oc-plain-dealer 1925-04-24

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. SHARP NOTE SE CLAIM 20,000 COMMUNISTS ARRESTED Estimate 6000 in Jail In Sofia Alone and 250 Murdered LONDON, April 24.—"I estimate that six thousand Communists had been arrested by Monday night in Sofia alone and that 250 of them were murdered." Josiah Wedgewood, M.P., says in a signed Hornsby Out; Hit By Pitched Ball ST. LOUIS, Mo., April 24. Roger Hornsby, hitting ace of the Cardinals, will be unable to play for three or four days as result of having been hit by a pitched ball in yesterday's game with Cincinnati. Dr. Robert F. Hyland, club physician, said he had received a slight concussion of the brain. BIG DIRIGIBLE BATTLES STORM END IS NEAR IN WHEELER TRIAL U. S. District Attorney Demands Verdict of Guilty Today GREAT FALLS, Mont., Apr 24.—John L. Slattery, Unit States District Attorney, today mandated that the jury in the trial of Senator Burton K. Wheeler be charged of misuse of office br LONDON, April 24.—"I estimate that six thousand Communists had been arrested by Monday night in Sofia alone and that 250 of them were murdered." Josiah Wedgewood, M.P., says in a signed article in the Manchester Guardian today. Wedgewood, with two other British members of parliament, went to Sofia on an independent mission of investigation. His report condemned the Zankoff government of Bulgaria. The Bulgarian government is having difficulty in disposing of the bodies of the victims," Wedgewood wrote. "Torture is supposed to be used for the purpose of extracting information from the prisoners. Men return from these prisons masmiled for life, the bones of their feet all broken by the bastinado. Communists have been outlawed. The government police started to hunt them down within one hour after the explosion in the cathedral at Sofia. Secret police utilized lists prepared by the military. Fascists emerged everywhere and received arms. "It was pleasant amid the shambles to note the British and Americans, including officials of the legations and travelers, doing their utmost to stem the horrors." 20,000 IMPRISONED ATHENS, April 24.—Twenty thousand communists now are imprisoned in Bulgaria, where the situation is growing unprecedentedly intolerable owing to the Zankoff government's repressive measures, according to Sofia dispatches. Greece, accordingly, is reliably reported to be reinforcing the Greek-Bulgarian borders. ITLE IN MONT MARTRE PARIS, April 24.—Three are dead and seven wounded following a revolver battle in the streets of Mont Martre, where supposed Communists ambushed supporters of the former president Alexandre Millerand. The police early today arrested two Communists, who had revolvers and admitted firing into recruits of the "League of Young Patriots" when the latter arrived to prevent interruption of a nationalist political meeting. FORMER P.O. CLERK SEEKS NEW TRIAL BIG DIRIGIBLE BATTLES STORM LAKEHURST, N.J., April 24. The dirigible Los Angeles, which arrived today from Bermuda after weathering a 50-mile gale, will leave next week on a 1300 mile trip to Porto Rico. The proposed voyage, which will be by far the longest since its arrival in America, will be started as soon after next Monday as possible. Captain George Steele, the commanding officer, announced today. LAKEHURST, N. J., April 24.—Six and a half hours overdue as result of an all night battle with a 50-mile gale, the navy dirigible Los Angeles arrived here from Bermuda shortly before 5 a.m. today. Soaring to new heights at a point above Cape Hatteras to avoid thunderstorms, the great ship, with 58 men aboard, encountered violent head winds through which it pushed at a snail's pace. The home trip took 20 hours and 48 minutes, while on its first visit to Bermuda the dirigible returned in 14 hours and 13 minutes. "We were from 800 to sometimes as high as 2000 feet" said Captain George W. Steele, executive officer of the Los Angeles today. "The ship responded to control with remarkable smoothness. Part of the way on the return trip we played cards with greater ease than would be possible on a crack train. I slept four hours during the night and if the going was rough no one on board noticed it particularly." All thru the night, as it battled the heavy winds, the Los Angeles was guided over the Atlantic by radio compass bearings from various stations. The radio operated perfectly so that at no time was the ship off its course, despite poor visibility and wind resistance. Already the mast ship Patoka, to which the Los Angeles was moored while at Bermuda is enroute to Mayaguez, Porto Rico where it will await the dirigible's arrival. GREAT FALLS, Mont., Apr. 24.