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Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-24

the, out of town relatives and Mr.
| and Mrs. Thacker and sons, Junior,
TSobbv and Billy Will bcuptescAts =
! Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Edgar are en-.
: tertaining at a fanfslv dinner party
[ tonight, Those present ;will be
Nh; Edgars mother, Mrs, Emily Ed
| gar Of Imperial, his uncle Ton'
WilEscroft df Sunnyside,@ Wishing
/ ton and hrs sister, Mrs. Ethel Mar
shall of Imperial together with, her
childrcn. Emily. Robert ana Helen,
! Lawrcpcc kaffoyd will be the other
guest. y The party tils dine early
ard aftcrward attend the commun-
tv Christmas carol exercises
Mr. and Mrs. Frank s.. Anderson
will entertain at an informal Christ
mas breakfast tomorrow, and will
be guests at family dinner at the
Faul Anderson home in CaleXicosa
Mr.. and Mrs. James W. Glassford
will be among those spending the
holidays in San Diego, as viii Mr.
and Mrs. \. W. Buutc and Mr.. and
Mrs. Douglas Decide who will visit
Mrs. necblc's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Alfred Towlc have gone 10
Riverside for a family reunion to be
held at the l.. ". OVorholscr home.
Ihc Ovcrholscrs are former Fl Cen
tro residents.
Down From Los Angeles
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence NJ. BjerKc
OF Los Angeles are expected today
to spend Christmas with Mrs,
Rjcrkc : parents. Nh and Mrs. VIII
: Fawcett. Other guest, al the
tawcctt 5 dinner party tomorrow
night will be Mrs. Robert Is. kcplcy
Dr. nd Mrs. Forrest F.. kWz, NJ
ard Mrs, Roy Breedlovc and John
Keplcl.
Dr.. and NJ. Krtl VII be host
and hostess 10 Il Christlra> break.
fast.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. +. Corant have
gone to Los Angeles to h" guests OF
Mr.. aud Mrs. Ralph Il. Clasgett,
formerly Of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T, Scott
will entertain at Il famil, dia.r
Mrs scott 5 parents, Nj. an Ms.
X. +, Wills and Mrs. Scott 5 hrotl-
er. Meredith Wills e Brawiav
Mr. and Mrs. W. \. MaIsbsh %
$40 Main street, hash rs ho5a
Lou;e guests M md Mrs. Gs''g,
Ilovartl - 2-,.Pa.ento VI. ="
u:ath :. NJ, Ma S'au'- -,t w.
II. \. Thompson of Los Angeles, th'
Marshall; jauzhter art ae1 ~
drcn. Elizabeth aud Margaret, ar"
also spending the holidevS vi'h
ueH
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. IIendry -
plan to have as dinner guests To.
a prow THEN scn at hiS wifa. ~
and Mrs. Handry of Holtvill". a"d
Mr.. an.l MIS-. Dale Ramsey.
Nr aud Ms !ack Harris =
nakc their headquarters at the Ho-
tel Barbara Z "rth In IN -, il
u. have gone to Lps Angeles Coz
= holidays
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-24
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS
s-tze Dances to BE
~ Feature of Alumni
Dance Saturday Night

according tc announcements made
hstho committee in charge. the
aasral Union high school alumni
,'rnec 10 be given at the high
Tool gymnasium Saturday night
WI be most successful and enter
raining affair.
\ prize is being offered for the
oldest alumnus present, both from
point of view of age and date Of
graduation. Prize dances will also
te a feature. All alumni. faculty
me.hbcrs and parents of alumni arc
urged to get together to make the
affair the best reunion ever held.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-24

Mature S supply Of common sense
seems 10 be always down to the
last package.
There are now 100000 sun wor.
shippers in India.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-24

4 movement has been started IN
Mcrccd to interest growers i'll the
production of peanuts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-08
Seek Word Court
On Distance Can
Seize Rum Ships

Washington. July 7.-(AP)-Con-
flict of contentious In two federal
court decisions has prompted the de-
partment of justice to take to the cir
cult court of appeal for determine
ton the question Of how far off the
American shores coastguard officials
may seize vessels carrying liquor
The case which will be appealed is
that involving the American steamer
Underwater, which was ordered re-
leased by Federal Judge Thomas OF
the district court of Connecticut on
the grounds that coastguard and Gus
toms officials were not authorized TO
board and search vessels beyond the
12-mile limit prescribed in the tariff
act
That decision was in direct contrast
to one rendered by Federal Judge
Hutchinson of the southern district of
Texas in the case of the British YES
sci Panama, in which it was held that
the coastguard did have the right to
search and seize vessels beyond the
12-mile limit. Judge Hutchson fur
Their held that a vessel may be for
feited in one district for an offense
in another.
Under the liquor treaties between
the United States and several foreign
countries, vessels of the treaty ma
lions suspected Of carrying liquor may
be searched an hours sailing distance
from shore, with no definite limitation
prescribed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-08
Boston Ell Workers
Vote to Quit Work
To Carry Their Point.

