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Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-26
NICARAGUA
ATTACK IS
RENEWED
Administration Attacked
In Bitter Speeches by
Wheeler and BOrah.
DENOUNCE POLICY
Allege Wholesale Graft
Has Characterized The
American Control.
by United Press Leased Wire


WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-Whole-
sale graft has characterized "the
bankcr-state department rule over
Nicaragua for the last II years,
Senator Wheeler, Democrat, Mon
tana, declared in the senate today,
charging that President Coolidge
omitted important facts in his mes
sage to congress on Nicaraguan af-.
fairs.
Wheeler said it would be impos-
sible to comment on the admins
tration $ Latin-American policies
because they changed every four
hours and therefore he confined
himself ''to the president 5 mes
sage which cannot be changed.
He charged Secretary Kellogg
had one day embraced the doctrine
of Mexican arbitration but denied
it 81 hours later.
Before Wheeler spoke, Senator
Borah, Republican, Idaho, chair
man of the Foreign Relations Com
mittee. issued statement an
nouncing the committee had de
cidcd not to make public an edited
transcript of recent Nicaraguan-
Mexican testimony of Secretary of
State Kellogg before the commit
tee. Tie delctions made by the
secretar. before he asked the com
mittee to make the evidence pub
lie were such that it did not con
stitutc Il true record Of what hap
pencd before the committee, BOrah
said.
1.-The American people are not
fooled said Wheeler. "Thev
know that this cry of Bolshevism
and of protection of lives and pro-
perty in Nicaragua is but an eff
fort of this administration to jus.
tifv war with Mexico.
Changes Attitude
"When the Robinson resolution
was introduced in the senate we
read in the press that the secretary
of state would welcome arbitration,
only to find that he had changed
his attitude again in 24 hours. How
can one. under such circumstances.
discuss the administration s policy
If it has one, there is not 4 mem
Der of the senate knows what it
is today. or if he does. he does not
know but what it will be changed
in ~ hours.
=" Stand behind the president,
someone cries. should like to,
but where does he stands
Wholesale graft has character
lied the banker-state department
control of Nicaragua for tho past
Il years. Patriotic liberals and con
servativcs agree on this. Behind the
paper statements of prosperity, the
real conditions stick out plain. The
operating expenses of the railroad
increased from 100000 to approx
matcly 100000, and no improve
ments were made. The customs dut-
les were increased 100 per cent. SO
bad has been conditions many pco-
pie have left the country.
'Thc country in its every aspect
is absolutely under the mercilcss
heel of the state department and
New York bankers. Nicaragua is
this moment in the bittercst bond
age in which any free people ever
found themselves.
"Who is there in this body who
is not ashamed of the treatment We
have accorded to H'iti and Santo
! Domingo? If the trrc stories of
these countries were Known to the
American people tlcy would BLUSH
with shame.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-26
Survives Crash
Into Street Car

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Jan. %. -
Driving his automobile head-on into
a street car here last night, Philip
Y. Wagner, salesman of San Fran
cisco, suffered a probable fractured
skull, but will recover
Wagner told police the glare of
the street ear lights blinded him.
His wife, who was notified, is on
her way here.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-26
Quick Justice For
This Jewel Thief

TUCSON. Ariz., Jan. 20. --
Within "a hours after he commit
ted jewel robbery here, L. J.
Miller. who is said TO have cs-
capped from a prison near Boston,
began serving a sentence from
three to five years today.
Ni'ler's alleged prison record
IN tTasSa ctusettS was revealed
through reformation received
from the state bureau OF crinii-
nal Identification at Sacramento,
California.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-26
FARM BILL HEARING TO
BE HELD NEXT WEEK

WASHINGTON, Jan. a6.--The
tMcNary-Haugcn bill will he taken
mp in the house next week, the Rules
Committee decided today. BY that
time, Chairman Smell announced
the pending appropriation bill will
be out of the way.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-26
fBR0ADCASTING
STATION TO Be
OPERATED HERE
Trey and BOwles Intend to
Give Programs as Soon
as Tests Are Finished.

