oc-plain-dealer 1924-07-16

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS Total for 1910 was ..... 2,268 For year 1920 was ..... 5,525 Today Estimated at ..... 12,000 Mall 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. U. S. AID OFFERE Secretary Wilbur Will Determine FILE REPORT ON TURRET TRAGEDY Unofficial Observers in Passageways Made Exits Difficult DISABLED VETS CHOOSE GOTHAM MAN AS LEADER CLAIM DAWES PLAN WILL BE SUCCESS Reparations Confire Optimistic With U. S. Represented LONDON, July 16.—The pointment of Owen D. Young the United States as "reparat TRAGEDY Unofficial Observers in Passageways Made Exits Difficult WASHINGTON, July 16.—A report of the naval board of inquiry which investigated the turret explosion aboard the battleship Mississippi off the California coast June 12, in which 44 men were killed, was before Secretary of the Navy Wilbur today for official action. The report, while finding that the disastrous results of the explosion were partly due to negligence, made no recommendations and whatever discipline is noted cut will be ordered by the secretary himself. The board declared the explosion was due to "insufficient air pressure" used in cleaning the big gun. It also found that the casualties were increased by the "prevenance of unofficial observers who crowded the passageways, making exits more difficult." It further reported that tragedy spread to adjoining compartments "because the safety doors were not properly closed." The board's action in blaming the presence of unofficial observers for the high death toll probably will draw drastic action from the secretary. Sonia of the visitors were described by the board as "unofficial." The reports revealed there were two distinct explosions, the second coming four hours after the last tragedy, wounding ten additional men who were standing beside the turret. AHLBORN SPEAKS TO REALTY BOARD J. F. Ahlborn, county publicity man, today told Anaheim Realty Board at its weekly luncheon all about the work he is doing to attack new industries to the county and advertising the county's advantages for residential and business purposes. Ahlborn's office is in the old Los Angeles C. of C. building and he is keeping in close touch both with that body and the Greater Los Angeles Ass'n, which temporarily has charge of the big industrial campaign in the southland. He is preparing an exhibit of literature, pictures, etc. to show tourists and other new-comers, and gathering data on the county's resources and opportunities. Ahlborn's work, performed for Frank J. Irwin of New York City is the newly elected national commander of the Disabled Veterans of the World War. CLAIMS L. A. MAKING US THE GOATS LOS ANGELES, July 16.—In their campaign to conserve electrical energy during the water shortage in So. Calif., city officials announced here today that every street light in Los Angeles will be turned off tonight. Los Angeles will depend entirely on moonlight. After July 27 the lights will be turned on again until the fourth night after the first quarter moon in August, it was announced. That Los Angeles is making a plaything of small towns about her, including Fullerton, by having them curtail on electric power while she goes ahead with her regular street lighting, was the sentiment voiced last night by W. J. Carmichael, trustee. Mr. Carmichael asked why Fullerton should not be lighted when Los Angeles is. He said that Fullerton people are just as good as the people of Los Angeles, or any other community, and that Fullerton is already curtailing more than 25 per cent on BE SUCCESS Reparations Confirmed Optimistic With U.S. Represented LONDON, July 16.—The pointment of Owen D. Young the United States as "Reparation agent" with power to arbitrate all disputes between the allies Germany as agreed to by all premiers today was hailed as totally insuring success of the lied conference on the Dawes which opened here. The appointment, in the opinion of world diplomats gathered for the conference, removes most delicate point of difference between England and France that concerning the ultimate thority which would be emperor to determine when Germany is in default wilfully in reptions. France has held that if the lies could not agree among themselves when Germany was in fault and what sanctions should be applied, then she would separate action. Such a course, the reaction its announcement showed, in the proposed $280,000,000 Irs Germany impossible for the berta here and in the United States indicated clearly they would nothing to do with the looming future course toward many were clearly charted. The attitude of France has looked upon as the stump block to agreement among the lies on the execution of the Plan. That the appointment young would bring her into agreement with the other powers directed by the statement of merier Herrl-t himself before going Paris yesterday. "American motive power been the driving force in making Dawes plan," he said. "We need now is the present Americans in the necessary organization and the American arbitrators in case of German fault and in case the reparations commission cannot decide whether Germany has defaulted fully." Young, it was said, has indicted his willingness to serve. His formal appointment was made by the reparations commission and not by the allied cooperation on the Dawes plan. At the outset, Prenior Donald made it clear the consequence would not take up the role of inter-aligned debts, would confine itself to the Dewes report. The English premier also ferred to the presence of Annie HOLD MAN WANTED FOR 50 BURGLARIES LOS ANGELES, July 16.