oc-plain-dealer 1924-06-20

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, fastest growing city in Orange County. PRICE Three Cents Per Copy $3 year in No. Orange-co. ANAHEIM WOMAN Strange Oriental Murder Mystery 2 JAPANESE MUTILATED AND SHOT Pair, Well Dressed, Were horribly Disfigured on Lonely Shore SHORTRIDGE GIVES BRIEF TO STONE WASHINGTON, June 20.—Sen. Samuel M. Shortridge presented to Attorney General Stone today a ten-page brief, with his argument against the attorney general's recall of former Attorney General Daugherty's opinion on the California community property tax law. Shortridge invited the attention of Stone to the importance of the case, involving rerunns of approximately $130,000,000 to married and widowed California income tax payers. Shortridge in his statement to the attorney general, claimed the opinion of former attorney general Daugherty of March 8, 1924, is "res adjudicata" or "a thing settled or adjusted." DELIGAT ARI STILL ARIVING Large audience G Confence Speake at HS. Last Night AND SHOT Pair, Well Dressed, Were Sorribly Disfigured on Lonely Shore LOS ANGELES, June 20.—A strange Oriental murder mystery confronted police here today, following the finding of the two horribly mutilated bodies of two Japanese on a lonely seashore road west of San Pedro, at a spot directly opposite a point where the United States government is reputed to have secret coast defense fortifications. The two bodies were found close together, one partially hidden in brush. Both appeared to have been shot to death only a short time before the bodies were found. One body was shot four times, the other three and both bore deep knife gashes. One of the men, believed to be G. Igarachi, partially identified from clothing purchased in Chicago, had his chin shot away apparently by a bullet from a high powered rifle. The Japanese were well dressed and appeared to be of the educated type. Three theories were advanced today by the poise in their investigation of the murders. One was that the men were killed in a carar between white and Japanese presidents of White Point near the spot where the bodies were found. The second was that they had died in a love feud. The officers refused to reveal their third theory, pending further investigation. Army officers declined to discuss the murders. LOS ANGELES, June 20.—The mutilated bodies of two Japanese were found today by police on a lonely road north of San Pedro. Both men had been shot to death. Complete mystery surrounds the murders, according to officers, who are attempting to link the deaths with anti-Japanese demonstrations in Los Angeles and vicinity. The bodies of the Japanese were found directly opposite secret fortifications at Fort Macret fortifications at Fort MacArthur, leading to a second theory that the men may have been shot down while attempting to obtain information concerning defense fortifications. KIWANIANS IN RAILWAY CRASH LA SALLE, Colo., June 20.—Two colored porters were slightly injured late last night when a section of the Pacific Coast Limited, crank U. P. train, westbound, crashed into a string of freight cars as the passenger train left the station here. The limited carried scores of delegates to the Kiwanis International convention in Denver who were returning to their homes in Los Angeles and other California cities. None of the passengers was hurt. SEND OUT FIRST BONUS BLANKS WASHINGTON, June 20.—The initial distribution of application blanks for the soldiers' bonus was begun today when 6,000,000 forms were sent out by Major General Robert C. Davis, adjutant general of the army, directly to posts of the American Legion, chapters of the Red Cross, veterans of foreign wars, disabled American veterans; army, navy and marine corps posts and recruiting officers. By Monday the distribution of the 6,000,000 blanks will occur over the United States at practically the same time. More than 800 additional clerks already are at work on the 6,000 filling cases of records which have to be consulted. The number of additional clerks will be increased to 1200 by the end of June and by ARIVING Large audience Grace Conference Speaker at HS. Last Night With the second day of the annual Pac Conference of German Bist denomination der way it attendance fills still using Delegates still arrive from Oregon. Washingand a few of the ers of ti denomination Clevelandio. It was well-filled high auditorium greeted the s or of lasght's meeting. R T. Reichof Fresno, Callie the docul sermon on the ject. "T First Resurrece The sper told in a clea forceful inner how and the firesurrection is to place awhat part the G tians am play in this res reation. Follow the sermon. A Mihm tral secretary of young life's and Sunday's work de