Boston, July 7.-(AP)-The en-
ployes of the Boston Elevated Co. vot-
ed today 1850 to III in favor of a
suspension of work If necessary to
continue the present system of arbi-
tration which the public officials of the
company had sought to change.
Voting, which began early today,
was not finished until 10 o'clock to-
night, but the tabulators had been at
work meanwhile. The vote was taken
as the result of a decision made at a
mass meeting last night when such
action was recommended by John H.
Reardon. member of the general, exec
utive board, and the members of a To-
cal wage conference committee. The
workers are members of the Amalga-
mated Association of Street and Elec-
trio Railways Employees of America.
The present plan of arbitration has
teen in effect since the big strike 10
years ago. Under it one arbitrator
is chosen by the company and one by
the union. these two selecting the
third. The company had sought to
have each party submit to the other
the names of five disinterested per-
sons from which the other side would
select it's arbitrator and the two men
thus chosen would select the third
member of the board.
The present wage on the road ex.
pired on July 1. Both sides two
months ago presented proposals, the
one for an increase, the other for a
decrease in wages. Negotiations have
since continued. The question of
wages or hours, however, had no part
in the vote taken today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-08
Treasurer Pickwick
Club Breaks Down
Under Questioning

Boston, July 7-(AP)-T1mothy
Barry, treasurer and guiding light OF
the Pickwick Club, broke down to-
day while testifying before the Suf-
folk County grand jury which is
probing the collapse early Saturday
morning of the building housing the
club. with a loss of 43 lives. Barry
was weeping as he was led from the
grand jury room. -,
The grand jury. which sat until
1880 o'clock last night, held anoth-
err evening session tonight. 1t Is not
expected that the investigation Will
be completed until late tomorrow, as
Districr Attorney Thomas c. O'Brien
has summoned additional witnesses
for tomorrow afternoon.
At City Hall it was annouced TO-.
day that Mayor Curley has asked
Samuel w. Stratton Of Massachu-
sets Institute of Technology. to ap-
point his three best engineers to
conduct the city's investigation OF
the cause Of the disaster.
Funerals of many of the Vlctlms
of the collapse were held today wnile
survivors were testifying before the
grand jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-08
COOlidges Feel
Heat at SWampscOtt

Swampscott, Mass, July 7-(AP)
The cool period of weather which
has prevailed here since President
Coolidge began his vacation two
weeks ago, gave way today to a heat
wave which was an uncomforta BILE
reminder of Washington summer,
weather. The day was sultfy with
the thermometer in Lyn, where the
executive offices are located, reach
ing 96 degrees on the street.
Along the shore at White Court it
was several degrees cooler. but 1t
was not until late in the day when
a thunderstorm came up that any
real relief was afforded the presi-
dent.
The president and Mrs. Coolidge
passed the day-the first anniver-
sary of the death of their son, Call
what White Court. They had as
luncheon guests Frank w. Mondell
the director of the War Finance
Corporation, and Mrs. Mondell, and
tonight dined alone. s-@
The president in addition to an
after luncheon conference with Mr..
Mondell. who rendered his resigna-
ton. discussed the problem of pro-
viding care for war veterans with
Mrs. John Jacob Rogers. just elect
ed to congress from the fifth Massa-
chusetts district, and held his semi
weekly conference with newspa per
reporters on the lawn at White
Court. .s-'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-08
General Motors
Obtains Control of
Yellow Cab Company

