oc-plain-dealer 1925-04-16

Growth of Anaheim Shown by Census Total for 1910 was 2,268 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. CONFESSED ARSE GREAT GLOBE TOPS TALL TOWER Striking Signal to Call Attention to Calif. Valencia Show An idea of the dimensions and illumination of the 1925 California Valencia Orange Show was given today, when Al Ramsey, veteran decorator of the M.O.D. who is in charge of the lighting Caillaux Denies He is Magician PARIS, April 16.—"The financial situation of my country is serious," Joseph Cailloux declared today in his first public utterance since being invited to the post of finance minister in the prospective Paipleva cabinet. "It is useless, however, for people to be under any illusion. I am not a magician and I haven't a conjuring stick." "I can only bring to the government the benefit of my experience, a desire for the welfare of my country, entire frankness and complete resolution." This was the statement of the man who since the world war was imprisoned, tried and exiled for treason. BIG DIRICIBLE L.A. CROOK ADOPT NEW SCHEME Drive Out to This Other Counties to Steal From Cars This is to announce a get-rich-quick scheme. Los Angeles crooks, when get weary of their too-easy m in the metropolis, drive on town of Orange and other Striking Signal to Call Attention to Calif. Valencia Show An idea of the dimensions and illumination of the 1925 California Valencia Orange Show was given today, when Al Ramsey, veteran decorator of the M.O.D. who is in charge of the lighting and Roy Thompson, construction foreman, were seen on the grounds. At the top of the 85-ft tower of the permanent entrance, which is rising rapidly, a big globe in many colors will revolve—the handsomest kind of a signal to visitors of the show's whereabouts. All the hues of the rainbow will twinkle from it and from the tower itself. On the other side of the main gateway another tower, also decorated, will rise 464 feet in the air, done like its companion sentinel in harmony with the general scheme of Venetian renaissance. Forty cubic yards of reinforced concrete is the support of each of these towers. P. G. Alen of Los Angeles, who for years has been in charge of decorations, will arrive on or about May 1 to superintend the actual execution of this scheme. By that time the tents will be up and he will be able to proceed without hindrance. Ramsay and Thompson have some 14 men at work on the grounds much of the time, and as many as 28 have been employed at one time, according to the two men. In the big parking space which has been arranged for each side of the citrus tent and in the rear 400 cars can park at one time without difficulty. Just to prove this is the biggest Orange Show yet attempted, read these figures: 250 telephone poles already erected for the three tents; 10 of 40 feet for the center poles; four of 50 feet for the citrus tent alone; 84,500 square feet of floor space 46,800 feet of carnival or midway space, outside that; and 125,000 square feet of canvas tops and sidewalls included. No less than 400 k.w. of current will be necessary for illumination. Besides the entrance the electric switchboard booth and a few other buildings also will be permanent. They will be completed at about the same time as the entrance. Ramsay has been busy making more banners and suspending them across the principal streets of these alleyways. "I can only bring to the government the benefit of my experience, a desire for the welfare of my country, entire frankness and complete resolution." This was the statement of the man who since the world war was imprisoned, tried and exiled for treason. BIG DIRIGIBLE TORN FROM MOORINGS AMSTERDAM, April 16—The R-33 was sighted, flying low above the North Sea, near Zandvoort this evening. Torpedo boats and a lifeboat put out to sea in the event assistance was needed. LOWESTOFT, ENG., April 16—Torn from her moorings at Pulpham and carried out over the North Sea by a 50-mile gale, the giant Dirigible R-33, crippled and with 20 men aboard, fought the elements today in a desperate struggle for safety. For a time thousands on the shore watched the airship, its nose torn away, dip and plunge in a heavy rain storm. Then a terrific gust struck the huge craft and it disappeared out to sea behind a bank of dark clouds. After nine and a half hours, during which the crew patched up the nose of the R-33 and were able to better manipulate the craft in the storm, the dirigible