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Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-05
EAST SIDE FOLKS
CONSPICUOUS BY
COURT PRESENCE

Hugh Wiley or Roy Cohen would
have found material for two crack
ing good darktown' stories had
they been present in the city police
court this morning while Judge
Whitelaw was trying to stsaighten
out the tangled threads of bellig-
erancy ON the east side, which re-
suited in two neighborhood fights
Saturday night.
Involved in the first were Mary
Henderson and Mary Mullen, the
former being charged with assault
with a deadly weapon on the person
of the latter. The deadly weapon
was three-q quarter inch bolt, nearly
a foot long, and was offered in evil
dence.
Each of the principals was al
/ lowed to tell her side of the story,
and each tried strenuously to place
the blame on the other When Mary
Henderson admitted welding the
bolt, Mary Mullen confessed that
she used a rock. Mary Mullen
spoke in the quiet dignified tones
of restraint. whereas Mary Hender-
son .racuously set forth her claims
of injured innocence in tones that
could be heard out in the front of
flee of the. city hall. The court.
spectators and officers were hard
put to retain sober faces.
After hearing the stories, the
court changed the charge to simple
assault and continued the case until
tomorrow for sentence.
The second fight was triangular
one involving Andy Wilkes, his
housekeeper Lizzie Lewis, and
Thomas Sanders, who PLAYED the
role of the interloper into the peace
and tranquility of the Wilkes home.
There was no doubt about Sanders
being the victim, as he appeared in
court with head swathed in band
ages. Nor was there any greater
doubt that Lizzie was the aggressor.
She didn't deny it. and in fact
boasted that she had "popped him
in the eye' with piece of brass
rod. In answer to the courts ques-
tions. Lizzie further admitted that
she had "popped' Sanders in vari-
Gus parts of his Uranium. Andy,
only half the size of Sanders, was
more or less a spectator during the
fight. The court ordered Lizzie and
Sanders to leave town Immediately
or serve six months in jail and the
case against Andy was dismissed.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-05
POPULAR LOCAL.
MUSICIAN DIES
in AUTO CRASH
Jimmy N0land, Head of
Orchestra, Killed In
San Diego

Residents of FL Centre and
throughout Imperial Valley, were
shocked this morning to learn of the
death of James j. Noland, better
known as Jimmy leader of No
land s orchestra, following an auto
mobile accident in San Diego last
night.
According to reports from San
Diego, the accident happened at the
corner of Sixteenth and + streets,
shortly before midnight. The ears
met head on, at the intersection of
the streets and both were overturn-
ed by the force of the impact. No
land was thrown to the pavement,
striking on his head, and received Il
fractured skull, which caused his
death short time later at the Ma
val hospital, to which he was rcmov-
ed following the accident. holland
was alone in his ear at the time
of the accident.
There wer" five occupants of the
other ear, one of whom, Mrs. Dan
Mulkern of Los Angeles, died fol-
lowing the accident. Mrs. Soma
Miller of San Pedro received injur-
les which were expected to result in
her death, and according to uncon-
firmed information received here
today, she died early this morning.
Mrs. \. Johnson of San Diego, ID.
Hittle and p. b. Sands, the latter
two being in the navy at San Di-
ego, received minor injuries which
were not expected to prove fatal.
The first information of the
tragedy received in this city, came
with the arrival of the San Diego
papers this morning. News of No
land S death was given to his fam
lily by friends, and the family left
during the morning for San Diego,
following Identification of the body
by friends in that city.
I Played in A. E. F. Band
holland was SO years old, and was
born in Kansas. For over 10
wears past, he has made his home
the greater part of the time with
his parents in this city. He was an
accomplished musician, and during
the war was n member of the band
in "Pershing's Own the crack
division of the A. f. F.
Following his return from the
war, he played in various orches-
tras throughout Southern Califor-
MIA, and early this year came back
to the valley and organized his own
orchestra, which played at Heber
and Jacumba during the past cum
Continued Oh page q
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-05
Calexico Police Chief Kills Negro To Save Own Life
First Report on
Lettuce Out
Tomorrow

c. E. Schultz, Of the bureau of
markets, United States depart
ment Of agriculture, arrived in Ell
Centro today and was occupied in
arranging his office in the cham
ber Of commerce room at the
Barbara Worth hotel, from which
he will issue daily reports on the
lettuce crop during the season.
The first report will be issued
tomorrow, Schultz stated, and
every week day thereafter
throughout the season.
Last year Schultz conducted
the bureau Of markets here, and
said this morning that he Is glad
to be back again in Imperial
Valley and had been looking for
ward with considerable anticipa-
tion to his stay here. He hopes
to have a conference of lettuce
growers and shipper at an early
date, and will plan with them
in conducting the season in the
most efficient manner possible.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-05
State SOLOnS
Meeting Today,
46 TIL Session

