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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24

the census takers of school systems Of
other cities in Texas.
Bonds of the 1903 issue to the
amount of $4,000 were withdrawn from
the depository and ordered destroyed
following the accumulation of a suffi-
cient amount in the sinking fund to
cover that amount.
Among the matters taken up by the
school board was the authorization Of
a telegram to John Darragh of New
York. offering him $4,000 for the Oar
ragh homestead since the titles to two
other sites. each contingent upon the
other and upon the Darragh site were in
Il condition for acceptance. The school
board also approved the architects
plans for the junior high schools on the
San Pedro Avenue. the Josephine. and
the Yorkshire and Berkshire sites.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
LARGE WOOL IMPORT
$4,000. OOO Supply 10 Arrivp.-U. s. TO
Collect Over Million In Duty.

Boston. Jan. PA shipment of H.
GOO bales Of Australian wool. valued at
$4,00000O. will arrive here tomorrow
on the British steamer Coma, port au-
thoritiCs announced today. On this
cargo the United States will collect
more than million dollars in duty, it
was said.
Wool has been mourning into this port
rapidly: it was said that it has been
found difficult to secure sufficient pier
and warehouse space for the shipments.
Since the new wool tariff went toto
effect there has been an enormous in
crease through Boston, customs author
tiles said tnnight.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
Snow Is A HANDICAP.
lis Transportation but New Eng
land Factories Busy.
nv EDISON II. SMITH.

kit, 1923. by The san Antonio Light.
Ion. Mass. Jan. 24.-Business in
England still is Handicapped by
|ortatiOn facilities incident to
snowfall. but the situations is bet
I'm it was a week ago. There is
up in the demand for manufac-
goods and most producers are
their orders running in excess
| ir ability TO make deliveries.
persistent strength of the cotton
is having its inevitable results
ler prices for cotton manufaCtur-
| ds. The great majority of New
ID cotton mills today are running
betty and have orders on hand to
full operation for over two
Some mills are sold up as far
as July l. The advancing tend
7 II wool makes it sure wooden
will be priced higher.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
NEW YORK DRY GOODS.

Copyright. 1928, by The San Antonio Light
New York, Jan, 24.-The advance in cot
ton shortly after the opening today TO the
2gc level had a stiffeninE effect on the
nnrket for cotton cloths. hut did not lead
to volume in trading Mills were extreme,
Nv firm I'm their ideas regarding standard
print cloths and dealings al second hands
practically disappeared. ShectnEs were
very firm with some holders disinc.inod to
listen to bids at present prices. IrIIiS.
twilIs. satcens and fine goods were all
strong.
The raw silk markct.wHs very quiet here
end dulluoss prevailed in Yokohama with
no changes in quotations there. Prices To-
csllv were nomlnalIy unchanged at the
same figures which have prevailed earlier
this week. but II was possible to do 'r
better in Some grades subject to counter
offers.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
LEGISLATURE WILL
HEAR CITIZENS IN
HARRISON INQUIRY
Gompers Demands That Ar
kansas Intervene in
Situation.

Little Rock, Ark. Jan. 24.-Strlking
cmployes Of the Missouri and North
Arkansas railroad transferring during
the past few days in the Arkansas Leg
islature's inquiry into the expulsion oi
numerous strikers from the railroad 5
territory hv a sO-called "Citizen's COM
mittee." which cCntcrcd its activities
at Harrison. have given a summary OF
their side of the case.
Interest now turns to testimony from
members of the citizens committee.
Citizens from Harrison and other
points on the NJ. & \. A. railroad are
in Little Rock for the investigation.
Testimony brought out at last night $
session of the inquiry followed the gem
cral lines of that produced earlier in
the hearing-that the strikers were
given their choice of tearing up their
union cards or leaving the region"
Strikers who have testified thus far
have denied burning the railroads
bridges or participating in other inter
ference with the railroads operations.
Members of the citizens committee
had been quoted rs saving that a policy
of sabotage against the railroad had
made it impossible for the line TO func-
llOh ; hdu DrousHt upouI 'hc P'"
gram followed out in the expulsion Of
the striking railway men.
r. G. Garner. locomotive engineer,
and IRA Russell, fireman, testify
ing last night, declared they chose 10
leave the territory rather than renouncc
their union affiliations. Mrs. 4. Il. Hal.
wife of striking cmploye of the ca
road, said that she left the region be-
cause she had heard that "womcn would
be treated the same as The man."
Members of the committee had 10
comment to make on the statement made
in Washington last night by Samuel
Gompers, president Of the American
Federation Of Labor. N which h. de-
mandcd intervention by the stIt" Of
Arkansas into the stu ,tion at H2rr:-
son q"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
CONVICT EIGHTY-TWO
Low Rate Of AcquittaIs in Federal
Liquor Cases.