Chicago. July 7.-(AP)-The Cen
eral Motors Corporation today gained
control of the Yellow Cab Manufac-
turing Company through merger of
the truck division of the former con-
Germ with the latter company and an
exchange of stock.
Alfred P. Sloan. Jr., president of the
General Motors Corporation. announc-
ed that the merger was made to en-
able the General Motors Company to
enter the omnibus field.
Under the terms of the deal ratified
today, the Yellow Cab Company takes
over the truck properties and good
will of the General Motors, then in
exchange of stocks turns back to Cen
eral Motors enough stock to give the
latter control Of the new company 70
be sure of control of Yellow Truck and
Cab Manufacturing Company.
Under the agreement the General
Motors Corporation will transfer all
of it's properties listed under the truck
division to a new corporation, the ag-
gregate net value of which on April
80 last was s10,S11 ,309.SS. To this the
General Motors Co. will add $5.1SS.-
69012 to be paid into the treasury OF
the new company, making the total
| $16.000,000.
In exchange, the General Motors co.
will receive 100000 shares of the new
common stock of the newly formed
company of SO par value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-08
Favor Bids for
Scrapping of Ships
Fleet Corporation

Washington. July 7.-(AP)-Ac-
ceptance of one or more of the bids
opened in the effort to sell 200 YES
sells for scrapping was favored by
President Palmer of the Fleet Cor
poration today in his report to the
board.
The recommendation was de-
scribed as definite and concise but
no details could be made public. The
board referred the report to its ship
scrapping committee, comprising
Chairman O'Connor and Commits
sioners Plummer and Benson, which
will report Thursday.
A quorum of the board was lack
ing today, and to assure an attend
ance sufficient to permit action
Thursday, Chairman O'Connor tele-
graphed Commissioner Plummer,
who is taking a vacation in Maine,
to return for that meeting. The
other absent commissioners are too
far away to reach Washington by
Thursday. Commissioner Haney be-
ing on the Pacific coast. Commits
sioner Lissner having sailed for
South America and Commissioners
Thompson being in Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-08

Swampscott, Mass, July 7-(AP)-
Frank w. Mondell submitted his res
ignation to President Coolidge today
as a member of the War Finance
Corporation.
Mr.. Mondell advised the president
of his intention to retire from the
government service while a luncheon
guest at White Court. The resig-
nation will become effective July Is
and after that date Mr.. Mondell ex-
poets to open a law office in Wash
ington. For many years Mr.. Mondell
was a member of the house from
Wyoming and for four years prior
to his retirement in March 1923, was
Republican leader in the house. He
was permanent chairman of the Re-
publican National convention in
Cleveland last year.
Mr.. Mondell left with the presi-
dent the following letter:
MY Dear Mr.. President:
an taking this action I desire to
express my very great appreciation
of your consideration and confidence
during the period of my service with
the corpora ton under. your admins
tration.
Under the provisions of law the
War Finance Corporation on Janu-
airy / began the liquidation of its
affairs. While these processes will
cover a considerable period of time,
they have so far progressed that the
obligation which l have felt l was
under as a member of the corporation
to assist in sustaining and rehabili-
tating the agricultural and live
stock industries of the country has
been fulfilled, as the regular banking
and financial institutions of the
country and the newly established
intermediate credit banks are taking
over and occupying the 80 In
which the War Finance Corporation
has operated helpfully as a Temporal
ry emergency organiza ton
Mr.. Mondell said he had advised
the president several months ago of
his decision to resign but had await
ed the return from Europe of Eu-
gene Meyer, Jr., managing director
of the corporation, and the partial
LIQUIDATION of the corporations af-
fairs before carrying out his inten-
ton. While no date for retirement
was fixed in the letter. Mr.. Mondell
said he and the president had agreed
that satisfactory date would be
July Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-08
TO TRY WOMAN
BELIEVED TO HAVE
DESERTED CHILD

Portland, Me-, July 7.-(AP)-
Mrs. Eva Seeley Chatter, 20, mother
Of the three-weeks- girl, found
yesterday in, the ladies' room al
Union Station, was brought here to-
day from Camden, where she was
arrested on a charge of abandoning
the child. Her case will come be-
fore the municipal court tomorrow
The penalty provided upon convic.
ton is five years in prison.
The baby was born at the City
Home here, she told the police. She
decided to go to Camden, where hef
husband, William Chatter, said to be
a graduate of the agricultural course
at Cornell University, was stopping
at his uncle's farm.
She explained her husband had
suggested that she leave the baby
at some home, but, unable 20 find
such a place. she said she became
desperate and decided to leave 1t al
the station, hoping it would be taken
to home which she could locate
later through the newspapers.
The couple met at Corning, N. Y.
where he was engaged in a motion
picture house, and were married In
Philadelphia in April. Later they
came here, and he went to Camden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-08
ClOudburst Hits
Crops at Brunswick
Especial to the Kennebec Journ