Many FL Centre radio fans rcceiv-
cd Il surprise last evening, when
upon tuning in on their sets, this
information greeted their ears:
This is radio station KGEN, kind
good evening, neighbors, let $ get
acquainted: this station is located
in FL Centre. California, the most
high class, medium powered, low
down broadcasting station in the
world. = This unexpected announce
mcnt was made by Earl r. Trey and
Frank NJ. Bowlcs, local radio ex-
pcrts. who propose to establish Il
broadcaSting station in this city.
The fact that FL Centre is to
have a broadcasting station is II
source of great qualification to 10
cal fans. as it will give them one
station they can hope to get, even
with the summer interference en-
pericnced here. The broadcasting
last night was in the form of n
test for incubation and clarity,
which must be undergone by all sta
tons. Those who got keen are
requested to write to kGEE, FL
Centre, California. and give a report
of the clarity and modulation. Ac.
cording to Bowles, they want a
frank report of these matters. fol
the testing will continue until the
utmost clarity and meditation is
obtained.
When the result that is desired
is obtained from the tests, the sta
cellcnt talent, having an almost UNI
touched field TO draw from in the
valley, as well as several offers
from outside artists.
Market Reports
1t is intended to broadcast mar
kct and weather reports as well as
entertainment. The market reports
should prove invaluable to the far
mer. offering as it will vital in
formation that is hard to obtain
through other channels.
Trey, who is q member Of the firm
of Trey and Maitland, and Bowles
who is the proprietor of the Barbara
Worth Garage and Radio Shop. arc
, both experts in the radio line, hav-
, ing had extensive experience 70,
the past several years.
The present venture is the result
| of over two years of intensive study
and work on the, part of the two
men, and is expected to prove very
popular. giving, as it does, enter
tainmcnt and useful information rs
we'll as valuable publicity for I'M
pcrial. Heretofore. this community
has not been heard "on the air. -
According to an announcement
made by Bowles, the STATEN will be
on the air again soon with another
test, which he hopes VIII meet with
the npprr"al o. the valley radio
public. The station has as its slo'
gan Kind gcnerous-cntcrtaining'
novel; using the letters keen as
the KEY to the motto.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-26
hatOr Pepper
~ Head League

\ SHINGTON, Jan. 26. -
tor George Wharton Pepper,
blican, Pennsylvania, indi-
today he would take under
Iteration an offer Of the
dency Of the American
he to succeed Ban Johnson,
made IL plain he had no COM
cation with league officials.
id been reported a commit
yaitcd on him with an offer
ohnson post.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-26
BOULDER
BILL
H|TSSNAC
les Committee Delays
|ctiOn Pending Further
discussion of Measure.
lex SOME CHANGES
ELL Still Hopeful For
greement to Permit
BITE Before AdjOurning

v United Press Leased Wj-r
1ASlilNGTON, Jan. %. -- Tho
ig johnson Boulder dam bill met
lag today in the house rule
nittec which will delay actor
"somc details are ironed out,
riding TO Chairman Smell.
J. Tell announced the SwingJohn
Din was discussed extensively nj
v 5 committee session and the
bcrs wer" almost unanimous III
ling against Immediate action
by prGI"ncnls ~ the giant
Fr and flood control proposal FL
olorado river.
G proposal may be taken NJ
in the week, perhaps Friday
said.
ell refused to say hc believed
r"pos0' IL it's prc>"i, form was
rkablc. ut indicated thcr. W.
likelihood of his committee
itting il to be given a special
for consideration as long a
mains in its present form.
Texas Heard From
nators Sheppard and Mayficldi
pcrats, Texas, today introduced
zeal amendments to the dam
providing that the measure shall
pc construed as denying recog-
n of any existing rights in Mex.
waters of the Colorado river
bn and shall not prejudice the
iation of treaty with Mex
ffccting such rights.
I'll pointed ont that the con
for disposition of the Colo
waters was noS unconditional
flied nv only four states. Ari.
has announced opposition, Utah
cccntly rcscindcd it's approval
'alifornia has approved only
tionalIy, he said.
ID 8 action. Smell said, was an
liant factor in causing his
ittec TO hold mp action on the
II rude asked by Chairman
Republican, Idaho, of the II
on committee.
II said he still hopes leg
mcnt to permit Il mousse N"''
March !.
nh'FS Of the America" ""'
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-26
DEMANDS
Of China
REJECTED
Coolidge Will Issue For
NAL Statement On the
American Policy.
SHANGHAI is READY
Foreigners Prepare to
Repel Any Attack BY
Cantonese Army.
Ey LUDWELL DENNY
United Press Staff Correspondent

