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Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-16
LOCAL CHAMBER
VOTES $500 FOR
CHILD'S CLINIC
Great Surprise Created
by Resignation of
Coyle

To start the ball rolling the cham
Der of commerce at its directors
meeting last night voted 5000 to
the establishment of Il child s wei
fare clinic in the city, to fursction
particularly on the east side Of the
city.
There was delegation present, re
presenting the Ten Thousand club i'll
the persons of Mrs. +. ID. Jacobs
and Mrs. d. B. Roberts, and from
the Elks lodge, l.. R. Philley and R.
b. Whitelaw. Miss Helen Scott, city
school nurse, presented to the cham
Der the subject of the establishment
of the clinic to care for the foreign
population and in detail explained
the nccessity for such an organiza-
ton, presenting statistics showIngthe
unusually nigh death rate in this
city amongst children of one year
and under born among such people.
After general discussion final ac-
tion was taken by apptopriating the
sum Of $500 to start the movement,
for which the chamber was thanked
very sincerely. 1t was stated by
Miss Scott that the total expense
for equipping and installing clinic
and maintenance with a capable
nurse would not exceed $1,000 for
the first year.
1t came somewhat as a surprise tC
the directors of the chamber to re
ceive James II. @Coyle's s resignation
as secretary, to take place NoVem
Der /. AS the genial James has oc
cupied the position for three year
the directors deferred any discus
sion, and the board will consider i
tully next meeting.
c. +. Matlin, district passenger
agent of the San Diego and Ari-
-o4a, stated that an excursion Will
e run here from San Diego On Sun
day, October &c, and asked for the
Chamber OF commerce cooperation
md citizens to supply machines t.
show the people around the city.
Vote Nov. 4
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-16
vote NOV. 4
TWO AUTOISTS ARE
GIVEN PENALTIES

X. L. Jones of Ioltvill2 was
fined $25 yes erday by Judge |.
Mayfield for reckless driving along
the Holtville highway.
Provided he Cuco noj drive an
automobile during the next \si>
months Tom Thomas of Sec!ey will
not have to do GO days in the coun-
ty jau for driving Il car ut II
mile rate while crossing an interscc-
tion calling for X miles an hour
Vote Nov. f.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-16
Here's Comparison
Two Biggest
Airships
lily United Press Leased Wire

By United Press Leased Wire
LAkEHURST, N. j., Oct.
15.-When tn zR-3 is deliver
CD here today, the United
states comes into possession
of the largest airships in tho
world and owns with the Shen-
ancoah, two of the fir17t diri-
gibles ever built.
Although the Shenandoah is
longer craft, the ZR-3 is
larger in nearly every other
particular. Below is a compa-
rison of the two ships:
Loagth, Shenandoah; $50 feet;
zR-3; 66o.2.
Diameter, Shenandoah; 18;
zR-S: 9o.7.
Height, Shenandoah 96; ZR-S:
1o1,6 sCSs
Gas capacity, Shenandoah;
2,15o,000 GU. f.; Rz-3 2,400,-
COO Gu. #.
Total lift, Shenandoah: 1S0,-
900 lbs; ZR-S; $4,000 lbs.
Shenandoah, uses heliun;
zR-3: uses hydrogen.
Deadweight, Shenandoah: 75,'
coo lbs; zR-3: $1,000 fbss
sposd, Shenandoah: 70 miles
Z hour; ZR-S: 76 miles hour.
Horsepower, Shenandoah: 6
engines 1900 II. p. IRIS: 8 en-
gines, 1900 II. p.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-16
SECOND CLAIM
MADE ON PRESS
FOR INSURANCE