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Brunswick, Me-, July IA series
of thunder showers, one of which
proved a regular cloudburst, passed
over this section this afternoon and
caused much damage to crops, as
well as washing highways and put
ting scores of telephones out of
commission. The residence Of Frank
Hersey on South street was struck
by lightning, which entered the
dining room, where it did much
damage. A large tree on Jordan
avenue was struck by lightning and
when it fell the telephone wires
serving that section of the town
were broken off. During the storm
hailstones rs large as hens eggs fell
in many sections of the town. Ed
win A. Rogers picked up hailstone
which fell on his farm on the Mere
Point road and found 1t measured
21-2 inches by = IA inches by 1 1-2
inches. The hail broke many win
dows in the rural districts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-08
Bolts Hit Houses in
Number of Places;
NJ on ter Hail
Stones Are
Reported
Crops Hard Hit in Several Com.
munities-Wires Down and
Trees Uprooted - Miniature
Tornado on Sebago Lake
Hottest Day Since June 15-
One Death in Bay State

Portland, Me-, July 7-(AP)-
Lightning struck the house occupied
by Wendell Hamilton at Walnut Hill
during today's thunderstorm and
destroyed the building with a loss of
$4,000. A 30-mile wind formed q
"waterspout," so feet high, at Jor-
dams Bay in Sebavo Lake. The
miniature tornado travelled six
miles, collapsing without reaching
the shore.
The homes of Edward B. Wins
low, this city, and Herbert Wilson,
Yarmouth, were struck by lightning.
slight damage resulting. Passengers
aboard the steamer Pilgrim were
alarmed in Portland harbor when q
bolt struck the water so close to
the vessel that four panes of glass
were broken and the crafts COM
pass disarranged. Many trees were
blown down, trolley traffic held up
and several hundred telephone lines
put out of commission. 1t was the
hottest day since June Is, the mer-
curry rising to "a. The rainfall to.
tailed so inches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-08
CzechOslOvakia Says
Is Ready to Talk
Funding of It's Debt

washington, July 7-(AP)-Cze-
chosloyakia has Joined France, Bel
rum, Italy and Ethonia in assuring
Tie United States of its willingness
10 refund its debt.
The state department has been in
formally advised by the legation here
that in few days an official note
would BE- dispatched by the Prague
government announcing full acknow-
lsdgement Of its postwar reconstruc-
ton obligations and its readiness to
enter into immediate negotiation for
settlement.
The Czechoslovakian action has
further complicated the problem OF
The American debt commission In dis
trbuting the time available this
summer among the governments with
whom negotiations will soon be start
Cd. Under Secretary Winston of the
treasury, as secretary of the debt
commission, has announced that the
Belgian debt would b. discussed be-
tween August and is. and has told
he French government that its COM
mission could be received before or
after that period.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-08
Congress of Bahai
Opens Convention
At Greenacres. Eliot

Eliot Me, July .7.-(AP)-The 18th
convention and congress of Barai of
the United States and Canada opened
at Greenacres here today. The dele
gates voted unanimously to assist in
the upkeep of Greenacres, established
by the late Mrs Sarah ]. Palmer as
school of religion. and collected
money for the Bahai Temple at Will
met, III. Albert Vail of Chicago and
Miss Wagner of Philadelphia were the
speakers at public meeting tonight.
At the morning meeting five men,
hers. Horace Holley. Mountford Mill
and Roy c. Wilhelm of New York,
Mrs. Florence Morton of Worcester
and Siegfried Schophocker of Mont
real, were elected to the national as
sembly and four others will be chosen
tomorrow. Bahiyyi Randall of Med
ford, Mass. was chairman of the
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-08
Signals Train in
Time to Avoid
Crash Into Big Tree

Springfield, Mass, July 7-(AP)-
Watching a terrific rain and wind
storm from his home near the
Springfield Wilbraham line early this
evening, William Mcdonald saw z
large tree uprooted by the wind and
thrown across the main line Of the
Boston & Albany Railroad. He
knew the Twilight Express from
Boston to New York was nearly
due, so he ran to the tracks just In
time to hear the express whistle
about mile down the tracks. He
tore off his coat and ran toward the
oncoming express, waving 1t over his
head. He attracted the attention OF
the locomotive crew just in time, and
the train was brought to stop only
after the cowcatcher had thrust Its
way into the outermost branches OF
the fallen tree. Railroad officials
say a wreck was almost certainly
averted by McDonald's quick action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-08
Coolidge Would Further
Tighten Burden I axpayer
ENDEAVORERS URGE
u. s. IN WORLD COURT
AND LIMIT OF ARMS

