoon asked the senate to appropriate $1100 for payments of claims to the government of China, arising out of the killing of two Chinese coolies by American troops during the world war. Growers need not irrigate for at least a month. The city power house re-46 or 9.34 for the season pared with 8.54 last year. Max N.belung reported. The Yorba Linda Citrus reported .47 or 10.08 for the son against 8.54 last season. Fullerton received more considerably than Anaheim Placentia Orange Growers. You May Reduce Your Advertising Cost to the Minimum by Using the Plain Dealer, which is read in 90 per cent. of the occupied homes. The following is proof: The Plain Dealer stands preeminent in this territory. EAST CENTER STREET House Number Plain Dealer 115 Plain Dealer 119 Plain Dealer 123 Plain Dealer 129 Vacant 203 Plain Dealer 209 Plain Dealer 211 Bulletin 215 Plain Dealer 221 Plain Dealer 309 Vacant 215 Plain Dealer 317 Plain Dealer 321 Plain Dealer 327 No local paper 331 Plain Dealer 407 Plain Dealer 409 No local paper 415 Plain Dealer 559 Plain Dealer 609 Plain Dealer 829 Plain Dealer 843 House Number 116 Apt. 1 vacant Apt. 2 Plain Dealer Apt. 3 vacant Apt. 4 Plain Dealer Apt. 5 vacant Apt. 6 Plain Dealer Apt. 7 Plain Dealer Apt. 8 Plain Dealer Apt. 9 Plain Dealer Apt. 10 Plain Dealer Apt. 11 Bulletin Apt. 12 Plain Dealer 122 Plain Dealer 128 Plain Dealer 202 Plain Dealer 206 Plain Dealer Carrier 210 Plain Dealer 214 Plain Dealer 328 Plain Dealer 328½ Plain Dealer 400 Plain Dealer 402 Plain Dealer 402½ Plain Dealer 412 Plain Dealer 416 Plain Dealer 420 Plain Dealer 424 Plain Dealer 505 Bulletin 606 Plain Dealer In the 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600 and 800 blocks on South Olive street there are a total of 51 homes. The PLAIN DEALER IS TAKEN AND READ in 41 out of the 51 homes, or 80 per cent, of the total homes in the district. Now read the report of the 10 homes or the 20 per cent, which the Plain Dealer does not enter. Three receive the Bulletin; two do not take a local paper; five are vacant. In the fourteen districts checked to date there are 458 homes in which the local papers are read, and the Plain Dealer is read by 405 out of the 458 homes or 88 per cent. Number of Plain Dealers taken in the 14 districts checked ... 495 Number of homes not taking Plain Dealer, but taking Bulletin ... 53 Total number of homes taking local papers ... 458 Anyone interested, of course, can check up on the correctness of the above statements. WATCH THIS SPACE DAILY PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM, AS GOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1928 823 $2,369,277 1922 675 1,418,045 1921 564 1,258,870 1920 562 879,350 1919 174 464,500 27th YEAR—NO. 200 RODUCTS LIFTED for Robbing Registered Mails Royalty Aids in Opening of British Empire Exhibition LONDON, April 23.—King George, Queen Mary and the Prince of Wales today formally opened the British Empire exhibition at Wembyl. It was estimated that 100,000 persons attended. A chorus of 10,000 sang an anthem at the opening. King George's speech was broadcast around the world. The gigantic show will last all summer and will be the greatest of its kind in history. When the tourist season gets fully under way, it is estimated that two million will visit the exhibition weekly. WARD ARRAIGNED M. J. Ward, quarantine guard, was arraigned at Santa Ana today for shooting Deputy Sheriff Jack Meek in Santa Ana canyon early Sunday. He will be given hearing at 2 p.m., June 18. Ball was set at $1000, which he has not furnished. GUNMEN GET $24,000 TAMPA, Fla., April 23.—Two gunmen today held up A. C. Clewis, director of the Exchange National Bank here, robbed him of $24,000 and escaped in a waiting auto. HOPE GIVEN TO FRUIT GROWERS Less Stringent Regulations Coincident With Federal Control REPORT RAID ON GADDIE OIL WELL The story of a spectacular night old on the Gaddle well south of express by a large parry of men, of whom dipped up a bucket mud, was told here today. The owd was taken along in cass ofistance, it is said. The crowd came in large cars, and rushed off afterward as fast they had come. The mud was taken for testing purposes, it is presumed, by a rival necorn. The raid is said to explain why wire fence has been placed out the well and information implettely withheld. AIN INCH AHEAD OF LAST SEASON The local rainfall now is more an inch ahead of the total all last season. During the 24 days ending at 8:00 a.m. today, of an inch fell, bringing the son's aggregate to 9.44, against 1 for last year. The figures those of the Anaheim Orange Lemon Ass'n. Growers need not irrigate new at least a month. The city power house reported or 9.34 for the season, comed with 8.54 last year. Max N-belong reported .41. The Yorba Linda Citrus Ass'n torted .47 or 10.08 for the sea-against 8.54 last season. Pullerton received more rain considerably than Anaheim, the centia Orange Growers report-67 with 10.14 for the season. SUPPORT FOR CHILD LABOR AMENDMENT WASHINGTON, April 23.—The child labor amendment is to be brot to a vote in the house shortly under plans matured today by house leaders. Pressure for action in submitting it to states for ratification is coming form many sources. House advocates say they have the necessary two-thirds vote. The amendments gives congress power to regulate and prohibit employment of children under 18 years of age. CROOKE IS MAYOR OF SISTER CITY Harry H. Crooke was elected mayor of Fullerton last night, being suggested by Councilman O. M. Thompson because of his previous municipal experience. The motion was seconded by Councilman W. A. Moore, passed unanimously, and the gavel was presented by Councilman W. J. Carmichael. Mayor Crooke was formerly an Indiana legislator, and trussee of Oden, Ind. A resolution introduced by Councilman W. A. Moore that all city employees retain their position passed unanimously. A communication was received from the W. C. T. U. signifying their support of the council in the enforcement of law and order. John R. Gardner asked that the board cooperate in the observance of Boys' Week next week and turn the city government over to the boys on May 3, to which the board agreed. An election will be held Saturday, it is announced, in which the boys are to name officers. ANAHEIM HEARS ABOUT CAMPAIGN Anaheim, with 70-odd other So. Calif. cities, will share in the big industrial program planned by the Greater Los Angeles Ass'n if local C. of C., directors tomorrow evening vote to join. The gathering will be addressed by Los Angeles men. GROWERS Less Stringent Regulations Coincident With Federal Control LOS ANGELES, April 23.