oc-plain-dealer 1924-06-18

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS Total for 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, Yastest growing city in Orange County. PRICE Three Cents Per Copy $3 year in No. Orange-co. FIREMAN KILLED U. S. Charge d' Affaires Ta SCHOENFELD TAKES OVER ARCHIVES Instructions Sent in Absence of Warren at Request of English WASHINGTON, June 18.—The Attempted "Dash" Friday or Saturday MITCHEL FIELD, N. Y. June 18.—The "dawn to dusk" transcontinental flight which Lieut. Russell L. Maughan planned to start tomorrow has been postponed. Lieut. Maughan announced today, he now expects to start Saturday with a possibility, he may get off Friday. NEW YORK, June 18.—Lieut. Russell L. Maughan, army flier, is waiting on the weather to begin his "daylight dash" across the continent, to San Francisco from Mitchell Field. He expects to take off tomorrow. This will be Maughan's third attempt within a year to make a "dawn to dusk" flight from CONFERENCE OF BAPTIST CONVENEES Expect 500 Delegates Churchmen From Western States One hundred and twenty more delegates had arrived ARCHIVES Instructions Sent in Absence of Warren at Request of English WASHINGTON, June 18.—The state department this afternoon ordered its charge d’affaires in Mexico City, H. F. Arthur Schoenfeld, to take over the archives and effects of the British legation in Mexico City, whose charge is virtually besieged there since he began resisting expulsion for alleged hostile utterances. The instructions were sent to Schoenfeld in the absence of the U. S. Ambassador Charles Beecher Warren at the request of the British government. The request was made to the American ambassador in London. Great Britain is sending a special envoy to the Mexican capital in an effort to adjust the difficulties between the Briton and the republic. KIWANIS PROPOSES HARDING MONUMENT DENVER, June 18.—A large granite and bronze memorial to the late President Harding is to be erected at Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C., it was announced today at the session of the Kiwanis International convention being held here. The late president was a charter member of the Kiwanis Club of Marion, Ohio. With the convention ending tomorrow, today's activities centered around selection of new international officers and the choice of a convention city for 1925. St. Paul, Minn., appeared to be the favorite for the next convention, and indications pointed to the election of Victor Johnson of Rockford, Ill., as international president. DRASTIC CHANGES IN GUN TURRETS LOS ANGELES, June 18.—Recommendation for drastic changes in the construction of gun turrets on American dreadnaughts will be recommended as a result of the U. S. S. Mississippi explosion, in which 48 gunners were killed, by the naval board of inquiry investigating the disaster, it was indicated here today. Lleut, Commander Foy, a member of the board, testified before the commission that the bluntockets NEW YORK, June 18.—Lieut. Russell L. Maughan, army filer, is waiting on the weather to begin his "daylight dash" across the continent, to San Francisco from Mitchell Field. He expects to take off tomorrow. This will be Maughan's third attempt within a year to make a "dawn to dusk" flight from coast to coast. He will fly a new model army pursuit ship and expects to average 163 miles an hour for the 2000-mile span in 17 1-2 hours. Maughan's mechanics wired today they are "all set" at the four refueling stations along the route, which are Dayton, St. Joseph, Cheyenne and Saluduro, Utah. IT'S MCADOO ACAINST FIELD NEW YORK, June 18.—It's McAdoo against the field. Backed by one of the strongest organizations any candidate ever took into a national convention, and supremely confident of their ability to nominate as well as control the convention machinery, the McAdoo managers served notice today that they are going into Madison Square Garden next Tuesday prepared to give battle on everything from platform to rules. The formidable McAdoo strength and tactics are such that all opposing candidacies are being driven into each other’s arms for self-protection in the pre-convention maneuvering-here. The fight-over the rules will be the first number on the card of bouts, it appeared today. The McAdoo managers will support a fight to abrogate the rule that requires a winning candidate to obtain two-thirds of the delegates—in the case 732. The rule has stood since Jackson's day and it will be a stiff contest. CONVENEES Expect 500 Delegates Churchmen From Western States One hundred and twenty more delegates had arrived today for the annual Pacific conference of the German Church, to be held at the high school. The occasion opens tonight with a polling