Cases in the federal court for the
San Antonio division during the De
crmbcr term have thus far resulted in
81 convictions for violations of the ma
tionaI prohibition laws and five az
uuttals on liquor charges. according TO
figures compiled at the prohibition en-
fOrccment office from the records Of
the clerk Of the federal court.
General prohibition agents, working
out of Dallas. lost one case and the re-
naming cases were lost by officers
working out of the San Antonio offices.
san Antonio agents had as convictions
and tho general agents had six, accord
ing TO the report
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
Chile Copper.

On dividend which has been looked
for on Chile Copper stock. it is said.
will be declared within two weeks and
will be at the rate of 30 a year. On
the basis of four shares Of stock at So
par value for each 500 of the Chile
Copper I per cent convertible bonds.
maturing May /. $3.50 dividend
would be the equivalent of SO annual
ly as against the per cent paid on the
bonds. The declaration of the dividend
on the stock is expected to cxpediatc
the bOnl conversion.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
NEW YORK SUGAR.

New York. Jan. 2I.-The raw sugar mar
ket was quiet and unchanged early today
at ? 5-l6 for Cubas CoEt and freight, equal
to 5.O9c for centrifugal. No sales were
Raw sugar futures were Steadier carly
hut after advancing 70 points on COW
crinE prices eased OF under scattered ~
ou'Nltion due to the inactivity in the spot
market.
business IN refined sugar is still light
and prices unchanged at $40 for fine gran
uIated,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
ROsTON WOOL.

Copyright, 1898 by The san Antonio Light.
Boston. Jan. 2I,-Thr local wool market
was very firm today with the greatest in
tcrcst Centcriug i'm London where prices
continued to exhibit the same strength APP
parent at the opening. Local houses have
representatives abroad and are expected
to take a good volume OF tho British WOODS
before the auctions arc over. Buyers for
mills are moving very cautiously until
they see the response from the garment
trade to the American Wooden opening
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
MONEY: EXCHANGE: METAL
PARIS BOURSE.

Paris. Jan. eI.-Pr.ces were flrmer on
tho hoUrse today.
Three per cent rcntcs IS francs, SO
CCntimcs.
Exchange on London, - francs, IS CEN
times.
Five per cent loan. IS francs IS CEN
times.
The dollar was quoted at Is france, 5Il3
CeutimCs.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
WEIR RATES ON LOANS.
Available on Coast for Business
and Realty Dealings.
r. L. q OWEN

bit. 1928. by The San Antonio Light.
Francisco. Jan. 24.-Although
heral volume of business for the
o weeks has shown a slight fall
/ compared with a year ago.
ptimistic business conditions are
Indicated here by the decreased
rates on business and realty
There is plenty of ready money
Ience. several big building prof
he just been announced and sales
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

Liverpool. Urn. 2i.-COtton Spot good
demand. hut business moderate prices
firm. Good middluE. 16.69d: fully mid
ding. 1854; mtddlinE, 1874: low midi
ding. 1924; good ordinary. l5.Iid: ord'-
nary, I5.i4d; sales, 10000 bales, including
600 American: receipts. 10000 bales, in
Guiding 500 American. Futures closed
steady January. 1924: March. lf.o&d:
May. 15.Sld: july 15.Jjd; October 1854;
December. 1L2Sd.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
SIGN WAGE AGREEMENT
Affects Miners Of BitUminOuS Fields
Throughout Country.

New York. Jan. 24.-MituminouS
coal operators and officials Of the
United Mine Workers of America today
signed n new wage agreement running
for one year and covering the tri-Statc
competitive field of Ohio. Illinois and
Indiana. This agreement will he used
as standard for fixing and working
conditions throughout the rest OF the
luminous territory.
The new agreement. it was announced
was virtually the same as that which
expires April !. based on the federal
fuel admintsartion's findings in 1870.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
Railroad E1uipment.

st. Louis, Mo-. Jan. 24.-NOt only
is the manufacture of railroad cars and
equipment maintaining its record pace
in this section. but the orders for street
cars and buses show decided increase
and there is a marked improvement in
motor truck manufacture.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
Steel.