STATE CAPIThn, SACRAMENT;
TO, Jan. 5.-Thc California state
Legislature convened in 46th bien-
nial session ut 1890 p. m. today.
The assembly was called to order
by Chief Clerk Arthur Ohnimus of
San Francisco. Rev, ~. II. More
land, Sacramento, opened the meet
ing with prayer.
The senate had not convened at
this time, ttx members being en-
gagged in u general caucus.
Clocks in both houses were set
back as time for the sessions near
ed and We're kept before the noon
mark until everything was in readi-
ness.
Frank Merriam, Long Beach, was
reelected speaker of the assembly
over Isaac Jones, Ontario. The
vote was Merriam 40; Jones 80.
The senate started its work with
the election of the Rev. William E.
Harrison of Sacramento as chaplain.
Before the senate went into ses-
sion anti-administration forces con-
ceded the election of Senator Ar
! thur II. Breed as president protein
pore.
Homer R. Spence, Alameda, was
elected speaker pro-tempore of the
! assembly. The vote was unanimous.
| Albert Rosenshine was nominated
for the post in opposition to Spence.
! Rosenshine received one vote which
| was later changed, making the elec-
tion unanimous.
Arthur II. Ohnimus. San Francis
/ 60, was elected ccerk of the assem-
bly,. No vote was taken, the house
agreeing that the vote for speaker
pro-tempore would suffice in the
clerkship election. Ohnimus had no
opponent.
Mcpherson Nominates Merriam
Merriam was nominated bv Rob-
ert Mcpherson of Vallejo. The no.
mination was seconded by Frank
Weller of Los Angeles.
Jones was nominated bv Albert
! Rosenshine of San Francisco and
the nomination was seconded by T.
M. Wright, San Jose.
f! From the south the legislators are
/ pretty we'll united ON the matter of
reapportionment, a definite high
| way program. additional favors of
the southern branch of the Univer-
| sitv of California and 4 third state
Penitentiarv for Los Angeles.
The solons from the north. while
protesting themselves opposed to n
| reapportionment bill, favor n delav
in any steps in this direction until
! congress has been given another
| chance TO do something in reappor-
tionment of the congressional dis
tricts. The northerners also prob
| ably will oppose any attempts to es-
tahlish third state prison and look
with disfavor on plans for severance
of the southern branch of the TTni-
versitv from the main institution
at Berkeley.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-05
ACTION TO BE
TAKEN FOR THE
PAROLE OF FORD

SACRAMENTO, Jan. . Action
will be taken on the parole appli-
cation of Ritchie "Blackie' Ford
by the state parole board next Fri
dav, the board has announced.
Ford was convicted in Yuba coun.
tv in connection with the hop riots
and Staying of District Attorney
MAXWELL and a deputy sheriff in
1913, Ed Suhr. also convicted of the
crime. and declares that he will not
be satisfied with parole and is pc
titioning for a pardon. Both are at
the Folsom state prison.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-05
WHAT'S DOING

No. e84 F. and A. M. meet
tonight, Masonic Temple.
u. G. r.. and Woman Arxi-
liary, card party tonight,
Knights of Pythias Hall
Spruce farm center meets to-
night.
Meloland farm center meets
tonight.
'Bandblsro' at Palace
tonight.
Tongue of Flame at the
Valley tonight.
Gambling Wives at Tulane
theater tonight.
Executive meeting. Boyce
Aten Post, Pacific Southwest
Bank, s p. m.
Literature section, Ten Thou
sand Club, meets tomorrow af-
ternoon, clubhouse,
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-05
CHICAGO COAL
WAGON DRIVERS
STRIKE TODAY
BY United Press Leased Wire

CHICAGO, Jan. 5.-Intense suf
fering was feared as 5000 coal wa.
gon drivers went on strike today
for higher wages and better work
ing conditions.
Coal deliveries were stopped to
all but hospitals and orphan asy
lums.
The public schools have q reserve
of $4,000 tons of coal which will
last about two weeks. If the strike
lasts longer than two weeks the
schools will be forced to suspend
classes, officials stated.
There are many thousands OF
homes with only few days sup
ply on hand. Coal dealers stated
and in some homes there is only "a
hours supply. Drivers worked
overtime during the past few days
in an effort to furnish sufficient
coal to theaters, public buildings
and homes to tide them over the
strike period.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-05
WIFE OF S0LON
RECEIVES MANY
Mali. THREATS
By United Press Leased Wire

