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Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
0HMSTEDE QUITS
CHAMBER BOARD;
TOO MUCH MAYOR
Conflicting Meeting Dates
Make 1t Impossible for Him
to Serve on Both Bodies; O..
l.. DdUis Succeeds Him.

Otto Ohmstede, new mayor of Ell
Centro, resigned his position as a
member of the board of directors Of
the Chamber Of Commerce at the last
meeting. The following is his letter.
to the chamber explaining his action:
Ell Centric Chamber of Commerce,
Gentlemen: On account of having
been elected on the city council and
then appointed president of the board,
| feel that in order to do all that is
time that | can possibly spare, and
as. the council meets on the same eve
nings that the chamber does, it would
be impossible for me to attend both
meetings. Therefore | will kindly ask
you to appoint another director in my
place, and | respectfully submit the
name of o. l.. Davis, manager of the
Standard Oil company of Imperial
county. l have noticed that he has
taken an interest in the chamber and
feel that he can do as much or more
than l have been able to do.
l wish to assure the directors of the
Ell Centre Chamber of Commerce that
the city trustees will appreciate any
suggestion that the chamber will make
that would be benefit to our city,
and it is my desire and also the other
members of the city council that the
chamber and city council work togeth-
er in promoting anything that would
be benefit to our city.
Yours very truly,
OTTO OHMSTEDE.
The chamber accepted his resigna-
ton as follows:
O. E. Ohmstede, FL Centre.
Dear Mr.. Ohmstede: Your resigna-
ton was presented at the regular
meeting of the directors yesterday eve
ming and accepted with regrets. The
directors requested the writer to ex-
press to you their appreciation of the
very efficient service you have rem
dered the chamber in the short time
in which you have held the position of
director, and while each of them ex-
pressed regret at losing you from
our board they all joined in congratu-
lating you upon the high and honor
able position to which you have at
tanned in our city's government.
Yours very truly,
Ell Centre Chamber of Commerce
By l.. w. Leffingwell, Secy.
o. l.. Davis of the Standard Oil COM
pany will succeed Mr.. Ohmstede.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
Why I Am For
johnson
By DON c. BITLER
Deputy District ATTORNEY

Years ago when Hiram Johnson first
campaigned for governor of Califor-
MIA, | had the pleasure, as a news
paper reporter, of interviewing him
when he dashed through southern Cal
ifornia. The favorable impression that
| then gained of this remarkable bat
tier for the peoples rights has never
lessened. On the contrary it has been
steadily strengthened as year after
year Mr. johnson has been honored by
the voters in recognition of the effec-
tive work he has done to improve poll
tical and industrial conditions for the
great mass of the common people.
When l first saw this intrepid cam
paigner, he stood in his car on the
public square of one of the beach
towns, a mere handful of people listen
ing to him curiously as he struck his
pudgy right fist into the palm of his
left hand and shouted, 81 am going to
kick the Southern Pacific out of poll
tics in California. He did it.
From that day when Hiram John
son campaigned for the common good
accompanied only by his son as chauf-
feur and three grand army men with
fife and drum to put pep" into the
battle, this human dynamo OF vim and
persistence has not swerved from his
course. He set only one aim for him.
self-that of placing himself in posi-
tion to accomplish the changes and re-
suits that would benefit the people of
California and the nation. He has
done it.
Now that Mr.. Johnson is in the SEN
ate he hasn't quit fighting. In the
face Of cruel ridicule and caustic criti-
cism he stands up and fights fiercely
for the right as he sees it and the
people are showing by their vote that
they will support this little giant pro-
ponent of the peoples rights, who
asks only the opportunity of continu-
ing the fight for Americanism ano
democracy.
And that is why l am for Hiram
Johnson for president.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
SWING REPLIES TO
FALSE ASSERTION
Declares Jack Eshelman, We're
He Alive, Would Haze Been
Supporting Senator Johnson
Uith All His POUer. N

