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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1928-08-31

weather protection, and in fact every
convenience desired for a whole days
outing. And what finer place could
be found to spend day than at the
Butler county fairgrounds. In addi
tion to the above conveniences one
will be able to buy all kinds of lunch,
pies, fruit, coffee, sandwiches, ice
cream, solf drinks, etc.
There isn't much doing in the morn
ing, but from noon on there will be
something stirring every minute of
the day. There is lots of parking
space and the Boy Scouts will again
be on the grounds to see that every
thing is running smoothly in the park
ground
Running Races
No doubt one of the big afternoon
attractions will be the running races
on the track. Through the co-opera-
ton Of the Hamilton Jockey Club, spe-
cial races will be run on Labor Day.
They include the Labor Day handi-
cap, $500 purse; the Cooperative
Trades and Labor Council purse, and
the Anthony Wayne Hotel purse.
There will be eight big races in all.
And these races will be run by real
running race horses, not plow pro-
pellers. The splendid card of races
prepared by the Jockey Club will no
doubt attract thousands of strangers
to the city, which will swell the after
noon crowd to huge proportions. And
the band in the grandstand will lend
much to the gaiety of the afternoon,
and together with attractions offered
by the regular committee it is to be
SOME big afternoon.
The Country Store
The country store will be one of
the shining spots of the affair this
year. Bound to be because the mem
bers of the local Electrical Workers
Union are in charge Sure to be
plenty of light on the subject anyway.
Judging from the vast amount of
stock accumulated by the wire boys it
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1928-08-31

is sure to be some store, and it is
going to be a big job to dispose Of it
all. Everything imaginable, and some
that isn't, will be found in the store.
The boys say let 'em come, we're
ready and everything has to go. Yes,
and by the way, those in charge say
that any trade unionist who hasn't
as yet sent in prize for the store to
do so at once. Never too late to do
good. Anything is acceptable in the
way Of glass, china, granite, wooden
ware, or any other kind of ware.
Canned goods of any kind, fancy
work, candy and anything else you can
think of or find Get the ladies' to
make a contribution.
Other Amusements
For the lovers of dancing the COM
mittee has prepared a real treat.
Heretofore, dancing has taken place
in that old sutffy music or dining hall.
This year is to be different. The COM
mittee has contracted for mammoth
dancing pavilion to be laid out in the
open. Willers' orchestra of ten
pieces is to furnish the music Many
special features have been prepared
for the occasion by Professor Wiler
to be discoursed by his musicians and
singers. A real treat sure for the
dancers. This is to be one Of the
features afternoon and evening
Korno, the game that always inter
ests the women because of its SIM
plicty in playing, as well as the men,
will be another big feature More
than two hundred feet of tables have
been prepared in order to care for the
great number expected to participate
in this amusement.
A whirly-gig riding device will be
set up SO that the children may have
a treat of their own. Of course it
will be hard to keep the old folks
from taking part in this, but it is
understood the kiddies are to have
the right of way at all times. There
will be other amusements provided
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1928-08-31

for the children besides. Special at
tention is to be given the children
for their protection and care against
accidents Of any kind There will be
plenty Of police protection and the
Boy Scouts will be everywhere to look
after things generally.
AS an added attraction the famous
Smith pair, Earnie and his wife, well
known rube artists, have been secured
by the committee to entertain and
amuse the big throng. The Smiths
are no strangers to the Hamilton pub
lie, and they always give many laughs.
For eight weeks this summer they
were the headliners of entertainers at
Chester Park, where they made a
great hit. They get off many new
cracks and new stunts this year. See
'em.
In addition to the foregoing there
will be all the oldtime features that
go to make up a big and successful
outing, such as games of all kinds,
refreshments, lunch, etc.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1928-08-31
Magnificent Fireworks Display To Be
Crowning Feature of Labor's Annual
Jubilee. Fairgrounds Will Be Scene
of Days Activities.
The Fireworks

Hamilton's Labor Day celebrations
have always been noted for the mag
nifcenee Of their fireworks displays,
and this year is to be no exception
In fact it is purposed to outdo all
previous attempts. The committee
has spent more money this year for
fireworks than ever before. The con-
tract was awarded the A. L. Due Co.
at Reading, whose reputation here
abouts for fireworks displays needs
no mention, and the company has
promised to Guido itself on this years
display All set pieces will be so
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1928-08-31

country store, fireworks, etc. Of
course the balloon man will be there
with his load of novelties including
whips, whistles, toys, confetti, squeal-
ers, balloons, etc. Couldn't get along
without him and call it big picnic.
Gates Open at 9 A. M.
1t used to be the custom years back
to start the big day with a mammoth
parade made up of all the trade
unions in the city in uniform, with
bands playing and banners flying.
This feature has been done away with
owing to the great expense and the
long, tiresome tramp for the partici-
pants.
y However, for the convenience of
those desiring to make a full day of
it, the committee will open the gates
to the grounds at o'clock a. M, and
they invite all who desire to do so
to fill up their baskets and come out
where they will find plenty of shade,
tables and benches, good water, bad
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1928-08-31
Celebration and OUTING OF HAMIL TOMS ORGANIZED
WORKERS ON next MONDAY TO BE MAMMOTH AFFAIR
Program Includes Running Races, Band
Concerts, Outdoor Dancing, Rides,
Monster Country Store, Rube Family,
Singers, Etc.

