davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16
Tex Rickard Saved the Day
and Cinched New York as
City for Democratic Convention

subcommittee and San Francisco s
100000 offer looked too big to
overcome with an ante Of only $780,.
900. t.. ....
Raised the Ante -.
Il told them there were the radio,
restaurant peanut stand, soda water
and other concessions. l said |
would give them So, 900 outright
for them. That would be enough
with our $l5o,000 to top San Fran
cisco by $5000,' said Riekard.
But San Francisco hackers today
laid their loss of the convection not
to Richard d's "put up the dough-
plan but to delayed telephone call
which prevented them raising New
York s figures. Isadore Dockweiler
tried in vain to raise San Francisco
by long distance to get $4,000 moro
10 thrown into the scales. When the
final ballot was cast he was still
trying. New York, June "a was the
place and date plcked.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16
MANUFAC TURERS
ENTER POLITICS
AT CONVENTION N
Tax Reduction Planks
Adopted in Meeting
With Farmers
By EDWARD C. DERR

4 tUn1Ceo frCSS starr correspondent
CHICAGO, Jan. 16.-Reduction OF
/ federal, state and local taxes leal
the list of planks in the platform
, adopted by the farmer-manufactur.
! cr convention which ended :, two
( day session here last night.
Government ownership Of public
utilities, including the railroads.
mines. factories and farms. was
showed under by the 700 delegates.
The convention also asked the ad-
ministration and congress to take
4 pledge against interfering with
private business.
Government fixing of prices also
was opposed by the convention. The
convention approved cooperative
marketing of farm products; the
development of Muscle Sho,,ls for
fertilizer production rs we'll Us for
other purposes; re-forestation on an
extended scale; permanent immi-
grafton policy designed 20 limit the
number and select only the best
quality Of immigrants; an Amefi-
can merchant marine adequate TO
Americ:. $ needs; waterway projects
through the Mississippi valley and
completion of she st. Lawrence
river and the lakes 10 the gulf
projects.
The convention stated II do
pounced all legislative projects de-
signed to impair property rights and
deprive the industrious and the
thirty of The fruits Of their toll
and self denial.
A stand also was taken 1gainS1
the proposal to limit the powers Of
the United States supreme court.
The convention, which was callef
by the Illinois Manufacturers As
sociation, was denounced rs n ill
disguised attempt to break Up the
farmer labor commission II a
statement issued by Benjamin c.
Marsh, Washington. managing direc-
tor of the Farmers National Al
lance.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

Miss Mary Katherine Campbell,
twice proclaimed "Miss America, :"
has taken TANLAC and endorses
it in statement recently given to
the women of America through In
ternational Proprietaries, Inc, dis
tributors Of this great tonic. In this
statement, Miss America declares
that Good Health is the basis OF
all Beauty, and advises women who
would be beautiful to "first find
good health" "
Her complete statement as given
is as follows: ~ consider it great
privilege to be able to tell the
thousands Of women everywhere
what a great tonic TANLAC is
Health is the basis of all beauty.
Without good health, one is apt to
be run down, nervous, underweight,
high.strung, anemic. Indigestion
drives the roses from a woman e
( cheeks and robs her Of that radiant
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-If New
Workers feel like hanging q medal
on someone for getting the 1894
Democratic convention for that city,
they might as well pin it on Tex
Rickard when he gets there tonight.
Rickard, it was, who flapped 4
towel at the waning spirit of the
New York delegation yesterday noon
between the morning and afternoon
rounds of the Democratic national
committee when selection of the con
vcntiou clty hung in the balance
with San Francisco on the heary
side.
L;dgely because of Richards eff
forts tn convention win be held in
Madison Square Garden. Included
iu New York 5 winning offer WIS
the cost of repairing the garden 10
make il suitable for the convention.
The New York delegation h:;d
about gwen up hope. An offers
were in the hands of Clark Howell S
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16
Rousing Meeting
To Plan Details
Boy Scout Drive

At a meeting to be held at the
Elks' hall tonight all scoutmasters,
local district chairmen and others
connected with or interested in boy
scout work will discuss the wEir!-
wind drive to be held on Friday
when FL Centric s quota for $1,000
for the boy scout county budget is
TO be raised
Teams will be appointed to cover
the various districts. and everything
will be systematiZed for 4 snappv
drive, according to Financial Chair
man d. L. Zinn.
Scout Executive George I. walker
Of San Bernardino is expected 70 be
here to talk before the Rotary club
at their luncheon tomorrow and as
sist with the drive the following
daN.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16
FIRE DESTROYS
ROADSTER HERE