LOS ANGELES, april 3O.-An
article published recently in one of
the Los Angeles newspapers present
ed statement purporting to come
from representative of the Hoover
interests who had recently visited the
Imperial Valley, to the effect that
the sentimental hold Hiram Johnson
had on the people there is rapidly
because of the growing
realization that Jack Ehelman, were
he alive, would doubtless be found in
the Hoover camp.
When brought to the attention of
Meyer Lissner, Manager of the
johnson campaign in Southern Cali
fornia, he wrote to Hon. Phil d.
Swing, judge of the superior court of
Imperial county, and former law
partner of Eshelman, who was lieu
tenant governor of California when
Johnson was governor, asking his
opinion of the matter. Judge Swing
replied as follows:
"John NJ Eshelman was a red
blooded American, and all his life
he believed in the things that Hiram
Johnson believes in. AS l see it,
nothing that Hiram Johnson has
done or said since Eshelman passed
on has been at variance with these
beliefs, and l am certain that Eshel-
man, were he still alive, would be as
strong for Hiram johnson today as
he always was in the days of his
life"
Continuing his letter to Mr.. Lissner
Judge Swing said:
"The continued victories of Johnson
in the East have brought the enthus-
iasm of his supporters here to a
high pitch. In every city of the
county strong Johnson clubs have
been organized-seven in all. Prac-
tically the entire old-time progressive
following is working for Johnson
together with very considerable
element of that. old line republican
strength that wants to see one
hundred per cent Americanism re-es-
tablished in this land Or ours. Many
democrats have announced their in
tention of voting for Johnson, whom
they admire for his courage and in,
dependence."
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
Mayor Couldn't
Censor This One

All police news is censored, al
though at this point it might be well
to inform the public that no sensa-
tional raids have been staged since the
new order went into effect, but the
censorship order failed utterly yester-
day when the mayor paid fine of So
because one of his delivery drivers
busted the traffic ordinance.
Recorder Vaughn Thompson smiled
when Mayor Ohmstede appeared be-
fore his court.
Guilty. or not guilty?" asked the
recorder.
"Guilty," said the mayor, speaking
for his delinquent employee.
'Five dollars" said the recorder.
The fact that it was the mayor cost
him So, as most of the other offenders
were let off with 81 fines.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
Judge Sloane's
Worries Ended;
Giuen Ne.u Job

A few days ago Justice W. A.
Sloane of San Diego was in Ell Centro
fixing his political fences, as he freely
admitted. Justice Sloane who is
serving as associate justice Of appel
late court No. 2 in Los Angeles, and
who is still in the valley, was being
opposed at the coming primaries and
election by Los Angeles Judge. He
desired Imperial county's vote.
However, Justice Sloane's worries
are ended for late yesterday he re-
ceived word that he had been appoint
ed by Governor Stephens to the va
cancy ON the state supreme court
bench caused by the death of Associ-
ate Justice Henry Melvin of Oakland.
Thus his political campaign comes
to an abrupt end.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
TO
81 YIN G 4;
MARRYING
20 WIVES
Officers Leave to Search in
Imperial County for Body
of Nina Lee Deloney, Be-
lieved Buried Near Line.
(By Associated Pressl

LOS ANGELIC, Cal, April 3d.
A murder charge will be lodged
against James X. Hurt, now to be
known as William Andrew Watson,
according to the district attorney.
This decision followed Watson's
confession last night that he had mar
ried about 20 women in the last few
years and had killed four, Nina Lee
Deloney, Alice M. Ludvigson, Eliza
beth Prior, Bertha A. Goodnick.
District Attorney WoOlwine with
deputy sheriffs and other investigators
left by automobile early today for
spot near San Diego, believed to be
over the line in Imperial county,
where, according to Watson, he buried
the Deloney woman after he had killed
her at Long Beach.
Watson said he had caused the death
of two women by drowning and two
others he had beaten to death with
hammer
A strong guard was placed over
Watson today to prevent attempts at
suicide.
1t was intimated that the district
attorney will resist any attempt to
extradite Watson to the state of
w WdSniHSCO ION W answer 1OI the IhuTuer
of Betty Pryor, whose body was found
near Plumb Station.
The spot where the body of Nina Lee
Deloney is buried in Imperial county
is believed to be in the vicinity of
Coyote Wells or this side Of Jacumba
Springs.
Imperial county officers have re-
ceived no official notification from the
Los Angeles officers of the fact that
in his confession Watson had named
spot near the western county line
where the body of Nina Lee Deloney
is believed to have been buried.
However, they are following the de-
velopments of the case with interest.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
WATSON BURIED WIFE HERE
All! Did You See
Then1--Right Here
In Ell Centro Too

