oc-plain-dealer 1925-03-18

Growth of Anaheim Shown by Census Total for 1910 was 2,368 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. FIRE DESTROY INDICTMENTS FORMALLY RETURNED Evidence Corroborating Faiman Confession Produced Today CHICAGO, Mar. 18—William D. Shephard was taken into custody by sheriff of Cook-co. this afternoon. He was served with caplas on indictment for murders of Wm. Bryan Brothers Visit President WASHINGTON, March 18—Bryan brothers — Wm. Jennings and Charles W—were received by Pres. Coolidge at White House today. They arrived with delegation from council of Presbyterian Church and joined other visitors in shaking hands with president. Later, they went to rear of White House and were photographed with Mr. Coolidge. RECEIV'SHIP FOR ST. PAUL ORDER OF EXCELLENCE Secy. of Asks Invocation WASHINGTON: Immediate wide fluctuation wheat and changes of Evidence Corroborating Faiman Confession Produced Today CHICAGO, Mar. 18—William D. Shepherd was taken into custody by sheriff of Cook-co. this afternoon. He was served with captain on indictment for murder of Wm. Nelson McClintock millionaire foster-son who left him the bulk of fortune, but by agreement with state's attorney he was not lodged in a jail cell. Shepherd was taken back to the Briggs house where he will be kept under guard. Saturday, his attorneys will argue motion for bail in effort to obtain his release. "We are prepared to put up ball to extent of $500,000." Atty. Wm. G. Stewart announced. CHICAGO, Mar. 18—The formal indictments charging Wm. D. Shepherd and Dr. Chas. C. Palman with murder, in connection with death of Wm. Nelson McClintock, last blood heir to McClintock fortune were returned today. More than three hours before expiration of "truce" state's promise to Shepherd's attorney—indictment or freedom by 2 p.m., today—had been fulfilled. The writ of habeas corpus held temporarily in abeyance by Shepherd's counsel, automatically became a scrap of paper and man whom it was to have freed from "unlawful custody" began life be land prison bars awaiting proclaimed legal sensation—the trial now expected to start within two months. Excepting for return of indictments most important development in last few hours was admittedly discovery of evidence tending to corroborate confession of Dr. Palman he supplied Shepherd with death dealing typhoid bacillus from cultures at Lis National University of Science. This partial corroboration came from Robert White, a former aid of Palman at his university. White was located early today and brought. He singled Shepherd out from several other men and positively identified him as man who on one occasion at least had visited Palman's school. "The appeared so interested," White said, that I took him on little tour of inspection. After time he left saying he would be back later." At this accusation, Shepherd shot out his only term of denial—"liar." White, because of the importation Corroborating Faiman Confession Produced Today RECEIV'V'SHIP FOR ST.PAUL RY. NAMED CHICAGO, Mar. 18—Receivers for Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad were named in federal court today on petition which stated company will be unable to make provisions for retiring bonds to extent of $47,000,000 amturing June 1, or to meet interest payments of $969,-502.50 due April 1. The petition also states there is "grave danger bondholders will force claims by suits or attachment, that the company will not meet floating indebtedness and that multiplicity of actions will be filed against it." NEW YORK, Mar. 18—Formal announcement of decision of directors of Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul R.R. to effect readjustment of financial structure of railroad found various protective committees ready today to safeguard interests of different groups of security holders. The appointment of three committees to represent bond holders, the preferred stockholders and common stockholders means in effect that the operation of the read passes into the hands of its creditors. For three weeks it has been apparent, from heavy liquidation of stocks and junior bonds of St. Paul road, that some sort of financial readjustment of its affairs was contemplated by management and bankers for system. Bankers for road appointed engineers to make a thorough examination, not only of physical property of St. Paul system, but also of financial situation and to report at earliest possible time. The report was entirely laege with expectations, namely that while physical condition of road is excellent, business of territory which it served was not sufficient to support