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El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-01-14

En- las galeras de la carcel de Dis
trito de San Juan, ocurri6 Ell sabado
las nueve de la noche un sangriento SUI
ceso del que result6 con una tremenda
puhalada en- ell lado izquierdo del cue
llo Ell preso Jose Weber, consecuen-
cia de Ia cual falleci6 horas despues
en- la enfermeria del mismo estable-
cimiento.
FL occiso, en- su agonia que Sc pro-
longo hasta las cuatro de la madru-
gada, declare que ell agresor habia
sido su compafiero de encierro Ramon
Quiles Zayas.
Las causas del crimen, segin la YER
sion popular, Sc deben a Ia rivalidad
que existia entire los dos reclusos, de-
bido a varios disgustos que habia ha-
bido entire ellos, y en- Ell ultimo de los
cuales Quiles saco la peor parte, pues,
a juzgar por 10 que Sc dice, Weber le
pego dos bofetadas que no pudo con-
testar aquel, gracias la Intervention
de otros presos
; Ell crinen hubo de perturbar Ia paz
nOcturna del Penal, y POGO despues de
ocurrido este algunos curiosos Sc con-
gregaban EN- los alredores del Presidio,
comentando ell hecho de distintos mo-
dos.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-01-14
Fl presidente del PartidO
Republican,, Sr. TOus So
to, renunCi0 a aCeptar d.
nero del gObiernO para eI
.pagO de SuS gaStOS en-
Ia COmiSi0n
Parece que ell Sr. Tous Soto
ha considerable mejor sufra-
garse los gGstOs de su.
prOpiOpeculiO


Con anterioridad q la partida de los
Comisionados de la Legislature NADIA
Sc habia dicho del gesto del Presiden-
te del Partido Republican,, en- cuanto
que habia renunciado Ia aceptaci6n
de cantidad alguna procedente del di-
nero asignado para los gastos de Ia
Comision que va a Washington v en-
cuanto a su resoluci6n de pagarse sus
gastos de su propio peculio.
81 nosotros nos hubieran dicho es-
to, no 10 hubieramos publicado sin an
tes confirmar la noticia con Ell propio
Sr. Tous Soto, y nuestra desconfanza
no hubiera obedecido q. no creyeramos
al Senador por Ponce capaz de gesto
semejante; sino que 10 hubieramos du-
dado porque semejante acci6n de su
parte 10 -coloca en- una posici6n dife-
4enso aela des sus otros companeros de
Comisi6n.
Efectivamente este criterio que nos
otros hubieramos sustentado es ell mis-
mo que ha movido al Juez Sweet a
comentar esta noticia, la exclusive de
la cual parece haber correspondent en-
esta OCCASION al editorialista de la sec
ci6n inglesa del peri6dico "El ITEM
POI.
Sc empefa Ell Sr. Sweet Y parece
empefarse "El TEMPO" en- que la Co.
mission Conjunta no lleva unidad de
persamiento y que sera impossible toda
unidad de acci6n entire los Sres. Comi-
sionados. Para demostrar ESQ es que
en- el Editorial del sabado tiitimo, Ell
Sr. Sweet escribe Ell siguiente parrafo
que pasamos transcribir.
'segin tenemos entendido, como
condici6n previa impuesta por Ell Juez
Towner para 6l acompafiar Ia tropa,
fue la de que existiera ammonia en- la
delegation. ofcialmente, claro esta,
el preside la Comisi6n, que, como cues
ti6n de hecho, tinicamente esta unida
a los efectos de recibir Ell dinero para
los gastos. Como una exception, nos
otros hemos sido informados de que
el Senador Tous Soto devolvi6 los che
cues que lie fueron expedidos su IA
vor, prefriendo sufragarse sus gastos.
Asi el conservara su independence, y
declina recibir dinero publico, cosa
que 6l cree que esta mas menos mar
chada por la ilegalidad. ESQ esta
bien. -
Ahora no Sc podra negar que a veces
es el propio peri6dico "El TEMPO"
ell que nos suministra las noticias mas
sensacionales.
Lo que Mr.. Sweet dice que ha hecho
ell sr. Tous Soto es una question que
reviste verdadera trascendencia y que
tiene que ser cierta. Desptis que en-
ell referido Editorial Sc han hecho esas
manifestations ell Sr. Tous Soto no
podria aceptar un solo centavo de la
asignaci6n hecha para los gastos de la
Comisi6n, puesto que apareceria Gen.
surado dnramente por Ell propio Or
gano del partido que acaudilIa. La ST.
tuaci6n en- que Sc deja al sr. COMA
Leg Mena, lider republican, en- la Ca
(Continua en- Ia pagina p
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-01-14
NUEvoS TELEFoNoS DE Ell
MUNDO Y PUERTO RICO
ILUSTRAD0