Pittsburg. Jan. 24.-The Carnegie
Steel Company is putting its Bellaire
Bcssemer plant in operation. The two
blast furnaces are working and two 10
ton converters are active. Sheet bars
will be turned out for the American
Sheet and Tinplate company which has
all of its plants in operation. Cam
brai steel has raised bars. plates and
shapes from 81 to S2.1O and other indie
pendentS have followed. Carnegie steel
is quoting $40 on plates and shapes,
while bars are still at 81.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
CHICAGO PRODUCE.

Chicago. Jan. si-Rutter: Lower. cr.nu.-
cry extras. i9Er: standards. 4Ns; extra
firsts. }7ls gFS'4C. firstS as "a rs &c: sec
onds. 4iT i5c.
Eggs. Lower: reCeipts, 1888 cases. aus. =.
$50 S6lc: ordinary firsls, GlI52r. mis-
cel neous, GiV3AlaC.
Voultyy: Alive. lower; fowls ls9 -5c'
springs, zoe; ROSTERS, lie.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24

Standard Oil of California today de-
clared quarterly dividend of 80 cents a
share.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24

is-Chalmers, common and Gray 4
Davis, Inc, preferred today sold ex-
dividend.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24

Coffee was quoted: March 10000,
May 1041, July 1857, September 1921.
Raw sugar: March 600, May 100,
July 10.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24

Besides declaring the usual quarterly
dividend today, Hudson Motors also is
sued an extra dividend Ct share.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
LONDON MONEY.


London. Jan. 2i.-Bar silver, 50 His
pence per ounce.
Money ! lg per cent.
Discount rates. short bills. . nor cent;
Nycr months. @is a > SIG peg cent.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24

Flint. Mich. ian. 2i-

Flint. Mich, Jan. 2i-Activity in the
automobile field is increasing here. The
Buick Company is starting new build
ing program to take care of its rapidly
expanding business. Statesmen for con
yPyors. factory equipment and fixtures
have been crOwding the local hotels.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24

UniOntOwn, Pa, Jan. 24.-With the
coal miners strike called off. prOduc-
ing costs have been reduced by the re-
mOval of guards Only a few miners
re-. ain out. r.s 900
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24

in almost all lines are brisk at slightly
increased prices.
The prevailing rates on realty loans
now are between and ID per cent, q
reduction of nearly per cent. One
loan of S1,000,000 was made in the last
week at slightly under 3 per cent.
City officials announced today that
the amount to be expended in street
work this year would be double the
total of 1922.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
LONDON METAL.

London. Jan. ?i.-Standard copper: Spot,
ifl lis Sd: futures. f65 los.
EIcctrolytic: SPOT I'll los; futures. I'll
los
Tin: SPOT fISi IS sd; futures, siS5 is
Cd.
Zinc: Spot. I35 IS Cd; futures, 1888 los.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
PAPER.

Boston, Jan. 24-The demand for pa
per, particularly newsprint, continues
large and the chief difficulty of manu-
facturers is in making distribution of
production as weather conditions have
interefered with shipments.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
NEW YORK PRODUCE.

New York, Jan. 2i.-Butter: Firm: re-
coipts 9327; creamery higher than extras.
5Oiz n sic; creamery extras, sue; cream
cry frsts, 4T6 i9C.
Eggs: Steady to firm: receipts. 1908.
Cheese; Steady; receipts $500 pounds
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
Wool.
Fort Worth, Tex, Jan. .

Fort Worth, Tex, Jan. 2I.-West
Texas wool growers made substantial
profit last year, according TO growers
here today who have canvassed the re-
turns. Sheep and goats are selling well
with prices higher than at any time for
fifteen months.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
CHICAGO POTATOES.

Chicago, ILL.,, Jan. gi.-Potatoes, slightly
stronger; receipts, a. cars. Total United
round whites, S5cT&1.O5 Cwt., bulk, 90c&
SI05 cwt.; Idaho sacked russets branded.
Si.40G1.5O cwt Unbranded, $1,000 l.25
cwt.; Michigan bulk round whites, sOcu
81 cwt.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
Lumber.