was reported 50 miles off the coast of Holland, Northwest of Amsterdam. SHEPHERD ENTERS NOT GUILTY PLEA CHICAGO, April 16 — William D. Shepherd today pleaded not guilty to the charge that he murdered his wealthy ward, Billy McClintock, to obtain the latter's fortune. The Defense Attorney William Scott Stewart first asked Judge Jacob Hopkins to squash the indictment. The prosecution entered objections and the court rejected the defense motion. Drive Out to This Other Counties to Steal From Cars This is to announce a get-rich-quick scheme. Los Angeles crooks, when get weary of their too-easy maze in the metropolis, drive out towns of Orange and other central counties, and pilfer parked by the roadside or curb. If they have themselves sacked they are driving they get the full benefit of that provided they are cautious lucky. Sometimes they use trucks cart off oranges. That's what they've just south of the city several boxes before he detains visitor, according to Cityshal Charles Nichols. Grief spied the license number on truck and was told by the Club of So. Califf that it was Wilmington. Richard Krastel of 709 Los Angeles steel and his weren't gone three minutes after car of the family recently, then son Otto lost his $250 wrist. The father saw two middle men in a Ford across the street one of them with a violin hands. The son gave chase never saw the car. Richard Tel has offered a reward on and the pawnshop and hand store squads of the Los Angeles police are hunting for instrument. The same day Officer Raid of the Los Angeles police lost a good overcoat from his while it was parked on Los Angeles only a block from center of town with scores o'rple passing by. Anaheim is only one to scores in which this sort of is going on. According chief Anybody may be at any time. CHILD LOSES SU LOS ANGELES, April 16—The Lois Frances Logan, four $100.00 as the result of a verdict here this afternoon. The jury decided that La Maescher, who left the bulk estate to the child of his keeper, Mrs. Nettle Wogan unduly influenced in making his will. Maescher left his widow lives in Newport, Ky., a small guest, and willed Mrs. Logan 100. NOT GUILTY PLEA CHICAGO, April 16 — William D. Shepherd today pleaded not guilty to the charge that he murdered his wealthy ward, Billy McClintock, to obtain the latter's fortune. The Defense Attorney William Scott Stewart first asked Judge Jacob Hopkins to squash the indictment. The prosecution entered objections and the court rejected the defense motion. The clerk of the court read the lengthy indictment, charging Shepherd with causing Billy's death by feeding him typhoid fever germs. "How do you plead, guilty or not guilty?" Shepherd was asked: "Not guilty," was the reply in a firm voice. The defense and prosecution will meet later to agree on what judge is to hear the case. It is hoped to have the trial start soon. STORM IN TACOMA TACOMA, April 16.—A terrific electrical storm, followed by hail, which rapidly developed into a near cloudburst, caused thousands of dollars in damage in the business district and battered down shrubbery in parks and residence districts today. A Class Ad will bring you results. Claim 3-cent Gas Tax Rank Injustice to South Californi Rank injustice, flagrant disregard of the rights of So. Calif., and a deliberate scheme to make the 13 southern counties pay the major part of the new highway construction are charges being hurled at the State Senate, following the passage of the bill increasing the gasoline tax. Altho there is a motion to consider the measure in the Senate, the only hope So. Calif. has of defeating it for every citizen of this section to immediately urge their assemblymen to defeat the measure when it comes before the assembly. Regarding the action or the Senate, Carl E. McStay, Secretary of the Auto Club, said: "The statement the south could have a fair allocation was shown to be by the vote taken on the bill when Senator Breed supporters led the fight Senator Swing's amendments would give So. Calif. 