—John L. Slattery, United States District Attorney, today demanded that the jury in the trial of Senator Burton K. Wheeler a charge of misuse of office bring a verdict of guilty. "Don't be influenced because this man is a United States Senator," he said in final argument of the prosecution's case. "No one is above the law even presidents may be impeached. Have courage to do your duty in accordance with the evidence that we have shown you." "Gordon Campbell hired Wheeler because he was just elected senator," Slattery said. "The ch thing Campbell wanted was use Wheeler's senatorial influence." Slattery declared the government had proved everything allowed in the indictment. "The eve of the civilized world are unyou and the people are wounding if you will mete out just without regard to sympathy," added. Senator Thomas J. Walsh, chief defense counsel, contended Stery in reciting the case was sticking to evidence and was held by Judge Dietrich who quired slattery to change trend. GREAT FALLS, Mont., Apr. 24.—Sen. Burton K. Wheeler know his fate before night. For arguments of attorneys for the fence and prossecution in the trial of former leader of the Washington scandals investigations, alleged misuse of his senatorial office, were begun with the opening of court this morning. John L. Slattery, prosecut attorney, demanded that Wheeler be found guilty of illegally acting to appear before the interdepartment in behalf of Gordon Campbell, his Montana oil company Slattery contended that the prosecution had established its own testimony of witnesses told the jury they had he Wheeler say he would "fix this up" in Washington. After Slattery concludes, W. O'Leary, noted criminal law whose sole duty so far has been selection of the jury from his low townfolk of Great Falls, begins his argument for the fence. Arguments are expected to continue through the morning and to conclude with a final address by Senator Thomas Walsh, colleague of Wheeler, has fought for him throughout trial without pay. Communists ambushed supporters of the former president Alexandre Millerand. The police early today arrested two Communists, who had revolvers and admitted firing into recruits of the "League of Young Patriots" when the latter arrived to prevent interruption of a nationalist political meeting. FORMER P.O. CLERK SEEKS NEW TRIAL LOS ANGELES, April 24.—Charles R. Wheeler, former Anaheim postal clerk convicted of receiving money stolen from the mails, filed motion for a new trial when he appeared for sentence today in federal court here. Arguments on the motion will be heard Tuesday afternoon. Wheeler, former registry clerk in the Anaheim postoffice, was acquitted of the charge of conspiracy in connection with the $230,000 robbery of Dec. 27, 1922, and the present conviction followed the second trial. EARTHQUAKE FELT NEW BEDFORD, Mass., April 24.—An apparent earthquake of short duration was experienced in several cities and towns bordering on Buzzards bay, on the southern coast of Massachusetts, early today. Certain localities reported dishes hurled from shelves and sleepers awakened. The earthquake was recorded unofficially at the New Bedford police station at 2:58 a.m. The station building was noticeably shaken, it was said. PRINCE ROBBED ARGADIA, April 24.—Burglar escaped with $4000 worth of jewels from the home here of Prince Paul of Denmark. The Prince and his life, formerly Lois Booth, mortored home in time to see an auto, presumably with the burglar leaving the grounds by another driveway. HENNING NAMED WASHINGTON, April 24.—President Coolidge today appointed Assistant Secretary of Labor E.J. Henning to be federal district judge for the southern district of California. All thru the night, as it battled the heavy winds, the Los Angeles was guided over the Atlantic by radio compass bearings from various stations. The radio operated perfectly so that at no time was the ship off its course, despite poor visibility and wind resistance. Already the mast ship Patoka, to which the Los Angeles was moored while at Bermuda is enroute to Mayaguez, Porto Rico where it will await the dirigible's arrival. According to Captain Steele, the Los Angeles should make the Porto Rico trip in 26 to 30 hours. An off shore route, to enable the navigators to take advantage of the steady ocean currents, will be followed. Steele said. The stay at Mayaguez will be brief. RAISE FLAG POLE The flag-pole was up again this morning. Center and Los Angeleses. Installation