In connection with the insurance
1lan made available to subscribers
to the Imperial Valley Press re-
Gently Il second claim has beer
made by William Davis, formerly of
30l Il. Main street, El Centre, and
now of 81 Flevado Drive, Pasadena,
Calf, the first call on the insur-
lnce scheme having come from Holt
vile.
Davis policy is No. lO95CM and
was issued by the National Casualty
Co. On March Is for a period of II
months. On Friday, October 10, he
is reported to have met with an
automobile accident in which his
right leg was injured in the knee
joint and either broken or dislocat
ed. 1t will be necessary to have an
X-ray of the joint taken, when the
extent of the injury wilt be asccr'
tanned.
Vote Nov. f.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-16
DirigibLe Dips
Over Business
Section OIL. A.
BY GEORGE KILLION
Written for the United Pressl

ABOARD AN ESCORT PLANl
ACCOMPANYING THE SHENAN
DOAH, Oct. 16.-The Shenandoah
graceful monster of the air, is going
northward through California skie
on the third and last leg of he
transcontinental flight, following
her departure from San Diego al
9:l6 o CLOCK this morning.
After tedious delay at North Is
land, the Shenandoah loosed hel
moorings from her tail mast and
started on her noithward course. Sew
eral naval planes, i'll one of which
the writer was passenger, accom-
papied her as far as Los Angeles.
Major Ross Rowell commanded the
escort craft.
In the early morning haze the
giant dirigible pointed her nose to-
ward the Pacific, flying some five
miles off the shore.
Below, people in the small villages
could be seen from the escort planes,
dashing out into the squares and open
spaces to keep the Girigibie in sight
as long as possible We could see,
them wave their arms and almost
imagine we could hear their howls
Of welcome
OFF Long Beach, the craft turned
to sea and surrounded the Pacific
fleet, practicing near Catalina Is
land. The dirigible flew low over
the battleships, dipped her nose in
salute, and was greeted in return by
the thousands of sailors who swarm
ed the tlecks below.
Then, turning inland, the Shenan-
doah passed over San Pedro and
Wilmington, and sped on toward
Los Angeles. Some of the escorts
planes followed her about the city
while the others landed at Glover
Field, Santa Mn:ca, Planning to re-
turn to San Diego this afternoon.
LOS. ANGELES, Oct. 16.-Lying |
low over the city, The naval dirig- |
ible Shenandoah hovered 1000 feet |.
above Los Angeles at ! p. m. today, |
cheered by the populace as it trav-
eled northward on the third and last /
leg of its transcontinental journey.
Appearing out of the cloud fleeced
skies at 1915, the giant bag came
lower rs it reached the business see
tion, circled around the metropoli-
tan area and then turned to the
northwest.
The Shenandoah plans to follow a
coastwise course north as far as
Portland >She was almost four
hours in covering the l20 miles from
San Diego here, and unless she
speeds much faster on the after
noon s journey cannot reach San
Francisco before some time tonight,
it was estimated. Il
-Vote Nov. A.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-16
GERMAN ZR-3
OFFICERS MEET
THE PRESIDENT
Shenandoah Will Have to
Lend Her Gas to
Stranger
by United Press Leased Wire

] WASHINGTON, Oct. 16. = DR.
Hugo Eckener, commander of the
| ZR-3; Ernest Lehman, executive of
ficer; Lieut.. Hans Fleming, naviga-
tor, and Hans Won Schiller, officer,
arrived here at 1850 today to meet
President Coolidge and attend q
meeting of the aeronautical advis-
ory council.
Their time Of arrival had not been
announced and their appearance was
practically unnotieed at the sta
ton.
They went Immediately to their
hotel to prepare for their reception
at the white house.
The German officers were accom-
panied by p. w. Litchfield, vice
president of the Goodyear-Zeppelin
corporation of Akron, Ohio, and
Harry Cissering, American repre-
sentative of Zeppelin Airships Build
ing company.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-16
NECRO'S TRIAL ON
MURDER CHARGE
BEGINS FRID AY