—James Soliz, arrested today near San Diego, is wanted in Los Angeles for 50 burglaries, officers asserted. Loot obtained by Soliz and two companions totaled thousands of dollars according to the authorities. GOVERNMENT OF AUSTRALIA FALLS LONDON, July 16.—The Australian government has fallen thru an adverse vote in the commons, said a dispatch tonight from Melbourne. The labor party probably will form a new government, the dispatch said. PROTEST INCREASE LOS ANGELES, July 16.—Physicians today were battling to save the life of Kenneth Gordon, 21, actor, who swallowed poison after leaving a note addressed to "Beth," reported to be an actress playing at a Los Angeles vaude-wille theatre. LOST—Grey overcoat, between Kinshelm and Fullerton. Reward, Write E. Bittner, 127 E. Carleton, Ontario. ALBERT FALL WILL VISIT SAN DIEGO EL PASO, Texas, July 16.—Albert B. Fall, arraigned and released on bonds of $25,000 in connection with charges emanating from the Teapot Dome oil lease scandal, today was en route to San Diego, accompanied by Mr. Fall. The former secretary of the interior will appear for trial in Washington Oct. 6. DIE IN RIOTS LONDON, July 16.—Six natives are dead and more than 100 injured in various riots in Delhi, India, according to dispatches reaching here today. The famous Delhi temple was almost wrecked. TOPEKA MAN WILL HEAD S. A. CHAMMER A. L. Oliger, formerly tary of Topeka, C. of C., and recently membership secretive Long Beach chamber, will be new secretary of the San Diego chamber, if directors take abel action on the recomendation this afternoon. Oliger will appear personal fore the board. He was seen out of more than 40 applicants. BABE STRANGLEL LOS ANGELES, July Strangled to death, the body new born babe was found alley here today. 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, July 16, 1924 FERED TO BATTLE FOR Determine Discipline to be Meted out for CLAIM DAWES LAN WILL E SUCCESS Coolidge Notified Thursday, Aug. 14 NEW YORK, July 16—President Coolidge will be officially notified of his nomination for re-election at the head of the Republican ticket Thursday night, Aug. 14, at Memorial Continental Hall, Washington, Wm. H. Butler, chairman of the Republican national committee, announced here today. The notification speech will be delivered by Frank W. Mondell, of Wyoming, chairman of the notification committee and chairman of the recent republican convention at Cleveland. Charles G. Dawes, vice presidential candidate, will be officially notified at his home in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Aug. 10, Butler announced. The notification speech will be delivered by A. W. Jewwris of Nebraska. SAVE 100,000 ON JOINT PLANTS Realization of United Electrical Project Brot Step Nearer Realization of joint power plants for Anaheim and Fullerton was brought a step nearer last night. COATE RANCH SELLS FOR $85,000 H. H. Hoskins, well known rancher of So. Los Angeles-st, has purchased the 20-acre valencia ranch of S. R. Coate on Ball-rd near the highway for approximately $85,000. Hoskins will take possession as soon as the Coate family find it convenient to vacate. This makes 45 acres that Hoskins owns, including the ranch he occupies—15 acres in valencias on So. Los Angeles—and two pieces of five acres each, in walnuts and valencas, further south, occupied by one of his sons. Hoskins said today that he hoped to have a house for each of his two sons. The Coate house is a big, substantial structure of brick, modern in every particular, and the grove, which only recently came into full bearing, according to Hoskins, is one of the most perfect about Anaheim. FLEEING COAL CO. CASHIER KILLED ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo., July 16—Clyde N. Fisher, cashier of a local coal company who disappeared yesterday with the company's payroll, totaling over $6000 and for whom airplanes, sheriffs in autos and cowboys on horseback had searched during the night, was shot and killed this morning by a guard at the company's mine when Fisher resisted arrest. MACLAREN OVERDUE LONDON, July 16—A Stuart Maclauren British round the mittee, announced here today. The notification speech will be delivered by Frank W. Mondell, of Wyoming, chairman of the notification committee and chairman of the recent republican convention at Cleveland. Charles G. Dawes, vice presidential candidate, will be officially notified at his home in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Aug. 10, Butler announced. The notification speech will