The overall fad, sweeping across the
country, struck Ell Centro this morn
ing.
The office force of the freight depot,
of the Southern Pacific railroad, were
the first to blossom out and this morn
ing after the first appearance, more
than a dozen had been added to the
list, with the promise of many more.
Freight Agent Sheffield is the pro-
moter Of the Overall club in this city,
and was the first to appear this morn
ing garbed in the popular regalia. Fol
lowing close behind their chief were
Clifford Vredeen. Clifford Livermore
and Raymond Vilarea.
Those who have signed up to don the
blue garments at once are Johnny
Garcena, T. c. Lamar, Percy Crocker,
Charles F. Matlin, Ira Balock, c.
Courtney, John Schman, Earl S. Allen,
Albert Luden and H. E. Terry.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
BREAK UP RED PLOTS
(By Associated Press)

(By ssociated Press)
WASHINGTON, April 30.-Federal
officials have been instructed to ego
as far as hsae law will allow" in
breaking rhaMay Day radical demon
strations.
Assistant Attorney General Garvan
made this announcement today saying
the officers were concentrating on
efforts to protect the lives of officials,
federal and state, who have been
marked for destruction and on pre-
venting violence generally.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
WILL PLEAD GUILTY
(By Associated Press)

LOS ANGELES, April 30.-Walter
Andrew Watson "Huirt" will plead
guilty under the first decree next
Monday when the grand jury will
return an indictment charging him
with the death of Nina Lee Deloney.
He will be sentenced to life imprison-
ment.
This announcement was made by
Chief Deputy District Attorney Doran
after a conference with the prison.
er's lawyer early today.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
Chinese
Would Cross Line
In Event Trouble
(By Associated Press)


WASHINGTON, April 3O.-Forty
thousand Chinese in Mexico without
consular protection have petitioned
the state department for permission
to cross the border in case they are
threatened as the result of present
revolutionary activities in that
country.
The matter has been taken under
advisement.
1t is understood that Chinese in
Baja California joined in the move
.1ent asking the United States for
protection.
There has been uneasiness for some
time below the border among the
Chinese and threats of various kinds
have been made.
Imperial Valley will oppose any
movement on the part of the Chinese
below the border being permitted to
cross the line.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
Weather

Arizona Fair
t o n i & h t and
warmer in I h e
northeast; Satur-
day fair in the
south with unset
and west.
Imperial Valley
Continued fair;
not much change
in temperature al
though probably
cooler in the north
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
FEAR FOOD SHORTAGE

(By Associated Pressl
NEW YORK, April 30.-The entire
world must tighten its belt if there
is to be enough food for all and that
the belt is a strict control Of bank
credit, without which the world will
continue to gorge itself and initiate.
declared Paul Warburg, banker, in dis
cussing initiation before the New York
Academy of Political Science today.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
MADE A MILLION DOLLARS in EIGHT YEARS

DALLAS.-This Dallas busi-
ness woman turned few thou
sand dollars into a million in
eight years. She is a banker,
railroad and oil magnate. and
ship owner-but still manages
her little retail fish market in
Dallas. And che says she
achieved it by sticking to the
Job" even though the odds were
against her 10 to /.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
STUDENTS CRY 'LONG
LIVE THE HAPSBURGS'
(By Associated Press)