50% of the highway expends. Unless this bill is defended by the assembly, it means that next few years the southeastern ties will be forced to pay of $51,000,000. This is the they will be assessed of what they will receive." LEADING NEWSPAPER IN NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer FULL LEASED WIRE SERVICE OF UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS Anaheim, California, Thrusday, April 16, 1925 ARSENIC KILLER AGAIN A. CROOKS ADOPT NEW SCHEME Big Human Cargo on Great Airship LAKEHURST, N. J., April 16—The dirigible Los Angeles took its largest human cargo aloft today when it nosed into the wind with 58 officers and men aboard. The giant airship will maneuver in this vicinity throughout the day to test repairs and adjustments preparatory to its second flight to Bermuda tomorrow. BOND ISSUE FOR STATE BUILDINGS Senate Passes Proposal For $8,500,000 With Little Opposition SACRAMENTO, April 16—Meeting with little opposition, a bill by Senator Charles W. Lyon of Los Angeles, proposing a bond issue of $8,500,000 for a state building in Los Angeles, new Man and Wife, Boy of Boston He CASH HOUSES ARE MOVING VALENCIAS Mrs. George MacKinnin CASH HOUSES ARE MOVING VALENCIAS Moving of No. Orange-co valencias has begun. J. J. McGinnis of Oliver will have shipped ten cars by the close of this week, and the movement will continue indefinitely. Pepper & Miller of Olive, the other big cash house, will not start packing until around May 1, the approximate date recommended by the California Fruit Growers' Exchange to its member associations. Only $4.25 per 100 pounds on the tree is being paid by McGinnes for frost-free fruit. That is the price, however, for fruit to be delivered at once. Fruit for future delivery would be on a different basis. Pepper & Miller have contracted for some 60 cars of fruit, but except for several orchards taken on "rough buys" the basis has been "market price at time of picking." On rough buys it is impossible to figure the price per box or per 100 pounds, because all the fruit is included and quality as well as quantity are uncertain. The highest price in the county for valencias oranges on the tree purchased for immediate delivery is $4.25 per hundred pounds, according to McInnes. McGinnes anticipates steady prices without one extreme being followed by another. He is paying $5.00 per car for Federal inspection and will do so throughout the season. According to McGinnes and his advisors, the northern valencia crop and the continued movement of navels control prices at present. While this northern fruit has not the keeping qualities of So. Calif., fruit, valencias are valencias at present, and the northern growers aer receiving only four cents a pound on the tree. Rain has improved the condition of the County's fruit markedly and valencias especially have been found less frozen than had been expected. Some of the East Anaheim orchards, according to McGinnes, show practically no frost-bitten fruit whatever. There may be a tree here and there, but the volume of culls hasn't been Senate Passes Proposal For $8,500,000 With Little Opposition SACRAMENTO, April 16—Meeting with little opposition, a bill by Senator Charles W. Lyon of Los Angeles, proposing a bond issue of $8,500,000 for a state building in Los Angeles, new buildings at the U. of C., and completion of the state capitol buildings in Sacramento, was passed by the Senate today. New buildings for the university would be constructed both at Berkeley and at Beverly Hills. A resolution providing for the appointment of a commission to negotiate with commissioners from Arizona and Nevada for the purpose of settling the respective rights of the states to the waters of the Colorado river was adopted unanimously by the upper house today. The Swing-Johnson, metropolitan district water bill was sent to the lower house today for final consideration. The measure was passed in the senate late yesterday after several hours of spirited debate. CLAIMS MERGER IS EQUITABLE WASHINGTON, April 16—The Van Sweringen Nickel Plate R. R. merger is "just, equitable and fair," John J. Bernet, Cleveland, president of the New Nickel Plate Railroad Co., told the interstate commerce commission today. Bernet detailed the effects of the unification service giving lists of thousands of dollars to be saved every year through the unification of the Nickel Plate, Pere Marquette, Erie, Chesea peake and Ohio, the Hocking Valley. Bernet read long lists of statistics, going over freight traffic handling all over the east, listing savings of from $10,000 to $250,000 a year in operating expenses and taxes on all four roads. The net saving in operating and capital expenses of the five railroads thru unification will be $4,646,966, Bernet said. COOGAN GOES EAST HOLLYWOOD, April 16—Jackle Coogan left today for New York City on an important business trip. The boy film star was accompanied