being completed at 7:20. At 7:33 the Stars and Stripes were hoisted by Sergeant T.H. Tolbert and Patrolman L.O. Whalen in the presence of a few by-standers who cheered. The pole the same one which was removed was donated by Wm. Alexander. It has a brass eagle on top donated by "Dad" Kennedy. Chief C.B. Nichols has ordered that the flag be raised each morning. Former Pastor Dies Older residents will hear with sadness of the death of the Rev. Jacob Albert, 78, Sudday, April 19, at his home in Los Angeles. Rev. Albert was pastor of the German Baptist church in Stanton Many years ago. Services were held Wednesday in Los Angeles. National League President Arrested On Liquor Charge ST. LOUIS, Mo., April 24.—Garry Herrman, president of the Cincinnati National League Club was arrested here today on a federal warrant charging illegal possession of liquor. He was arraigned before a U.S. commissioner and furnished a $500 bond. The warrant was issued following a raid yesterday on quarters club from Cincinnati. In the Statler Hotel reserved the "Royal Red Rooters," a group of Cincinnati baseball fans. Eleven "half cases" of beer claimed to have been found by federal agents. It also was announced warrants had been issued for members of the Rooters Club two employees brought here by LEADING NEWSPAPER IN NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY THE ORANGE COUNTY plain Dealer FULL LEASED WIRE SERVICE OF UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS Anaheim, California, Friday, April 24, 1925 E SENT TO BULGARIA IS NEAR WHEELER TRIAL District Attorney demands Verdict of Guilty Today Governor Avers Execution Just SACRAMENTO, April 24—Governor Friend W. Richardson, in commenting on the execution of Clarence "Tuffy" Reid at San Quentin penitentiary today, declared he believed justice had been meted out. "Reid was as guilty as any man I ever had the unfortunate opportunity of having to deal with," the governor stated. "I believe that Lawrence McMullen, his partner, should have also been made to pay the supreme penalty, for he is undoubtedly as guilty as Reid." MELLON AND COOLIDGE ASSAILED Life of President Also Threatened by Tulsa Man "TUFFY" REID DAYS FINAL TULSA, Okla., April 24—An anonymous letter threatening President Coolidge's life, written by a "Broken oil Man" of Tulsa was made public today by U. S. Secret Service men. "TUFFY" REID PAYS FINAL PENALTY Trunk Merchant's Slayer Hanged Today at San Quentin SAN QUENTIN PENITIARY, April 24.—Clarence "Tuffy" Reid, 20 year old Los Angeles newsboy, died on the gallows here today. The youth paid the extreme penalty for shooting to death Charles Weingarten, Los Angeles trunk merchant, January 21, 1923. Twice was the execution date advanced. The hanging was first set for August 14, 1923 and upon appeal. Reid was denied a new trial. The date was again set for August 22, 1924, when a writ of error issued by Judge John L. Fleming of Los Angeles delayed the penalty. Since then all legal means of preventing the executive have been called into play, ending yesterday when the state supreme court denied a writ of habeas corpus or a writ of error which would allow an appeal to the United States supreme court. The fight for "Tuffy's" life has been waged by a Los Angeles newspaper, which secured thousands of signatures to petitions asking executive clemency. His mother and pretty sister both have worked for 8 months, hoping to end their battle would be successful. Reid's execution was the twenty-fourth in California during past two years. In the previous two years there were nine, according to prison records. The trap was sprung promptly at 10 a.m. Twelve minutes later prison physicians pronounced Reid dead. The youth marched unaided from the death cell to the execution chamber. He mounted the Life of President Also Threatened by Tulsa Man TULSA, Okla., April 24.—An anonymous letter threatening President Coolidge's life, written by a "Broken oil Man" of Tulsa was made public today by U.S. Secret Service men. The man's name is withheld pending arrest, according to the U.S. officials. The letter, written in longhand and dated Tulsa, March 25, 1925, reads as follows: "Calvin Coolidge—You may think you will get by with your d—crookedness, but want tell you now you will not live your term out if you don't change your tactics. If you want to do what is right, why keep that thief Mellon in? You know you can't pull over our eyes. Mellons' not there for any good. Plenty honest, capable men ready to take his place, still you keep him. A poor man has no more chance in