Portland, Ore, July 7-(AP)-
Congress is called upon to support
every effort toward limitation of
ornaments and toward the estab-
lishment of a world court of inter-
national justice in resolutions adopt
ed today by the general assembly CT
the International Christian Endeayor.
I'VE further lay upon the con.
sciences of the Endeavorers of North
America the need OF studying this
important question and adopting for
the nation the principles universally
adopted for individuals, namely, law,
not war;" says the resolution, advo-
eating the world court.
The disarmament and peace res
olution declares:
Since war settles absolutely moth
Ing 1t sets out to settle and unsettles
practically everything, Christian En-
deavorers call upon the government
Of the United States to take effective
steps to bring about limitation OF
the dangers Of war, with the ultimate
object of eliminating 1t entirely"
The faith of the Christian Endeav-
orers is strong because they believe
implicitly in the Bible as the word of
God, the Rev. Stanley B. E. Van der
Hull said before a group meeting.
1--WE know the Bible is true because
1t was inspired by some outside force
and because its statements have been
verified by the researches Of schol-
ars." That, however. does not mean
that Christian Endeavorers reject
science, DIR. w. H. Foulkes, pastor OF
the Old Stone Church in Cleveland
.. explained. DIR. Foulkes told how sci
ence, through the radio, is enabling
the clergy to carry the Gospel to all
the world"
The question of amusements was
largely settled yesterday with virtu-
ally all delegates agreed that gamb-
ling, drinking and prize fighting
were downright sinful and that dane
ing, cards, movies. theatres and nov
els were in a twilight zone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-08

The nomination of Albert II.
Field, the present chief of police of
the city Of Lewiston, to be the chief
Of the State Highway police under
the new law which will become eff
fective at midnight Friday, was con-
firmed by the governor and council
at its session yesterday. Mr.. Field
will succeed Fred E. Sanborn Of Cor
ham. who was selected by the State
highway commission about a year
ago.
The nominations of Andrew C.
Swan of Princeton and Justin T.
Cove of Perry to be agents of the
Passamaquoddy Tribe of Indians
were also confirmed.
The next session of the governor
and council will be held Tuesday
July IA.
Orders Passed at Meeting
The following orders were passed
by the governor and council:
Ordered, that the commissioner of
agriculture be authorized to employ
the following men under the provi-
sions of the resolve rela tive to the
eradication of the European corn
borer, at the rate of 81 per day when
actually employed: Robert Merrick
Traitor, Cape Neddick; Clifford
Chisholm, ST. Adams; Everett W.
Wood, Boothbay; Emery Goody, Kit
terry; Joseph Kendall. Perry; Stanley
Hill, Saco; Raymond Whalen. Bath.
Employed to Investigate Claims by
or Against State
Ordered, that the designation Of
Franklin Il. Fisher of Lewiston to
assist in the collection and investi-
cation of claims by or against the
State of such character as shall be
designated from. time to time by the
governor and council at a compensa-
ton of $3.50 per month and expenses
to be paid from the proceeds of such
claims, and that Mr.. Fisher shall
cooperate with the department OF
the State auditor as an attorney al
law to assist in this way.
To Apply for. Federal Highway. Aio
Ordered, that the highway COM
mission be authorized and directed to
prepare plans and specifications and
apply for federal aid for the follow
ing projects: Highway a." Green
vile, 700 miles; Highway *" Carl
bou, 6.33 miles; Highway *" spur
Fort Fairfield. $40 miles; Highway
L." Frankfort Winterport, POS
miles; Highway L." Winterport
4.9S miles; Highway o." Peru. 6.2t
miles; Highway ~" Bucksport
2.92 miles.
Ordered, that the State highway
commission be authorized and di-
rected to prepare plans and specifi-
cations for the following projects:
Highway H." Moscow Caratunk
1000 miles; Highway "J-K," Arne-
VILE Milo. 502 miles.
Ordered, that the State highway
commission be authorized and direct
ed to prepare plans and specifica-
tions and apply for federal aid for
the reconstruction of the Bar Har-
Dor road, so-called.
Seed Certifcation Work
Ordered, that the commissioner of
agriculture be authorized to EMPLOY
not more than 80 men for seed certi-
fication work under Chapter 81 OF
the Public Laws. of 1923 and Chap
ter Fl of the Public Laws of 1925, en-
ployment effective July Is and termi :
mating on or about Sept. 20, the sal
airy of the foremen to be $3.50 per
day and of field men 81 per day.