Omitted Press Staff CorreSpondent)
NGTON. Jan. 26.-l'resi
i, MT Coolidge has rejected the Chir-
CSC nationalist demands for irime-
.iate treaty equality despite TIE
grave anti-forcisn movement men
acinI American lives and property
in emma.
His decision Will 5c outlined in an
official state department memoran-
GnIn mad public here and abroad
tomorrow.
The memorandum will express the
sympathy Of this government with
Chinese aspirations and will commit
the United States to revision of the
50 called unequal treaties as soon
as a stable representative Chinese
government is able to negotiate.
But the memorandum viii insis-
that abrogation of extra 'tcrritoria'
treaty privileges, under which
American courts and troops are
maintained in China, he by gradual
and progressive steps rather than by
immediate and complete change.
The memorandum will point out
at this government in line with
its policy of supporting gradual ard
conditional change in Chiua's treaty
satus has participated in confer
cnrcs Il; Picking to increase Chin
csc tariffs and seek modification Of
cxtra.tcrritoriality. 1t will add that
0aiv the Chinese chaos and nonap-
pcarancc OF rcprcscntativ" Chinese
officials to complete the new surtaN
schedule with the covers has pre-
vented settlement of the tariff dis.
pUtr.
Courts Inadequate
While expressing entire agree
= ent with the Chinese desire to
throw off the foreign yoke in
N,lvcd in extra tcrritoriaity, IN :
u emorandum will state this govern
ncnt $ conviction that Chinese
Laws, courts and political situation
10 not now afford adequate protcc-
tiou for American life and property.
which would lac dependent solely
upon these Chinese institutions if
American courts and troops were
Withdrawn.
This government will repeat the
hope, however, that China will so"u
lie able to provide conditions Of or,
der and progress which will Justify
the United States in its desire to
rclinquish to Chinese officials and
institutions the protection of lc9iti-
matc American interests.
This will depend, according to the
memorandum, upon reform of Chin
csc courts, todification of native
law, and establishment of a fairly
stable and responsible central gov
eminent able 10 speak for the Chin.
cSr people and TO enforce its laws.
The memorandum will be in gen.
clal agreement with the policy fav-
0rcd by Silas Strawn of Chicago,
American commissioner AT the re-
cent cXtra-tcrritoriality conference,
and The policy advocated by Minis,
ter MacMurray at Picking.
1t will commit this government 10
Il much slower program of change
than that urged by the Porter reso-
luton. which has been favorably re-
ported TO the house.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-26
FEDERAL COURT
HANDLES CASE
STARTED HERE
Action Over Reservoir on
Indian Reservation Un-
der Amusement.
By United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2i.-A tenn
porarv order restraining federal Of
ficials Of the Yuma reclamation
project from repairing breaks in the
detention reservoir that protects
the Yuma Indian lands has been
taken under adviscment by United
States Judge James.
Safety of more than 10000 acres
of land in the Yuma project depends
on repairs to the reservoir befor"
the next heavy rainfall according
to federal officials.
attempts Of the Yuma officials
10 close breaches in the reservoir
were stopped by Il restraining order
from Superior Judge Larew, of FL
Centre, government officials claim.
Judge James denied II motion OF
l.. l.. Borden and eight other plain
tffs to remand the case to Judg"
Larcw's court in FL Centre.
The temporary order restraining
Yuma reclamation officials from re-
rairing breaks in the reservoir was
issued by Judge j. S. Larcw here
on Jan. 10. Materials being used
in its repair were charged by the
plaintiffs in the action to be unfit
and the order was issued sub iect to
hearing before Judge Larcw for a
permanent Injunction. The case
however. was taken into United
States court before this hearing
could be held.
There are nine plaintiffs in the
case: l.. l.. Borden. H. NJ. Stalnakcr
j. r. Pomcroy. j. r. Goodwin, W.
{. Ross, j. NJ. Owen. S. NJ. Ogle. f.
NJ. Patterson and f.. +. Green. These
men are listed in the complaint as
being all landowners in the distric,
which suffered damages when the
walls of the reservoir collapsed on
august o, last.
The complaint named Elwood
Mead, Porter j. Preston, II. NJ
Priest and William Porter as de
PENDANTS and named them as en-
ploycs of the reclamation bureau
under the Department Of interior
II Washington, d. G.
Charge Poor Material
In the testimony submitted tho
plaintiffs pointed out that the de-
'"ntion reservoir was constructed OF
flimsv material and that through
lack of Judgment on the part of the
defendants too much water was al
lowed in the reservoir at one time
That the walls of the reservoir col
lapscd, sending rush Of water over
their properties and doing damage
of more than $4,000. One aged
rnan was forced to climb tree I"
avoid being drowned, it was alcg
cd in the testimOn" and was fore
ID 10 stay in the tree for 10 hours
before hc was rescued.
The complaint further inform,
the court that the reclamation Of
ficials have begun rebuilding the
reservoir and that they were using
4 similar material in the construc
ton to that which collapsed on
August ?. It points ont that in the
present collapsed condition Of the
reservoir the water flows over thf
lands without great damage such a,
would be experienced should the res
g 'voir be rebuilt with improper ma
tcrials and again fall before the
rash of water
These are the grounds upon whi :
the order was granted by Judge
Larcw, restraining tho repairing o:
the reservoir.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-26