ALPENA, Mich, Jan. 5. - An
anonymous letter warning Mrs. Ed
ma James Scott. wife of Congress
man Frank D. Scott, "not to use
the names of any more congress
men, in testifving in her divorce
trial being heard here, was received
Saturday, her counsel disclosed to,
day. Other details of the letter
were not made known.
Numerous letters-some threaten
ing Mrs. Scott and others offering
sympathy and aid-have been re-
ceived since opening of the trial, one
week ago, Ward Peck, Mrs. Scott s
counsel said.
Crowds of curious townspeople
swarmed the lobby of the hotel Sat
urday hoping to catch glimpse OF
Mrs. Scott, who spent the entire
day resting in preparation for the
ordeal when she is to resume the
stand today.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-05
ANOTHER GAS
VICTIM IN T.. A.,
CITY TO ACT
ny United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5.-The
rapidly mounting toll of monoxide
gas victims in this city stood at 16
today with the death of Hugo Wet
eel. 60. Wetzell, suffering n bad
cold. locked himself in his hotel
room and turned the gas heater on
full blast so the room might not
become chilled during the night.
Death came while he was sleeping.
Mayor George Crver and Or.
George Parrish, health commissioner
are ito meet today to decide upon
method of public instruction
which will tell how the deadly gas
is generated and the danger of leav,
ing all windows closed while a gas
heater burns.
At the close of the conference. it
is expected the mayor will ;all u
special meeting of health commits
sioners, physicians, gas heater nam
ufaeturers and representatives of
gas companies.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-05
CHILDERS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED
ON SWING JOHNSON BILL OUTLOOK
AFTER RECENT TRIP TO CAPITAL

"The Swing johnson bin is goiNg
% pass. This ~ the definite
statement made by Attorney Char.
les l. Childers Of tho Imperial IrIi-
CATION district in a statement issued
This morRing, following his return
from Washington last night Chill
deEs has heen nj the capital for the
pass two weeks. assisting Congress
man Swing with his bill, aud was
present - the senate hearings ON
tho hiii
Only the opposition from home
win defeat the Swing johnson bill,
ghildeFs mg intains, neither the in
PRODUCTION % the Fredcrieks Dill,
nor Arizona a failure 10 ratify the
santa Fe compact being considered
hig enough by sponsors Of the bill
20 prevent passage.
Following ~ the complete state
meat A
.conditions Ia Washington as
8fffeeting the valleys legislation are
nneh better than they have ever
bsen before II is well known shat
Nhase who have oppofed the Swing,
lsBohnsoA bin by sending delegates 10
hANashingtou. ~ otherwise, have not
Nenly 10 smpted "a break down The
| suppott ~ che Swing-Johnson bill
III Washington. but q break down
she morale az home. Naturally this
has some effect. The effect in
Washington l. q give the impress.
sion of divided sentiment Some of
eur hast fFiends hayt felt this and
have nade inquiries a. 10 Just how
mueh 4ivislan 81 sentiment there i&
y ssThe FFederieks bin was intro
aaeei. apparently without any
Thought pf j. ever heepming a law,
bus simply rs a hlharanee 70 the
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-05

Swing-Johnson hill. No one has
sponsored the bill. but it was sim
ply referred to the flood control
committee where it remains. no
hearings have been ordered and ap-
parently no hearings have been ask
cd for. Senator Shortridge refused
to sponsor it or have anything TO
do with it. 1t was played up local
ly as the administration measure,
and vet the administration has mad
nothing to do with lit and Mr..
Hoover has expressly denied that
it was his plan or that IT. was sat
isfactory to him. On the other
hand, stated positively that it was
not satisfactory to him. Neverthe-
less, the bill is not withdrawn but
lies there as more or less of Stun
bling block to the valleys legisla-
ton. - Fs 3@
Two Causes for Delay
, "The Swing johnson bill has not
lost a single friend. On the other
hand, it has gained many Mem
bers Of the house committee. in
cluding its chairman, are emphatic
in their support of the measure and
told us that they wanted to do cv-
erything possible to pass the bill. IT
has not yet been reported out of
committee for two reasons: the most
important of which is the failure
of Arizona so far to ratify the
eOmpact Thern are two or three
members of the committee who re-
fuse to recommend the bill favor
ably until Arizona has acted and
threaten to make minority report
and fight. athe bill ton the floor If
il is reported out before Arizona
acts. IT is recognized by the 9TH
Continued on Page %
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-05
Newly Elected
Supervisors on
the Job Today