denomination, ered address on the su rthe rch Needs the Y Peopled the Young P Need Church." The program was: Sonervice led by Rev Hoffof Portland, Org with special musical feat Script reading, Rev J. Sch of Std Oregon, singing choir layer Rev J. Krath Port Oregon; doctrinal son Rev F. S. Reichlo Free Calif.; singing choir address by A Mihm features of the meeting days ended reports of the p proctork and young pe actics, appointments and d sting societies and addresses tind significant subject inning feature was the d brof oranges and other hoit among the visitors does today. The evening ben up in the interest o people with special mu fes and short addresses. Saturday afternoon th e delegates will be es s machines on a trip thru range groves and oil of Orange County, to县 County harbor and to es. closing day, Sunday, is expected to climax bus days of the conference dance and in addresses Complete mystery surrounds the murders, according to officers, who are attempting to link the deaths with anti-Japanese demonstrations in Los Angeles and vicinity. The bodies of the Japanese were found directly opposite secret fortifications at Fort Macret fortifications at Fort MacArthur, leading to a second theory that the men may have been shot down while attempting to obtain information concerning defense fortifications. Both of the dead men were well dressed and had the appearance of being educated Japanese. MAY START LONG FLIGHT TOMORROW MITCHEL FIELD, N. Y., June 20.—Following reports this afternoon from his mechanics, stationed at four flying fields spread over the continent, Lieut. Russell L. Maughan, army "dawn to dusk" flier, said he might be able to hop off tomorrow on his daylight flight to San Francisco. The fields at Dayton, St. Joseph, Cheyenne and Salduro, Utah, reported good air conditions, Lieut. Maughan said. COLE'S PET MISSING Has any one seen "Buffle," cocker spaniel, belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cole of 733 N. Clementine-st? If so, they would be glad to learn of his whereabouts. The Coles have had pet for eight years and feel terribly grieved over his loss. They can be reached at 318 W. Center-st., during the day or on Clementine-st. evenings. SNOW IN WYOMING ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo., June 20. A light fall of snow occurred in the district east of here today. Temperatures are unseasonably low. MACHINES COLLIDE An accident occurred at Philadelphia and Center-st, according to a report at the police station, in which a car owned by L. B. Huffman, of Los Angeles, and car owned by John Johansen collided. Both cars were damaged. No one was reported seriously hurt. Boston Baker's County Assessor James today warned ex-service women of the time limit for filing of tax exemption After July 7, such claims be received. Sleeper said. Virtually all who filer for exemption last year had so again this year. The doubtless a number of men among the new arrivals Sleeper said. Ex-service men are entitled exemption on property up to value of $5000. Veterans of army, navy, marine corps or enue marine service, their widow or widowed mothers residing in the state, pensioned wifers, some within the law, separate property of veterans is not exempted. FULL REPORT OF INTERNA TION NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN 'ANAHEIM RANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Friday, June 20, 1924 WOMAN KILLED BY SAID Under Mystery Confronts Los Angeles P DELIGATES ARI STILL ARIVING large audience Greets Confence Speaker at HS. Last Night R. I. STATE SENATE REOPENS FIGHT PROVIDENCE, R. I., June 20.—With prospects of political peace as far away as ever the Rhode Island state senate reopened its fight today with renewed vigor. The senate will reconvene this afternoon. If at the appointed hour there are not sufficient Republican senators in the chamber to make a quorum, Lieut. Governor Felix Toupin is expected to call upon Governor Flynn for a company of militia to round up the absentees. Four of the Republican senators are still confined to hospitals as the result of yesterday's gassing. It is understood Governor Flynn will grant the request for militia to round up missing THREATEN TO PULL POWER SWITCHES Farm Bureau Confers on Detailed Plans for Conservation Suggest To C While attempting hysteria or panic situation, was noodles the hoof and mouthe Mayor E. H. Metcalf fullest co-operation by citizens toward cons electrical energy. "We are absolutely the situation where weduce consumption of energy until Feb. 1 by a declared the mayor can be done," we beli careful co-operation of everyone and with "At the rate we we ARIVING Large audience Greets Confence Speaker at HS. Last Night With the second day of the Annual Pac Conference