VIENNA, April 3O.-Anti-Jewish
demonstrations by German students
continued in more serious form to-
day. They were also directed against
a number of students who had or
ganized themselves as socialists. Dur
ing the disorder there were cries of
"Long live the Hapsburgs." The gov
ernment is considering closing the
University of Vienna unless the situ-
alton improves.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
APPOINTMENTS MADE
CRY ASsociated PresSl

IBy ASSOCIattd PTeSSJ
WASHINGTON, d. c., April 80
Henry Jones Ford, professor of poll
tics and James Duncan. former vice
president of the American Federation
of Labor, were nominated by Presi-
dent Wilson to be members of the in
terstate commerce commission. One
more vacancy exists which the White
House officials said probably will be
filed soon.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
SINN FEINERS CHEER
VERDICT AT INQUEST
(By Associated Press>

DUNDALK, Ireland, April 3O.-A
coroner's jury conducting the inquest
into the death of Thomas Mulholland
who was shot on the street here. re-
turned a verdict that his death was
due to bullet fired without justifica-
ton and with intent TO kill by Ser
geant Bustard." The verdict was Wild
ly cheered by the Sim Feiners present.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
HUGE GIFT MADE TO
CHURCH MOVEMENT
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, April 3O.-An anony-
nous gift of S3,000,000 to the Inter-
church World Movement financial cam
paign was announced at the head
quarters today. One hundred million
of the $306,000,000 sought has been
pledged. The campaign runs another
week
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
TO STICK IN RACE

NEY ALBANY, Ind, April Bore
ports that he had withdrawn from the
race for the republican presidential
nomination following his alleged poor
showing in Ohio, his home state, were
declared without foundation by Sena-
tor Warren G. Harding who delivered
an address here.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
LEVER ACT NO GOOD"
(By Associated Press)


LOUISVILLE, KY, April 3O-Fed-
eral Judge Walter Evans in the course
of case against alleged profiteers to-
day held that the Lever food control
act could not be enforced. "The act
is too vague and the language too in
definite" he said in dismissing the
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30

MADRID, April 30. - Spanish
diplomats are forbidden to marry
without means or who possess unde-
sirable characters. Similar rules
were applied to naval military Off
GERS.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
BEATEN BY SMALL VOTE

BEATEN BY SMALL VOTE
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 30-By a
margin of 307 votes Harry NJ Laugh
erty of Columbus, Harding's campaign
manager, was defeated for delegate at
large to the republican national con-
vention at Chicago. the complete re-
turns showed.
Three other delegates at large are
Harding men.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
OFFICIALS To
BREAK Up
N A ! DAY
PL D is
Warnings Sent Broadcast by
Attorney General Palmer
Who Issues Orders to
Federal Man to Prevent
Demonstrations. :
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, April 3d.
Warning that they have been Sc
lected by radical element for
assault or assassination in May
day demonstrations have been sent
to many state and federal officials
today by the department of justice.
Announcement of the plot was
made last night by Attorney Gen.
eral Palmer.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
BULLETINS
RESISTANCE BROKEN
(By Associated Press

VBy ASSOcIateu PTeSSJ
WARSAW, April 30. - Polish
communique says the Bolsheviki re-
sistance has been broken in the
South Ukraine and th.t Il, 900 pris-
0ners have been captured with mum
itiOns.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
POLES VICTORIOUS

(By Assoclated Press)
LONDON, April 30.-The loss of
Zhitomir near Kiev to the Poles is
admitted in communique from the
soviet government in Moscow.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
FINAL COUNT
NEW JERSEY
F A Y D RS
WOOD
Harding Delegate Beaten by
Small Margin; Harding
Announces He Has Not
Quit Presidential Race.
lBY Associated Pressl

NEWAAth, N. j., April 30.-Com-
plete corrected figures in the New
Jersey primary give Major General
Wood lead of 1907 votes over
Senator Hiram Johnson.
The vote stood this noon, Major Gen.
eral Wood, 52,608; Senator Johnson,
81 1,401.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
RILI COMPLETED