—Requiring only the inspection and certification of federal authorities, California agricultural products may be shipped in interstate commerce despite the hoof and mouth disease quarantine bars erected by other states. Giving hope to fruit raisers and other ranchers that their products will not be kept from market, the less stringent regulations went into effect today coincident with assumption by the federal department of agriculture of full charge of the battle against the disease in this state. Only two new outbreaks were reported today. Both were in Lankershim and both of decidedly minor proportions. One was in a two-cow dairy and the other in a small hog ranch. Resort owners in the Sierra Madre mountains met today at Sierra Madre to consider closing mountain roads. At a meeting of supervisors today it was declared Los Angeles-co will be bankrupt in ten days unless the expense of fighting the disease is drastically cut. More than $400,000 is said to have been spent during the last couple of weeks. REMOVE TALBERT PATROL The patrol was removed today at the Talbert Ranch near Huntington Beach where a hard was under temporary quarantine. There is no sign of the hoof and mouth disease. Quarantine guards at highway entrances to Orange-co will make a polite request that motorists tour their home county Los Angeles people will be asked to remain in Los Angeles-co. APPEAL TO PRESIDENT WASHINGTON, April 23.—President Coolidge will be asked to intervene against recent embargoes placed upon California fruits and vegetables by near by states as a result of the hoof and mouth disease epidemic there. An appeal to the president to use his offices in ending the embargoes will be carried to the White House by Senator Shoreridge of Calif. This action was decided upon ANAHEIM HEARS ABOUT CAMPAIGN Anaheim, with 70-odd other So. Calif. cities, will share in the big industrial program planned by the Greater Los Angeles Ass'n if local C. of C., directors tomorrow evening vote to join. The gathering will be addressed by Los Angeles men. The meeting will be held in the city hall and President Harry D. Riley will preside. The directors will invite businessmen to attend. The meeting will be the prelude to a drive for members here. The Greater Los Angeles Ass'n will go out of existence, once the revolving fund of $50,000,000 has been raised, and the Los Angeles C. of C. will take complete charge. ASK RECEIVER FOR RELIGIOUS COLONY BENTON HARBOR, Mich., April 23.—A petition asking a receiver for the property of the House of David colony and an injunction to prevent Benjamin and Mary Purnell, leaders, from disposing of any property, was filed this afternoon. The property is worth several million dollars. The petition sets forth that Benjamin Purnell is a fugitive from justice, wanted on a serious charge. PRISONER SUICIDE CHICAGO, April 23.—James Crucei, alias James De Joy, conceived slayer of Anne De Joy, the married after deserting his two children, plunged third-story window in the house today and fatally struck him from the side-sill sentinel. He hit lifted hand several times on his crushers, caused a fire inside the cauldron and died at 200. STUDY HEARMIT co-defend CLISCO, M., not be tried, spin, stand trial and son chiliened. APPEAL TO PRESIDENT WASHINGTON, April 23.—President Coolidge will be asked to intervene against recent embargoes placed upon California fruits and vegetables by near by states as a result of the hoof and mouth disease epidemic there. An appeal to the president to use his offices in ending the embargoes will be carried to the White House by Senator Shoreridge of Calif. This action was decided upon at a meeting of Calif. congressional delegation today. FRICTION WILL BE ENDED YUMA, April 23.—Friction between authorities of Imperial-co and Arizona over enforcement of the strict Arizona foot and mouth disease quarantine rules will be ended by the federal government taking charge of the situation, it was believed here today. Only seven auto parties of tourists remained here today awaiting to get across the Arizona line, the others having given up hope and returned to the coast. CLOSE MOUNTAIN ROADS SAN PERNARDINO, April 23. Regulations in effect today thrill order of San Bernardino-co supervisors in their attempt to prevent further spread of the hoof and mouth disease included closing of mountain roads in this county, except to those having urgent businesses therein, and the ban on moving any garbage into San Bernardino-co from Los Angeles-co. The fishing season has also been postponed until June 1. A herd of more than 700 hogs near Deelez, in which the disease was discovered, have been destroyed and a quarantine placed on the neighborhood. 9 NEW DISTRICTS AFFECTED SACRAMENTO, April 23.—The foot and mouth scourge fastened its hold on nine new districts today and reports to the state department of agriculture showed more than 1000 cattle and hogs affected. Five infections in Los Angeles (Continued on Page 8) Dancing every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at Perlusa Hall, 243 W. Center-st., Anaheim. Incomparable dance music by Adrian McDowell's Dixie Syncopaters.