of the German Hist denomination under way, attendance figures were still rising. Delegates are still arriving from Oregon and Washington, and a few of the leaders of the denomination fromlevelandto. It was well-filled high school auditorium that greeted the speaker of last night's meeting, Rev. F. P. Reichlehf, Fresno, Calif., on the doctal sermon on the subject, "T First Resurrection." The speech told in a clear and forceful inner how and when the first resurrection is to take place what part the Christians are play in this resurrection. Follow the sermon, A. P. Reichlehf, oral secretary of the young people and Sunday school work on denomination, delivered address on the subject. The Needs the Young People Need Church." The program was: Service led by Rev. F. P. Reichlehf of Portland, Oregon, with special musical features, script reading, Rev. J. Schmidt of St. Oregon, singing by Shoer Rev. J. Kratt of Portland; doctoral serio Rev. F. S. Reichlehf of Freesol; singing by male choir and address by A. P. Mile. Features of the meetings to be held reports of the publication and young people's appointments and meetings of committees and addresses on significant subjects. An interesting feature was the distribution of oranges and other Anauit among the visitors and attendees today. The evening will open up in the interest of the people with special musical skills and short addresses. Saturday afternoon the visit of delegates will be escort-machines on a trip through orange groves and oil discharged Orange County, to the County harbor and to the seas. Closing day, Sunday, the expected to climax the days of the conference iniance and in addresses with will reconvene this afternoon. If at the appointed hour there are not sufficient Republican senators in the chamber to make a quorum, Lieut. Governor Felix Toupin is expected to call upon Governor Flynn for a company of militia to round up the absentees. Four of the Republican senators are still confined to hospitals as the result of yesterday's gassing. It is understood Governor Flynn will grant the request for militia to round up raising senators. Deputy sheriffs, generally assigned to such duties being republicans, report that they "cannot be found" when sent for the absentees. PYTHIAN SISTERS DEDICATE TEMPLE Graced by the presence of grand officers of the Grand Temple of Pythian Sisters of California and with approximately 500 present, Anaheim Temple No. 81 last night dedicated its new temple quarters and celebrated with a dance in the new ballroom. Flowers were banked about the interior, which looked more attractive than ever. Mrs. Cleo West, Most Excellent Chief, presided at the temple meeting which was open to Pythians, the Sisters and their families, and addresses were made by Mrs. Corinne Mitchell, Grand Protector of the Grand Temple; Mrs. Olive Horn Britt, Past Grand Chief, who installed the temple a year ago last October and who spoke on the wonderful growth in membership since; Mrs. Jesse Robinson, first Past Chief, who organized the local temple; and Mrs. Lulu Scott, first Most Excellent Chief. In the past 29 months the temple has tripled its membership. The handsome curtains of the stage were pushed back during the meeting and the degree staff shown in their new robes, colored lights being played upon them across the stage. Addresses and a clever entertainment by local talent followed, including a whistling solo by Miss Dorothy Winters accompanied by Miss Florence Winters, both of whom showed remarkable talent: a fancy dance by Lucille Goodrich; a saxophone solo, "Mighty Lak a Rose" by Glenn Stillwell, accompanied by Miss Mabel Mitchell; a humorous reading by Mrs. Verna Parker of Orange, who as an encore gave an original piano-ologue written by Mrs. Jay Idler in honor of the Knights; speeches by members of the Building Assn., including Jay Idler, Sam Welch treasurer; Fred Davis, Chancellor Commissary. SWITCHES Farm Bureau Confers on Detailed Plans for Conservation By A.M Stanley Secretary-Manager of the Orange Co. Farm Bureau In the last three days consumers have used over ten percent of the amount of power allocated to this division for the balance of the month," declared W.L. Deimling, district manager of the So Calif. Edison Co., at a meeting held under the auspices of the Farm Bureau in the Hall of Records, Santa Ana, last right, when two score farmers met with officials of the Edison Co., to confer over the power shortage situation. "The division has been allotted 1,700,000 kilowatt hours for period June 16 to June 39, and in the first three days of the conservation program we have used 679,370 kilowatts. At this rate our entire allotment will be used up several days before the end of the month." "This power shortage