service after addresses of some. Many more delegates expected today, each day remaining a gain until possibly reached. In addition to the program ready announced music mixed and male choirs of the church and by the choir of First German Baptist church Los Angeles will be a feast the convention. The latter sing Friday evening, young people's night. Rev. Sam Blum of Waste deliver the introductory tonight. Rev. Max Leuschner local pastor, will make the man speech of welcome as son, Martin Leuschner of Boa student at the U. of C. d school, the one in English. Four states are representthe conference—Washington gan, Idaho and California. The convention lasts three day. Mrs. Anna Trout, who charge of the High School charges of the High School teria, will serve lunches and peers to the visitors. Thursday will be given the election of conference or reports of missionaries and doctrinal sermon. Friday's features will be pointings special session ladies' missionary societies of young people's society General discussion of S school work and a big out be an evangelistic service. On Sunday the annual mary sermon will be delivered Sunday school institute held and in the evening they be an evangelistic service. Some of the most distinguishing members of the denomination from many parts of the country will participate in the week gram. IN GUN TURRETS LOS ANGELES, June 18.—Recommendation for drastic changes in the construction of gun turrets on American dreadnaughts will be recommended as a result of the U.S. S. Mississippi explosion, in which 48 gunners were killed, by the naval board of inquiry investigating the disaster, it was indicated here today. Lieut. Commander Foy, a member of the board, testified before the inquiry, that the bluejackets on the Mississippi were trapped like rats and had no chance to escape horrible deaths. Changes in turret construction would include a door in the rear of a hatch in the roof, providing ready exit in event of fire or explosion. Lient. Foy testified: "In the time I was observing difficulty and delay in getting the bodies out of the Mississippi's turret. I was fiercely impressed by the advisability of changes to give a better means of egress in case of other such accidents. It should either be a hatch in the roof of the turret as the extent of a certain measure of protection in time of battle or else, an opening or door in the rear of the turret which would be on the side away from the enemy's fire." S. H. BERG BUYS 5 1-2 ACRE RANCH Sale of a 5 1-2 acre ranch belonging to G. H. Goodale on North East-st. to S. H. Berg, who gave his house at 807 S. Clifford st. as part payment, was announced today. The sale was made thru the office of S. M. Kistler. Berg is planning to build a home at once. Kistler declared he had sold two other houses the last two weeks and spoke optimistically of local realty conditions. He recently succeeded the J. T. Lyon Realty Co. ORE. OIL RIG BURNS KALMATH FALLS, Ore., June 18.—Fire of unknown origin destroyed the rig of the West Coast Oil Co., near here last night doing damage estimated at $20,060. The hole was down 1300 feet. The directors will meet tonight to decide whether to rebuild. COOLIDGE KEEPS BUTLER MANAGER WASHINGTON, June 18—President Coolidge made it plain to callers at the White House today that the ill feeling among Republican leaders as an aftermath of the Cleveland convention had caused no change in his plans to have his presidential campaign managed by William M. Butler of Massachusetts, who he selected as chairman of the Republican national committee. GOV. ON VACATION SACRAMENTO, June 18.—Gov. Friend W. Richardson left here early today for Los Angeles for a short vacation. He will attend the annual meeting of the So. Calif. Press Ass'n on Catalina Island. STOP JAIL BREAK LOS ANGELES, June 18.—Plans for a wholesale jail delivery were thwarted here today when deputy sheriffs discovered a large hole in a heavy screen on the main floor of the county jail. Tools were being smuggled into the jail thru the hole, it was said. Questioned regarding their usual interest shown by their regent, general official sources, the prince is keenly interested in the American situation along with increased importance Russian situation, brought cause of the recall of M. Toshizawa, who is expected port to the prince on the Japan parleys there. 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, June 18, 1924 CLED IN $500,000 BR res Takes Over Besieged British I CONFERENCE OF BAPTISTS CONVENES pect 500 Delegates and Churchmen From 4 Western States Seek Baker Who Poisoned Cake ALAMEDA, June 18.