Vancouver, Washington, expects
to have linen spinning and weav-
ing mill as II result of increasing
of flax.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-26

Ripe Cuthbert raspberries were
picked from vines up to December
IS at Boring, Oregon.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-26
Escaped Convict
Is Re-Captured

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. 26.-Frank
McGoldrick, one of three prisoners
who escaped from the federal pcni-
Tertiary here last night, was captur-
ed today.
McGoldrick. hiding in some brush
near the soldiers home two miles
from the prison. was captured with
out a struggle by Captain John Nj.
Martin, in charge of the evening
watch at the pcnitentiary.
Prison guards continued to comb
the vicinity of the home for the
two other convicts.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-26

s. G. Troutman, Rainier, Wash
ington, grew two turnips weighing
10 and II pounds and from three
pounds of seed harvested 700 sacks
of turnips.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-26

Chaplin says he intends to fight
his wife s suit to the last ditch
We'd rather they'd ditch it now.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-02
MERRY SURPRISE
PARTY GIVEN FOR
FATHER MOFF1I

Father W. &. Moffat, rector Of
81. Paul : Episcopal church, Vas
hunored 1T delightful party giyen
hv the members Of his parish at
the church hall last night. Tie af-
fair marked the last social event to
lie given by the church until after
Lent, which opens today.
The church rooms were most at
tractive with flowers and foliage.
lHjt.4t #aS tie diversion ef tie eve
ming. ri the riaSe of which prizes
aere awarded. Father Moffa. WAS
a47in SURPRISED by receiving the
enest iei-a. hug and heaat Z
fully decorated basket Il canned
Vegetables, fruits aad preserves.
RetreslneeHts were served by
Cuild members Il. the eIese Of tie
successful affair, which was com
piefe surprise ta Father Maffa-
CLEVER arrangements Ind been made
which resulted ia Cal ehM}cs l..
Phillips driving Fathr~ Neftht past
1.-The church Just af.er ta I.aetv had
begun Stopping tp investigate the
lights being on, Father Mnffat
discovered himself the guest OF
honor.
More than 10 mcn and women II
the parish were present.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-02
ANNOUNCE SINGERS
WHO WILL ASSIST
TN"T TAGABOND KING

