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Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31
Rv G. G. NICOLET
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent)

CHICAGO, Oct. 31.-Srouts of the
continental armv reported no Brit
ish troop in striking distance of
Chicago today and General William
Hale Thompson and his staff decid-
eG TO attempt no major operations
until later in the week.
Light target practice to keep the
tvnewriters in trim was the only
evidence of battle.
Disappointed in the small per-
centage of MAYORS, governors and
congressman who were willing to
rart with $40 for the privilege of
belonging to the America First foun-
Gation. General Thompson turned
bis attention from organization of
his regiment of political leaders 20
an appeal fT parental volunteers to
brave enemy propaganda in the bat
tie for more and purcr heroes.
eco out and round up the history
looks your children are now study
ing Thompson advised. You
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31
Halloween Fun
To Be Orderly

"Let the goblin gobble, the
tick-tacks tick and the kids have
plenty of fun but let them also
allow their better judgment to
hold sway
That was the way Chief of
Police Oswalt viewed Halloween
plans for the evening.
1--WE want the youngsters, both
the small ones and the adult
kind, to have plenty Of fun for
it's Halloween. The day
wouldn't be complete without it.
We are going to be lenient with
all so far as good honest fun and
pranks are concerned but we ask
that everyone be careful of other
persons property. We also ask
that children refrain from the
practice of soaping windows.
'But let everyone enjoy the
night, we're with EN-
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31
TRAGEDIES OVER
WEEKEND TAKE
TOLL OF LIVES
Seventeen Die on Coast
As Result of Accidents
and Suicides.
BY United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 31.-Sev-
week end to the 1927 total of deaths
on the Pacific coast, according to
reports today to the United Press.
Deaths resulting from automobile
accidents headed the list with eight,
two drowned, three killed themselves
and four fatalities the result of
freak accidents.
Ben H. Wesley, of Los Angeles,
was killed when struck on the tenn
pie by a golf club in the hands of
his 12 year old son. He was teach
ing the youth how to drive golf
ball and stepped too near the swing
ing club.
James Duffy, II year old boy, Of
Foster, Wash, died today of injur-
les received in an automobile acci-
dent.
Suffering from i'll health, Mrs.
Bert johnson, Portland, Ore, drown
ed himself.
At Tacoma, Wash, Mrs. Maria
Davis committed suicide by slashing
her wrists with a table knife.
The body of August Re, %,
Crockett, Cal, was found floating
in the waters of the Sacramento
river near Honkers bay. A search
for two companions who went with
him on duck hunting expedition
is being continued.
They are also believed to have
drowned.
Lester Hoff, 90, Menlo Park, Cal,
drowned while hunting near bum
barton bridge.
Fears Insanity
Fear that she was becoming in
sane caused Mrs. Charles c. l.. Les
lie, 63, Los Angeles, to poison her
self.
Louis Barbarino, San Francisco,
accepted a ride iii a stranger auto
mobile and was killed when the ear
crashed into telephone pole.
Anthony Damian, "A, Los Angeles,
was killed when struck by an auto
mobile while crossing a street, and
Otto Enyard, Los Angeles died when
his automobile crashed into a bridge
support.
Eliphalet Patee, II, Los Angeles,
died after being hit by motorist.
James Gallo, IS, of Alto Iona, was
killed when his car overturned. En-
nest Whitley, 3, Huntington Park,
met death under the wheels of a
truck.
At San Dimas J. T. Barnum died
of injuries received last week in a
train crash.
A four year old japanese child,
Kaesuko Oto, San Jose, fell into n
burning pile of leaves and died of
burns. Tony Vernaci, 20, also of
San Jose, died after falling On Il
knife.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31
Son Accidentally
Kills Father
py United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31.-A 12
year old first golf lesson held a
family in the grip Of tragedy here
today. StS
While authorities prepared to
conduct a formal inquest into the
death of Ben Wesley, 40, who died
from the blow of n golf club in
the hands of his son, Donald, the
boy and his mother today mourned
the death of the father and hus-
band.
Authorities declared that the
death was accidental but the ex-
act manner of the accident has not
been determined due to the condl-
tion of the youth. Wesley was in
structing his son at the Fox Hills
Country Club when the boy made
n wild swing and missed the ball
striking his father on the temple.
He fell unconscious and died en-
route to hospital.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31
Ruth Elder Tells
Story to France
by United Press Leased Wire