situation is more serious than people seem to believe," continued Mr. Deimling, "and if conservation is not begun immediately, the only recourse for the company will be to pull the switches." "When shortage appeared entiment it seemed consumers wanted to get their hearts while the getting was good" and a decided increase in power consumption has resulted during the last few days. This increase has been particularly noticed on lines serving agricultural users." Mr. Reyer, engineer for the company then presented figures to show that the increase power usage on June 17 had been 16,790 kilowatts over the consumption of June 10. On June 18 the increase was still apparent and only slightly less than the preceding dag. It amounted to 16,600 kilowatts. A complete review of the situation and causes leading up to the power shortage was made and the seriousness of the conditions made apparent to the assembler-Reports from the Law and Utilities Department of the Farm Bureau Federation, corroborated the statements of the Edison Co., and as a result of the meeting differences were ironed out and plans laid for affective power conservation. Two men were in today, one under $350 ing a speeding and roaring and the other under a robbery charge only; girl was in the host broken jaw. All was a wild ride from Orgart part of George W.Wrancher, and Miss Opal 21, Santa Ana, whichthe arrest of Wright shal J.E. Jemison and Officer George PeOrange. Later Georgia with Wright, Miss Steenson an unidentified woman reated and charged with the robbery of Y.S.Talsuke of Gardner. Both the picnic and chase took place certain details were not until today because of gation by Orange city officials. The trouble started to Orange police, who Wallace Wright, Orgart Miss Opal Stevenson street, Santa Ana, Georganze and an unident an were enjoying a life near east city limit Sunday afternoon. City Marshal Jemison ocycle Officer George Some Circulation Statistics: Number of Homes Taking Plain Dealer 1244 Number of houses not taking Plain Dealer, but taking Bulletin, 125 Number of homes Checked to date - - 1419 WEST NORTH STREET House Number Plain Dealer 820 Plain Dealer 844 Plain Dealer 912 Plain Dealer 910 Vacant 924 House Number 817 Plain Dealer 821 No local paper 845 Plain Dealer 849 Plain Dealer 901 Plain Dealer 911 Plain Dealer 915 Plain Dealer In the 800 and 900 blocks on North Dickel Street there are a total of 12 homes. The PLAIN DEALER IS TAKEN AND READ in 10 of these homes. Now read the report of the homes which the Plain Dealer does not enter: One no local paper, none take Bulletin and one is vacant. In the 64 districts checked to date there are 1419 homes where local papers are read, and the Plain Dealer is read in 1244 out of the 1419 homes, or 88 per cent. Total number of homes taking regular papers: 1419 Number of Plain Dealers taken: 1244 Number of homes not taking regular papers: 175 Anyone interested in courting the above statements: check up on the correctness of the information provided. WIRE IN 'ANAHEIM ealer NGE COUNTY PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1923 823 $2,269,271 1922 675 1,413,045 1921 564 1,253,879 1920 362 279,950 1919 174 464,509 Fair, warm tonight and Saturday with low humidity. 27th YEAR—No. 251 SANTA FE TRAIN ngles Police Near Ft. McArthur Suggest Daylight Saving To Conserve Electricity While attempting to avoid any hysteria or panic such as, for instance, was needlessly caused by the hoof and mouth epidemic, Mayor E. H. Metcalf today urged fullest co-operation be given by all citizens toward conservation of electrical-energy. "We are absolutely up against the situation where we must reduce consumption of electric energy until Feb. 1 by about 25 pct." declared the mayor today. "This can be done," we believe, "by most careful co-operation on the part of everyone and without hysteria." "At the rate we are now confor Anaheim to conserve electricity, besides darkening of street lights to the minimum and the cutting off of electric signs and window displays, will be the adoption of the daylight saving plan. This may be done by the public either advancing their daily schedules one hour or perhaps more easily, by advancing the clocks one hour. 