oil than ice in hell. Take warning. Change if you value your life. I mean it. (Signed) "A Broken Oil Man Account Mellon Graft." CLUES STILL FEW IN WHEATLEY CASE Few developments were reported by Sheriff's officials seeking to capture Charles B. Wheatley, Santa Ana newspaperman, on the third day of a hunt that was launched when it became known he cashed an asserted fictitious check at a Santa Ana bank and fled with $2500 in cash, leaving his car he was driving on a downtown street. Though many persons saw the newspaperman on the streets of Santa Ana during the forenoon of Wednesday, he seemed to have dropped out of sight in an instant after leaving the bank, authorities declare. Sheriff Sam Jernigan stated today, however, that while he and his officers were working on every duet that was available and that he had secured the aid of officers elsewhere, information in the hands of the officers that would aid in the capture as yet was very meager. Wheatley's case has attracted considerable attention because only a week ago charges of forgery and grand larceny, involving disappearance of $10,000 from the county treasurer's office, were dismissed against him on motion of the district attorney, who stated that prosecution seemed doubts. Fate of Various Now Up to St Executive SACRAMENTO, April 46th Biennial Session of iforias Legislature will sine die today after having engaged in the business ing new laws for twelve. With the journmum members of the legislature turn to their various honors during the final disposition work in the hands of Friend W. Riehardson. The chief executive will days in which to act on posals. Practically nothing of interest remains unacted of the measures yet to be erased being minor appl bills and slight changes present laws. All of the larger problems have been settled. But four major issues importance were taken to legislature during this three of which weather battles and emerged while the other met defeat. Ratification of the amendment to the federal tuition was one of the MONTHS FOR CHICKEN STEALING Lopez and Angel Vasquez, led by local officers on the de stealing chickens, were in Chino this morning, pleas of guilty to the burglary and were sent to six months each in jail. Vasquez, also arrested on same charge, is said to have lied in the truck at the time theft, and he was dismissed. Pascheco, was also dismissed the grounds of "lack of evil." ERS TRAPPED IN MINE OKANE, April 24.—Seven miners were trapped today in Sheila mine, at Burke, Idaho, fire which threatened their according to word received the fire followed an explosion was burning at the 2000 foot according to the reports officials said it was doubt-theother any of the miners survive. President Liquor Charge The Statler Hotel reserved by Royal Red Rooters," a group incinnati baseball fans, seven "half cases" of beer was used to have been found by the real agents. Also was announced thatrants had been issued for five robbers of the Rooters Club and inmulloes brought here by the Cincinnati. His mother and pretty sister both have worked for r months, hoping to the end their battle would be successful. Reid's execution was the twenty-fourth in California during the past two years. In the previous two years there were nine, according to prison records. Th trap was sprung promptly at 10 a.m. Twelve minutes later prison physicians pronounced Reid dead. The youth marched unaided from the death cell to the execution chamber. He mounted the scaffolding alone, with the guards pacing behind him. Turning, he faced the 76 witnesses crowded into the small room and gazed calmly at them. His face did not change expression and he spoke no word as the black cap was fitted over his head. Then the trap was sprung. "Tuffy's" body dropped, the neck snapped and the death writhing soon ceased. "Tuffy" Reid had paid the penalty for his crime. In San Francisco, grouped in a little dingy hotel room were Reid's widowed mother, Mrs. Katie Reid, his pretty 18 year old sister, Agnes; Milton, a brother, and Gardner Wood, Los Angeles attorney, who handled legal details of the fight to save "Tuffy." The women were sobbing, as they had been during the morning. Agnes collapsed shortly before the hour of the execution, after she had tried unsuccessfully to get a last minute message thru her brother. "I just wanted to tell him to be brave and that we are trying to help bear the burden. Tell him we'll all be together soon anyway," the girl said brokenly over the telephone. Execution of young Reid climaxed a legal battle that has engaged statewide attention for