—Police today sought an Alameda baker suspected of being responsible for putting poison in cake which to date has caused the serious illness of several persons. Two women were reported still confined to their beds after eating the cake, specimens of which are now at Univ. of Calif. for analysis. The name of the suspected man and the victims were withheld, pending investigation. Other persons are said to have been made ill by the pastry, but no report of their illness was made to the authorities at the time. FOUR HOMES ROBBED AT FULLERTON Escape With Loot Valued at Only $35; Stopped for Chocolate Cake Objection In The crowded calendar court was enriched to other criminal acts from the justice court cause Max La Pat, druggist, posted a Westminster subdivision "Listen to the mans and in smaller type general terms to "kidnapping." It remarks were made the quality of the sub not flattering to the druggist decided upon stood back of it to wa upon the Westminster Lloyd Morris saw demanded to know who referred to. La Pat ANNEXATION ELECTION JULY 29 An ordinance providing an election July 29 on which voters in the district affected may decide whether approximately 128 acres north of and adjoining the city shall be annexed was given its first reading by city council last night at an adjourned meeting. The line of the new tract starting at La Palma and Patt's runs to North Lemon, continues 150 feet east of North Lemon to the center line of section 3, east to the center of section 3, north on the center line of section 3 to Orangethorpe-ave, east to the east quarter line of section 3, south to La Palma-st, along the Santa Fe Rey's right of way to La Palma and west to Patt's. City Manager J. W. Price today declared that Anaheim and Fullerton should reach an amicable agreement to make Orange thorpe-ave the dividing line between them, neither pushing beyond it. The community of Orangethorpe is about to disincorpate, so that the question of its annexation has become a live one. TOLD INSIDE OF GIGANTIC THEFT CHICAGO, June 18.—The inside story of the holdup and robbery of the $2,000,000 Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul all-mail train near Rondout, Ill., last Thursday. FULLERTON Escape With Loot Valued at Only $35; Stopped for Chocolate Cake Fullerton police are searching for the burglar or burglars who early last night committed a series of four burglaries in Fullerton, and escaped with loot valued only at $35. Homes entered: A. Peterson, 137 W. Rosslyn-ave.; A. L. Mast Taylor, 119 W. Rosslyn-ave, and Taylor, 119 W. Rooslyn-ave, and D. Burdorf, So. Harvard-ave. The Peterson and Mason homes were entered by cutting a screen, and the others by a passkey. The burglars were evidently hungry, for they helped themselves to half a chocolate cake at the Mason home, at which place they also took a $20 bill. At the Peterson home two children's banks, containing $6 or $7 were taken, and at the Burdorf home $8 in money and a watch. The Taylors were on a vacation and it is not known what was taken from their home, but police said it looked as if nothing had been disturbed. STREET ROLLER ARRIVES TODAY The city's 14-ton street roller arrived today and will be put to work at once. City Manager J. W. Price declared today. Price expects it to lengthen: the life of local oiled streets by at least 25 and possibly 50 per cent, but prefers not to make any definite predictions. It will now be possible to repair ruts in oiled streets far more easily than before, and a general overhauling can be made more frequently. A trailer is attached to the roller. The other processes, such as tearing up, or scarifying, grading etc., are looked after by other machinery. The annual repairing of oiled streets now is going on, and parts of many streets already have been improved, including South-st and Western-ave, etc. FLIERS MAKE HOP WASHINGTON, June 18.—The U.S. army round-the-world filers hopped off in Salgon today for Bangkok, according to a radio message received this afternoon. COMMUNITY FIGHT CONTROL CONVENTION PAUL, June 18.—Convention anti-Communists locate a battle to the dead noon for control of Labor-Progressive thevention in session here. The fight, which with increasing bitterness the last 12 hours, wre committee rooms, closed doors the two far apart as the non-poles, framed the p which the convention ened with complete radicals gained. The St. Paul assoc has charge of the co-served notice on M afternoon that became leanings of the meek not be responsible for rental of the auditor. Mahoney himself full responsibility for said he would lock the farmer-laborites. In the formationization committee we termine whether thereto control the communists gained resentment. There was great strife in Illinois delegates Z. Foster in charge cals, as a member oftee. C.E. Ruthenberg other communist placed on the nominal platform committees Manley from Illinois. TOLD INSIDE OF GIGANTIC THEFT CHICAGO, June 18.