enormous load imposed by operating expenses and bond debts. The road's struggles date from extension and electrification of... of Palman at his university. White was located early today and brought. He singled Shepherd out from several other men and positively identified him as man who on one occasion at least had visited Palman's school. "He appeared so interested." White said, that I took him on little tour of inspection. After time he left saying he would be back later." At this accusation, Shepherd shot out his only term of denial—"liar." White, because of the importance of his testimony, was being held under guard today. Before he was confronted with Shepherd, he was closely questioned by assistant prosecutors. He declared he had been student at Palman's university, and that he had worked for Palman as part payment of tuition fees. "I remember a man who visited school in October, 1923," he is said to have told prosecutors. "I was only one in office, others having gone to lunch. This man I speak of came in and asked to see registrar. I told him registrar was out but that he could see Pres. Palman if he would wait. He did so and during time that passed, he asked many questions about school and its laboratory equipment. "That man I have since come to know as Wm. D. Shepherd." In addition to White's statements, prosecutors considered they had further corroboration of Palman's statement in letter he wrote to Dwight G. Wallace, architect. This letter made an appointment between Palman and Wallace at which plans for new college and medical school were discussed. Marginal notes on latter indicated Palman expected to (Continued on Page Three) MAY EXTEND VISIT WASHINGTON March 18—Secretary of Labor Davis announced today he would decide before end of week whether to deport Mrs. Hannah Chaplin, mother of Charlie Chaplin, screen star, or allow her to remain in country another year. Indications are Secq. Davis will grant Mrs. Chaplin another extension in order to enable her to receive treatment at present home in Hollywood. Bankers for road appointed engineers to make a thorou examination, not only of physical property of St. Paul system, but also of financial situation and to report at earliest possible time. The report was entirely in line with expectations, namely that while physical condition of road is excellent, business of territory which it served was not sufficient to support enormous load imposed by operating expenses and bond debts. The road's struggles date from extension and electrification of Pugtau Sound extension, and from subsequent decline of traffic in northwest during agricultural erials in that section of country and more recently, severe competition of Panama canal. Wall Street agreed with directors of road in their statement that "prompt readjustment of company's affairs will be to the best interests of security holders and enable company to restore former plans among financially strong roads of country, and serve territory more effectively than in the past." The bondholders protective committee is headed by Frederick E. Ecker, vice president of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., with whom are associated representatives of various classes of investors in bonds. The interests of preferred stockholders will be taken care of by a committee headed by Mortimer N. Buckner, president of New York Trust Co., and common stockholders by Donald Geddes and committee on which Perey A. Rockefeller is active. It is expected call for deposit of securities will be asked soon as committees begin to function. (Continued from Page Three) SARGENT-TAKES OATH OF OFFICE WASHINGTON March 18—John G. Sargent took oath of office at 3 p.m. today. The new attorney general broke all records in being nuducted into office. He did not arrive in Washington until after 2 p.m., taking oath before going to White House to see Pres. Coolidge. A Class Ad will bring your results. City Marshal told work trailing street trying doors. Herman Steer co-operation with Orange Show was to be big. Secretary G. C. of C. made a way to get out get the past. Many discuss equational tax who sell good city competing with pay rent. The matter two installments many present, Los Angeles, other towns having proven matter was refractory committee. HOLD INQUIRY DEATH LOS ANGELES coroner is issue will determine Sam Dremel known soldier American world died Sunday. P suddenly halted Brem refused flicate. Yesterday Surgeon A. Death result of serum probable error. County Chem port findings formation of Dreben' REALTOR PROFESSIONAL The Anabelm day voted against law which would oars of