by his father, Jack Coogan, Sr., and his manager, A. L. Bernstein. Mrs. George MacKinnon self committed to a Boston with the aid of her husband unknown to others, for MAIL THE CASE AND ONCE MO LOS ANGELES, Charles R. Wheeler, heim postal clerk, we in federal court today with receiving more from the mails. The aftermath of the $2 heim mail robbery in Most of the openings devoted to picking out Wheeler was tried Joseph R. Abernathy, perintendent of Anahale last summer, on a conspiracy to rob the acquitted Abernathy victed and is serving term at Leavenwortiary. J. U. Hemmi, To yer, was subsequently convicted for receiving the stolen money, a thy testified at this Wheeler had a ha robbery. Wheeler was ordered on the strength of a testimony. The latter brought here from I and will be the star witness against the present trial. OLDER "Y" BOYS MEET TOMORROW The Orange-co. district annual older boys' conference will held tomorrow in Santa Ana. It will open with registration at the main entrance of the Y. M. A. building at 4:30. The local boys will meet at the Y building in Anaheim at 3:30 and go to the meeting. Each negotiation will register with its own Y. M. C. A. secretary and receive conference badges from the meeting will be held in Gargeon Memorial church next door to the Y building, opening at 5 p.m. The local committee includes Messrs Dale Hensley, Ed Bee-Francis Bode and Fred Winter. J. A. Chitty for orange trees, 4 Bush; phone 671-M.-Adv. Tax Rank South California State, Carl E. McStay, Field Secretary of the Auto Club of So. Calif., said: "The statement that the south could have a fifty-fifty location was shown to be raise the vote taken on the gas tax bill when Senator Breed and his supporters led the fight against Senator Swing's amendment, which would give So. Calif. 50 per cent the highway expendatures. Unless this, bill is defeated in the assembly, it means that in the next few years the southern counties will be forced to pay a bonus $51,000,000. This is the amount they will be assessed in excess what they will receive. ANAHEIM WOMAN AWARDED $4900 SAN FRANCISCO, April 16—Mrs. Hettie E. Thels of Anaheim was today awarded $4900 compensation by the state Industrial Accident Commission for the death of her husband, John Victor Thels. Thels died from asphyxiation March 14 while working for the Crystal Chemical Co. at Anaheim. PROBE TEACHERS RETIREMENT FUND SACRAMENTO, April 16—Appointment of a legislative committee to investigate the condition of the teachers' retirement salary fund is provided in a bill passed by the lower house today. The sum of $15,000 is appropriated for the purpose. COOGAN GOES EAST HOLLYWOOD, April 16—Jackle Coogan left today for New York City on an important business trip. The boy film star was accompanied by his father, Jack Coogan, sr., and his manager, A. L. Bernstein. Jackle intends to sign contracts for a new series of pictures, and he has appointments with several big castern producers. According to Coogan, sr., "The Kid's" next film will be a sequel to "The Rag Man," a picture he has just completed for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. "Jackle will be the same little rakamuffin in his next picture," said "Pa" Coogan. MANY KILLED BY FUNERTL BLAST VIENNA, April 16—Many persons are reported to have been killed in Sofia today when an infernal machine exploded in the cathedral during funeral services for the conservative leader, General George chief, who was assassinated Monday. 42 SOLDIERS HELD IN GUARD HOUSE MONTEREY, April 16—Investigation was under way at the Presidio today to determine responsibility for an attack by soldiers of the post on the post on the city jail last night. Forty-two men, 20 of them members of the service troop of the eleventh cavalry, are in the guard house after being rounded up by the guard. They will face courtmartial, according to Lieut. Col. H. C. Tatum, acting commandant of the Presidio. The attack was apparently an effort to free private Fred Dinucel of the service troop, convicted of reckless driving and held in jail in lieu of a $150 fine. Dr. Clara Bakehouse, Osteopath, Colonial, 140 N. Lemon, Ph. 17. BAR NOISE FROHOME OF WASHINGTON, April authorities today stop work in front of the retary of War Weeks quest of Mrs. Weeks, street and stationed guard. Weeks is still suing the effects of a stroke on April 1. His ever, said he spent and there was no objection. Weeks has been united up at an time during weeks since his strife learned. HOWARD TO AT MASS M Clinton Howard, the world peace commission is stopping in Los Angeles tour around the world dress a mass meeting Fullerton H. S. auction. "The curse and cure recently addressed Kiwatis club along Valencia Oranges bourne J. McInnes, oppo., San Orange, Ph. Orange." COUNTY aler ATIONS Progress of Anaheim as Told by Building Year Permits Total 1923 828 $2,269,271 1922 675 1,413,045 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 379,950 1919 174 464,500 Weather — Fair and continued warm tonight and Friday. 