Romeo O. smith, Fl Centre; Carl
Brown, Holtville, and Henry jack
son. Brawley. newly elected super
visors in their respective districts,
assumed their offices at the county
court house this afternoon at 1880.
The old board was in session this
morning, cleaning up odds aud ends
of their administration. There was
no formal ceremony this afternoon,
tho now officers going 10 work I'M.
medately after receiving the good
wishes of w. II. Brooks, John y.
Baker and J Ralph Anderson, whom
they succeed
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-05
new RElCHSTAC
MEETING TODAY

BY United Press Leased Wire
BERLIN, Jan. 5.-With Chan
cellor Marx still trying to form
cabinet, the Reichstag that
was elected month ago con-
vened today.
Taxes, tariffs and trade traa-
ties demand attention of the
deputies who will bo hampered
in their work by lack, of a min
istry until some compromise is
effected and government set
up. ..st- t.4
There are 493 mMmbsrs of the
new parliament.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-05
KILLS
SELF AT BRAWLEY

Coroner B. e. Lemons will hold
an inquest tomorrow over
the body of a Japanese rancher
who committed suicide on his
ranch near Brawley Saturday
afternoon. by shooting himself.
With three violent deaths in
the county within "a hours, the
coroner stated this morning that
he is being rushed to death, and
may be patron of his own bus
mess if things don't let up soon. =
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-05
YOUTH MAY DIE
FROM BULLET WOUND

BAKERSFIELD. Jan. s. Shot
through the chest, Elmer Rose, 10, of
San Francisco, is in critical eondi-
dition in a local hospital today,
Rose was shot by Edward Morey,
proprietor of a service station the
youth attempted to rob.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-05
TOrchia Steadily
Recovering, May
Regain Eyesight
BY United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5.-Ernest
NJ. Torchia, italian attorney, in
iured Christmas day when a bomb
that came to him in holiday wrap
pings exploded, is steadily recover
ing, according to hospital reports
today.
Attending physicians said Tor
CHA may be spared partial eyesight,
and hearing. His left arm was
blown off and he was injured in
ternally.
Detectives and postal inspectors
have temporarily suspended search
for the person who sent the bomb,
waiting until Torchia is able TO dis
cuss the case with them.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-05
rs BANNER\ YEAB

The year 1924 will set a new rec
ord for building construction in the
country. Last year held the banner,
but this year viii exceed it accord
ing to building experts. These ex-
perts express the belief that the
amount of money put into build.
ings will reach $4,000, 900, 900. 1t is
sure TO exceed $4,000, 100000. This
means permanent Investments in
every community.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-05
Grand Jury Will
Reopen Famous
Furnace" Case
ny United Press Leased Wire

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. O. The
famous Sheatsley furnace mystery,
considered closed with suicide ver-
diet returned more than month
ago by Coroner Joseph Murphy, leap
ed back into the light today with
the announcement of John r. King,
county prosecutor, that the mysteri,
Gus death of Mrs. Addie Sheatsley,
Luthern pastors wife, win be, in.
yestigated by the county grand jury.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-05
BOLD BURGLARS SLAY BRAWLEY MAN
Second Man is
Badly Injured;
Victim Stabbed