Seattle. Jan. 24.-InQuirics for fin
squares from Japan have been sent TO
all Pacific coast lumber centerS and
while the market holds firm at $23 to
S25 n thousand. orders continue to come
in. The program for rebuilding sever
nj japanese cities and undermining
their Streets for motor traffic is only
partly completed.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
Much Building i'm Houston.

Houston, Tex, Jan. 24.-Building ac-
tivity ms shown no let-up this winter.
New buildings now in progress include
hundreds of dwellings, an art museum,
minaI facilities. aggregating S4,000,O00.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
WALL STREET FEATURES
Associated Dry Goods.

Associated Dry Goods.
The 1922 earnings statement of the
Associated Dry Goods Corporation is
expected within two weeks. 1t will
show a new record for net income on
the common stock and at least $14 q
share is looked for
Tie current rate is from three to
four times the 81 annual dividend re-
quiremeDts. In fact. it does not seem
t. fit in with the ultra conservative
comments regarding the company's az
fairs and particularly an increase in
the dividend rate which were attribut-
ed recently to an official. but which
stock.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
Oil.

Bakersfield, Cal, Jan. 24-The light
er grades of crude oil continued TO find
ready market along the Atlantic sea-
board today and about 10000 barrels
day are being shipped via the Pana-
ma Canal.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
FINANCIAL NEWS NOTES

Copyright, 1898, by The San Antonio Light.
New York, Jan. 24.-An increase of
100000 to 100000 gallons of syrup were
sold by the Coca Cola Company so far
this month as compared with January,
1922. Total sales for 1922 were 49,
100000 gallons, according to the execu-
tive committee. Since the new inter-
national corporation owns a majority of
Coca Cola common it will now take
only 125,J01 shares TO control the Coca
Cola Company. The international Cor
poration has psi 900 shares Outstand-
ing.
Besides declaring the usual quarterly
dividend today. Hudson Motors also is
sued an extra dividend Of > share.
Allis- Chalmers, common and Gray &
Davis, Inc, preferred today sold ex-
dividend.
Regular quarterly dividends today
Pacific Gas and Electric preferred, Van
Raalte company.
Standard Oil of California today de-
clared quarterly dividend of 30 cents
share.
Coffee was quoted: March 10000,
May 10.41. July 1887, September 1921.
Raw sugar: March $50, May 100,
July 40.
New York bank clearings $TG2 O00,-
600. New York bank balance, SG0,OOO.-
600. New York federal reserve bank
credits. S59.000.000. Boston bank clear
ings, SCI. 100000.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24

Atlanta. Jan. 2i.-Cotton men here
declare that the cotton crop Of 1913
is dependent largely on the amount Of
calcium arsenate which will be avail
able To fight the boil weevil. The price
now is almost prOhibitive.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
KANSAS CRY rEoDrcr

Kansas City. No. jan. st-Huu.r. ,0-
hanged.
Eggs. re higher. fjrGES sGrs Eel"'.. eve.
Poultry. Unchanged.
Potatoes: Unchanged.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
Bricks
Pittsburg, Jan. 24.-R

Pittsburg, Jan. 24.-Refractory ma
tcrials are more active. Face brick
makers look into the future with conf
dence. Building operations are expect
ed to enlarge brick requirements.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24

Philadelphia, Jan. 24.-Very few
marked down sales of shoes have been
noted so far this year. These sales for
merly were a January feature. The
leather market is so firm that shoe men
hold out no hope for lower prices.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
Packing House Products.

Chicago, Jan. Pain spite OF lack OF
export demand, the meat trade is show
ing Improvement. Pork products are
moving somewhat slowly, however.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
COMMODITY NEWS NOTES

Copyright. 1923. by The San Antonio Light.
Shoes.
Haverhill, Mass, Jan. 24.-Thc long
ORA Il out labor controversy between
shoe manufacturers and shoe workers
unions has virtually been settled. The
two parties have agreed on wages, but
the manufacturers are holding out for
a 51-2-day week and workers want a
5-day week. A compromise is expected
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24

Philadelphia, Jan. 24.-SmaII con-
sumption of cocoa beans by Germany
and Holland has aided TO keep the price
of that commodity down in this mar
kpt
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
Flour.
FCrt Worth. Jan. 20

FCrt Worth. Jan. 2I-COntinUCd and
active demand for good Oklahoma hard
wheat by Texas millers leads dealers
here TO believe that Texas mills have
accumulated the largest stocks they
have had in recent years.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24