Trial of LWi Frazier charged
with the murder of his brother-in
law, Roy Mazie, in Imperial on the
night of September 3, has been set
for tomorrow in Judge Franklin j.
Cole s department of the superior
court. Frazier was arr;,igned yes
terday and the case put oyer be
cause of the absence of his attor-
ney, Edgar Hervey.
At the time of his arrest on the
morning of September, 4, Frazier
refused to talk much, claiming that
he shot Maize while suffering from
nightmare. His father told coun-
ty Officers that Los Angeles ply
3icians had declared his son of un-
5oond mind and that lie had just
recently been brought home to be
cared for by his parents.
Frazier also said that he had shot
the other man at the request of his
lister because she feared him. The
sister, wife of tlte dead man, de-
MED making the request. The gen
era moroseness, apparent unconcern
regarding his fate, and conflicting
stories caused the jury at the in
quest to render verdict that
Frazier had killed Maize and a
charge of murder was placed against
him.
According to another negro nam
ed johnson, the tkrce men, Frazier,
Maize and himself were sleeping i'll
the same bed in shack in lmper-
ial on the night of September 3.
He says he was awakened by sound
of II pistol shot and, jumped from
bed to wrest the gun from Frazier
who seemed somewhat dazlu at the
time. The body of the dead negro
was sent to Fort Worth, Texas, for,
burial. II
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-16
CAMPAIGN FUND
PROBE IS BEGUN
BY SEN. 'BORAH

CHICAGO. Get. 16.-Campaign
fund of the Republican party on
October 10 totailed SI,714,317, tho
largest fund collected by any party
for this campaign, so far as the
senate campaign fund investigation
,, committee could ascertain ut it's
hearing here today. -
TIL, La Toilette Wheeler cam
! paign fund on October 10 totalled
| &l9C ,535.36.
/ THE information was not avail
! able on the natiOna> INA Cf the
| Democratic party. Lincoln Dixon
western manager for the Democrats,
testified that he had received a
total OF $52,500 from New York
and Washington headquarters Of
the party.
w. Hodges, national treasurer
for the Republican party, aDDear
ing for William NJ. Butler, national
chairman, SAID no single cOntribu-
tions over $25, 900 had been receiv-
ed. The biggest item of expense,
Hodges said, was $+37 900 for pub
lic;ty. Expenditures by the Labor
bureau totalled $4,000. Speakers
bul'.au expenditures totalleil $l05,
600. the negroes bureau had spent
$4,000 while the women s bureau
expenditures totalled $4,000.
Expenditures for administration |
total $2l3,9S7 and the speakers
bureau $105,000. The senatorial
campaign committee expenditures
totalled $80,50o. The congressional
committee totalled $57, 900.
William Wriglev, Jr.. thN chew
ing gum king, contributed $4,000 |
Hodges said.
els that the only contribution !
of that size?' Borah asked. "No,
| s.;id that was the only name Il
could think OF ut this time -
Borah then asked whether there
wre any .sslit contributions to
cover up individual contributions OF
more than $4,000 and up to $50
00C.
"No," answered Hodges EN-
phaticallv, 81 certainly don t know
of any. -
Borah then asked Hodges to pre-
,are a list of contributors in cX-
cess of 10000
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-16
WHAT'S DOING

Elk's dinner and regular meet
ing tonight.
Mulberry mass meeting on
school bond issue
Sans Souci club meeting at
the homo of Mrs. w. c. Reed.
Ell Centro Chapter, 100 r. A.
M. tonight.
"Tiis Hour" E!inor Glyn
production, Valley theater.
"Open All Night, story of
Partisan life, at the Palacc
theater.
Earent-Teachors' Association
meeting at 3 p. m, Wilson
school.
Vote Nov. d
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-16
OFFICERS SEEK
MOTIVE FOR LA.
GIRLS SLAYINC
By United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16.-Motive
underlying the brutal Staying of
Marjorie Donovan, cabaret enter
trainer, killed in a midnight brawl,
was being sought by police today as
investigation of the party" con-
tinued.
Walter Weiman, said to have
kicked Miss Donovan until she
died short time later, while the
two were members of celebration
in n Centennial street house, was
to be subjected to further question
ing. Weimm is being held ON
charge Of suspicion of murder.
Miss BERTHE Fowler, former vau-
deville actress; f. w. Preston and
others in the affair win again have
an opportunity to tell their story
in which they accused Weiman OF
tbe crime. A formal murder com
pIaint is expected to follow, Off
GERS said.
A grim angle in the affair was
revooIed in Miss Fowler s story
that she awoke some time after she
and Miss Donovan went to bed
early Yesterday and found the 9th
n woman dead beside her.
81 went in and told the men that
Jarov was dead, +" Miss Fowler
aid, s'Thcy said we couldn't do
,nything to help her, so ! went
,ack to bed till morning. Then we
allied the police. "
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-16
Rain in No. California

