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Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-08-31
MONTESANO CENTER
FARMING DISTRICT

MontesanO is the county seat Of
Grays Harbor county and is situated
on the Chehahs river, near the head
OF of navigation, twelve miles from
the port of Grays Harbor.
The city is furnished ample trans
portation facilities by three railroads.
Northern Pacific, Chicago, Milwaukee
e st. Paul and the o. w. r. & N.
It was first settled in 1888 and Is to-
day a thriving city of 1000 population
Prettily located and modern, streets
graded and paved, its water supply il
excellent. Electric light and power is
furnished by the Grays Harbor Rail-
way and Light company. A number
of modern buildings have been con.
structed this summer, or are under
construction, one of these being a new
hotel which win equal any in city
twice its size Most all Of the new
buildings are built of permanent
material such as brick, concrete and
steel.
Churches Of the leading domina-
lions are located here as we'll as
fraternal organizations and the
Montesano Post OF the American
Legion. All are thriving and in a
prosperous condition.
School Facilities.
It's educational facilities are Of the
best, the high school and a grammar
school were recently built and are
modern in every way, well able to uc-
commodRte close to 1000 pupils.
Parents wishing to locate where
educational facilities ARE ample need
not hesitate in moving to Montesano.
Montesano Is located in the center
of one of the richest agricultural areas
in the Northwest The soil of the
level bottom lands of the Chehalis.
Wynooche and Satsop river valleys is
, rich loan, which needs no artificial
fertilization. Large crops of potatoes,
vegetables and hay for the large
dairy herds are raised on the same
land year after year.
Modern Climate.
Climatic conditions are particularly
favorable for dairying, some of the
largest dairy farms in the country
will be found near Montesano. AS cold
weather is practically unknown, green
fodder for grazing of the dairy herds
is available the year round. Cream
cries and the diaries which call for
the milk in auto trucks at the farms
take care Of all the dairy products.
The cannery also packs thousands Of
cases OF vegetables, fruits and berries
grown in the surrounding country.
The cannery company has been re-
Gently reorganized and the capacity
will be greatly increased.
laundering, like in all parts of the
Northwest, is an important industry,
giving employment to hundreds of
men in the sawmills, shingle mills and
logging camps.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-08-31
BIG KETTLE NEEDED.

A Washingtonian and New Eng.
lander were matching stories.
why" said the Washingtonian
I'VE grow cabbage so big in South
west Washington than an arm of sol
diers can camp under one"
That's nothing" said the New
Highlander, we make copper kettles in
New England so big that a thousand
men can be riveting one and yet be 50
far apart they can't hear each other
hammer"
go on" said the WashingtOnian
what would any one use a kettle Of
that size for?"
why, to boil your Washington
cabbage in" said the New Highlander
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-08-31

cised through all these years their
talents and influence for the common
good.
These reflections are INDUCED as a
result of reading the report of H.
G. Moulton to the organ of the
American Economic Association on
the economic situation in Europe in
late issue.
Mr.. Moulton stresses the fact that
he is not distressed over the nature
Of man; it is the nature of the eco
nomic system with which we have to
deal.
Must Cooperate.
Usually the trade unionist is con-
cerned only with such matters as eff
feet his craft-hours Of labor, wages,
working conditions, etc. He is not
called upon to invade the field of CAPT.
talism in the search of business.
That is the realm of his employer,
whose problems and troubles are of
quite different nature from those of
his workmen. But the employers
DuOICSS VI AdlluIC III hHCcblHB anu
overcoming his problems and trou-
bles are of vital interest to his work
men, whose own prosperity or adver-
sity depends on the formers success
or failure. Thus as a people are we
bound together, and no man lives to
himself alone. If the employers
could find it possible to live together
in amity, as do the unionists, and
would emulate the example of their
union men in this respect, their prob
lens in the way of business getting
would no doubt be lessened. It is also
equally true that the unions in their
scale making should take cognizance
of the conditions prevailing in their
craft and be guided accordingly.
By thus exercising a feeling Of mu-
tual forbearance-a "get-together''
feeling-much friction and needless
loss Of time and money could be
avoided.
Only in some such manner as above
adverted to cause a gradual better
ment of our present lame economic
system be brought about. The pro-
cess would be slow and tedious and
attended with difficulties, but the
goal to be reach justifies the painful
striving toward it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22
CITY COOPERATES
IN FIGHT AGAINST
WATER INJUNCTION
Service Commission Named in
Suit to Increase VaIua-
ton Again,