'The most effective co-operation must be given the Edison company if we are to continue to have necessary power every day.' Nick Theodore of the Anaheim Laundry announced today his con- Mrs. Mollie L. Waters, Sister of Late Judge Brown, Meets Death 2 PICNICKERS FACE THEFT CHARGE Two men were in county jail today, one under $3500 bond facing a speeding and robbery charge and the other under $1500 facing robbery charge only. A Santa Ana girl was in the hospital with a broken jaw. All was the result of a wild ride from Orange on the part of George W. Wright. Orange rancher, and Miss Opal Stevenson 21, Santa Ana, which resulted in the arrest of Wright by City Marshal J. E. Jemison and Motorcycle Officer George Peterkin of Orange. Later George Smith of Orange, on the same picnic party with Wright, Miss Stevenson and an unidentified woman, was arrested, and charged with Wright with the robbery of the home of Y. S. Tahuke of Garden Grove. Both the picnic and the exciting chase took place Monday but certain details were not disclosed until today because of an investigation by Orange city and county officials. The trouble started, according to Orange police, when George Wallace Wright, Orange rancher, Miss Opal Stevenson, 925 French street, Sauta Ana, George Smith of Orange and an unidentified woman were enjoying a little outing near the east city limits of Orange Sunday afternoon. City Marshal Jemison and Motorcycle Officer George Peterkin, in NEW YORK, June 20.—The Democratic platform for 1924, under unofficial construction here, by a group of national leaders, has developed two bitter factional fights, it was learned today. These grow out of an effort of eastern leaders to instruct a strong pro-league of nations plank and a proposal to include a plank directly condemning the Ku Klux Klan. With the easterners adamant, there was every indication the league row would be carried into the convention itself. The proposed anti-klan plank likewise provoked sectional differences. Western spokesmen condemned it on the ground that it would alienate a number of western states which might otherwise be won to the Democrats. One of the few planks, upon which a unanimous agreement was reached, was one endorsing American participation in the permanent court of international justice. A number of other planks, virtually agreed upon, settled the agriculture, railroad, tariff, public scandal, taxation and government economic issues. The agriculture plank will be one of the strongest in the whole platform, it was said. The Democratic chieftains decided to lay Mrs. Mollie L. Waters, Sister of Late Judge Brown, Meets Death Mrs. Molly L. Waters, 45, sister of the late Justice G. B. Brown, was instantly killed around 19:15 a.m., when her Ford coupe was struck by Santa Fe Train No. 72, northward bound, at the Placeenta-ave crossing a mile and one half northeast of the State Lvd. Mrs. Waters is driving toward Anaheim at the time. Her car was knocked all to pieces and her body was picked up in the midst of the fragments under some spare rails suspended 50 feet east of the crossing. The skull was horribly crushed and the intestines protruding. The inquest will be held beginning at 1:00 o'clock tomorrow afternoon on Winbigler's undertaking parlor, Santa Ana. The remains were removed to Smith & Tuthill's. Mrs Waters is survived by her husband, Tom Waters, who lives in northern California; and by four children, Wesley, 20; Holly, 18; Granville, 18; and Grace, 12. She is related to W. H. Spurgeon, Jr., a cousin, and other members of the Spurgeon family of Santa Ana. Mr. Waters' machine, as nearly as could be ascertained, struck the side of the locomotive. Lack of a warning signal at the crossing, which is obscured fright, neglect to slow up at the crossing—all are believed to have contributed to the fatality. Anaheimers today pointed out that the crossing is one of the most dangerous in the county, particularly when a driver is bound toward Anaheim, as Mrs. Waters was. Some walnut trees on her left cut off sight of the train until it was upon her. Secretary Lee of the Placentia C. of C., who was on the scene soon after the accident, declared that his organization would take steps at once to have a signal placed at the crossing. The Southern Pacific crossing further northeast half a mile is hidden still more from view, and a warning signal probably will be demanded for it also. 2 IN HOSPITAL The trouble started, according to Orange police, when George Wallace Wright, Orange rancher, Miss Opal Stevenson, 925 French street, Santa Ana, George Smith of Orange and an unidentified woman were enjoying a little outing near the east city limits of Orange Sunday afternoon. City Marshal Jemison and Motorcycle Officer George Peterkin, in response to a report that persons in the east part of the city were drinking and were guilty of disorderly conduct, motored past the "picnic." "We notice that Wright appeared drunk," Peterkin declared, "so we stopped and started to turn our auto back to the scene, when suddenly Wright's car started down the street. He was accompanied by Miss Stevenson. "We called him to stop, but he increased his speed, gave wrong signals to throw us off the turns and tore across the country toward Santa Ana. "At times it looked