sub-divisionization of Edwin real estate co-property could not metaken." They have all been driver took there. LEADING NEWSPAPER IN NORTHE N ORANGE COUNTY THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer FULL REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM Anaheim, California, Wednesday, March 18, 1925 TROYS 3000 TOKYO ORDER PROBE OF GRAIN EXCHANGES Secy. of Agric. Jardine Asks for Immediate Investigation WASHINGTON, Mar. 18—An immediate investigation of recent wide fluctuations in prices of wheat and other grains on exchanges of country was ordered Postpone Contest of McClintock Will CHICAGO, March 18—Contest over will of Wm. Nelson McClintock was postponed today until May 1, with consent of score of attorneys representing various interested parties. The postponement was largely result of murder indictment returned today against Wm. D. Shepherd, chie beneficiary, A new attorney, Carl H. Smith, of Buffalo, representing Mrs. Luella Paige Yokum, of Buffalo, a first cousin of McClintock, denied reports she was not in accord with other relatives seeking to break will. HARBOR BOND ELECTION SHORTLY Voters Will Be Asked to Pass on Minimum of $1,000,000 Voters will be asked within three months to express approval of harbor bond issue of $1,900,000 to $1,500,000 it was de- Secy. of Agric. Jardine Asks for Immediate Investigation WASHINOTON, Mar. 18—An immediate investigation of recent wide fluctuations in prices of wheat and other grains on exchanges of country was ordered by Secy. of Agriculture Jardine. The inquiry will be made by department of agriculture under authority of act designed to prevent market gambling and manipulation of prices. GRAINS REBOUND TODAY CHICAGO, Mar. 18—Grains to day rebounded sensationally from yesterday's low point and within hour wheat was selling 4 to 10 cents a bushel higher than yesterday in Chicago pits. Other grains were proportionately higher. The rise was as rapid as the dixiy decline and it was accompanied by equal amount of furious trading. A general belief that prices had hit rock bottom and increase in price of wheat in grain market at Liverpool were reasons assigned for today's jump. PANIC ON PARIS BOURSE PARIS, Mar. 18—Scenes comparable to panic on New York stock exchange were enacted on Paris bourse today when officials of bourse ordered transactions to cease in American Foreign Oil company of Arizona. COOPERATION IS M. & M. KEYNOTE Co-operation to put Anaheim back where it used to be was key not, at last night's monthly meeting of Merchants' Asa section of Anaheim C. of C. The dinner was unusually well attended. President Wm. D Grafton presided. City Marshall Charles Nichols told of work of police in patrolling streets and alleys and trying doors at night. Herman Stern voiced hope full co-operation would be given to Orange Show, which he declared was to be biggest and best yet. Secretary George W. Reid of C. of C. made plea for co-operation among all people, as one way to get out of rut and forget the past. Many discussed matter of occupational tax avoided by many who sell goods on outskirts of city. NO TRACE OF DEPARTED PORTERS With a warrant all ready to serve, issued by City Marshall Charles Nichols, Postoffice Inspector Clark E. Webster of Los Angeles, has not yet been able to locate Porter family which left here by night in Chandler car a week ago last Sunday or Monday, owing many Anaheim-bills. Furs auto painting and engineering, latter declared wholly imaginative, occupied three men and motor while here. Frank J. Porter, one-armed leader was president of "Pooc Engineering Corp." and was in market, according to photographed correspondence, for private yacht on which he proposed to realize a "white long ambition" and take party of "30 or 40 people" on world cruise. The yacht of Rodman Wanamaker, son of former prominent merchant of Philadelphia and New York, was one of vessels under consideration. Frank J., also known as Frank J.Dawson, and mail came to blink under name of Reardon. Mrs. M. W. Skinner, of $11 West Charliss, "main office and laboratories," of Pacific Engineering Corp., was one of principal victims of quartet. She declared today $200 damage done to apartments on ground floor of apartment house largely by bull-dog which four maintained. Porters leased entire floor except one room. They ruined $25 bedroom suite and carried off cut glass disb, razor strop, small mirror and pillow covering. Her davenport, linleums and floors were spoiled, and holes were gouged into walls. They also left without paying rent. Anaheim Toggery was another victim, losing number of good shirts which woman