The city will join the public service
commission in fighting an injunction
suit brought by the Indianapolis Wa
ter Company in Federal Court, Tay
lor f. Groninger, corporation counsel
announced today
II was greatly surprised TO learn
the company was asking a valuation
of SIS $50. 0OO." Groninger said. I'm
fact, l was surprised it demanded a
valuation as s15.26O. 400, set in the
commission's recent order.
An injunction to prevent the COM
mission from enforcing rates set out
in its recent order and from setting
any valuation less than 1850, 900
and temporary restraining order
pending final adjudication, were
asked.
he rates allowed by the commits
sion." the complaint states. 'wiIl
yield net on a fair valuation of the
property approximately only 512 per
cent. The company insists pe--
cent should be considered a fair re-
turn.
Its all a bluff," declared Mayor
Shark. THE water company is just
pretending it is not satisfied with the
rates given them. Public ownership
IS bound to come in the next ten years
If they get by with that kind Of stuff.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22
SAFE BLOWERS GET $500
Yeggs Crack Strong Box of Oil Com
pany at Shelbyville.

By Times Special
SHELBYVILLE. Ind, Dec. 22.-
Money and checks amounting 20
about $500 We're taken by yeggs who
blew the safe in the office of the
Standard Oil Company here early to-
day.
The safe was wrecked. office furni-
ture was damaged and windows shat
tered by the explosion of the charge
Of nitroglyceFin. Residents of the vi
cinity told police they saw a man
leave the building following the ex-
plcsion.
An unsuccessful attempt was made
early today TO blow the safe in the
general store Of George Moore, at
Mountaintown, Shelby County.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22
MEXICAN TROOPS
REPULSE REBELS
0bregOn Forces Continue Vic
tories Over Insurgents.

BIZ United Press
MEXICO CITY, Dec. 22.-After
capturing Esperanza and Oriental.
federals pushed forward upon Puebla
last night, with a certainly Of
occupying that city today.
Successes almost as important We're
scored or the west front. where
Guadalajara has been practically
surrounded. The rebel leader, Gen
cral Estrada will be forced to fgh.
within = day or two.
Rebels on the east front were taking
their defeats with bad grace, acord-
ing to a staff officer in the federal
army. who reported upon entering
Espel ANA, Obregon's forces found the
rebels had destroyed oil tanks and
caused otI er wantOn damage.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22
OPEN
SUNDAY AF FTERNOON
Christmas Peak Passed.
Hours for Holiday,

The peak of the Christmas postoff1ce
rush has been passed, Robert H Bry-
son, postmaster, said today.
Friday. about 35O.OOO Christmas
cards went through the mails here.
The largest days receipts were Tues
day. when almost $4,000 was taken
in.
To accommodate late mailers, all
windows at the postofflce will be kept
open from 1 p. m. to p. m. Sunday.
Parcel post deliveries will be made all
day. Collections will be made on reg
ular week day schedules. The Illi-
nois st. station at the Union Station
will be open all day.
On Christmas day parcel post win
dows and general delivery windows
will be open from 8 a. m. to IL a. m.
Only perishable parcels will be de-
livered that day.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22
CHURCHESA AID IN
RAISING FUND FOR
STUDENT MEETING
Collections VIII Be Taken
Sunday for Volunteer
Convention,

Every Protestant church in Indian
apoHs will be asked to take a special
collection Sunday to help defray ex-
pense OF the international convention
OF the student volunteer movement.
beginning Friday, Dec. Is.
At the University Club at noon to-
day leading laymen worked out plans
TOR raising the $4,000 needed for the
convention.
The convention viii attract 1000
students and educators Of universities
and colleges of the world interested in
missionary matters. Approximately
one-third Of them will enter foreign
mission service when Their college
work is completed.
The coming of thousands Of Stu
dent Volunteer delegates VIII be Of in
estimable benefit to indianapolis d"
said Almus G. Ruddel, chairman Of
the arrangements committee. The
influence of these enthusiastic young
people viii be far reaching"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22
Griffis Release Movement Commended

The Times is commended for
its stand for the release of Corliss
H. Griffis, former American Army
officer, held in Germany for at
tempting to capture Grover c.
Bergdoll, in a resolution adopted
by Maj. Harold C. Megrew Camp
No. 1, United Spanish War Vet
Grams
More than 1900 signatures
upon Times petitions for Griffis
release, have been received.
The Megrew camp resolution:
Whereas, Maj Harold C. Me-
grew Camp, No. /, United Span
ish War Veterans, on the day that
Lieut.. Corliss H. Griffis was con-
victed in a German court and SEN
fenced to prison for his patriotic
attempt to arrest and turn over to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22
FIVE CHILDREN ADOPTED
Best of Christmas Gifts Being En-
joyed Today.