be delivered by A. W. Jewwris of Nebraska. PLANTS Realization of United Electrical Project Brot Step Nearer Realization of joint power plants for Anaheim and Fullerton was brought a step nearer last night, when, at a conference of the two city councils and other officials, a quantity of data was submitted on costs of installation, operation and materials. Two different but connected plants were decided on when it was found no law existed authorizing a single joint plant. According to Mayor E. H. Metcalf, approximately $100,000 will be saved by having two connected and adjoining plants. This is on installation alone, while the saving on materials and on operation due to the fact that each plant in emergencies can supplement the other will also be considerable. Anaheim was represented by full council, City Manager Price, City Attorney Webb, City Engineer Hapgood and V. W. Hannum, superintendent of the city power house. The two councils now are checking up their theoretical conclusions by actual costs of the three types of plant in many cities through the state. The three kinds of plant are the Deisel engine operated by low gravity crude oil; the steam plant, by natural gas; and the gas engine plant. The Deisel plant at 62nd-st and Western-ave, Los Angeles, already has been inspected, and also the gas plant on the Murphy Lease, which is used to manufacture gasoline. Within a short time inspections also will be made of the plants of San Diego and Riveraide and possibly of Taft. A report has been received from the Palo Alto authorities on its Deisel engine plant. The two councils aim at witnessing actual operation of plants before deciding on what type of plant they will choose. NO INQUEST OVER LA HABRA WOMAN No inquest has been held or will be held in the case of Mrs. Mary Lawrence, 45, whose lifeless body was found on the floor of the kitchen in a ranch house near La Habra yesterday, it was decided today after a conference between the sheriff's and coroner's offices of Los Angeles-co. Coroner Nance made the announcement, when it appeared that the case was clearly one of suicide and that the murder theory was groundless. "White Indians," long and blood in New York, w known San Blas country of These youngsters, two boy bazel eyes and pink skin. WHEELER OF DEMOCRAT TICKET WASHINGTON, July 16 rator Burton K. Wheeler, Daugherty prosecutor, w the Democratic ticket in ber because the standard b John W. Davis, it was an here this afternoon. He w port the candidacy of Sen. M. La Follette. Wheeler, a democrat from tana, was prominently met at the New York conventi running mate for Davis, clined the past. In explaining his action er declared he "could not selentiously support a caw who represents the house Morgan & Co." He ref Davis' recent legal com with the Morgan firm. My own views upon th real and economic condition the country clash with Mr. Davis'. Wheeler s believe in a different e theory of government th supported by Davis. I can port in the coming campaign candidate representing th of Morgan." Wheeler said he exp ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo., July 16.—Clyde N. Fisher, cashier of a local coal company who disappeared yesterday with the company's payroll, totaling over $6000 and for whom airplanes, sheriffs in autos and cowboys on horseback had searched during the night, was shot and killed this morning by a guard at the company's mine when Fisher resisted arrest. MACLAREN OVERDUE LONDON, July 16.—A Stuart Maclaren, British round the world flyer, is six hours overdue in his hop from Yeteforu Island to Paramashiru Island in Japan, according to a dispatch. Fears have been expressed for his safety and the Japanese government has sent out destroyers to search for his plane. SEEK SENTIMENT LOS ANGELES, July 16.—The sentiment of all communities in the southwest over the merger of the Sou. Pac. and the El Paso and Southwestern railways will be sought at a conference here Monday, July 21, according to announcement today by Los Angeles C. of C., which will issue invitations to varied interests. Say Franks' Slayers Planned To Attack Their Own Fathers CHICAGO, July 16.—Persons close to the defense declared here today that Richard Loeb and Nathan F. Leopold, who now are awaiting trial on charges of kidnapping and killing 13-year-old Robert Franks, had not only calmly considered using Tommy Loeb, 10-year-old brother of Richard, as their victim, but also had even considered the possibility of attacking their own fathers. The youths compromised and agreed to the kidnaping and killing of the Franks boy, it was declared. After the subjects of the parents had been discussed, the possibility of attacking Mr. Loeb also was dropped. It was reasoned, according to the story, that Mr. Loeb was ill and confined to his bed at home. That, they are said to have agreed, would have made it very difficult to attack him. The discussion regarding the possibility of an attack on the elder Leopold finally reached a point where it also was dropped because of the lack of an opportunity to collect ransom a