PARIS, Oct. 31-Miss Ruth Elder
today broadcast the story of her dra-
matte rescue in midocean to radio
receivers of Europe.
She talked in English and trans
lator then rendered her speech in
French at the Sorhonne station.
Miss Elder and George Haldcman
had no engagements today - n
Frcnch religious holiday.
"It's a niece of luck for me, y
said Miss Elder. "I can rest and
I need to-
The next honor TO he accorded the
FLYERS is the award of the gold med
nj of the City of Paris, also given
to Tindberph. Byrd and Chamberlin.
Much of Miss Elders time is be-
ing devoted to the acquisition of
articles of apparel for which she
said she made her flight.
Her curls have been arranged in
81 new permanent wave. created in
her honor. and named "The Ameri-
can Girl after her plane.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31
Rapid Service To
Be Given Valley
Lettuce Shippers

Lettuce shirners of the valley are
to be accorded the same service Civ
en- cantaloupe shippers this sum-
mer, a sevendav market service in
Chicago. according to the schedule
issued hv the Southern Pacific rail
road this morning. The schedule
shows Chicago arrival in plenty of
time to make the morning markets
on the seventh day.
The service to Ell Paso will be on
a 46 hour hasis. Tucumcari, the
next stop. will he a 70-hour service.
Kansas City will be reached in 109
hours over the Rock Island. Ship
ment from there to Chicago over the
Chicago and Alton road will reach
Chicago Mt 2 q. m. on the seventh
day. Delivery via the Wabash road
gives delivery an hour later but
allows more time for the connection
at Kansas City.
Shipments to the Southeastern
points arp also listed on the sched-
ulc. FL Paso delivery will be made
in 46 hours. Shipments from there
will give San Antonio a 75-hour de-
live~v, Corsicor~ in 80 hours, East
st. Louis in 1877 hours and Memphis
in 12l hours. These shipments will
be mode over the Cotton Belt route.
1t is expected that the new and
faster schedule will be a valuable
one to the shippers. This schedule
together with the recent ruling
made by the road which will permit
icing in previously prohibited points
enroutc, should serve TO keep the
product in good condition for the
Chicago delivery.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31
RUSSIA TO TAKE
PART IN GENEVA
LEAGUE PARLEY
by United Press Leased Wire

GENEVA, Oct. 31.-Soviet Rus
sia today informed the League of
Nations she would participate in the
Preparatory Disarmament confer
ence, thus adding materially to its
prospects of success.
Because of the acquittal by a
Swiss jury of Russian who mur-
dered the Bolshevik diplomat Vor-
owski, Russia had refused to send
delegates to league meetings in
Switzerland.
Recently the affair was settled
amicably.
Soviet Foreign Minister Tchitch-
erin, in a note to Sir Erie Drum
mond, head of the League Secretar-
lat, today announced that following
the settlement Russia would be able
to participate in the disarmament
conference.
Tchitcherin asked when the next
meeting would be held. He will be
told that the committee that is ar
ranging for general land and sea
disarmament conference will meet
November 80.
1t had been admitted generally
by league delegates that real dis
armament would he impossible with
ont cooperation of Russia, for no
nation on or near her frontiers was
prepared to reduce its ornaments
below a strength comparable rela-
lively to Russia 8.
The conference is nor likely to
be held until late in 1928 or early
in 1929, as great difficulty has been
encountered in reaching agreement
on program.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31
BRITISH TROOPS HELD At
BAY BY "BIG BILLS" MEN

!. will read that the cause of the revo-
luton was mere difference of
opinion as to the nature of the
British empire; that Boston was the
center of vulgar sedition; that the
Continental congress was collcc-
tion of quarrelsome, pettifoggtng
LAWYERS and mechanics.
"These histories omit the stories
of Ethan Allen and his Green Noun
tain boys; of Faneuil Hall, the era
die of liberty, Of Betsy Ross and Of
Nathan Hale, who just before being
executed by the British, said My
only regret is that | have but one
life to lose for my country
The trial of William McAndrew,
superintendent of schools, whom
Thompson hopes to east as Benedict
Arnold in the great dramatic pro-
duction tThe Fight for Independ
cnce- and How,' will be resumed
Wednesday.
McAndrew is charged with as
sisting King George III by intro
ducing prejudiced histories into
Chicago schools
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31
GREECE
AROUSED
BY PLOT
Unsuccessful Attempt to
Assassinate President
Charged to Communists
WOUND IS SLIGHT
KOundOuriOtis Able to
Receive Visitors at Hos
pital Today.
By ANTHONY KEDRAS
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent

(Umted Press Sta1f CofreSpOCdenI)
ATHENS, Oct. 31.-Troops are
patrolling the city and guarding
telegraph and telephone offices to
prevent possible communistic dis
turbances following yesterdays un-
successful attempt to assassinate
President Paul Koundouriotis, of
Greece.
Following an overnight investiga-
tion, police declared today that roy
alists were implicated in what they
said was a prcmeditated plot to kill
the president.
Goussios, they said, was of sound
mind. He is only slightly deaf, it
was added-not totally deaf, as he
had claimed.
The government is contemplating
legislation to speed up trials of
communist offenders against the
laws, and is prepared to restrict
communist newspapers and activi
ties generally or even to suppress
all communist organizations.
Officials charge that the presi-
dents alleged assassinator, Zafiri
Goussios, waiter, is communist,
and the cabinet council has decided
To enforce most rigorous anticom-
munist measures.
The government is preparing It's
ease against Boussios, who is accused
cf shooting the president in the bone
Cf his right temple as the latter was
leaving meeting of mayors and
heads of municipalities at the City
hall.
Fires Point Blank
As President Koundouriotis was
stepping into his motor ear a man
lurking near the staircase ran out
and when only few PAGES from the
president, fired point blank.
The bullet shattered the window
pf the ear and struck Koundouriotis
in the temple. Because the force of
the bullet was partially spent, it
did not pierce the skull.
The president was taken to the
municipal clinic where he will re-
main until Wednesday. Then he
will be taken to the presidential
palace.
Goussios was arrested immediate
ly. He said he was native of Lar
issa.
The attempted assassination ere.
ated a sensation.
Police said that when they search
Cd Goussios they found eommunistic
and anarchistic literature on his per
son.
Physicians announced the prcsi-
dent 3 condition was not serious as
the bullet merely had grazed the
bone of his skull.
He passed quiet, feverlcss night,
and this morning received visitors,
Including several diplomats.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31
Suspect Held in
Double Tragedy
By United Press Leased Wire

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 31.-Ncw
Orleans no'ice announced today that
Henry Moitv, former Arcadian sailor
held for the "trunk murders' Of
his wife and her sistcr-in law had
admitted he witnessed the crimes,
hut insisted they were committed
bv n Norwegian sailor.
The dismcmbered, heheaded bod
les of the two women were found
stuffed into trunks in their home
here Thursday. less than % hours
after Moity disappeared. He was
"rrested at Cutoff, La, late vester-
day. where, he said, ne went to seek
employment.
The Norwegian, Moity said, sug-
cested the women he bumped off,
because Of their alleged attentions
TO other "cn. At his suggestion,
Moitv said. he purchased cane
knife and hid IL under his wife's
bed. After both women had re-
tired, Moity continued, the Nor
wogian murdered the two women.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31
Funeral Services
For Dead Prelate
By United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 81 Follow
ing the celebration of solemn re-
QUEEN high mass, the body of the
late Archbiship jeremiah II. Harty
of Omaha, who died here Saturday,
will leave tonight for Omaha ac-
companied by Father Clement Mol
Ony.
The Rt. Rev. John b. MacGinley,
bishop of Fresno, who was assoGat-
ed with Archbishop Harty in the
Philippines, will be the celebrant,
and many other high dignitaries of
the church will be scheduled to par
ticipate.
The distinguished prelate sue
cumbed to lung trouble brought on
by an attack of influenza and pneu-
monia.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31
TOTAL OF
I AK CUT
DEBATED
Ways and Means Commit
tee Meets to Draft New
Revenue Bill.
FIGHT IS EXPECTED
Republicans and Demo-.
Gratis Differ on Amount
To Be Slashed.
BY PAUL r. MALLON
United Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Oct. 81. = With
Republicans and Democrats already
at odds over the amount by which
taxes should be reduced next year,
the House Ways and Means commit
tee met here today to draft the new
revenue bill for the opening of con-
gress five weeks hence.
Chairman William K. Green called
lis committee into executive ses-
for 10 days hearing. This after
noon the committee will hear Secre-
tary of the Treasury Mellon present
his tax cut ideas, and then the fight
will be on in earnest.
There seems little prospect that
the friendly bipartisan arrangement
of two years ago could be repeated.
Green believes the reduction this
session must be held within $780,
100000 to protect the treasury.
Representative Garner, Democrat,
Texas, ranking minority member of
the committee, intends to seek at
least a $400,000,O00 cut
Opposition of the Democratic
leader to the Republican plan is
present because Republican majori-
ties in both houses of congress are
slender. The lineup in the senate is
virtually even. If the Democrats
can induce Independent Republicans
from the west to join them they
can put their plan into effect de-
spite administration opposition.
Chief disagreement between the
two factions centers around the old
nuisance taxes. Democrats believe
other items taxed in war time can
be exempted now.
They do not object to the Repub-
lean plan to cut the corporation tax
from 13 1-3 to IL percent or less,
but they believe next years will be
the last tax reduction for some
years to come, and they want to
wipe out as many as possible of the
old war levies.
Republicans, on the other hand,
support Green in saying revision of
some other taxes is more important.
Repeal of the estate tax and reduc-
tion of rates on the so called inter-
mediate incomes between $4,000
and 100000 are more vital, they
contend.
Caution Urged
A plan to cut 1926, 100000 from
the axpayers bill next year, was
submitted to the committee by See
retary Mellon, who presented what
he called a complete scheme for
absorption of the expected govern
ment surplus. He cautioned against
more than 1925 100000 cut and said
the proposal of Democrats for
$400, 100000 tax slash is dangerous.
His program contemplated, he
said, five major reductions:
decrease in the corporations
tax from 13 1-2 to II percent, with
a consequent loss of $135,000,000 in
revenue.
2-Amendments to permit small
corporations earning less than $685.
600 to make returns as partner
ships. reducing revenue $30,OO0,00O
to $35,OOO.000.
"A $50,000,000 reduction in
rates on the so called intermediate
incomes, those between $4,000 and
$4,000 year.
4-Repeal of the estate tax, cost
ing $7.000,000.
Exemption for American bank
crs acceptances held by foreign cen.
trail banks.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31
More Deaths from
English Storm