—The inside story of the holdup and robbery of the $2,000,000 Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul all-mail train near Rondout, Ill., last Thursday night, was related by a member of the bandit gang who "squawk-ed" was revealed here late this afternoon by investigating authorities. They said they expected to recover the loot and arrest four men who still are at large and to have the cash and valuables within 24 hours. FLIERS MAKE HOP WASHINGTON, June 18.—The U.S. army round-the-world filers hopped off in Salgon today for Bangkok, according to a radio message received this afternoon by the navy department. CUT GAS PRICE NEW YORK, June 18.—The Standard Oil Company at Nebraska has reduced the price of gasoline at service stations in Omaha 2 cents a gallon to 15 cents a gallon, according to private advises received today. Some Circulation Statistics: Number of Homes Taking Plain Dealer 1227 Number of houses not taking Plain Dealer, but taking Bulletin, 174 Number of Homes Checked to date - - 1403 WILHELMINA STREET House Number Plain Dealer 714 Plain Dealer 804 No local paper 808 Bulletin 920 House Number 707 Bulletin 715 Plain Dealer 813 No local paper 817 Plain Dealer 821 Plain Dealer 841 No local paper 905 Plain Dealer 911 No local paper 915 Plain Dealer 921 No local paper 927 No local paper In the 700, 800 and 900 blocks on North Los Angeles Street there are a total of 15 homes. The PLAIN DEALER IS TAKEN AND READ in 7 of these homes. Now read the report of the homes which the Plain Dealer does not enter: Six no local paper and two take Bulletin. In the 62 districts checked to date there are 1403 local papers read, and the Plain Dealer is read in 1227 out of the 1403 homes, or 88 per cent. Total number of homes taking local papers.....1403 Number of Plain Dealers taken in the 62 districts checked.....1227 Number of homes not taking Plain Dealer, but taking Bulletin, 174. Anyone interested, of course, can check up on the correctness of the above statements. WATCH THIS SPACE DAILY In the formation station committee we termine whether they to control the community gains presented. There was great interest in the Illinois delegation Z. Foster in charge cals, as a member of thetee. C. E. Ruthenberg other communist placed on the nominal platform committee Manley, from Illinois by the New York After selecting the committees immed from the floor an executive session. As the convention permit the newly tees to swing into it was every indication that mitte would be tied noon and perhaps for night, trying to receive over what seem superable obstacles the path to peace. Farmer-Laborites, the candidacy of S.lette, Republican of its presidency and fought the radicals' an independent third wanted instead to owe executive committee one two from each state be instructed in the endorse LaFollette er announce as can. Should LaFollette nounce, then the nattee would be author another standard be western farm-labor are in revolt against Republican and Demies. The Communists third party at this nominate LaFollette that he would refuse and repudiate the en. In offering LaFoliation they would accept their program form, which they plan clate in somewhat than any previous doctrine, in an effort votes of disgruntled are dissatisfied with political situation. Alto Communists in a minority, W. Omaha, Vice chairm (Continued on P.) FIRE IN ANAHEIM dealer NGE COUNTY PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1923 823 $2,269,271 1922 675 1,413,045 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 379,950 1919 174 464,500 Fair tonight and Thursday with somewhat higher temperature 27th YEAR—No. 249 BRAWLEY BLAZE British Legation in Mexico City Objection to Sign Results In Another Criminal Suit The crowded calendar of superior court was enriched today with another criminal action, on appeal from the justice court, merely because Max La Pat, San Pedro druggist, posted a sign on his Westminster subdivision saying: "Listen to the mocking bird" and in smaller type referring in general terms to "knockers with malign mind." It appears that remarks were made concerning the quality of the subdivisions lots not flattering to the lots. The druggist decided upon the sign and stood back of it to watch its effect upon the Westminster populace. Lloyd Morris saw the sign and demanded to know whom the lines referred to. La Pat is alleged to have retorted that wherever the shoe fitted could wear it. Shortly Morris and E. B. Finley met La Pat and his salosman, H. F. Roberts, in an enclosed car near the sign. After La Pat left the car hurriedly he stumbled, it was said, with the result that Morris had his personal interview with him. La Pat was in a hospital today. While La Pat and Morris were in conference Roberts and Finley were exchanging high power adjectives and other things. A verdict of guilty of assault with intent to commit battery was returned by Justice of the Peace Jack Landell. Finley and Morris were fined $50 each. The defendants filed notice of appeal. TWO HOTELS BURNED TO GROUND Fire Fighter Killed When Crushed Under Falling Concrete Wall BRAWLEY, June 18. Only by heroic efforts of local firemen. COMMUNISTS FIGHT FOR CONTROL CONVENTION HALL, ST. PAUL, June 18.