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16.-The
soaking rain that started falling in
northern and central California yes
terday had moved on toward the
Tehachapi today after revivihg the
farm lands of half the state.
Only a silver gray mist and a
struggling sun were left here as q
reminder of the storm. Only slight
showers are expected today as the
rear guard of the rain clouds passes
over.
The Washington coastal storm
which was expected to follow the
rain of yesterday, Lin n 'tmopping
up'' attack, has turned northward
and is now over western Canada,
travelling northeast.
Still third storm, which was
coming south from Alaska to join
the festivities in California, has
been forced back northward, ac.
cording to weather bureau reports.
The maximum fall of rain was re-
ported from Red Bluff where LAP
inches was recorded during the
past few hours.
San Jose reported .46, Sacramento
IA, and Fresno footed the list with
.04 Of an inch.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-16
new CRISIS IN
GERMANY LOOMS
By United rress Leased Wire

BERLIN, Oct. 16.-Just when it
seemed the German cabinet crisis
had been passed, today's Develop
mepts completely reversed the situ-
alton and gnmde dissolution of par
lament Il practical certainty.
Chancellor Marx was thought to
have weathered the storm and to be
making headway towards including
a few Nationalists in his cabinet,
but it now appears probable that
his governmenb-which approved
and accepted the reparations exs
perts' plan--wiIl have to go to the
country in a general election. e'1
Whatever the outcome of such an
election, it inevitably win delay
operation of the experts plan.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-16
Would Make Junk
Ship Out Of
ZR-3

Itv United Press Leased Wire
BERLIN Oct. 16.-Advertis-
ers of every sort have seized on
the IRIS to boost their wares
and if the great dirigible had
carried half the articles to
America she is credited with
having aboard, she would re-
semble q flying warehouse.
Despite the fact that there is
only a limited amount of liquor
aboard in the ships medicine
chest every wine, brandy and
Germany claims TO have contri-
champagne manufacturer in
buted TO the liquid stores of the
Girship.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-16
Chinese Is Being
Held for Mexico

Linn Tai, formerly of China, and
late of Mexico, was picked up by
Roy T. Estes this morning on the
road between Ell Centre and Calex-
leo. Tai said he was headed for
FL Centre, and he wanted to find
somebody to take him to San Fran
cisco, and of all the men IN the
world Roy was one of those he
should not have told that to.
1t appears that Tai is one OF the
men wanted by the Mexican govern
ment for being concerned IN the
recent Tong wars below the horder'
which Mexico is determined to stamp
out and is being held pending ar
rangements for deportation.
Votn Nov A.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-16
Vote NOV. 4
NEW FAMINE FIGHT

ERIVAN, Russian Armenia.A
desperate fight to avert famine
next winter is being planned BY Ars
menia and other Caucasian states
of South Russia. Throughout The
country, rigid rationing has been
inaugurated aud merchants are be-
ing arrested for any attempt "a
usury in grain. Bread supplies viii
be ceonomized throughout the au.
tumn. severe droughts are report
ed by the Near East Relief from
all grain growing districts, but
serious shortages are not expected
until winter.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-16
ANN DETERMINED
TO FIGHT 1T OUT