Fire caused by the back fire of
the engine, completely destroyed a
Chandler roadster, property Of Har-
ry Smith of this city, which was
being repaired al Sam Console 5 gar
age on Broadway Yesterday after
noon. When the fire department
arrived, the ear was Il mass Of
flames. The contents of IA hanii
chemical tank, and stream from
the large tanks was necessary i'll or
der TO subdue the flames. ~ ~,
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

quality Of womanhood that is real
beauty.
~ have taken TANLAC and do
not hesitate to say that it is a won
derful health-giving tonic. 1t has
brought relief and good health to
many women, and with good health
one may have measure Of beauty
that will overcome shortcomings in
face and figure. ,.
Rosy cheeks, sparkling eyes, a
well-rounded figure, a loveable dis,
position, go hand in hand with good
health. To those searching for
beauty, I would say First Of all,
Find Good Health. The TANLAC
treatment has proven itself a boon
TO womankind, and recommend
it. !"
Miss Campbell has written q
booklet on Health and Beauty
which may be secured by filling
out the coupon below.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16
Shaw Case Co.ltinued.-Tl

Shaw Case Co.ltinued-The case
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Shaw, who
are being tired un0cr their correct
names, Louis de Laurin and Ruby
Wurtzberger, on charge Of passing
bad checks, was continued this
morning until Friday, when date
for the trial will be set. Attorney
Charles E. Scott, who has appeared
for the couple, informed the court
that he has withdrawn from the ease
and Judge Cole announced that he
will appoint defense counsel at Fri
dav s session of court.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16
CHAVEZ BADLY
HURT IN FALL

D. Chavez, an employee of the
Imperial Ice and Development Com
pany is patient at the Ell Centre
hospital, with badly laeerated
scalp, three broken ribs and possibly
q. broken shoulder, rs the result Of n
fall at the ice plant yesterday after
noon.
Chavez was storing ice in one of
the company's sheds when he slip
ped and fell distance of 40 feet
to the floor Of the building. He
was picked up by fellow employees
and taken to the hospital DR.. F..
A. Burger, who is in charge Of the
case, stated that Chavez injuries
are not considered fatal.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16
GEORGIA SOLON
ENDORSES McADOO
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Repre-
sentative Upshaw, Georgia, dry lead
er, today endorsed the candidacy. of
William G. McAdoo for the Demo
cratic presidential nomination.
Characterizing McAdoo as an GIN
spring leader of poise, punch and
proven power Upshaw said 81 am
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. john ZeIos OF
HoltyiIle were in the cRv vester-
day.
Mrs. J. E. Hodge, who for L
years was a resident OF this city,
IS here from San Diego, and is
spending a few DAYS at the home
Of her daughter, Mrs. F. ". Wade,
6Sl Brigton street.
Mr. and Mrs. {. L. Shaw were
among the Holtville people noted
here yesterday.
Miss Julia Fifield Of Bgawley
was in town Yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. \. Buelow Of
Los Angeles left yesterday for their
home after spending ten DAYS here
during which time Mrs. Buelow was
The house. guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
James r. Ford. Mr.. Buelow was
attending to business in connection
with his property interests here.
Miss Ruth Hood was recent
Holtville visitor here.
Mr.. and Mrs. 3. d. Irvine OF
Brawley were recent FL Centre Wis
itors.
Mrs. Ethel Keeler and Miss Lena
Guidottie of Holtville were in towl
yesterday.
F. y. Smith and J. NJ. Burgoyne
of FL Centre We're among the guests
at the King Edward Hotel, Los An
geles, last week.
Recent visitors at the Rosslyn Ho-
tel, Los Angeles, included the fol
lowing FL Centro people: Mr. and
Mrs. j. R. Ross, II. f. kincaid,
Merton Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
Fremean, Mr. and Mrs. Harry, Hark-
en-, and Mrs. W. S. Kelly.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

San Franesco-Sa Francisco
Labor Council to investigate possi-
biIity of establishing local labor
bank.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16
NOTICE

After Jan. 10, 1924, l will not be
responsible for any debts contracted
by my wife.
adv FRANK r. JONES.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

White Funeral Today,-The fune-
raj of Samuel White, Seeley pioneer,
was held this afternoon from the
funeral parlors of b. Z. Lemons,
with Rev. Herbert Chapman Of the
Seelev church officiating. Burial
was in Evergreen cemetery.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16
ady
Steve's Cream Waffles
Dr.. Harry Hooper, Dentist. "a
Main Street. Phone 38sW. Adv
More Gold Weather Ell