LONDON, Oct. 31.-Thc death
toll of the week end storm in the
british Isles was estimated today
at 81.
When communication was rcstor-
ed word came from Ireland that 81
lives had been lost off the Galway
and Mayo coasts.
Sixteen fishermen were reported
drowned in Cleggan bay in North
Galway. Six bodies and three boats
were washed ashore. Twelve men
were lost in Lakan bay near Killala
when the storm dashed two boats,
each with a crew of eight, against
the rocks.
The entire crew in the first boat
was lost. Seven men in the second
boat battled safely through the sea
to shore.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31
Ell Centre Gets
Day Of Rain

In common with other points
in the state, Imperial Valley en-
joyed rainfall today, a brisk
shower falling shortly before
noon, settling the dust and max
ing the streets slippery. The
rain stopped before noon but
started again at o'clock.
Heavy clouds gave indication
that rain could be expected for
the balance of the day.
The change from continual sun
shine was appreciated by the
majority, but as rain is not need
ed here many others would have
been satisfied if Old Sol had not
taken a day off.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31
Business Leader
Called By Death
by United Press Leased Wire

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 81. =
Arthur Nash, who preached and
practiccd the "Golden rule in
business bccausc of his faith in hui
manity, and found that it paid divi-
dends, died here last night. lie
was 50 years old.
His was the belief that to do
right was its own rcward-both
spiritually and financially and on
the principle o. the Golden rule,
Nash built tailoring business, en-
ploying $500 workers and with
branches over the country.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31
PRO" Golfers in
Annual Tourney
by United Press Leased Wire

DALLAS, Tex, o ct. 3l.-Quali-
flying rounds of the Professional
Golfers Association tournament be-
gan here today with 81 of the coun-
try's best pros entered.
Thirty six holes of medal play
started today and qualifiers who
emerge will play through SO holes
of match play until Saturday when
the winner will be decided.
The field, considered as great as
any which ever entered the event,
includes such stars as Walter Hagen,
present champion; Gene Sarazen,
Tommy Armour, Johnny Farrell, Al
Espinosa, Harry Cooper, Bill Mehl-
horn, Bobby Cruikshank, Joe Turn
esa and a host of others.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31
Court to Review
DIR. Cooks Case
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Oct. 81. - DR..
Frederick A. Cook, Arctic explorer,
today was granted United States
Supreme court review of his suit
for release from Leavenworth Fed
eral prison, where he is serving n
sentence of IA years and nine
months for using the mails to de-
fraud.
The ease, resulting from his con-
viction in connection with wide
spread oil stock scheme with head
quarters at Fort Worth, Texas, prob
ably will be argued within six
weeks.
1t involves validity of proha-
tion order for release issued by the
federal trial judge on Cooks ar"li'
cation, which was made after close
of the term of court in which he
was convicted.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31
Another Victim
OF Truck Crash
By United Press Leased Wire