Minneapolis. MINI, Jan. f4.--Flour: IN
changed.
Bran: 27QOQ $500.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
Houston. Tex, Jan. 2I.-Thc VIII

Houston, Tex, Jan. 2I.-Ihc WhoIe-
sale lumber market is booming again
with some danger of an advancing mar.
ket, according to an official of one. of
the big southwestern lumber manufac-
turCrs. The demand for yard trade
comes from all sections with New York
leading.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
ST. LOUIS PRODUCE.
NuNNEAPOIIS FLOUR.

st. Louis, Jan. 2i.-Buttcr: 50iSc; pOul-
try and eggs, unchanged. ....
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24

Best delivery service the city, day
or night. Phone George Keene. drug
gist, three direct phones.-(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
NEW YORK SILVER.

New York. Jan. 2i.-Forcirn bar SILVER
- t..
McN.c.u dollars. 5lll.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24
nal-


Boston. Jan. 2I.-Bituminous coal is
quiet but prices are firmly held at n
basis Of S11 TO S11.j0 a ton fob. Bos-
ton whaTves.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-24

Regular quarterly dividends today !:
Pacific Gas and Electric preferred, Van
Raalte company.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-23
Protest Proposed
High Phone Rates

A protest Was registered Friday
morning hy committees representing
the Chamber % Commerce ana the
Building owners and Managers as.
ISOLATION. who Joined with city ON.
Gals against tho Rev ratc-inCrcasinE
tariff Tor which The Pacific relc.
phone a Telegraph &c. has asked
authority.
4 hearing was held before the
state department OF public works in
which the protest Was filed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-23
Imprison rs for
Mine Conspiracy

wELLsBuR0. W. Va, Feb. ga
Twenty ak miners pleaded guilty 60.
day 10 charges Of conspiracy In con.
nooiion with the clir,onvlne mine
war. last July. which resulted IN the
deaths OF sheriff puvall. OF Brook
county. and six other mon. They
were sentenced by Judge somervliis
20 serve three years Ia the penitCn,
liary az Moundsyilic.
The pleas OF guilty were entered
on agreement OF attorneys. and Il il
understood an other charges aFalns,
the men sentenced today will Be
dropped
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-23
3 Missing After
Nitro Explosion

GRAFTON. H.. Feb. 2s.--Threo
men were missing today in tho cx.
plosIon which wrecked the nitro.
glyccrin department of tho Illinois
Powder Manufacturing company
hero. Workers searched tho ruins
for the bodies. six were injured in
tho blast Property damage was
placed at $4,000.
A complete check-up Of tho men
working at tho time OF tho expIo.
sion showed George Hoffnagle, Sid.
ney Lips and Noah johnson unac.
counted for.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-23
KNIGHTS PLAN
SESSION HERE

Plans for receiving Leonldas Per.
~ Newly. national grand master OF
the knights Templar. OF Knights.
town. Ind. Er. q. w. Carson. chair.
man Of tho national triennIaI com.
mittee. and representatives Of every
state order, who will arrive here
April -. were arranged Thursday
night at tho Masonic temple by the
iriennIaI conclave committee of tho
knights Templar.
Preliminary arrangements for tho
grand encampment, TO be held in
Seattle in ise5. when $4,000 knights
are expected In Seattle, viii bo con.
sidercd.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-23
PROMINENT FIGURE
IN CLIn CIRCLES

Assuming his role as business man.
finaneier engineer and gentleman
ranch owner, Remington by day
moved among associates who were
the soundest and NValthlcst men OF
Southern California lilo was n high.
~ respected member ana active
worker IN tho Chamber o. Com.
morce. Ho vas a prominent figure
IN exclusive clubs. whose doors
swung open only 10 nNn OF wealth
and position.
by night Remington became a gay
mixer IN cafe and hotel parties.
whore police declared h0 accepted
orders Tor liquor on a large scale
from the wealthy sporting crowd.
and assoolatedswith dozens OF beau.
tiful womn. who were either cling.
lns perilously 20 the frinEca Of ~.
spectacle society or were frankly OF
tho demi monde. Incorporating his
parties with arranging deliveries and
shipments from his beautiful house
In tho exclusive residential district
SO adrolt WAS tho slain clubman
that his associates In tho many
legitimate businesses In which he
had a hand arc today absolutely
dumbfounded at the statements OF
police OF his underworld affiliations
and dSnitnsa