—Communists and anti-Communists locked horns in a battle to the death this afternoon for control of the Farmer-Labor-Progressive third party convention in session here. The fight, which has flared up with increasing bitterness during the last 12 hours, was carried into committee rooms, where behind closed doors the two factions, as far apart as the north, and south poles, framed the program upon which the convention was threatened with complete wreckage if the radicals gained control. The St. Paul association, which has charge of the convention hall, served notice on Mahoney this afternoon because of radical leanings of the meeting, it could not be responsible for paying the rental of the auditorium. Mahoney himself then assumed full responsibility for the rent and said he would lock the doors if the farmer-laborites walked out. In the formation of the organization committee which must determine whether the radicals are to control the convention, the communists gained a goodly representation. There was great applause when the Illinois delegation named W. Z. Foster in charge of the radicals, as a member of the committee. C. E. Ruthenberg and Manley, other communist leaders, were placed on the nominations and platform committees, respectively. Manley, from Illinois, was select. GUARD TELLS STORY OF SHOOTING Justice of the Peace Jack Landell at Santa Ana this afternoon will hear a detailed account of the asserted shooting by a foot and mouth quarantine guard of a deputy sheriff and how a code of laws in the deputy's pocket shunted the bullet away from his heart. These form the basis of the preliminary hearing of M. J. Ward, of Oarange, charged with assault with a deadly weapon in the shooting of Jack Meek, special deputy sheriff. Meek claims he was shot by Ward, the quarantine guard at the Orange-Riverside-co line in Santa Ana canyon late at night May 20 after Meek claims he discovered Ward and another guard, Leo Kroonen of Riverside-co in derection of duty. When Meek and his companion observed the two quarantine guards drinking they concealed themselves in the bushes near the guard station, Meek told Sheriff Sam Jernigan after the shooting. Before long two women drove up in a car and engaged in intimate conversation with the quarantine men, it was said. The women requested the guards to allow two trucks, due to arrive at that spot in a few minutes, to pass without inspection, Meek claimed. The inference was, it was said, that the trucks, covered with canvas, were carrying liquor. The two guards and the women retired into the bushes where drinking took place and loud talk was heard, according to Meek, sub- GROUND Fire Fighter Killed When Crushed Under Falling Concrete Wall BRAWLEY, June 18.—Only by heroic efforts of local firemen, aided by fire fighters from surrounding towns, was this city saved from complete destruction today in a fire which resulted in one man's death, injury to scores and property damage estimated at $500,000. The Afahl and Dunlack hotels were burned to the ground, as well as a large grocery and supply store, four pool halls and three cafes. Arthur Voggelman, a fireman, was killed when crushed beneath a falling concrete wall. He leaves a wife and two children. The fire, of undetermined origin, broke out shortly after midnight and spread rapidly. Arrival of El Centro firemen, aided in getting the flames under control. Several missing hotel guests were located. They were driven from their hotels and lost all their clothes and valuables. None of the burned persons, mostly firemen, is believed seriously hurt. REALTORS LIKE LEGION LUNCHEON Decision to meet regularly in the rooms of the American Legion Post and Auxiliary in the city hall basement was voted today by the Annaheim Realty Board, which voiced its satisfaction at the luncheons provided by the ladies. Owing to the fact that no meeting was held here last week, a quantity of correspondence had accumulated which was read, including acknowledgement from President Henry P. Bartour of a wire sent to him at the National Assn of Realty Boards' annual meeting recently in Washington. A report on the meeting with Garden Grove last week was read. There the Annaheim Board received the Good Fellowship cup which will be handed over in turn to the Escondido board next Wednesday, the latter to be guests here. J.S. Howard was named to present the cup. ESCOTO ALIVE LOS ANGELES, June 18.