AT home. the best of Christmas
gifts, was being enjoyed today by
each of five children who were adopted
in Probate Court Friday.
They are:
Helen johnson, s, adopted by Mr..
ana Mrs. Leo K. Gardner, 3445 Ken
wood Ave; Mildred IIornbaker, Il,
adopted by George W. Hance. 466 s.
Ritter Ave; adopted by Robert Quack-
enhush, /. Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Wal
ton, 141S Marlowe Ave. Harry E.
Hunt adopted by Mrs. Mary E. Hunt,
1116 n. keystone Ave. Anna Eliza
beth Taylor. months old, adopted
by Mr.. and Mrs. P. III. Dickerson.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22
History Of
Whelchel,
Murder Case

Nov. 27: Mrs. Helen Hager Whel-
chel, %. widow, 1854 Applegate St.,
is abducted from Iowa and East SITS.
Nov. %: Mrs. WhelcheTs body
found between Big Four Railroad
tracks beneath High School road
bridge one mile north of Ben Davis.
Dec. 2: John Thomas Shaw, "a,
coIored. 1913 E. Maryland ST, arrested
on charge of numbering Mrs. WHEEL
chel. after her watch and diamond
ring. missing since the murder, were
found in a pawn shop and traced to
Shaw
Dec 3: Shaw taken to State prison
at Michigan City for safe-keeping.
Dec Z: Shaw indicted by Marion
County grand jury
Dec. 49, Shaw returned to Indian
apolis
Dec. 10: Trial opens in Criminal
Court, before Judge James A. Collins.
Dec. 20: Jury completed
State brings out. through witnesses:
That Mrs Whelchel left the Lyric
ballroom at II p. m, Nov. 27, after
dancing for an hour
That as she left a Garfield Park
car at Iowa and East SITS. an auto
mobile was stopped beside the car.
That about this time Frank Ober-
ting. 1929 S East St. heard a voice
he thought" was Mrs. WhelcheTs
scream. and saw an automobile zig
gag down the street.
That there were evidences Of a
struggle at the corner Of Iowa and
East SITS. where Mrs. Whelchel's hat
and earring were found.
That a pocketbook and a broken
strand Of imitation pearls belonging
to Mrs. Whelchel were found near the
High School road bridge.
That Mrs. Whelchel was killed by a
blunt instrument before her body was
thrown from the bridge.
That tire marks on the sidewalk
where Mrs. Whelchel was seized tally
with a pattern on one OK Shaw's auto
tires.
That Shaw left Indiana Ave. half
drunk" about 1890 the night of the
murder
That he reappeared on the avenue
the next day trying to sell Mrs. WHEEL
chefs watch and ring.
That on Thanksgiving day he told
the girl to whom he gave the ring
he had been up all night the night
Of the murder. Tuesday, Nov. 27. and
until daybreak the next night,
Thursday, Nov. %.
That at first he denied to detectives
being on Indiana Ave. at all Wednes-
day night. Nov 2S. stating he was
home in bed, and denied having the
iewelry; then said he bought the ring
and watch after p. m. Wednesday
from a white man for $3.50; finally
stated that Hunky John. 304 w Mary
land St. used his car the night Of
Nov. q. and gave him the ring and
watch about p. m. Wednesday.
That chemical analysis showed
stains on Shaw's car to be human
blood
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22

the United States authorities the
arbitrator and escaped military
prisoner, Grover C. Bergdoll, an
American citizen, for his dis
loyalty and treason to the United
States, passed a resolution con-
demning the unjust and unde-
served sentence, and expressing
the sympathy Of Megrew Camp to
Lieutenant Griffis, and
W hereas, The indianapolis
Times has been cooperating ener-
gehca1ly and efficiently to arouse
public sentiment, to secure the
cooperation of the President, the
Secretary of State, and the SEN
ators and Representatives for In
diana, and enlist their aid in the
immediate pardon and release Of
Lieutenant Griffis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22
SHAW DEFENSE BEGINS
Attorneys of Murder Suspect Expect to Prove Complete
AIbi-State Springs Surprise Witness
Close at 1852 A. M
Close at 1852 A. M.