More Gold Weather Ell Centre
and vicinity experienced another
cold spell last night, and this morn
ing was nearly as snappy" as any
this winter. The cold is reported
to be doing considerable good 10
the lettuce crop, and was not severe
enough TO do any damage 10 fruit
trets, according to report at the
Horticultural commissioner s off.cc.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

The railroads made money last
year. This, however, is not news
10 people who bought tickets.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

Cut Down Rattles with General
Cords. Tom Gill Tire Co. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

Oh! Mama please give me nickle
! will run over to Paul 5 for Ball.
It's no funny, it 5 no honey, it s
Top Corn and Coconut Crisp. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

for McAdoo because I believe he
can VIM -
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

ed for the Boulder Dam and All
American canal.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

FL Monte--First bungalow court
in city now in course of construe'
tion.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16
Steve's for Meerschaum pipes. a

Johnston Joins Police Force
Charles Johnston of this city mas
been appointed TO the Ell Centre po-
lice department, succeeding J. c.
Bogue, who resigned last week.
Johnston has been a resident of this
city for several years and was form
erly member Of the E. Centre fire
department. Recently he has been
employed by the Southern Sierras
Company. He started on his new
duties last night.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16
EWS BRIEFS
FROM CITY AND COUNTY

- FkOM L
LaTouche Leaves Saturday--Gu
IaTouche, formerly of this cit
whose winning a trip to Bermuda
was announced in the Press reeen,
ly, leaves on Saturday of this week
according 10 word received from Lo
Angeles. Friends of the LaTouche
will regret to learn that their homt
was recently robbed and all of theil
clothes stolen. They report a busy
tTme getting another wardrobe ready
for Mr.. LaTouehe' S trip.
Ladies Night at Poppy Dance,
Calipatria, Thursday. $40 in gold to
man who brings the most of them.
adv
Steve's Special Steak Dinner. adv
Are You Mason? adv
Local Firm Sued-Mahaffy and
Taylor, local lettuce operators, are
being sued by McCafferey Brothers
Company Of Chicago, suit having
been filed against them in the su.
perior court at Turlock. 1t is alleg-
ed that $1400 is due the Chicago
firm as payment on a shipment of
lettuce during the 1928 shipping sea
son.
Wooda Blesy, Dance Studio. 7c3
Orange. Phone 411w. Adv
Money to loan on automobiles
contracts bought. Fred R. Cross
We Main St. Phone $50. Adv
If you Want to Laugh see "Mr.
Bob. - adv
Visit McCabe-Dr. James r.
Hurst and Harry X. Shields, who
are holding a series of successful
evangelistic services at the State
Street Christian church. visited the
McCabe school this morning where
Shields sang and DR.. Hurst spoke.
The usual evening service Will be
conducted by these men tonight ~
the church, DR.. Hurst speaking on
"Nhat El Centre Does Not Be
lieve.' Shields viii sing and give
saxophone solos.
Steve's Merchant Lunch. adv
Are You Mason? adv
For Mems WORK Shoes see Gun
ningham, opposite post office. adv
For Clever Comedy see Mr..
Bob adv
Spreckel's Car Here "Carriso T,
Gorge the private ear Of John d. |
Spreckels of San Diego, president of |
the San Diego and Arizona Railway, I
arrived in this city this morning on
train No. 46 from Los Angeles. The
car was sidetracked here and later
attached to the morning train for
San Diego. Mr.. Spreckels was in the
car, accompanied by A. T. MERCER,
general manager Of the San Diego
and Arizona.
Day and Night service at Steve Is.
Are You a Mason? adv
Steve's for Meerschaum pipes. ad
Johnston Joins Police Force
Charles Johnston of this city mas
been appointed TO the Ell Centre po-
lice department, succeeding J. c.
Bogue, who resigned last week.
Johnston has been resident of this
city for several years and was form.
erly member Of the E. Centre fire
department. Recently he has been
employed by the Southern Sierras I
Company. He started on his new
duties last night.
Steve's Cream Waffles adv |
DR.. Harry Hooper, Dentist. "a |
Main Street. Phone 382W. Adv .
More Gold Weather Ell Centre
ahh N&SihAAN c. pI+NANNN "AONHSA
cold spell last night, and this morn
ing was nearly as "snappy' as any
this winter. The cold is reported
to be doing considerable good 10
the lettuce crop, and was not severe
enough TO do any damage 10 fruit
trees, according to report at the
horticultural commissioner s Office.
|=7Qkz..
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