purified, charged with grand larceny as result of purchase of half interest in auto sales lot here owned Voters Will Be Asked to Pass on Minimum of $1,000,000 Voters will be asked within three months to express approval of harbor bond issue of $1,900,000 to $1,500,000 it was definitely assured today, following conference between harbor commission and supervisors. At conference report of Gen. Lansing H. Beach, consulting engineering, advocating $2,000,000 for completed harbor, was read. Geh. Declared while large sum should be available, expenditure of $40,000 should be sufficient to care for preliminary commerce. A meeting of commission and supervisors is scheduled next Tuesday, when definite plan probably will be outlined. Supervisors understood to have given harbor boosters assurance bond election would be called and minimum asked would be $1,000,000. Beach's report was regarded as highly favorable to harbor that would rank in importance with leading ports of coast. Possibilities for the development of Orange-co with a port also were stressed. SCHOOL ELECTION HELD NEXT WEEK Dr. J.W. Harpster in Kattella district and E.L. Dutton in the Loares district are only men candidates opposed to H.E.Carner and R.J.Sparkes respectively; for Hi School Board, Principal J.A.Clayes declared today. The election takes place March 27, and term is three years. Principal Clayes reminded poll place for voters east of Los Angeles-st. is the Central school and west the Hi school. In grammar school board elecbon F.N.Gibbs and H.L.Briske are candidates to succeed W.J.Elliott, who is not running. Voters east of Los Angeles-st. go to Broadway school to vote, west of Los Angeles-st. to Citron school. STATE EXPECTS TO CLOSE CASE TODAY LONG BEACH, March 18—The state was expected to closed its case today in preliminary hearing of C.P.Reynolds and R.B.Valentine, charged with grand larceny as result of purchase of half interest in auto sales lot here owned City Marshall Charles Nichola told of work of police in patrolling streets and alleys and trying doors at night. Herman Stern voiced hope full co-operation would be given to Orange Show, which he declared was to be biggest and best yet. Secretary George W. Reid of C. of C. made plea for co-operation among all people, as one way to get out of rut and forget the past. Many discussed matter of occupational tax avoided by many who sell goods on outskirts of city, competing with merchants who pay rent. The matter of paying rent in two installments, discussed by many present, appeared popular. Los Angeles, Long Beach and other towns were mentioned as having proven plan feasible. The matter was referred to legislative committee. HOLD INQUEST ON DEATH OF DREBEN LOS ANGELES, March 18—A cogner's request, scheduled today, will determine cause of death of Sam Dreben, internationally known soldier of fortune and American world war hero, who died Sunday. Funeral Monday was suddenly halted when Dr. Walter Brem refused to sign death certificate. Yesterday County Astropus Surgeon A. F. Wagner stated death result of some poisonous serum probably administered in error. County Chemist Walker will report findings following examination of Dreben's vital organs. REALTORS AGAINST PROPOSED LAW The Anaheim Reality Board today voted against the proposed law which would require developers of sub-divisions to get authorization of Edwin T. Keiser, state real estate commissioner, before property could be put on the market. Eleven members were present. HAPPY MISTake Mrs. Lillian Mattes, 741 North Clementine-st, who told police 12 face curtains and four draperies were blinken now reports she was mistaken. The missing articles have all been returned. Laundry driver took them. REPORT ACCIDENT An accident was reported late yesterday from Pacentia-lave and Richfield-rd where Essex driven by Mrs. H. C. Foss, of Placentia, and Ford touring driven by S. W. Houghton, of Hynes, collided. The Ford was overturned. Mrs. Foss affirmed other car was being driven carelessly. No one was reported seriously hurt. J. A. Chitty fax orange trees, 204 Bush; phone 671-M.