Announcement of the singers who
will he soloists IN the production II
i" The Nagahond King. to hc Civ
en before the members Of the "
man ; Ten Thousand Club, their
husbands and guests tomorrow
night WAS made by Madame kath-
crime Ward kupelian today. Mrs.
Ross 7. uiekcoN will give portions
o. the tent of the light opera. solos
and chorus numbers will he intro
duced at proper intervals to develop
the plot.
Mrs. William G. Kennedy, Mrs
Duke johnson, Dr. II. c. Clemons,
Walton johnson. Austin Read, Ray
johnson. will be SoloiSts. Mrs. En-
ilv Kaford Will act as accompauist.
Colorful costumes will be Worn by
the members Of the chorus.
For the benefit of cfub members
who do not attend the dinner it is
again announced that the business
meeting is called for S:l5, at which
Lour all members should be present
t. place their nominations Ter the
various club offices.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-02
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS

cleared from the dinner which the
Child served at the recent 6irl Re.
serve conference.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess, assisted by Mrs. Pinnty
and Mrs. heyu.
In the morning Il number Of wem-
en- Of the church gathered ut the
church to continue work on the
quilts for the Hainc> Mission in
Alaska. Seven quilts have been fjn-
ishcd to date. Rev. George 4. Hart
man gave brief talk. telling Of the
probl,ms which confront the Haincs
home. which is an orphauagc in
Alaska, which added much 10 the
interest felt by the women in the
work.
Another mecting to continue the
sewing viii hc held tomorrow lt
Mrs. Piuuey : home on Hamilton
avenue \ large attendance is r.
quested 10 help finish the work.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-02

attractively for the occasion. Paper
butterflies in spring shades flutter-
ed from the lights, and We're hung
across the stage. Greenery and
flowers were also prettily arrang-
ed, the whole effect being one of
the most artistic ever used in deco
rating the club house.
The butterfly motif was further
used in two of the dances where
partners were found by matching
butterflies and butterfly candies.
\ serpentinc daucc also created
lnuch fun.
\ spot dance was won by Mrs.
Dorman and Mr.. MadduX
Punch was served throughout the
evening.
Members of the committee spon-
soring the affair were Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanley Smith, chairman, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Mann, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rupert Snuffin and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ross Aiman.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-02
Educators, i'alk
At Lions Club

Members Of the Lions club YES
tefday heard two excellent talks,
one by +. l.. Thurston Of Los I'm.
Seies, secretary OF the California
Teachers association. southern sec.
tlen. aud the other by DR.. Sara l..
Wise of Les Angeles. who has becn
speaking in this city under the aus
rices II the w. c. I. t.
{. II. II. Tiny Small acted rs
chairman Of the day.
The growth OF California as r..
Elected i'll its schools was the sub
iect Of Thurston 5 talk, which in
Guided Il number Of interesting fic.
nres. During the past five wears
between - and - thousand chil.
dren have been annually Y added ta
the school enrolment IN Los Angeles
alone. ThurstoH STATED. One half
the pupils of California are attend
Inc school in tie states nine >oa1l.
efn counties, h. eaatinued's Tha5
southern California employs 29oou
teachers 10 educate these children
WIS another Of the statements made.
Ipf. Wise sP7ke on the Importance
& moral teaching in the home and
gave reasons for Juvenile immoral
ttE. Interesting figures Oh iuvenil,
conditions were also given b,. ~
Alse. whose talk was vel received
county Superintendent II. {. Co,
and city Clerk Jack Neale Wcrs
welcomed back after their recent
illnesses. n honor II their return
they Were allowed te pick Il aaartet
Il farnish music fer the DAY. TIL
choice fell on Jasper Travers, j. y
'3dmait. Nailc McCrory anC
'Sprig Perkins.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-02
Gorilla Man. Is
Sought in Murder
by United Press Leased Wire