Meet me at Steve s.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

For Mems WORK Shoes see Gun
ningham, opposite post office. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

For a Clever Comedy see Mr.
Bob. - adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

Spreckel's Car Here .'Carriso
Gorge" the private ear of John d.
Spreckels of San Diego, president of
the San Diego and Arizona Railway,
arrived in this city this morning on
train No. 46 from Los Angeles. The
ear was sidetracked here and later
attached to the morning train FOR
San Diego. Mr.. Spreckels was in the
car, accompanied by A. T. MERCER,
general manager Of the San Diego
and Arizona.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

Visit McCabe-Dr. James r.
Hurst and Harry X. Shields, who
are holding series of successful
evangelistic services at the State
Street Christian church, visited the
MeCabe school this morning where
Shields sang and DR.. Hurst spoke.
The usual evening service VIII be
conducted by these men tonight II
the church, DR.. Hurst speaking on
"Nhat El Centric Does Not Be
lieve' Shields viii sing and give
saxophone solos.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16
Are You a Mason?

Day and Night service at Steve s.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16
Steve's Special Steak Dinner. adv
Are You a Mason? adv

Local Firm Sued-Mahaffy and
Taylor, local lettuce operators, are
being sued by McCafferey Brothers
Company of Chicago, suit having
been filed against them in the su.
perior court at Turloek. 1t is alleg-
ed that $1400 is due the Chicago
firm as payment on a shipment of
lettuce during the 1928 shipping sea-
son.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

Wooda Blesy, Dance Studio. 7c3
Orange. Phone 41Iw. Adv
Money to loan on automobiles
contracts bought. Fred R. Cross
We Main St. Phone 359. Adv
If you Want to Laugh see "Mr
Bob. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

And Now! Steve's open all night.
Open all Night at Steve's. adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

Steve's Merchant Lunch. ad
Are You a Mason? ad
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

Dance Every Thursday evening
at Caipatria on the best floor, to
the best music in the valley. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

2. Frank Thompson has resumed
teaching the art Of singing at his
ranch home. McKim Bridge, east
Of Imperial. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

To Talk at Centers-Miss Orpha
A. Miller, county home demonstra-
tion agent, will be on the program
at several farm centers this month IN
connection with the nutrition project
work. Miss Miller will speak on
i" ADEQUATE Diet" at Jasper Friday
night; Eastside-Sunset, Tuesday,
January 90; Verde, Wednesday, Jan
uary %; and McCabe, Friday, Jan
uary %. Health plays will be given
by the school children at Eastside
and Verde in connection with Miss
Miller's talks.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

Waffles. Oregon Cafe. Adv.
Seeley Holds Big Meeting-About
Is people attended the meeting of
Seeley Farm Center Monday night.
Miss Orpha A. Miller gave a talk On
nutritional work and the school
children presented health play. Di-
rector Lee presided and also spoke
on Aeala cotton. Farm Advisor
Garthwaite spoke on poultry i'm
provement, and Mike Liebert boost
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

Fine Juicy Steaks and Chops at
the Broadway Chop house. adv
See Mr.. Bob Junior Play, Janu-
airy 1919. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

Eat st the 0regvn ana be com.
'ortable. Ladies rest room anC
mems smoking room. AI
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

Arrives from East--W. Simmer
Holbrook Jr., son Of Mr.. AMI Mrs.
W. s. Holbrook OF this city and
Los Angeles, arrived in the latter
city from Boston today to take his
lar examination. Young Holbrook
is attending Harvard Law School,
and will take his degree in June.
He will spend Sunday with his par,
ents here and leave for tho east
Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

Acacia Center Meets-A meeting
of members of the Acacia Farm Cen-
ter was held at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. Gerold H. Shaw last night.
Horticultural Commissioner Harri-
gan gave an excellent talk Oh
"Noxious Weeds" and Farm Ad-
visor Garthwaite spoke on improve
meut of the poultry industry of In
perial county. Refreshments were
served by the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

ad V.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

Ladies Night at Poppy Dance,
Calipatria, Thursday. $40 in gold to
man who brings the most OF them.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

DR.. Parcels Osteopath and Elee-
tronic diagnosis and treatment
(Abrams.) Dunaway Bldg. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-16