Llamamos la atencion de nuestros
lectores. anunciantes y favorecedores,
asi como del publico en- general, que
desde aver han empezado a funcionar
los nuevos telefonos, de lineas direc-
tas que heinos establecido en- nuestras
oficinas.
Para evitar confusiones y toda vez
que Sc han cambiado los numeros, va
mos publicarlos continuation para
que al namar a nuestras oficinas Sc
sepa con exactitud Ell nnmero del te-
lefono correspondence los difersntes
departamentos.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-01-14
Una certera punalada epilog6, trdgi-
camente, la riUalidad de dos reclusos
en- la penumbra del Penal, a una ho-
ra propicia al crimen
EN- Los ESTERTORS De LA AGONIA FL OCCSO
DECLARE QUIEN ERA SU AGRESOR

rri6 las nueve de Ia noche. Al rui-
do que Sc produjo en- la galera pene-
tr6 en- ella Ell referido agente y Sc en-
contro con que un grupo de presses sos
tenian en- sus brazos al herido y otros
sujetaban al presmto heridor.
Embellishments Sc traslad6 el herido
La enfermeria del Presidio, dOnde
fue asistido por el DR.. Lopez de Ia
Rosa, quien agot6 todos sus recursos
para revivirlo, indtilmente.
Tanto Ell herido, como los presses que
intervinieron, expresaron que el agre-
sor habia sido Quiles.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-01-14
HERIDo AccIDENTALdENTE

Epifanio Ortiz, del barrio "Botijas".
de Barros hizo ,un disparo de revolver
desde una de las ventanas de su casa,
hir;endo accidentalmente a Felipe Avi
les, quien fue asistido por Ell doctor
Ramon Umpierre en- eli Hospital Num-
cipal de Barranquitas.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-01-14
UN APARTAMENTo PARA
FAMlLIA

Sc aIquila en- ell Tobacco Palace
de esta ciudad. Para informes:
Alfonso Riera y Co. Tel. SIT. San
Juan. AdVt.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-01-14
E L ARMA

FL arma con que Sc cometi6 el cri-
men es un tosco cuchillo fabricado por
el propio preso. Tiene la forma de
un escoplo mide seis pulgadas de
largo por unas dos de ancho.
segtn infOrmes, fus hallado en- 81
patio de la galera, dOnde fu6 arro-
jado pOr Ell matadcr una veg consul
mado ell hecho.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-09
$5O,OOO
INVESTMENT

For s1s,OOO.OO on good terms. we can secure for you a splendid weli-buit B. stary brick building with 50 feet front
 and now renting for about S2OOOO ptE month. This property is close to new developments and improvements cost ing about $2,OO0. 0OO.O0 and the building could not be built for less than tS0, ,000.0O. Yes. I've mean the price is $l6,o000O and ground value tW boot. See us. City Realty Exchange, 2OO5 4th Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-09
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice Of Sale Of CoiiateTai