as if he was going about 60 miles an hour. He nearly collided with a truck and several automobiles before he reached the Santa Ana city limits. "Once when we got close to him he yelled back that he was an officer and was taking the girl to jail. Several times he put his hand out to signal that he was going to turn, and we would glow up for safety. Then he would keep on going straight, gaining a big lead over us. "Whenever we attempted to pull up beside him, he crowded us off the road and tried to make us wreck our car. He could not do this when we reached Fourth-st., Santa Ana so we forced the car to a terrific speed to pass him and he turned back to shake his fist at us. "While raging at us his car crashed into the auto of F. R. Duckham, 512 S. Flower-st., Santa Ana, and the impact shoved Duckham's car across the street, over the cement curb and almost into a building. Duckham was badly bruised and his hip wrenched. Miss Stevenson was thrown out of the speeding car and Wright, slightly injured, jumped out and began running. Jemison (Continued on Page Six) Boston Bakery Cherry Pie One of the few planks, upon which a unanimous agreement was reached, was one endorsing American participation in the permanent court of international justice. A number of other planks, virtually agreed upon, settled the agriculture, railroad, tariff, public scandal, taxation and government economic issues. The agriculture plank will be one of the strongest in the whole platform, it was said. The Democratic chieftains decided to lay the blame for existing depression upon the administration and exposed a program of relief to include a promise of lowered freight rates. The latter pledge was combined in the railroad plank, which also condemned the Esch-Cummins law. The party chiefs also unanimously decided upon an anti-scandals plank. All present were agreed this issue should dominate the coming campaign and that democratic spokesmen everywhere should denounce alleged republican misrule. A plank, proposing tariff revision, was also inserted in the "unofficial" platform. Another revision of taxation downward was pledged in the tax plank, in which the Democrats took all credit for the recently enacted tax reduction bill. Stronger steps for government economy also were pledged. LIONS LISTEN TO TALK ON TRAVEL The luncheon today at Lions club was heightened in interest by the presence of "Tommy" Thompson, of Oakland, who with Mrs. Thompson, is visiting relatives in Anaheim and Orange. As former tall twister for the local club, he was a popular member and his old friends shook his strong right arm in true brotherly fashion. William Sperber gave a ten minute craft talk after which Mrs. F. C. Grim described her travels in a recent trip around the world and brought to the imagination of "the boys' many of the beautiful scenes in the countries she visited. Boston Bakery Pumpernickle Marrelling, Shingle Bobbing by appointment. Phone 23-J. Secretary Lee of the Placentia C. of C., who was on the scene soon after the accident, declared that his organization would take steps at once to have a signal placed at the crossing. The Southern Pacific crossing further northeast half a mile is hidden still more from view, and a warning signal probably will be demanded for it also. 2 IN HOSPITAL AFTER SMASH UP C. O. Hildebrand is at the County hospital with a broken shoulder and minor cuts and his companion, J. H. Miller, is at the Community hospital, Santa Ana, today. Following a "three-cornered smash last night between Trustin and Orange. Miller probably will lose one hand. It was declared at Santa Ana today that a charge of driving while intoxicated might be preferred against Hildebrand. Both men are said to have had "alcoholic breaths." Their ear, a Ford sedan, while coming toward Santa Ana side-swiped the Studebaker touring car of J. K. Hatzfeld. The sedan swerved to the west side of the road and was almost completely demclishel. A companion was with Hatzfeld, but neither was hurt. Before the Studebaker ran off the road, however, it was hit by a small car driven by R. M. Wussau who was accompanied by his wife and two daughters. None of this party was hurt. State motorcycle officers reported the accident, which was one of the most unusual that have taken place in months in the county. RECEIVED LETTERS FROM "BLACK HAND" LOS ANGELES, June 20—New clews to the slayers of Frank Rinaldo and Phillip De Lisi, four murdered in an auto near Gdena, were uncovered today discovery that Rinaldo had reaped a "black hand" letter shortly before his death. Ten other prominent members of the Italian colony here haveceived black hand letters, said today. James Mussacco, a man reported to police he had one of the letters threatened with death.