Broadway Chol House for tasty
dishes at every meal. adj
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-10-22
TRAGEDY OF THE UPPER MISSOURI I'M WHICH
PARTY OF MINERS WAS MASsACRED AND HALF
A MILLION DOLLARS ON GOLD DUST WE'RE LOST

, eddy was crlmsoned with the life
blood of the miners who had won for
tune and were returning to their
loved ones back In civilization.
In 1866 a party of miners started
from Virginia City Tor their homes
in the east, with the accumulated
savings OF several years of hard
work. or the vast army OF placer
miners that invaded the primordial
wilderness of the treasure guiches of
the territory, few had been SO for
tunate as to find great wealth.
This Inflated score of men one day
decided that enough gold had been
dug, and started for the east, final
ly reaching the Missouri river, where
rude scow was built, staunch and
rough, which was to take them down
to civilization. Iii the bottom OF the
scow, in a water-tight compartment,
lay the wealth of each man securely
tied in sacks of buckskin and mark
ed with the name of the owner. A
floor of boards hid the treasure of
gold dust and nuggets, and above
this were packed the rifles, ammun-
ition and provisions OF the yoyagers.
The journey down the Missouri
from Fort Benton was fraught with
thrilling adventure. As the boat was
carried along further and further in
to the land OF the Sioux, travelling
became so dangerous that for hum
dreds of miles. the little band con-
cealed the scow In the bushes by day
and journeyed only by night.
At last, when but two days distant
from Fort Rice, danger was thought
to have passed and the voyagers
pushed boldly out by day. Floating
on the turbid waters of the river
with scarcely a sound marring the
silence, the crack of rifle came like
a thunderbolt from a sky of blue.
Closely following the shot one of
the men in the scow leaped to his
feet, gave a gasp for breath, and
plunged overheard, his life's blood
dyeing the dark waters crimson
hue
Then from out OF the bushes came
a rafting fire which splashed the
water and bit little pieces out of the
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-10-22

wood OF the boat. The current was
swift at this point and in handling
their rifles those in the boat looked
not to the steering oar. With a
crunching sound the scOw went full
upon a rock, and rush OF water
through a hole In the square prov
showed that this was TO be the last
stand of the little party Of fighters.
Until dusk the miners fought, wound
ed and sorely pressed. When their
ammunition gave out the red foes on
the shore we're quick to see their adj
vantage and swan out to finish their
bloody work.
In the little band of whites there
was Frenchman who had taken un-
to himself Sioux maiden for a
bride. When the last rush came and
the glittering scalp knives were red
dened in the horrible work, she beg
ged for the life of her husband, and
1t was granted her.
The bodies of the white men we're
stripped and thrown into the eddy,
and after the scow had been looted
of its rifles and provisions, IL was
pushed into the swirling stream and
speedily sank TO the bottom carrying
with 1t its precious cache of gold.
The Frenchman, Pierre Lavalle.
soon left the Indians and enlisted
with the soldiers at Fort Rice, so
that he might be near the spot where
the treasure was lost. Some months
later he confided the secret to Rich
ard Pope, an old Quaker, and to the
latter's son. Together the three
went up the river from Fort Rice.
Where the boat had sunk sand bar
had formed, but they soon found the
prov. The barking of an Indian dog
and the zip OF bullet warned them
that the white mans foe was on the
opposite side of the river, and they
at once sought safety In the woods.
A running fight followed in which
Lavalle was wounded and Rice and
ris son reached the fort In safety.
In 1867 Pope. whose son had In
the meantime died OF fever, related
the secret of the treasure to j. ID.
Emerson, at Fort Benton. He was
without money and wished to return
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-10-22

present and future development Of
the state of Wyoming, giving the his
tory of operations leading up to the
present enormous production.
The story OF Wyoming's wonderful
development In petroleum production
is an interesting narrative, and con-
tains many facts which should be
of more than passing interest to the
oil interested Montanan. In part, the
booklet states:
''The story Of Wyoming reads like
a page in fiction. 1t Is one of the
last of the old frontier states to come
into it's own. In territorial days 1t
was mecca for plainsmen and stock
men, Its vast areas providing ideal
conditions for the grazing OF all kinds
OF livestock. Historically II is recog-
nixed as one OF the romantic spots
OF the old West, where Indian, Hunt
err, trapper, and fur trader and emil
grant left their impress.
Some OF the early explorers OF
the Western country found within
the present borders OF Wyoming
much to attract them and In their
chronicles and narratives are obser-
vations indicating recognition of