NOtlco Uf eAIo UT COIlateraI
 The undersigned, as the administrator and personal representative of the es- tate of John J. shannon. deceased. the said John J. shannon having done busi- ness his lifetime under the name of shan 7 non & Company, will sell at public out- cry to the highest bidder for cash, with in the legal hours of sale, before the courthouse doors OsJefferson county. Ala Two Hundred (20O) shares of the capital stock of the Peerless Laundry corporation. said shares being evidenced by stock certificate No. Q, and having Feen de- posted with the said Shannon & Company as collateral for indebtedness.
 This the eighth day of May, l92i
 NORMAN W. SHANNON. As Administrator of the Estate of John J. shannon. DeceaBed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-09
NORWOOD

Dandy bungalow on beautiful elevated lot, built of the very best materials. A won derful opportunity to buy a real home for & small amount of money. Sudduth Realty Co, 1I0 N. 21st St. Main s402. GOOD FARM-Near Wilsonville, Ala, rich. level, loam soil; fine fruit: several dwellings; S2,50O. Good terms. Consider exchange. Eborn Realty. 2l19h 1st Ave, SOUTH HIGHLANDS-Two story, Broom residence; 18th Ave; SS.0O0. $1,0OO cash, $50 month. Bargain. Eborn Realty. 2119h 1st Ave, Main s173.
 .NORwOoD BUNGALOW-Near 34th St; wood fioors garage; fine location: $6, T5O. Easy terms. Eb0Tn Realty. 2ll9h 1st Ave, Main s173.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-09
INVESTMENTS

We have them close in town, SIP, 500, $i5,- 900. @S.500.O0; even for S6,5O00O; good sound values for your money, with some income. These are bound to enhance in value. Phone Main 2444. City Realty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-09
WANTED TO BUY

BELTfNG NG-Wanted. GO feet of s;piy ieath-
 CT beltlng, 24 inches wide. give price. condition location and when can be in- spected. American, Dyewood Co.,, Mobile, Ala; .s
 FURNITUREz-VVante to buy and sell
 second -hand furniture. 2312 End Ave. Main l91ei Orr Furniture Co.
 ROOlNS AND BOARD Z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-09
AUToAIOBILEs FoR RENT ls.

RENT A NEW FORD-Drive 1t yourself.
 Pay by the mile; insurance and road service. Drive It Yourself Co.,, 1701 2d Ave Main 17Q.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-09
HOME WANTED

room bungalow; will consider West End or South Highlands. Write immediately, giving full details as to repair of house, location, etc. Address F-100, care Ago-Herald.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-23
Every One Is Buying Sensible
Gifts This Year According to
Reports from Big City Stores

SAN FRANCISCO, Dee, 23.-
Santa Claus popularity will have
its severest test this Christmas, for.
according to merchants here. his
coming will be another of those util,
itarian events which are dream
shatterers for everybody from moth
or to the dog.
Mother, who is hoping for n
string of pearls, probably will get
a vacuum cleaner, it appears from
scanning the mountain of sales Sins
at the department stores. Wearine
apparel is unusually popular. House.
hold articles, furniture and dishes
and all that sort of thing, are due
for the capacious stocking of the
adult.
Men folks' gifts run along the
lines of knitted goods. Ties, scarfs
and socks lead the list.
Little in the way of silver, leather
goods and other novelties is being
bought, it appears.
Toys and candy and the other
things that might before Christ
mas dreams are made of, are be-
ing bought a bit more carefully this
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-23
ELKS' QUARTERS FAIRLY CROAN
WITH THEIR BURDEN OF GOODIES
AND TOYSF0R CHRISTMAS TREAT

and giving the kiddics n Christmas
tree.
The groceries and food supplies
will take care of the former. Last
wear the EIks gave out almost 100
baskets to people in FL Centre and
nearby places. This year, it is eX-
pected the number will be even
larger The EIks ask the public in
general to aid them in getting the
names of people who are in need of
supplies. the number in the family
and the proper address, so that the
trucks which start out delivering
tomorrow afternoon, will be able TO
find the proper parties.
Each basket contains flour, fruits,
vegetables, canned goods, turkey,
and all the fiXings necessary for Il
Christmas dinner Where the spe-
cific circumstances of the family
are known, an effort is made to give
them sufficient supplies to last
throughout the holiday season.
AS for the kiddies Christmas tree
it is hard to tell where to begin
on this subject. Perhaps it would
be best to say that the exalted rul
CONTINUED on Page O
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-23