-Ady. STATE EXPECTS TO CLOSE CASE TODAY LONG BEACH, March 18—The state was expected to closed its case today in preliminary hearing of C. P. Reynolds and R. B. Valentine, charged with grand larceny as result of purchase, of half interest in auto sales lot here owned by J. M. Strong. The trouble is said to have originated over $3000 promissory note which Reynolds, Strong's partner in auto sales business, and Valentine, their salesman, gave Strong for his interest. Strong testified he had consented to sell his half interest only after receiver several threatening notes and that when sale papers were drawn up at a local bank he hadvertently endorsed note from two men because he did not have classes with him. LOWER GAS PRICE The Shell Associated and Union oil companies today had received notice from headquarters to cut gas one cent per gallon, with or without books. Richtfield and Gilmore already had put reduction into effect. The Standard and Ventura district here hadn't received notice this morning, but were expected to. The change consists mainly in giving purchasers of coupon books no advantage over those who didn't buy them, although certain companies which hadn't been selling at 14% cents to service stations now will. PEARS WOMAN JURY SAN PRANCISCO, March 18—The narrowness of women jurors knowing nothing of "the conditions woman of world faces," was only fear expressed today by Dorothy Ellington, 16; San Francisco "jazz" girl, as time approached for trial on charges of killing her mother. "I am praying I will have men jurors to try me," the young matricide declared. The girl will告囚三星期。 Freen lessons in Plague making us go window display, H. F. Spencer, 106 West Center-st. Anaheim. COUNTY aler IN ANAHEIM Progress of Anaheim as Told by Building Year Permits Total 1923 828 $3,269,271 1922 675 1,413,045 1921 564 1,253,570 1920 362 379,950 1919 174 464,600 Fair and moderately warm tonight and Thursday. 27th YEAR—No. 153 KYO BUILDINGS R BOND TION RTLY Be Asked to minum of 20,000 asked within express approvance of $1,- 20,000 it was de- Scribbled Curse Clue to Murderer LOS ANGELES, March 18 An ominous curse, scribbled on crumpled bit of paper, was clue today with which police hope to uncover slayers of Henry G. Voeckel, 55, beaten and murdered in drug store in Central-Ave last night. The curse, "This, you fool, is for you who steal this money," is said to have been written on bit of paper wrapped around packet of bills, which druggist kept in nook in his store. After murder officers found note but robber left behind finger prints on paper. 20,000 MADE HOMELESS BY FIRE U. S. State Department Cables Condolences to Japanese Emperor TOKYO. Mar. 18—Three thousand buildings were destroyed and 20,000 people made homeless in fire that swept northern 3 ARRESTS IN COAL MINE DISASTER AT MOUTH OF MINE NO. 41, BARRACKSVILLE, W. Va., March 18—Hopes were revived for lives of 34 men entombed since late last night by explosion in Mine here of the Bethlehem Mines and Steel Corp. this afternoon when mine rescue officials joined in denying false reports widely circulated here and sent out by newspaper correspondents that two men had been found dead near foot of mine shaft. At offices of mine corporation some distance from mine mouth, orders were given that no information of disaster would be given out, but Benton Mitchell, supt. of mine, finally told International News Service that as far as he knew, no bodies had been brought to surface. Mitchell would not state whether or not any hope was held to rescue any alive. Altho all officials here and at Barracksville discounted reports that explosion might have been caused by labor troubles, Sheriff J. D. Riggins today arrested A. G. Kendall, Clarence Wetzel and M. D. Edmunds. The trio was held on suspicious persons' charges and actions will be investigated. One worked four hours in mine yesterday and another had worked in it week recently. The mine was recently changed from union to open shop basis. The rescue crews descended to bottom of shaft and found way to entombed men blocked by debris. Dead mine miles and ponies found by workers strengthened belief that not one miner will survive. One of most terrific in mining annal here, explosion wrecked plant, virtually demolished camp store, shattered windows and doors throut Barracksville and was felt plainly here. The tibble was wrecked and elec- DT FIRE U. S. State Department Cables Condolences to Japanese Emperor TOKYO. Mar. 18—Three thousand buildings were destroyed and 20,000 people made homeless in fire that swept northern Tokyo today. Tonight conflagration was under control. Many of structures burned were of wood. Troops helped check fire by tearing down buildings. TOKYO, Mar. 18 — Troops were ordered to tear down houses in path of flames as fire swept thru northern portion of Tokyo today, destroying 12,000 homes. A high wind sped the flames. Pauley householders, with what goods they could carry fled thru streets. AMERICA SYMPATHETIC WASHINGTON, Mar. 18—The state department today cabled the American embassy in Tokyo instructing Ambassador Bancroft to express the condolence of the United States to