. WASHINGTON, April 3O.-The
soldiers relief bill has been COM
pleted. Its passage Monday is
probable.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30

with the subject. 1t was brought out
at the meeting that if radical change
does not take place in the near future,
the Imperial Valley will be without
gas after June /. This decision was
reached after a lengthy discussion and
no doubt every effort will be made by
the members of the Associated Cham
bers to solve the question.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
MAY SUPPORT SULTAN

MA SUFPUKT SULTAN
CONSTANTINOPLE, April 3d.
British troops it is believed plan to
support the sultan's forces in a move
ment against the Turkish national
tiles in Acia Minor anc join in an
aggressive offensive against Musta-
pha kemal.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
CUTTER TO ALASKA

WASHINGTON, April 3O.-The
cutter Algonquin has been dispatch
ed to Alaska on account of the ac-
tivity of agitatOrs at Hydar.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
PASS FORTIFICATIONS BILL


The senate passed and sent to con-
ference the annual Notifications APP
preparations bill carrying $19,393,O00
and containing a provision for the re-
turn to the treasury of $800,615 900
unexpended war appropriations for
Notifications.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
FINANCES BETTER
BY Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, B. G., April so
Official advices today from Toxic say
that the financial situation is greatly
The governor Of the Bank
of Toxic announced that ample funds
are being held by the bank to avert
a panic.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-30
SENATE VOTES
To END WAR;
PASSES A
WAR BILL
Foreign Relations Commit
tee 9 to 6 Would End State
of War with Germany and
Austria; Save War Funds.
(BY Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, d. c.. April 80.
A state of war with both Austria
and Germany would be terminated
under resolution reported today by
the senate foreign relations COM
mittee as substitute for the house
resolution to end the war with Ger
many alne.
The peace vote on the resolution was
8 to with all republicans supporting
it and all the democrats solidly in op-
position.
1t is planned to call up the resolu-
tion for debate in the senate next
week and final action is expected
within three weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-06-26
Mrs. Raymond Will
Play Miss Wagner
In Final at Tennis

Mrs. Edward W. Raymond, the
former Metropolitan champion. and
Miss Marie Wagner, a former New
York State title holder, won their way
into the final round of the women's
annual invitation lawn tennis tourna-
ment, on the turf courts of the Ardsley
Club, at Ardsley- on Hudson, yesterday
afternoon. They will meet at $3.50
o'clock this afternoon to decide the
championship, and for leg on the
massive silver challenge cup.
Mrs. Raymond, playing wonderfully
sound game all the way, defeated Miss
Clare Cassel, winner of last years
tournament, by a score Of 60, 6-l,
yesterday. In the other semi-final
match, Miss Wagner won decisively
from Miss Helene Pollak, the sets
going at 6-2, 60, with the winner
always in full command of the
situation.
The women's doubles were also
brought down to the final round, which
will be played at 4 o'clock this after
noon, with Miss Cassel end Miss Phyl-
lis Walsh facing Mrs. Raymond and
Mrs. Benjamin f. Briggs for the title
Miss Cassel and Miss Walsh yesterday
defeated Mrs. C. H. Bradley and Miss
Florence Sheldon at 81, rs, while
Mrs. Raymond and Mrs. Briggs, after
vanGuishing Mrs. Albert HUMPHREYS
and Miss Bessie Holden at rs, 6-3
in the third round, defeated Miss Wag.
ner and Mrs. L. G. Morris in the semi.
final, by a score of GO. 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-06-26
Latonia Results