Los ANGELES, Oct. I6.v- Ann
Luther, former screen and vaude-
vile actress, still thinks Jack White
owes her some money for coming
across the country with her and
promising to back her in the movies.
An appeal from the superior court
decision dismissing Miss Luther S
case was on file here today, with
the actress determined to carry her
ease higher.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-16
Kellogg to Meet
WithG.O.P. Body

A. E. Kellogg, member CT the
Republican State CENTRAL Com
mites, will meet with tho com
mit>ac at a special session to
be held at the Alexandria IIo-
ts' at Los Angeles, Saturday at
2:15 p. m. All county central
committee chairmen and mem
bers are invited to attend the
meeting, which will be of ex-
tremo interest and Importance.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-16
SOUTHLAND MAY
GET SOME RAIN,
STORM In NORTH
By United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16.-Bear
ing down from the northwest, q
rainstorm may strike Southern Cal
ifornia tonight, according to the
Wediction of Col. II. B. Hersey, To-
cal weather observer, issued today
Rain has fallen during the past
"a hours in central and northern
California, Oregon and Washington
the report stated, and the storm is
gradually working its way south
ward, with the probability it will
not be dissipated before it reaches
this section.
Cloudy weather is reported in all
parts of the southland, the weather
bureau announced.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-16
SCORES KILLED,
MANY HURT in
CHINESE RIOTS
Demoralized Troops Are
Causing Wild
Alarm
BY United Press Leased Wire
By LUDWELL DENNY

(Unitcd Press Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Oct 16.- dis
quieting repirts that collapse of the
Chekiang revolt in China and cap
ture of Shanghai by General Chi,
nominal ally of the Pekin govern
ment, may prolong the Chinese civil
war instead of Fastening its end,
as first believed, reached officials
here today.
Arrest of the Anfu generals by
the international authorities follow
ing the flight of General Lu to
Japan leaves Chi, Tuchun of Kiang-
su, the dominant military power in
his own province, Chekiang advices
stated
The Pekin government cannot
long withstand the Manehu inva-
sion unless it has the support of
Chi and his troops. Over 10000
square miles of northern Chihli
province, in which Pellin is located,
already has been captured by the IN
vading Manchufians, other dis
patches said.
Canton merchants have been on
strike for several weeks Following
dispute with DIR. Sun and several
weeks ago organized volunteer
corps to protect their property. Sun
demanded that the corps be dissolv-
ed and the merchants then declared
! the strike.
| CANTON, China. Oct. I5!-Seores
have been kill'd and injured in
| severe fighting between the mcr-
chants volunteers corps and Sun
Vat Sen troops which continued
here tonight. Many buildings were
afirc and shooting in the s.reets
was almost continuous.
Two foreigners were reported to
have been shot by stray bullets
which flew into the foreign com
pound. Gates to the foreign quar-
ter were closed.
HONG KONG, China, Oct. 16.--
DR.. Sun Vat Sens troops have
routed the merchant s forces in
Canton, forcing them to flee from
the city, says message received
here at noon.
There was, lull il hostilities
this morning. Damage to the city
is estimated at more than 250,c00
pounds sterling
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-01-11
RIFLES AND PLANES ARE
SOLD TO PRES. OBREGON
and 100000 Rounds Of
Mexican Deal includes 5000 Rifles
Ammunition.