the past two years. Reid's family was to claim the body outside the prison gates today or tomorrow. His mother is destitute without enough money to ship the corpse back to Los Angeles for burial. A fund to pay the charges is being raised in San Francisco. Drs. B. Franklin and Jennie A. Badgley, Anaheim's leading Chiropractors, Dietitians and Iridiagnosticians, 400 N. Los Angeles St., phone service 1128, day or night. GRAND OPENING BY NEW OWNER The meat market at 243 West Center-st has been purchased from Billie Knott, by "Bon" Marsters, of Huntington Beach, who takes possession today. The new merchant comes here well recommended by his former patrons and neighbors of the beach city. He plans some special prices Saturday and will give a coupon to everyone. Mr. Marsters has great faith in Anaheim and is glad to cast his lot with the people here. CONCERT SUNDAY Huntington Beach Municipal Band will give another concert Sunday afternoon. Prof. Harry G. Webber with his 29 talented musicians, will render a program of classical and popular music. The soloists will be Mr. Irving D. Parmeter, saxaphonist, and Will H. Gallienne, tenor. The band pavilion has been newly painted and additional canvas is being installed to care for the growing crowds and also for the comfort of the people. SANTA MONICA CHOSEN HOUSTON, Tex... April 24.—Santa Monica, Calif., was chosen today by the U.S. good roads association and the Bankhead National Highway Association as the meeting place for the 1926 joint convention. SISTERS INHERIT $1500 SAN FRANCISCO.—Two sisters will inherit $1500, all that Chas. Lindblom, Pacific coast gambler, had left of a fortune of more than $100,000, it was disclosed today, with an order for distribution of his estate. English King Paris PARIS, April 24.—King and Queen Mary today in what is known as a "voyage." It was the since 1918 that the Brerizins have been here presence is regarded in circles as a particular event, emphasizing the relations between France and Britain. Their majesties were the station on their arsenal by Lord George by Lord George COUNTY aler ONS 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 Fair tonight and Saturday with slowly rising temperatures 27th YEAR—No. 185 GARIA BY SERBIA Uckload of Berlin Women Noisy Electioneers in Battle for Votes for Presidential Candidates JUGO-SLAVIA GIVEN AID BY ALLY Serbs Also Approve Plan To Supervise Bulgar Army Increase VIENNA, April 24.—The Serbian government has sent a sharp note to Bulgaria protesting against attacks against the good faith of Jugo Slavia, which have been made by Bulgar politicians and newspapers, according to Belgrade ad- This photograph taken in Berlin during the presidential election, shows a lorryload of women of the Communist Party shouting and spreading their propaganda for Thalmann, the Communist candidate. LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS TODAY Fate of Various Acts Now Up to State Executive SACRAMENTO, April 24.—The 16th Biennial Session of the California Legislature will adjourn nine die today after having been engaged in the business of making new laws for twelve weeks. With the adjournment, the members of the legislature will return to their various homes, leaving the final disposition of their work in the hands of Governor Friend W. Richardson. The chief executive will have 30 days in which to act on the proposals. Practically nothing of major interest remains unacted upon, most of the measures yet to be considered being minor appropriation bills and slight changes in the present laws. All of the larger contested problems have been settled. But four major issues of general importance were taken up by the legislature during this session, three of which weathered their battles and emerged victorious while the other met defeat. Ratification of the child labor amendment to the federal constitution was one of the important spreadting their propaganda for Thalmann, the Communist candidate. 14 TRAPPED BY BLAZE IN MINE WALLACE, Idaho, April 24.—The lives of 14 miners trapped by a fire in the Hecla lead mine at Burke, were today believed by mine officials to be safe. Communication had not been established with them up to a late hour this morning, but the fact that air-pumps were kept running sufficiently to provide a strong draft gave basis to the belief. At 8:30 a.m. rescue crews were at the 1600 foot level, where thick smoke prevented them from penetrating further into the mine. The entrapped miners were believed to be in a drift at the 2000-foot level. The fire broke out at 11.15 p.m. Thursday night, when timbering in a shaft caught fire, supposedly from faulty or broken wiring. There were 33 miners in the workings at the time. All but 14 escaped. DEMPSEY NEARLY RECOVERED TODAY NEW YORK, April 24.