necessary part of the tariff program. Mrs. Leopold is dead and there are few other near relatives who might have been induced to part with a large sum as ransom. The boys, according to this new development, finally decided they would have to use a child in their scheme altho the thrill would not be so great. Persons who discussed the new cut gave no reason for abandonment of the scheme to kidnaping Tommy Loeb. BANDITS TERROT LOS ANGELES, July 16. bandits spread terror here today, holding up three co-parked autos and two people in a series of five robberies. Ethel Thomas, one of the reported to police she lost and valuable jewelry. DUNLAP ARRAIG DETROIT, July 16. Dunlap, notorious petting bandit, wanted on the coast for murder, was a short afternoon on a fugitive rant. Hearing of the car postponed until July 18 arrival of Calif. officers. WOMAN SUICE LONG BEACH, July spendent over poor health. Ruza Kovacovich drank a arsenic here today and fore physicians reached hires. Grand opening penny July 18. IN ANAHEIM aler. COUNTRY PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1923 823 $2,289,271 1922 675 1,413,045 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 379,950 1919 174 464,500 Pair, moderately warm tonight and Thursday. E FOREST FIRES ed out for Mississippi Tragedy “Myth” Is Proved a Reality As White Indians Reach U. S. LIGHT RAIN CHECKS BIG WOOD FIRES Heroic Work by Thousands of Rangers Stays Colossal Flames LOS ANGELES, July 16.—Unless unfavorable winds develop the "White Indians," long considered a myth, are present in flesh and blood in New York, whence they were brought from the little known San Blas country of Panama by their discoverer, R. O. Marsh. These youngsters, two boys and a girl, all have golden white hair, hazel eyes and pink skin. Their parents are copper-colored. WHEELER OFF DEMOCRATIC TICKET WASHINGTON, July 16.—Senator Burton K. Wheeler, famed laughter prosecutor, will hold the Democratic ticket in November because the standard bearer is John W. Davis, it was announced here this afternoon. He will support the candidacy of Sen. Robert M. La Felletta. Wheeler, a democrat from Monaca, was prominently mentioned at the New York convention as a running mate for Davis. He declined the past. In explaining his action, Wheeler declared he "could not conciently support a candidate who represents the house of J. P. Morgan & Co." He referred to Davis' recent legal connections with the Morgan firm. "My own views upon the political and economic conditions of the country clash with those of Mr. Davis," Wheeler said. "I believe in a different economic theory of government than that supported by Davis. I cannot support in the coming campaign any candidate representing the house of Morgan." Wheeler said he expected to Poor Treatment of U.S. Tennis Players PARIS, July 16.—Julian S. Myrick, president of the American Lawn Tennis Association today served notice on the Olympic committee he would withdraw from the Olympic tennis competition unless the committee immediately provided the American players with "civilized facilities." Myrick said the quarters and dressing rooms were "absolutely inconvenient, that no drinking water was supplied for the players, there were no shower baths and no towels." The conditions are affecting the morale of the American players, Myrick declared. REEFER’ SHORTAGE THREATENS SOON WASHINGTON, July 16.—The inter-state commutes commission today issued a formal warning of a threatened refrigerator car shortage in August, September and October, to shippers and railroads in the west. “If there are delays in unloading refrigerators during the coming season there is likely to be more serious shortage of such cars,” the commission’s warning stated. DRY SQUAD ARRESTS FOUR; SCORE FLEES SAN FRANCISCO, July 16.—Four men were arrested and a score of others escaped in a rain of bullets from the guns of a pro- WOOD FIRES Heroic Work by Thousands of Rangers Stays Colossal Flames LOS ANGELES, July 16.—Unless unfavorable winds develop the forest fire which has been raging for a week in Santa Barbara national forest, will be under control tonight, forestry officials said this afternoon. Crews of fire fighters are stationed at several points in readiness in the event of new outbreaks. The seriousness of the situation is lessening, officials said. WASHINGTON, July 16.—President Coolidge today offered federal aid to California to assist in checking the gigantic fires now sweeping the Pacific coast. The assistance was tendered through Gov. F. M. Richardson. The president's telegram to the California governor follows: “Have noticed with deep concern the reports of the growing destruction from forest fires in your state. I trust you will advise me if effective aid can be properly extended by the federal government.” FOUR SERIOUS CONFLAGRACTIONS SAN FRANCISCO, July 16.