Los ANGELES. Dec. o3.-Still
juggling the fate of Eid Mccoy,
attorneys for the prosecution and
defense viii continue their dYgu-
m'nts today, one group dem1n ling
that he be hanged for the asserted
murder of Mrs. Teresa Mors, his
sweetheart, ana the other pl ,9ding
for his release
Jury appeals of the prosecution
have already had more effect on
the fallen idol of the prize ling
than al of the testimony that was
introduced against him.
Kid Mccoy has been used to Hdu-
lation and praise, bGth from mam
who approved of his fighting talents
and from women who loved him
But four hours Mccoy sat help
less while Chief Deputy District At
torncv Frirke branded him Il home
wr,cker, man with no more idea
of true love than he had of being
gentleman, and Il cold blooded
murderer who "killed this woman
while her back was turned to him. :
The dcnUnciation left Mccoy
nervous and afraid. lie had never
heard himself so DETAINED before.
Even the early argumer, of
CHIEF defense council Jerry GGisler
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-23

Working on the Press staff is dan
gerous these days, for il seems as
though the floor above our office
must of necessity collapse from the
store of Christmas stuff that FL Cen
tro Lodge of Elks has piled up in
its lodge rooms.
Under the direction of Charlie
Murphy, exalted ruler of the lodge,
wagon load after wagon load of
stuff has been brought to the Elks
room and carted upstairs, until
neighbors of the Elks began to won
der where they werc' putting it all.
A visit to the lodge rooms this
morning made one wonder whether
it was " wholesale grocery house, or
Santa Claus headquarters at the
North Pole, for all about, in every
inch of space were packed groceries,
fruits, vegetables, toys, candy, nuts,
and Christmas trinkets.
The Elks have built up a reputa-
ton for celebrating Christmas in
a fitting manner and they will un-
Ndoubtedly live up to it this year.
The big occasion is divided into two
spheres of activity, supplying
Christmas baskets for poor families,
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-23
Sheriff Says He
Will "Get''
MOreau

Following a challenge issued
this morning by Moraau' the
human eel, to Sheriff Gillett, de-
flying the officer to place him
in leg irons, straight jacket or
handcuffs from which he cannot
escape, tho sheriff states that
if Moreau will allow him to place
the apparatus on him in his own
way, he will accept the challenge.
Moreau gave freo exhibition
Of getting out of q straight
Jacket this afternoon in front of
the Press office, that thrilled &
large crowd. He has agret1 to
spend a week in the Imperial
county Jail as a prisoner if he
cannot get out Of Charlie Gill
let's restrainers and the sher-
iff has already given orders to
make a cell ready for Moreau.
The latter is Appearing in an
act this week at the Theater Iu-
1 lane, and has a country wide re-
| putation for defying all styles
of locks, cells, and police equip-
ment.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-23
Prominent S. F.
Man Begins to
Serve Long Term
by United Press Leased Wire

Hy United Press Leased Wire
OAKLAND, Cal, Dee. 23.-Peter
McDonough, San Francisco bail
bond broker and politician, hopes
to be out Of his cell by Christmas.
McDonough weMt to the Alameda
county jail last night to start
serving his term of Is months for
bootlegging. With him was Harry
Rice, his nephew. Rice will serve
one year. Both must pay fines of
$1,000 before they can get out.
The petition signed by Aost or
his friends asking President Cool
idge to intervene is the one thing
to which McDonough pins his hope
of lib ,rtv "sooner or later. lie
believes .his clemency win be forth,
coming. McDonough continued to
breathe defiance to the enemies
whom ne believes to have framed
him and scarcely had the cell door
clanged upon him th:n he issued 4
statement in which he declared;
In entering here, do so with
out any feeling of humiliation or
disgrace, fortified by my clear con
science and encouraged by my own
knowledge tina; am absolutely m
uocent of the ElisdemGnor OF when
| have been uniustly convicted.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-23
TEAL is MAN
LONG SOUGHT,
SAYS SHERIFF