Police of all valley cities are 20
day keeping lookout for two Mex
leans who are wanted for the mur-
der of Quen Gee, Chinese grocery
man at Brawley Saturday night,
while holding up the store of Gin
Sing, by whom Gee was employed.
Sing received severe scalp wounds
/ able to be about,
: According to the story he :old
10 the police, he and Gee were nione
in the store at 99S East Main street
Saturday evening, when the two
fMexieans entered and stated they
wished to purchase some supplies
Gee started to take their order, and
while leaning over n basket of APP
pies, one of the Mexicans struck
him over the head, rendering him
temporarily unconscious.
Sing was then served in the same
way. While the robbers were help
ing themselves TO the money in the
cash register, Gee revived and made
for the Mexieans. Both of them
drew knives and stabbed the Chin
ese repeatedly, q wounds being
counted on his body after it was
removed to the undertaken s. Sing
'aved himself by pretending TO be
unconscious and did not offer Ie-
sistanee TO thu MeNicans.
The latter took the cash register
from the store and il was later
found near the Mexican school.
house. The dead man had 893 on
his persons, but this was overlook
ed by the robbers
Man Held is Report
: Several Mcxicans were picked up
by the Brawlcy police since the
murder and questioned regarding
their movements Saturday night.
According 20 a report received at
the Brawley police had one Mexi-
can in custody, who told them the
names of the two robbers and The
place where they lived. A search
of the dwelling house revealed Il
blood stained pair of overalls and Il
quantity of money, the latter being
sewed in "a pillow.
4 telephone conversation with the
Brawley police this noon failed to
get n confirmation of this story.
The police would not deny it, nor
would they admit that it was not so.
Sing has operated store in
Brawley for several years, and is
. well known there as peaceful and
industrious business man. Geo mas
worked for him for several months.
Sing was able 10 give thd police a
good description OF the murder srs
and their capture is expected.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-05
s4oo, 900 FIRE IN
CHICAGO LAST NIGHT
ny United Press Leased Wire

CHICAGO, Jan. J.--Fire depart
meat officials today investigated to
determine the cause of the fire
which last night destroyed the Chi.
eago Packing company plant, doing
damage estimated at 100000.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-05

LONDON, Jan. 5.--The radical
newspapers which have been critic
izing the Fascist regime have been
raided, says the Rome correspo ld-
ent of the Daily Express. Mussoli-
nj S threat in the chamber of dcpu-
ties Saturday has been followed by
invisible martial law, - the cor
respondent says.
A dispatch to the Times from Ma
pies declares that. troops were call
ed out to clear the streets when
disorders followed Fascist dem
onstration.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-05
MILITIA, GUNS
PATROL STREETS
IN ITALY CRISIS
Two Cabinet Members
Have Resigned; No
Papers Printed
ny United Pres. Leased Wire

ROME, Jan. 5.-Militia equipDcd
with machine guns patrolled the
streets Of Rome today as the"l
hour deadline,' during which il a
dramatic threat made in the cham.
ber of deputies Saturday Premier
Mussoiini promised to "clear up
the whole situation, came to close.
The Fascist leader today accept.
ed the designations of the Liberal
members of the cabinet, Sarrocchi
and Casati. an act described ny
the opposition as "gravely weak
cning the Fascist position. 49,
There is no doubt that Mussolini
has all Italy guessing. All day yes
terday troops equipped i'll full re-
gala of war, marched through the
principal streets and guarded rail
way stations.
Despite this. the situation was
outwardly calm, although innumer-
able forecasts of drastic measures
were afloat.
No newspapers appeared vester-
bslN vi iHih sIHOi HluS anu DttdISt VI
this Mussolini was able to maneuver
without disturbing public tranquil
ity by the announcement of sensa-
tional news.
Ex-Premier Giolitti remained in
Rome after adjournment of the
chamber Saturday and feeling per
sists that the veteran politician
will help Mussolini in this crisis,
together with former Ministers Or
lando and Salandra.
The designations of Sarrocchi and
Casati came as Il mild surprise. 1t
is believed the men resigned under
pressure and that had not the 4one
of Mussolini's speech been so sew
ere, a resignation of the entire cab
met might have followed. RImors
that De Nava, another Liberal,
might leave the cabinet We're cur
rent today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-04

New York, May 3.-(By A. P.)-
Re-establishment of free gold mar
ket in London, with the protection
of a $3O0,000,OO0 American credit
overshadowed all other developments
in the business and financial world
last week.
Hailed as second in Importance
only to the Dawes plan, Great Brit
aims return to the gold standard is
expected to prove of incalculable
benefit to International trade. Amer
lean exporters, bankers held, were
certain to derive great advantages,
and since agricultural products form
large portion of our exports to
Europe, the farmer eventually is
expected to share in this prosperity.
Immediate effects Of the gold re-
sumption policy, which extended at
the same time to Holland and the
British colonies are of course, not
discernible aside from sterling's
steady march toward q gold parity
basis and a moderate export move
ment of gold from London. The
step was considered too broad to OBJ
tain a quick and decisive interpreta-
ton in the securities markets, but
renewed confidence in the general
world outlook reflected the feeling
that it would exert a permanently
helpful effect.
The favorable developments in
Great Britain counteracted the first
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