CHICAGO, March Possibility
that the Gorilla Man, strangler
who has killed - persons in the
middle west, may be involved in the
mysterious murder of Mrs. Mabel
Wood, was considered by police to,
day.
The young woman, bride of four
months, was found dead in II bath
tub at her hotel yesterday. Her
body, fully disrobed, was lying sub,
merged in II inches of water.
However, coroner's authorities
determined she had been strangled
to death and that drowning had not
been the cause of her death as there
was no water on the lungs. Heavy
marks about her throat were indica-
tions she had been strangled.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-02
SANS .SOTC{ Club
E.NTERT4 AIMED BY
MISS IRENE BROOK S

Miss Irene Brooks informally en-
tcrtaincd the members Of the Sans
Souci Club at her home west of the
city last night. Bridge was the di-
version Of the delightful evening.
Prize winning scores were made
bv Mrs. Vaughn Thompson, first,
Mrs. ". II. TYLER, second and Mrs.
Harry Horton, consolation.
Miss Brooks served dainty re-
freshments, assisted by several OF
the club members
Miss Dorothy Wilson was the only
guest. Club members present were
Mcsdamcs Calvin C. Mousseau,
Vaughn Thompson, Harry Horton,
i. X. Mitchell, W. e. Reed, John
b. McNccco, Kendall Perkins, kim
nins johnson, W. H. Tyler Jr. anl
the Misses EvaIyn Boman, Rose
Sammon, and irooks.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-02

with sweet peas and flax. Twenty
four members and guests We're pres
eut for luncheon.
During the program Mrs. \. \.
Contos told of the origin of " Home,
Sweet Home" Mrs. c. l., Childers
If the MarSeillaise, " Mrs. W. w.
McEueu of America: aud Mrs.
H. q. Jones of The Battle Hymn
Of the Republic.
Mrs. King plcasinsly sang " An
l,ic Laurie, accompanied by Mrs.
FoSs. \ musical contest in which
members guessed the names of Il
number Of songs played completed
the attractive program
\ brief business session was held
with Mrs. j. f. Brock presiding.
GaeSt> present were Mrs. liarter
Of Amcs. Iowa, Mrs II. \. Hastain
Of Brawley. Mrs. Mac Spence and
Mrs. F. Z. Clements.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-02
WE'LL KNOWN LOCAL
NAN TAKES BRIDE

Miss Mae Hembree of Perryton,
Texas. and Emmett w. Hanks Of FL
Centre were united in marriage at
Yuma on Monday. Mr.. Hanks IS
we'll known locally having spent
several seasons here as lettuce
buver for Sawdey and Hunt. Mrs.
Hanks, who is registered nurse,
spent last winter i'll III. valley.
Immediately after the ceremony
Mrs. Hanks left for her home IN
Texas to take up her duties as i
social service worker. Both Mr. and
Mrs. Hanks have Il numbcr Of
friends in the valley who wish them
much happiness.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-02
Scholarship Society
Has Theater Party
b. MARGARET EIDE
CEieh School Reporter)

Last night the Honor Scholarship
society held Il theater party ehaper-
oHed ~ Mrs. \. II. Keller, after
which they adjourned to the home
ol Martha Jenkins where dancing
and games We're cuioyc3. The eve,
ling came to Il Successful close
with refreshments served by Mrs.
Rodney Jenkins.
Tie members cf the society who
attended tie party We're Marie Bet
lis, F,yarie Collins. Virginia Lane,
Edna Kaiser, Opal Hunt Martha
Jenkins. Margaret Eide, Jack Ken
ncdy. Donald Kennedy. Chester Coi-
lins and Alfred i.de. They Mere
joined later in the evening by Vic
tor Hetzel and Albert peNore.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-02

and clubman, who was shot and
killed by hi-jackers here several
weeks ago, is valued in excess of
$1,000,000 according to his will on
file in probate court today.
Green was killed while defending
his liquor cellar. Harry Mile
away Thomas, notorious police
figure, was arrested in connection
with the murder but later released