Two outstanding disclosures made today the trial of
John Thomas Shaw coored charged with the murder of Mrs
Helen Hager Whelche.
FRsTTe that expects to prove complete
alibi for Shaw.
SECONDThe testimony of Andrew Parker fl coored
Faye St. surprise witness that Shaw had the ring
stolen from Mrs Wheche his possession the morning
murder.
The State closed it's 10 80 short TAKEN
followed by the opening for the defense by H
ton, colored attorney.
1t possible that the will go the jury this after
tonight In verdict reached late tonight may
be sealed and announced in Monday
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22
Vastness Is Striking

Any traveller from this crowded is
land is bound to be struck by the vast.
ness Of Canada and the United States
After rushing along for days and
nights at express speed in a westward
direction, l was informed. at the town
where I alighted. that I was making
a great mistake not TO arrange to
visit the great West! After days and
nights of hurrying southwark, I was
told that I was missing something
fundamentally different from anything
1 had yet seen by my neglect to pro-
ceed to southern States. Cities and
villages everywhere give one the idea
Of endless affluence. Vast stores and
shops, sumptuous hotels, streets in
cities and roads leading to cities are
Continued on Page y
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22
TRIAL NEARS END
Case of Trust Company's Former
Head Ready for Jury

The case of Edgar F. Hiatt. Rich
mond, Ind. former president Of the
Dickinson Trust Company. was to
go to jury In Federal Court this aft
ernoon. Hiatt is on trial for alleged
Of funds Of the inst-
tuition. At noon. final arguments had
been completed and Judge A. B. An
derson was prepared to give the jury
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22
ENGINEER KILLED
IN TRAIN WRECK
Locomotive of Dixie Flyer
Turns Over
BIZ United Press

BU tnffCd Press
MARIETTA. Ga. Dec. 22.-J. w.
Brown. engineer, was killed when the
engine of the Dixie Flyer on the Nash
vile, Chattanooga & st. Louis, from
Chicago to Atlanta, turned over in a
derailment at Kenesaw today.
Advices to railroad officials said that
none of the train or Pullman cars
turned over and that none Of the
passengers was injured.
The train is the crack limited Of
the n. C. & St L., and was com
posed entirely of Pullmans except for
mail and express cars.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22
United States and Canada Surprise Lloyd George
F Premier Ndst O North A h Based i
WrmeF Fein BtwmnN odng Nations Since WuIW
Believes Unemployment Situation in Isles Could Be Re-
ieved Through Enhancement of Natural Re-
sources of Britain'S Baby Empire,
By THE i GHT HONORABLE DAVID LLOYD GEORGE,
d
o. NJ. NJ. P.
(Former British Prime Minister)


o n
IT LONDON Dec. 22 have been asked give Of the i'm
Il pression formed during short stay the American
continent hesitate to do for the very best of all
stay long enough any city
superficial study of the country the people
dominant the boundless
hospitality and real kindness shown my wife daughter well
myself From that point of the journey will be
of those memories that life But when
observations the country itself citizens institutions
there long enough acquire the material When dash
through continent train and view its land through
the railway windows and its people either
along which you pass assembly from public platforms
you only form cnematc impressions the best Still az
qured certain definite ideas from feeng glmpse of North
America which obtained.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22
INJURIES CAUSE DEATH
Guivert johnson Victim of Accident
Nov. IL.

Guivert Johnson, 75, of $50 E. Min
nesota St. father of Police Lieutenant
Louis Johnson. died a ithe city hos
pital today as the result Of internal In
juries received Nov. IA at Illinois and
SITS.
According to Charles Campbell. &c
w. st. kClair St, Mr.. Johnson was
standing waiting for a car when he
was pushed by a bystander on to the
platform of a Garfield car.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22
POST UNION CONSIDERED
Legion Amalgamation Proposed by All
City Organizations.

Establishment of a single American
Legion post in which will be merged
all posts in the city was still under
consideration by representatives Of
city posts today.
The specific plan, presented at a
meeting at the Chamber of Commerce
Friday night, was drafted by Gideon
w. Blain, chairman; William s. Boyle,
Arthur F. Gemmer. Wayne NJ. Arm
strong and F. GLADDEN. Searle. George
T Whildon acted as chairman.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22

Therefore Be It Resolved, by
Maj. Harold c. Megrew Camp,
No. 1, in camp assembled, that it
do express it's pleasure and graft
fication that public sentiment Is
moving so strongly to effect the
release of this patriotic officer and
in commencing his conduct in the
Bergdoll affair.
Be 1t Further Resolved, That
Maj. Harold c. Megrew Camp ex-
tend its warmest appreciation of
the earnest and effective efforts
of The Times on behalf of Lieut..
Corliss H. Griffis.
WILSON G. OREN,
Commander.
CHARLES F. WILLIAMS,
Adjutant.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22
"Same Clothes Worn"