Belief that John Teal, who was
killed n Officer Brewer of the Ca
lexieo police department i'll gun
fight several days ago, is the man
who was wanted for murder in
Texas, was expressed this morning
by Sheriff Campbell Of Crowell,
Texas, who arrived i'll this city to-
day for tine purpose Of identifying
Teal's body.
Campbell was shown photographs
of the dead man by Sheriff Gillett,
and stated emphatically that they
were of the same man for whom the
Texas police have been looking for
six years, following the murder of
Evelyn NJ ats at bailey, Texas, ON
April 7, 1918.
Later in. the day Campbell left
for CalcXico with Sheriff Gillett to
view the body of the slain man and
definitely establish its identity. In
case he is satisfied it is that of
Teal, it will be shipped to Texas
for burial, the man S father having
stated his Willingness to receive it.
Following satisfactory evidence
that Teal Is the much wanted man,
Sheriff Campbell stated that in his
opinion the reward of $1,000 offered
for the capture of Z-+al dead or
alive, will be paid to Officer Brow
er, Bailey and Muleshoe counties,
the state of Texas, and friends of
the slain woman united to offer the
reward, which has never been res
cinded
While here, Sheriff Campbell took
advantage of the opportunity to
look up a number of friends who
formerly lived in Texas and are now
residents of the valley, and was
taken around to see them by Sher-
iff Gillett.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-23
REPORTS HIGHLY
ENCOURAGING ON
SWING MEASURE

Supplemonting the good rcports
thus tar received regarding the SEN
ate committee hearings on the
Swing,Iohnson bill, Il telegram re-
ceived at the office of the Imper-
ial Irrigation. District this morning,
from the Imperial Valley delega.
ton now, at Washington, gives en-
couraging information relative to
the outlook for the bill.
OF chief interest to residents of
the valley is the statement that the
recent article in the Los Angeles
Times, stating that the Swing
Johnson bin has no chance, is un-
true and that on the contrary, all
indications are highly encouraging
Following is the complete text Of
the wire, which is dated December
-:
Hearings before senate commit
tee today. Hearings expected to
close tomorrow or not later than
Wednesday noon. Committee has
taken great interest in bill and
conditions look highly satisfactory.
Members of committee openly eX-
pressed themselves as faVoring the
bill. Weymouth and Davis present
ed strong testimony on all points.
At request senate committee we
have. compiled excerpts from the
house hearings and have them in
book form for committee tomorrow.
1t presents tremendously strong
case. and believe viii be effective
aud save much time. No change
in sentiment in house. Committee
seems to he waiting to give Arizo-
M another chance. Believe will get
report early in January. Have talk
ed with leading members i'll con
grcss and assured good chance for
final action this session. Also ad-
Niscd no chance for gift rs propos
cd in Fredcricks bill which has been
referred to flood control committee
and no hearings yet ordered. No
truth in statement Los Angeles
Times Swing bill has no chance, to
the contrary all indications cncou-
raging.
(Signed,)
"NALLEY DELEGATION. -
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-23
Allies Refuse to Evacuate Germany by January 10
FINE PROGRAM
ANNOUNCED FOR
TREE FESTIVAL
Every One Urged to At
tend and Enjoy the
Exercises