27th YEAR—No. 178 AGAIN COLLAPSES Man and Wife, Both Newspaper Reporters, Tell of Boston Hospital Psychopathic Ward Terrors EXPECTED TO ENTER PLEA OF GUILTY Doctors Examine Aged Woman to Determine If She Took Poison GARY, Ind., April 16—Mrs. Anna Cunningham, 50, charged with murder in connection with the death of her husband and four children, today collapsed Mrs. George MacKinnin had herself committed to a Boston hospital with the aid of her husband, but unknown to others, for the purpose of observing the methods of treatment. Their reports have caused a sensation. MAIL THEFT CASE AIRED ONCE MORE LOS ANGELES, April 16—Charles R. Wheeler, former Anaheim postal clerk, went on trial in federal court today charged with receiving money stolen from the malls. The trial is an aftermath of the $25,000 Anaheim mail robbery in Dec. 1925. Most of the opening day was devoted to picking of a jury. Wheeler was tried jointly with Joseph R. Abernathy, former superintendent of Anaheim schools last summer, on a charge of conspiracy to rob the malls, and acquitted. Abernathy was convicted and is serving a five-year term at Leavenworth penitentiary. J. U. Hemmi, Torrance lawyer, was subsequently tried and convicted for receiving part of the stolen money, and Abernathy testified at this trial that Wheeler had a hand in the robbery. Wheeler was ordered re-tried on the strength of Abernathy's testimony. The latter has been brought here from Leavenworth and will be the government's star witness against Wheeler in the present trial. BAR NOISE FROM HOME OF WEEKS MODESTO, April 16—Trees were uprooted and a large grain warehouse was destroyed when a 55 miles per hour wind swept over the eastern part of Stanislaus-co., late yesterday afternoon. More than one inch of rain fell at Hickman and Waterford during the storm, which lasted 15 minutes. A row of trees at Waterford were uprooted. The wind and rain was accompanied by thunder. So heavy was the rain that portions of the dirt roads near Waterford, 1 miles east of Mo desto, were washed away. Buildings were unroofed and trees uprooted in a miniature hurricane that swept along the Merced river, 37 miles south of here. The storm ran between Snelling and Hopetown, a distance of four miles. Telegraph and telephone communication with the wind swept district was cut off. Fallen trees blocked all roads to the district and the electric current was cut off. The roof of one barn fell in at a ranch near Merced, crashing down on four automobiles. In another barn, a man was harnessing a horse, when the roof was partially blown off. Telephone communication to Mered was cut off for a time, it was reported today. Doctors Examine Aged Woman to Determine If She Took Poison GARY, Ind., April 16—Mrs. Anna Cunningham, 50, charged with murder in connection with the death of her husband and four children, today collapsed again in her cell in the Crown Point, Ind., jail. Physicians were ordered to examine her to determine whether she had swallowed arsenic. Arraignment on the murder charge was postponed pending medical examination of the woman. When Atty, Frank Gavit and May, the woman's 18-year-old daughter, entered the cell they found Mrs. Cunningham stretched out unconscious. When Mrs. Cunningham was searched in the Crown Point jail a small box of arsenic was found in her purse. GARY, Ind., April 16—A plea of guilty was expected by police today when Mrs. Anna Cunningham, 50, is arraigned on the charge of murder, following her confession last midnight to giving poison to four of her children, three of whom died. The only motive behind the killings. Mrs. Cunningham said, was a desire to join her husband in death and love of the canteen. Mrs. Cunningham denied having given poison to her husband and to Harry, the eldest son. They died natural deaths, she said. David, the fourth son whom she fed arsenic, is in a Chicago hospital fighting for his life. The