I'VE expect to show that Shaw
never has seen the bridge on the High
School Rd.. where the body was found.
We expect to show that Shaw now
has on the same clothes. even to
shoes and underwear, that he wore
the night Of the crime"
Thurston's statement that the de-
Tense would prove that Shaw never
saw the bridge where the body was
found was taken as an indication that
the defense expects to put Shaw on
the stand. 1t was pointed out that
he was the only person who could
say whether he had ever seen the
bridge.
AS first witness for the defense,
Ben Richie, 1887 s. East St, motor
man of the car on which Mrs. WHEEL
chei rode home the night Of the muir
der. was called. He had testified for
the State
>"Who else alighted from the car as
Mrs. Whelchel did?" asked Attorney
Pike.
IAN old woman" replied Richie.
<'Who was she?''
II didn't recognize her as a regu-
lar customer"
Can you tell the jury whether it
was an elderly lady or some one dis
guised as an old woman?"
The State objects to such conclu-
sions," said Prosecutor Remy.
Judge Collins sustained the OBJ
lection.
Who Got Off First?
WHO got off first, this old woman
or Mrs. Whelchel?" asked Pike.
IT wouldn't say for sure, but it
runs in my mind the old lady did"
Mrs. Jemima Gill, 1895 N. Cornell
Ave, Shaw's sister, then took the
stand. She said she moved recently
from 1418 Z. Maryland ST., where she
lived Nov 81.
She testified she got UP at a. Jn
the night OF the. murder AID let
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22
THREE MAIN ROADS POOR
Motorists Asked to Use Range Line
or No. /, Not No. 10.

Three of the main highways north
and northeast, now under construc-
ton, were in bad condition today. al
though detours have been provided,
according to State highway officials
Motorists are asked to use the
Range Line or State road No. in
stead Of No. Is, a heretofore favored
route.
Road No Is from the pavement on
Northwestern Ave. to Marion County
line is torn up by construction of
bridges and culverts. Road No. 6,
the Lebanon route. is also under I'm
provement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22
BURNS TO DEATH
Throws Gasoline on Fire, Mistalxing
1t for Kerosene.

LUCEIRE. Ind. Dec. 22.-An ex-
plosion of gasoline thrown on the
kitchen fire in the belief that it was
kerosene caused the death of Mrs.
Amos Lemasters, so. When her dress
caught fire, Mrs Lemasters ran sfrom
the house. but neighbors could not
extinguish the flames before she had
been fatally burned
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22

Mounted Traffic Officer Forrest ALI
son suffered a fractured left leg
today when his horse slipped on the
wood block pavement at Washington
and Meridian SITS. Allison was taken
to city hospital. The horse threw
shoe thirty feet in the fall.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22
ANOTHER VICTIM DIES
KOkofho Boarding House Fire Claims
Two Lives.

BIZ united Press
KOKOMO. Ind. Dec. 22.-John
Pairso, 2S, died today from burns re-
ceived in a fire which destroyed the
boarding house OF Leo Zambuto in
the factory district Friday morning
Zambuto and Pasquale Margot,
another boarder, are expected to die
from their burns.
Funeral services for Charles Reolo.
whose charred body was found in the
ruins of the house, were held today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22
CHAMBER GIVES
Santa Taken to Families in Southwest
Part Of City.

Santa Claus began his annual dis
tribution of gifts today under the
auspices of the indianapolis Junior
Chamber of Commerce Laden with
toys, candy, nuts and fruits old Santa
visited several poor families Of south
west Indianapolis
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22
Former Editor Drops Dead

By United Press
PASADENA. Cal, Dec. 22.-Hugh
K. Hartung. former St. Louis editor.
dropped dead in the Pasadena Star
News Office here today, where he was
employed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-22
LEVIATHAN UNDAMAGED
BY RUNNING AGROUND
Giant Liner VIII Be Overhauled Be
fore Resuming Service.
BIZ United Press

BV United Press
NEW YORK. Dec 22.-Preliminary
inspection Of the Levtathan. worlds
largest liner. indicates she suffered
no danger through running aground
on a mud bank in New York bay
Friday.
The Leviathan will be kept at a
Hoboken pier for her usual winter
overhauling until next March, when
she will be taken to a Boston dry
dock to have her hull scraped be-
fore resuming transatlantic service.