—But four serious conflagrations in national forests were today occupying the attention of the federal government in California, one of these being partially under control, although this temporary advantage was offset by huge electrical storms in another forest area, which kindled dry underbrush in half a dozen places, taxing the efforts of forest rangers before they were stamped out, it was announced here. The Forest Hill divide fire in Tahoe National Forest continued to be the most dangerous of those occupying the attention of the government and additional reinforcements were being rushed to the north fork of the American river toward which the blaze is traveling. A heavy wind was fanning the three separate branches of the blaze to gigantic proportions. More than 15,000 acres were reported destroyed by the blaze in Elizabeth Lake Canyon, Santa Barbara National forest, which today was burning “wild” on all but the western slope of Sawmill mountain. In Plain Canyon and Oak Grove Canyon it was also burning out of control. identically support a candidate who represents the house of J. P. Morgan & Co." He referred to Davis' recent legal connections with the Morgan firm. "My own views upon the political and economic conditions of the country clash with those of Mr. Davis," Wheeler said. "I believe in a different economic theory of government than that supported by Davis. I cannot support in the coming campaign any candidate representing the house of Morgan." Wheeler said he expected to take the stump for Senator La Pollette. CHICAGO, July 16.—Unconvealed joy reigned in La Follette headquarters today when officials heard of the bolt of U. S. S. Burton K. Wheeler from the democratic ticket and announcement that the noted Daugherty investigator would support the Wisconsin senator for the presidency. "Of course that is fine, but it isn't amazing," said a spokesman for Cong. Nelson, national manager, who was not at the time. A lot of others will do just that thing. It was to have been expected when the democrats nominated John W. Davis." BANDITS TERRORIZE LOS ANGELES, July 16.—Bold bandits spread terror here early today, holding up three couples in parked autos and two pedestrians in a series of five robberies. Miss Ethel Thomas, one of the victims, reported to police she lost a purse and valuable jewelry. DUNLAP ARRAIGNED DETROIT, July 16.—Harry J. Dunlap, notorious petting party bandit, wanted on the Pacific coast for murder, was arraigned this afternoon on a fugitive warrant. Hearing of the case was postponed until July 18 pending arrival of Calif. officers. WOMAN SUICIDE LONG BEACH, July 16.—Dependent over poor health, Mrs. Ruza Kovacevich drank a vial of arsenic here today and died before physicians reached her side. Grand opening penny dance, July 18. DRY SQUAD ARRESTS FOUR; SCORE FLEES SAN FRANCISCO, July 16.—Four men were arrested and a score of others escaped in a rain of bullets from the guns of a prohibition squad which swooped down upon them early today as the were landing a $15,000 cargo of liquor on a beach, five miles north of Point Reyes, according to reports this afternoon at prohibition enforcement headquarters. Five autos and two trucks laden with liquor were seized, the report said. The liquor was believed to have come from a small vessel of Canadian origin which shipped into Tomales Bay last night. STATE LETS LAST ROAD CONTRACTS SAN FRANCISCO, July 16.—Contracts let today include the paving of five miles of road between Eureka and Arcata, grading of five miles between Boca and Floriston, paving of eight miles between Banta and the San Joaquin valley and construction of a new bridge over Truckee River at Polaris. PLAN AUTO TRIP TO NORTHERN CITY Joe Nichols, of the Anaheim Windshield Co., and Mrs. Nichols, and Harvey Withers, of the Withers Auto Top Co., with his wife, will leave early Friday for a two weeks auto trip as far north as Seattle. They will camp along the way and stop at all important places of interest on the route. Fishing will be one of the main sports of the trip and the men have promised to provide fish breakfasts on short notice. SAN FRANCISCO, July 16.—The entire Pacific coast breathed easier today as light rain fell in some sections and hero work on the part of thousands of rangers and volunteers temporarily stayed the series of colossal fires, which have been devastating some of the richest forests in the area. The California situation, because of the extended drought, was still admittedly critical, although practical extinguishing of the huge Santa Barbara forest conflagration was viewed as an optimistic sign by forest officials. With more than $2,000,000 worth of standing timber entirely destroyed today throughout the state and eight serious conflagrations still raging, more than 1,000 men conscripted yesterday were to be augmented today by additional forces in an effort to gain control over the various blazes. With two mighty walls off fire running through Tabo national forest, officials were preparing to concentrate all of their resources on that blaze today. It was connected to be the most dangerous fire in the state this year. Two big fires were still burning uncontrolled in the Humding (Continued on Page 4) See Dr. Neth, 110 N. Reh, Chiropractic and Electric Treatment