Ell Centre S Community Christmas
tree, presented to tit citS~+bY the
FL Centre Rotary CEEwill be ap-
propriateiy dedicated tomorrow
night Christmas Eve) at $50
o clock, with & Christmas program
which has been prepared by Joe
King, chairman of the Rotary
Christmas tree committee.
In making announcement Of the
program, Mr.. King again wishes to
urge the people of the city to at
tend and partakq in the dedication
exercises, rs it is their tree that is
to be dedicated. A special invita-
tion is given to the choirs of all
the churches in the city to be pres
cnt to assist in the carol singing.
The words for the various carols
will be shown OH Il slide, so that
all present may JOIN IN singing
them.
Following is the complete pro,
gram:
Presentation Of Community Chris.
mas Tree. Mayor William II. La
vayea.
Christmas Caro-: '"Joy to the
World" Community singing.
Invocation: Rev. George A. Hart
man.
Vocal solo: Selected. Mrs. Wini
fred Mclvor, accompanied by DIR
, Lottia Hicks.
Christmas carols: "Oh Come Al
Ye Faithful "lt Came Upon tn
I Midnight Clear. = Community sing
, ing.
Reading: A Christmas Carol. Ori
ginal lines by Albert Durham.
Saxophone solo: "Holy City.
Howard Pitts, accompanied by rrOf
Elmer A. Todd.
Christmas carols: " Hark, the
Herald Angals Sing Angels
From the Realm of Glory" Com
munity singing.
Tenor sole: Star of the East.
DR.. Raynor c. Clemens, accompa-
MED by Doug Deebe.
Christmas thoughts. Rev. Arthur
Schultz.
Violin solo: Selected. Prof. Hor-
ace Williams, accompanied by Mrs.
Williams.
Closing carol; "Silent Night. y
Community singing.
Arrangements il&ve been made by
Chief Barker to handle traffic on
Main street so it will not interfere
with the program and parents are
asked to bring the children 10 at
tund the dedication.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-23
MORE TROUBLES
in KHAN RANKS

LOS ANGELES, Dee. 23.-- Suit
for injunction and damages of $50,
600 is on file here today with the
Invisible Empire Knights of the Ku
Kmx Khan Of Nevada the defend
ants, and the Knights of the ku
Kmx Khan Of Georgia, the plaintiffs,
The suit is AN aftermath of the
one in which the Nevada khan
brought charges against George w.
Price of the Georgia klan for using
the name of the ku klux Klan in
California. Price won the suit.
In the complaint just filed the
Georgia klansmen charge that Ne
vada seeded from the original order
which was established in Atlanta,
Georgia, in 1916, and is attempting
to establish one of its independent
orders in California. They wish TO
restrain the Nevadans from using
the name, the ritual, or the signs of
the Ku KiuX Klan.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-23

syear. Toys for the most part are
of the less expensive, more durable
variety and less candy is being pur'
chased
Wpmen are buying dress goods,
silks and other materials OF GOOD
quality. Stacks of lingerie are be-
ing sold as usual and about the
same number OF blushing men have
been Noted in departmets handling
the filmv things, buying sheer gar
ments " for mother"
Forty five carloads of Christmas
trees and green's OF all kinds have
been brought here SO far by the
Southern Pacific railroad alone.
Much of the green stuff comes from
Oregon. Trees are selling anywhere
from % cents to as much as dealers
can get for them. Many beautiful
specimens are on the market thig
year and every vacant lot has be-
come temporary tree emporium.
Handy men linger near TO construct
a stalwart base for few eeats.
Salvation Army Busy
The Salvation Army aud other Or
Continued on Page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-23

,di3 not restore the ''Kid s" shat
tered composure, and he entered
court today 10 hear GciSler con.
,inue his defense, obviously wo ried
and shaken.
Mccoy may not be good
man GeisIer stated, opening his
address. You may censure him.
You may believe him to be Il moral
lepcr. But the defendant is not on
trial for any impcrfections of
manhood. lie is ON trial for murder
and that alone.
Upholding Mccoy $ story that
Mrs. Mors committed suicide, Gels.
Ter pointed out that "only enc bul
-. let was fired in that apartment that
! night. If this man were the beas'
the prosecution would have you
belicvy, do You think he would have
shot Mrs. Mors only once if he were
intent upon killing her? No. he
would have pumped her full of
lead. -
Bailiffs were ordered to watch
Albert \. Mors, husband of the
dead woman. who interrupted the
defense argument late yesterday
several times, remaining quiet only
when he was threatened with Ciec-
. tion from the courtroom.