—Count Miguel Escoto, Spanish nobleman, university student and mo- In the formation of the organization committee which must determine whether the radicals are to control the convention, the communists gained a goodly representation. There was great applause when the Illinois delegation named W. Z. Foster in charge of the radicals, as a member of the committee. C. E. Ruthenberg and Manley, other communist leaders, were placed on the nominations and platform committees, respectively. Manley, from Illinois, was selected by the New York delegation. After selecting the personnel the committees immediately retired from the floor and went into executive session. As the convention recessed to permit the newly formed committees to swing into action, there was every indication that the committees would be tied up all afternoon and perhaps far into the night, trying to reconcile differences over what seemed to be insuperable obstacles that blocked the path to peace. Farmer-Laborites, favorable to the candidacy of Senator LaFollette, Republican of Wisconsin for the presidency as an independent, fought the radicals' wish to form an independent third party. They wanted instead to organize an executive committee of 96 members, two from each state, which would be instructed in the convention to endorse LaFollette should he later announce as candidate. Should LaFollette not announce, then the national committee would be authorized to select another standard bearer for the western farm-labor elements who are in revolt against the old line Republican and Democratic parties. The Communists would form a third party at this convention and nominate LaFollette, confident that he would refuse their support and repudiate the nomination. In offering LaFollette the nomination they would insist that he accept their program and platform, which they plan to enunciate in somewhat milder terms than any previous Communistic doctrine, in an effort to capture votes of disgruntled farmers who are dissatisfied with the existing political situation. Altho Communists are nominally in a minority, W. B. Green of Omaha, Vice chairman of the Fed (Continued on Page Two) FULLERTON C. OF C. WILL HOLD FORUM The regular monthly meeting of the Fullerton C. of C has been announced for tomorrow night, with an open forum brickbat and boquet session. Waldo O'Kelly is to be the chairman. A feature will be a stereoticon exhibit and talk by T. F. Deigert on the Bryce Canyon in Utah. Four vocal and instrumental numbers are to be given by Fullerton talent. JUDGE SUICIDE COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 18—Judge R. M. Wanamaker, 58, of the Ohio supreme court, committed suicide here today by leaping from the fourth floor of a hospital where he was being treated for a nervous breakdown. KILLED BY MOTOR LOS ANGELES, June 18—John L. Williams, steward on the steamer City of Los Angeles, died here from injuries received when struck by an auto driven by David Brown. Brown is being held pending the outcome of the inquest. ESCOTO ALIVE LOS ANGELES, June 18—Count Miguel Escoto, Spanish nobleman, university student and motion picture actor, who, Morris Nodler, 21, gangster, told the district attorney's office here, had been murdered and his body buried on the beach near San Diego has been found alive in Los Angeles. Escoto was supposed to have been killed by friends of the husband of a prominent screen star. He was pictured in Infraated with the internationally known actress. Escoto admitted today he had twice been beaten badly; each time he said, "for a love motive." NO MORE CIDER The hard cider interests in Anaheim have gone out of business. Charles Kuchel, justice of the peace, said today after having received the $300 fine money paid in by P. Garcia on the charge of selling hard cider. This was the third arrest recently in Anaheim on this charge, and the judge said that the man who had been selling cider at wholesale declared he would sell no more. COLLIDES; HELD ON LIQUOR CHARGE J. R. Allen of Los Angeles was picked up by Fullerton police yesterday on the charge of transporting liquor; after his machine had collided with a car driven by Ray Killen of East Traslow ave. He put up bail for $300 to appear before Judge Hart June 26. DUSTIN FARNUM SUES FOR DIVORCE RENO, Nev., June 18—Suit for divorce was filed in the Washington County courts here today by Dustin Farnum, film star. Divorce from his wife Mary Elizabeth Farnum is sought on the grounds of desertion.