Washington.-Sale Of 5000 Enfield
ton for the guns, and 8 DH-4 surplus
airplanes to the Mexican government,
was announced by Secretary Weeks.
The transaction was completed dur-
ing the day when word came by wire
to Mexican agents that the govern
ment had transferred funds necess-
airy TO make one-half Of the payment
in cash, the balance to be paid within
30 days. The terms fixed by Secre-
tary Weeks were equivalent to a
cash transaction and were accepted
by the Mexican government, paving
the way for immediate delivery OF the
wal munitions at the army posts
where they are stored.
Under the terms of the sale the
wal department will turn over the
rifles and ammunition at Fort Sam
Houston and Fort Bliss while the
airplanes will be delivered from the
depot at Fairfield, Ohio. The Mexican
government will make it's own ar
TdUBelIlcHlo III ShlplIChl W ~
border. Orders were issued at once
for delivery of the military supplies
to designated Mexican agents. They
will reach commanders of the depots
tomorrow.
Although the statement issued by
Secretary Weeks did not disclose the
total amount of money involved in
the sale, on the basis Of prevailing
prices, it would appear to be less than
$500, 900. as Enfield rifles sell at about
$35 each, and surplus ammunition at
about $40 per 1000 rounds, while the
airplanes would be valued at about
$4,000 each.
1t was reported when first word of
the sale of arms to Mexico became
public that the Obregon government
expected to spend $750,000 for equip
ment. Whether. in view of the neces-
sity of making the deal practically
a cash transaction, the Mexico City
government found itself unable to go
beyond the purchase of the amount
of equipment mentioned in today's
statement or whether Secretary
Weeks found it inadvisable to author
ize any larger sale, has not been dis.
closed.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-01-11
Gerino. Neb., Bank suspends.

Gering, Neb.-The First National
hank of this place, organized in 1897.
has been closed and its affairs are
now in the hands Of the federal
currency comptroller. Over infla'
flation of credits several years ago,
followed by falling prices Of agricul-
tdral products and consequent de-
pressed conditions in the best
beet sugar country Oh this district are
reported to have caused the failure.
]. p. Westervelt was president of
the bank and Irving Hall, cashier.
Capital stock was $4,000; surplus
$4,000; deposits formerly $780, C0. De-
posts declined to less that 100000.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-01-11
Dust Blast Toll Mounts.

Pekin, Ill.-Upwards of two score
workers are dead or missing and an
other two o were injured, a dozen
Of them probably fatally, as the re-
suit of a dust explosion and fire
which destroyed two buildings of the
Corn Products plant here. Rescue
parties working frantically, had re.
covered fewer than a dozen Of the
bodies when a second shift Of res.
cuers entering the ruins to fight ice
and fire in a near zero temperature,
hampered by the fear that overhang-
ing walls might crash and imprison
the rescuers themselves.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-01-11
FIRE WIPES OUT
A CALF. RESORT
FHEATERS, DANCE HALLS, AND
PIERS AT OCEAN PARK
WIPED OUT.

Ocean Park, Cal.-Fire which is
thought to have started in a small
fish market on the ocean front walk
completely destroyed the entire
amusement zone here, causing loss
estimated at 1900, 900. The major
Loss was sustained through the des-
truction of three pleasure piers.
Pickering, $1,OOO,O0O pier, recently
purchased by the Venice investment
company; Frazer amusement pier
and Licks Dome pier. Flames spread
rapidly before the thousands OF
pleasure seekers who thronged the
ocean front walk realized that the
whole zone was threatened.
From the small fish market flames
quickly ignited the giant Dipper, a
new ride recently constructed at a
cost of 500, 900. Almost Immediately
the three piers, which are adjacent,
burst out in flames famed by a
draught under the piling upon which
the whole zone was constructed.
The Dome theater. operated by the
West Coast Theater, Inc, valued at
$500, 900; the Rosemary theater, valu-
ed at 1925, 90; the Bon Ton ballroom,
constructed last year at a cost OF
$500, 600, and the Frazier pier, known
as Frazer Amusement pier, were
RACED. In addition to the larger build
ing and many concessions operated
by private individuals and worth
more than $3.50 600 famed by a Wig
orous southwest wind, were RACED
by the conflagaration.
The large municipal auditorium
building constructed less than two
years ago at a cost Of $350,000 was
partially destroyed, the united efforts
Of fire departments succeeding in saw
ing a section of the building.
Although the exact cause OF the
fire is undetermined, it is officially
reported that 1t was the result OF an
overheated stove upon which the
proprietor Of a small fish market was
boiling Holsters. Fire departments
from Santa Monica. Venice, Sawtelle,
Beverly Hills, Culver City and Los
Angeles quickly responded to the
alarm that was Immediately broad
Casted.