the emperor because of the great fire which today swept Japan's capital. COOLIDGE AGAIN LOSES IN SENATE WASHINGTON, March 18—Pres. Coolidge lost another round in senate this afternoon, when administration leaders abandoned efforts to secure confirmation of appointment of Thomas L. Woodlock, New York financial writer, to interstate commerce commission. WASHINGTON, Mar. 18 — Pres. Coolidge sent to senate ready for today large batch of nominations in federal judiciary, diplomatic corps, treasury department and federal trade commission. Administration chieftains told president little trouble was expected in confirming all his nominations and that adjournment would be taken immediately. Should light develop over any Pres. Coolidge agreed to give recess appointments to any nominees that failed of confirmation, thus not to thwart plan of senate to quit today. All committees handling nominations were called to meet this afternoon, in order that appointments could be speedily expedited to confirmation. While March 18—The mine was recently changed from union to open shop basis. The rescue crews descended to bottom of shaft and found way to entombed men blocked by debris. Dead mine miles and ponies found by workers strengthened, belief that not one miner will survive. One of most terrific in mining annual here, explosion wrecked plant, virtually demolished camp store, shattered windows and doors throut Barracksville and was felt plainly here. The tble was wrecked and electric lighting system was put completely out of commission, leaving mine in inky darkness. In 1916, the same mine was wrecked by gas explosion that killed 19. RESCUERS UNCERTAIN CHARLESTON, W. Va., March 18.—A telegram received here today from R. M. Lamble, chief mine department head direction rescue work at Barracksville, stated: "Uncertain that this time whether or not men are all dead. Have not yet completed exploration of mine." The message was filed at 10:39 a.m. HALFCENT STAMPS SOON SEEN HERE Anaheimers soon will be seeing half-cent stamps for first time probably in their lives. And that isn't all. The government also will issue 1½ cent stamps and envelopes. Both new issues will make possible fairer charges according to weights of mail matter. For two ounces, third class, the charge now is 1½ cents. The ½cent stamp is to be used with existing stocks of 1-cent stamps and stamped envelopes to make up the charge where fractional amounts are involved. The third class now includes articles weighing up to 8 ounces. For parcels post articles weighing more than two pounds and not over 10 pounds, 15 cents in stamps must be affixed in addition to the regular postage. If the package weighs over 10 pounds the special delivery fee is 20 cents instead of 15. Drs. B. Franklin and Jennie A. Badley, Anaheim's leading Outreachors, Dierlians and Tridagnoaws, 406 N. Los Angeles St., per service 1128 day or night. Pres. Coolidge agreed to give recess appointments to any nominees that failed of confirmation, thus not to thwart plan of senate to quit today. All committees handling nominations were called to meet this afternoon, in order that appointments could be speedily expedited to confirmation. While committees are in session, Republican leaders agreed to give Sen. Norris, Rep. of Neb., two hours to discuss alleged "water power trust." The senate also was prepared to vote on two resolutions before adjournment, first by Sen. Oddle, Rep. of Nevada, to confirm life of gold and silver inquiry commission investigation; the other by Sen. Trammell of Florida, Democrat, calling upon the federal trade commission to investigate alleged price fixing by gasoline and oil companies. WALKER CHALLENGE LOS ANGELES, March 18.—Mickey Walker, welterweight boxing champion, today issued sweeping challenge to any boxer in world, irrespective of weight, only barring heavy weight title holder, Jack Dempsey. The defi came in shape of formal statement from welter champion's manager, Joe Degan, who put Walker on record as eager to box Benny Leonard if he will come out of retirement, or any other fighter in any division. STEEVES FUNERAL TOMORROW Mrs. Eva L. Stevee, 72, mother of Mrs. Susie E. Long of Placentia, died at the home of her daughter early yesterday, following an illness of a short time. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the McAulay chapel. Pullerton, with interment in Fairhaven cemetery. A son, Sherman J. Richardson of Peenaa, also survives and will arrive for services. Free lessons in Piano work daily in afternoons, B. F. Spencer, 166 West Center-st. J. A. Chitty for orange juice, 203 Bush; phone 671-M.-Ady.