First race Claiming: for three year-old $
nasa cras os 9 SO
$3.50: won: Aivord. 1os (Heinisch. $40
s q $40 sscond; Anna Gallup. SO Iiunt).
Mountain Girl. Dark Hii. sand Bed. Dis,
cussion, War Garden. Rapid Stride and
Aph also ran.
Second race tthree- year-olds and up
and s2.lo. won; Angon. los (wida). So 20
and - 50. second; Blue Paradise Jos
Sweeping Glance, Sir John Vergne and
Converse also ran.
Third race tmaiden colts ana gelding
Two -olds; I'VE and a half furlongs:
1870 and s@7e. won, Balance Wheel. ll5
tLykel. $500 and 81. So second BY Ginger.
~ ~ .pitz), $3.50, third. Time 10Y, Nc
Plato and Sir Thomas Kean also ran.
Fourth race tThe Walnut Hills; for
ihsee.year.oids and upward: one mile and
, lsS 5wi:sS'; ;sS sssS ana ssls as
Fine 9s rippo 'E sss,b s2a9 third
Ala" ran
t.ifth race trhe Potter Ounce: for Miles
ana mares; four year .olds and upward
NEE $50 szso sna saso Won scs 'Is,i
Handley 1913 tWida), $3.50 and 81 50, sec.
onn Dancing spray. l0G T.unsford). IS. 80.
Vivn America and Jane Pcnnyhakcr also
ran.
sixth race tciaiming; for thres-year-ol ODDS
ana upward; one mile and II quarter.
ti9.sb and $3.50. won; Jack Reeves. lo7
tHeinisch). 81 and $3.50. second, Buck
Nail. Ia fMink), $3.50. third. Time,
zteb SO. Buncranna. Plnntarede, The
Gallant. Convoy. Leo Ray. Lakrose. Muf-
nns and King also ran.
ssyenth race Claiming: three year-olds;
one ana onsss.xteen.h nniies: purse, $4,000
-~Lsdy Mount Joy, 1GS (Hsrmse) dis
qualified: arrow Point, 100 iWiIsor1,
sj7:se. a1sjo .nd ts.so. won; Virgo. rs
yar. 1a7 1ttupt), ~, 4hAfssa ytras. fsis rs,
QalAfA pAWM giaa3ielA9hs IL. 0@xusait,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-06-26
Mrs. Barlow Gains
Final at Shawnee
With Mrs. Knight

SHAWNEE ON DELAWARE, Pa,
June 25.-One metropolitan golfer and
one woman representing Philadelphia
are left to fight it out in the final
round of the invitation tournament at
the Shawnee Country Club tomorrow
They are Mrs. Charles M. knight, the
English player who did so we'll in the
metropolitan championship last week
at Greenwich, and Mrs. Ronald H. Bar
low, winner of numerous tournaments.
In the semifnal round to-day Mrs
Mrs. G. Henry Stetson, of Huntingdon
Valley, up and to play. With Mrs.
Knight, however, it was different
matter She was opposed to Miss
Edith Cummings, of Onwentsia, who
the day before had beaten Mrs. Caleb
Fox in an extra-hole match.
The Western girl went out in AZ,
where she stood l up, Mrs. knight
having taken 49, By winning three
holes in row, however, the Garden
City woman had gained lead Of up
by the time the fifteenth was played.
Both drove the green on the sixteenth,
but Mrs. Knight won the hole in 2,
thanks to a twenty fve-foot putt.
In the second eight Mrs. e. Z. Belts,
of Philadelphia, and Miss Helen Nee
han, of North Hills, will meet in the
final Miss Meehan will have a chance
to get revenge for the defeat of her
sister at the hands of Mrs. Belts
TO day. The summary:
First eight. semi-nnal round Mrs.
Charles M. Knight, Garden City beat Miss
Edith Cummings Onwentsia, 3 up and 2
to play; Mrs. Ronald H. Barlow, Merton,
beat Mrs. g. Henry Stetson, Huntington
Valley, up and to play.
Second eight. semihnal round Mrs
F. T.. Bets. of Philadelphia, beat Miss
Sarah Meehan. North Hills. up and 6 to
play; Miss Helen Meehan North Hills. beat
Mrs. G. p Williamson. Wyoming Valley.
8 up and to play.