husband and four children died within a period of six years. May, 18-year-old flapper dugger, escaped poisoning because Mrs. Cunningham loved her the least. Mrs. Cunningham said she took poison herself but the only result was severe illness. "I wanted to join my husband who died in 1918," Mrs. Cunningham told Sheriff Ben Strong, quite dispassionately. "And when I decided to die, I waited to take along with me the child I loved the best." 1 DEAD, 1 HURT IN BOOTLEG WAR LOS ANGELES, April 16—One man is dead today, another wounded, and several suspects under arrest following fresh outbreaks in Los Angeles' bootleggers war. BAR NOISE FROM HOME OF WEEKS WASHINGTON, April 16.—City authorities today stopped paying work in front of the home of Secretary of War Weeks at the request of Mrs. Weeks, roped off the street and stationed patrolmen on guard. Weeks is still suffering from the effects of a stroke of paralysis on April 1. His family, however, said he spent a good night and there was no change in his condition. Weeks has been unable to get up at an time during the two weeks since his stroke, it was learned. HOWARD TO SPEAK AT MASS MEETING Cinton Howard, chairman of the world peace commission, who is stopping in Los Angeles on a tour around the world, will address a mass meeting tonight at Fullerton H. S. auditorium on "The curse and cure of war." He recently addressed the Fullerton Kiwanis club along this line. Valencia Oranges bought for cash. J. McInnes, oppo, Santa Fe depot, Orange. Ph. Orange 50 for rep. FLEET TRIES TO CAPTURE HAWHA Aboard U. S. S. Seattle, via radio from United Press staff correspondent, April 16—Dipping into the West, the United States navy is steaming toward the scene of its greatest war problem. With the Flagship Seattle almost 24 hours ahead of the remainder of the fleet, the course is laid toward the Hawaiian Islands, which the navy will attempt to "capture". Details of the approaching strategy were discussed at length last night at a conference between Armiral Robert E. Coontz, Commanding Officer of the navy, and other high sea and land military. WANTED—Position as auto mechanic or truck driving experienced with all makes. C. E. Hansen, Phone 351 J., 1305 W. Center, Anaheim. A Class Ad will bring you results. H. R. Wildman, Dentist, F. & M. Building, Fullerton. Phone 852 Babe Ruth Will be Operated Upon Tomorrow for Abscess NEW YORK, April 16—Babe Ruth will be operated on at St. Vincent's hospital tomorrow for an abscess. This was announced this afternoon noon by Yankee officials. According to attending physicians the abscess is the cause of Ruth's high temperature which has failed to subside despite his continued improvement following his recent illness. According to Yankee officials examination by physicians has shown that the abscess is not serious but the operation will keep the home run king out of the baine for at least two weeks longer. 1 DEAD, 1 HURT IN BOOTLEG WAR LOS ANGELES, April 16 — One man is dead today, another wounded, and several suspects under arrest following fresh outbreaks in Los Angeles' bootleggers war. Joseph Perlini 26, was shot and killed at his home by two men who entered the place and fired without warning. Police found considerable liquor in Perlini's home. Shortly afterwards two auto-loads of suspected rum-runners staged a running gun fight in the west-side residential section. Harry Friesch, 35, was seriously wounded, and two companions placed under arrest. The other gun-men escaped. BODY OF LA HABRA YOUTH SENT EAST Mark D. Lucas, 21, of La Habra died last night at Anaheim sanitarium. Funeral arrangements have been announced for 10 a.m. Saturday at McAulay-Sutters parlor, after which the body is to be sent to the old home at Fayetteville, Ark., for interment. Decedent is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Lucas, two brothers, J. P. and W. M. Lucas, and two sisters, Miss Dorothy Lucas and Mrs. Jack Wood, all of La Habra. Vernon Calvin Turner, 20-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Turner of Fullerton, died yesterday. The body is at McAulay-Sutters parlor preparatory to being sent to Missouri. A.C.O.F.C.MEETING The Associated C.s.of C. will hold their next gathering at Yorba Linda, April 30. Drs. B. Franklin and Jennie A. Badgley, Anaheim's leading Chiropractors, Dietitians and Tridiagnosticians, 408 N. Los Angeles St., phone service 1129, day or night. Sue Amack, Chiropractor, Palmer graduate, 149 North Lemon-st.