—Jack Dempsey, heavyweight champion, who was stricken with ptomaine poisoning shortly after his arrival from Los Angeles yesterday, was reported to have fully recovered today. Serbs Also Approve Plan To Supervise Bulgar Army Increase VIENNA, April 24.—The Serbian government has sent a sharp note to Bulgaria protesting against attacks against the good faith of Jugo Slavia, which have been made by Bulgar politicians and newspapers, according to Belgrade advises. The Serb cabinet also decided to ask the Council of Ambassadors at Paris to permit the little entente military commission, with representatives of Serbia, Czecho-Slovakia and Runania to supervise th approved increase in Bulgaria's army. HOLD INQUEST IN CULVER MURDER LOS ANGELES, April 24.—A coroner's inquiry was to be held today in connection with the murder of Mrs. Louise Unnaharer, Culver City dressmaker. Mrs. Unnaharer was attacked and beaten to death by an unknown assailant at Culver City Tuesday night. Police are looking for the man who attacked and beat another woman the same night in the belief he was the murderer. The victim of this second attack gave police a vivid descriptive of the assailant and it was hoped to have him under arrest before night. Stanley M. Sharp, former sweetheart of the woman, was still held incommunicado in the city jail. He has been put through several severe grillings, but police admitted they have learned little from him about the crime. MUST BUY LUNCH AT ORANGE SHOW City council last night read an ordinance prohibiting concessions in the way of hot dog stands and the like in the vicinity of the Valencia Orange Show. It is intended to protect such concessions inside the exposition grounds. It will be adopted at an adjourned meeting next Thursday. Specifications for electric light poles were adopted. D. H. D. Newkirk addressed the council in favor of full-width having and ornamental lights in Palm-st. The city manager was instructed to prepare plans for expansion of the ornamental light system on a large scale, including No. and So. Los Angeles-st. More traffic officers may be appointed under an amendment DEMPSEY NEARLY RECOVERED TODAY NEW YORK, April 24.—Jack Dempsey, heavyweight champion, who was stricken with ptomaine poisoning shortly after his arrival from Los Angeles yesterday, was reported to have fully recovered today. It was said at the hotel where Dempsey is registered that the champion's indisposition was not at all serious and the fact he went to be largely a precautionary measure. Mr. Toussau Recovers Simon Toussau, who has been a patient in the Pullerton hospital the past two weeks will be returned to his home on Ball road tomorrow. Mr. Toussau had a major operation, but is now improving rapidly and will gladly welcome his friends who may care to call and help pass away the time during his convalescence. PRIVATE OWNERSHIP NEW YORK—The New York city railways, operating 75 miles of surface lines, will revert to private ownership May 1 after being in a receivership six years. tax per pound on oleomargarine has been in the hands of the governor for several weeks awaiting official endorsement. English King and Queen Pay Paris "Visit of Affection" PARIS, April 24.—King George and Queen Mary today paid Paris what is known as a "visit of affection." It was the first time since 1918 that the British sovereigns have been here and their presence is regarded in official circles as a particularly happy event, emphasizing the cordial relations between France and Great Britain. Their majesties were greeted at the station on their arrival from Geneva by Lord Crewe, with whom they motored to the British Embassy. President Doumergue entertained the royal visitors at luncheon at the Elysee. The guests including Premier Painleve, Edouard Herriot and Senator Deselves, minister of marine, Borel Mime, Deselves and Mime, Borel and Mr and Mme Raymond Pointcare. No toasts were exchanged, but the gathering was apparently in the friendliest spirit. The British sovereigns are enroute home after a stay in Sicily. Too Late to Classify FOR SALE—Double 5 ft. disc, cheap, Olive and Rio Vista Blvd. East Anaheim. FOR RENT—3-room modern house, unfurnished, garage. Inquire $15 E. Wilhelmia. Phone 539-M. FOR RENT—3 rooms furnished, $15.00 D.S.W.QUIRE in year. TO LOAN—$10,000 at 7 per cent. Room 203 First National Bank Bldg. Phone 481.