POMONA, Oct. 31.-A coroner s
Jury verdict which held w. s.
Porter, driver of work truck
struck by a Santa Fe train at San
Dimas responsible to some degree
will hold good in the death yester-
day of ]. T. Barnum, which raised
the death toll to seven, it was an
nounced here today. The seven dead
were laborers. Three other injured
workers are reported recovering in
hospitals. Porter, it was announced,
will not be prosecuted.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY
GEES HEAVY RAINFALL
Ry United Press Leased Wire

FRESNO. Cal, Oct. 81. - Rain
which began yesterday afternoon
was still falling todav in the San
Joaquin Valley. Alfalfa and hay
growers. cattlemen and sheep raisers
were jubilant over their prospects.
With only a small percentage of
drying raisins still on trays and un-
rolled little damage was expected by
the vineyardists.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31
DEATH FOLLOWS OPERATION
Ry United Press Leased Wire

FRESNO, Oct. 31.-Hobert HUI
mer, 42, president ana general man
ager of the California Products
Corporation who died here ycster
day will be buried Tuesday after
roon. Hulmer's death followed an
emergency operation at a local sani-
tarium.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31
What's Doing
TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Baseball: Firemen VS.. Golden
State Creamery, z p. m.
'Two Arabian Knights Val
lev theater.
F. and A. M. No. 384, Masonic
Temple.
Foreign Adult night classes,
Eastside school.
"Jesse James, Palace thea
ter.
Radio: KGEN, 5:30-6:S0 p. m.
TOMORROW
Methodist Ladies' Aid meets,
Mrs. j. L. Houses.
White Shrine Social Club
meets, Mrs. o. B. Dunham's,
Brawley.
Lions club luncheon, Hotel
Barbara Worth.
Radio: KGEN, 12:15-1:15 p. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31

About 400 children Of EN- believed have pehea tn
Point Brazil hundred save by rescue ships
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31

A brindle cow hnlouging 70 ice
Cornaggia. Chowehilla. MADEIRA
county. last month, gave SOL pounds
of butterfat.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-31

The University of Redlards will
build pvmnHsium 100 by 225 feet
To cost 100000.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
PIRATES TO enter
WESTERN CIRCUIT
New Britain Baseball Club Is
Sixth Member Of League

The New Britain Pirates entered
the Western Connecticut league at
meeting of the board of directors in
this city last evening. The local
team is substituted in place of the
Seymour aggregation and will round
out six team organization.
Manager Kenneth Saunders and
Coach Charles Miller represented the
Pirates last night and both, after
having the league rules and regula-
tons explained to them, signified
their Willingness to enter the cir
cult.
The Pirates will PLAY their home
games on Sunday afternoons at Will
low Brook park and will start with
Derby on June =. a week from Sun
day.
The six teams which now comprise
the league are: Meriden. kensing-
ton. WATERFOWL, Waterville, Derby
and New Britain.
A schedule of a home and home
series for each team will be arrang-
ed SO that every team will have play
ed 10 games. Others might be ar
ranged at the end of the regular
playing season. kensington and Mer-
iden will meet in Meriden Sunday in
the only scheduled game in the
league
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-10
TRADERS DEFEAT
MIDDLE70WN nine
Locals, With Richtmyer Pitch
ing, Show Good Form in Game

The New Britain State Trade
school baseball team defeated the
Middletown State Trade school nine
at Mddletown yesterday afternoon
by to score. Richtmyer pitched
a good game and kept the opposition
scoreless until the fourth when He'd
rich scored one tally. Then New
Britain was leading 4 to 1.
Planita of the Middletown team
also twirled a nice game but he was
poorly supported. Anderson featured
with a three Dagger in the first with
Richtmyer scoring him with anoth-
er hit.
In the first game between these
two teams at Walnut Hill park,
Middletown won by 3 TO score.
Planita being in much better form.
Stiff practice and hard games show
ed their results in the New Britain
teams play yesterday.
New Britain will play the South
Manchester Trade school team Tues
day afternoon at Walnut Hill park.
This is a return contest between two
bitter rivals and the game should be
the best of the season. The sum-