For weeks and months a little band
of men has been meeting night after
night at the labor temple, comforting,
discussing, debating, arguing, agree
ing and disagreeing over certain mat
ters until, as a result, plans have
been mapped out and worked out for
an event of great interest to all the
people of Hamilton and Butler county
Yes, and surrounding counties. The
little band of men referred to above
are those constituting the committee
in charge of Hamilton organized la
boris thirty-siXth annual Labor Day
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1928-08-31

elevated as to be visible from most
any part Of the grounds, and an ex-
pert from the factory will be here
to superintend firing the display.
There is no question but what the dis
play viii be well worth going miles
to see. Elsewhere in this issue will
be found program Of display in full
Just Hurrah
Though a number of prominent
labor leaders have signifed their in
tention Of being present at the big
outing. there is to be no speechmak-
ing. The committee feels that people
going out for an outing and celebra-
tion are in no frame of mind for lis
tening to speech makers. They believe
the people are out more for general
hurrah time, and that is what they
are going to get next Monday at the
fairgrounds.
So fill up the basket, gather the
family and come out and make a day
Of it, is the invitation of the com
mittee.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1928-08-31
HEAR YE.i

All trade unionisfs
are requested to re-
port at fairgrounds
Monday and offer
their services to the
committee for at least
a few hours. There is
a big job ahead, and
your help is needed.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-27
BANKER FINED
FOR VIOLATION
OF LIQUOR LAW
By United Press Leased wire

PHILADELPHIA, Dee. 2I-ln
the first ease in prohibition history
when II buyer of alleged bootleg
liquor was tried fai conspiracy to
violate the law. Alfred +. Norris,
New York and Philadelphia banker
aud clubman, was fined 5000 today
hv Federal Judge William II, Kirk
patrick.
The bankers counsel appealed to
the circuit court and Norris, was
released on 500 bond.
Judge Kirkpatrick said the
"'mcrc purchaser Of liquor was no.
IN offensc under the present PROM
bition laws but if buyers trans
actions with a bootlcggcr required
he seller to transport the liquor,
then both are guilty of conspiracy.
In the Norris c.se, liquor from
Philadelphia was sent to New York
at Norris order. ii was eontendcd.
The Judge SAID il was sufficient
for the buyer to order the liquor
over the telephone and then later
rav for It's delivery to show an
agreement between the two parties
TO transport the !iouor.
Norris and Joci i. Nerpcr, 50.
called "socicty bootlcggcr > be-
cause he claimed among his patrons
prominent persons Of Philadelphia,
Washington, New York and Bar
Harbor, Me-, were tried on conSpir-
acy charges.
Norris attorney 1t the trial said
his client pleaded nolIc contendre
10 the charge and admitted buying
the liquor, but said it was no of
fcnsc against the law. The counsel
also said Norris was only one of
Jl.000,000 persons in the United
States who had violated the laws if
Norris was found guilty.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-27
RADIO CHANNELS
ARE ALLOTTED
BY GOVERNMENT
ny United Press Leased Wire

WASHlNGTDN, Dec. 27.-=t'sc Of
fad,1 10y comucrcial companies in
more extensive plan Of public
communication is u step nearer
reality following he ALLEGATION of
al of the $50 radio channels be
-wcen 800 aud 5000 kilocyclcS to
various applicants by the Federal
Radio Commission.
United pr"ss Wireless Inc. and
10 other press associations and
newspapers were allotted % of
thrs, channels for transmitting
news.
The commission allocatcd q
channels 80 marir' services, 81 to
aviation services, ) to- railroads, q
to portable. stations, l3l to anna,
tours. TOO to visual hroadcas;crs, /
to experiment stations and 20 to
commercial point to point service.
The government reserved % chan
rcls and IS are in controversy be
tween the United States and other
North American nations.
The Universal Wireless Corpora
tiom was authorized to construct
Transmitting stations in no cities.
Existing stations of the Radio
Corporation Of America and the
MacEay Radio and Telegraph Co.,
were not disturbed hy the commits
sion
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-27
INFLUENZA TAKES
MANY LIVES in
LARGER CITIES
By United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Near-
" 1000 persons died of influenza
or pneumonia in IS of the larger
American cities last week, the com
mercc department reported today.
Beginning with sos deaths of IN
fmenza or pneumonia for the week
,nding November >, the commerce
department death list has grown
each week and reached Il total Of
l,9S2 for the week ending Decem-
Der %
Reports to the commerce depart
mcnt showed 10 of the total num-
bcr of deaths were caused by in
fmcnza, and l,272, 10y pneumonia,
Some of the larger cities reported
the following deaths:
Boston, IS; Chicago, 30; Cmein-
natl, Is; Clevcland 90; Dayton, o.;
Denver, IS; Deuojt, ~; Philadcl-
phia, 1876; st. Louis, Il; SAN Fran
cisco, p; Washiugtou d. C., 34;
Kansas City, -; Salt Lake City,
l6; Portland, 20; seattle, 2S; In
dianapolis, 50; Pa'timorc, b; But
falo, 80, aud Rochester, g.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-27
BOLIVIA DENIES
DESERTI0N OF
Her SOLDIERS
by United Press Leased Wire

BUENOS AIRES. Dec. 27.-Thc
Bolivian consulate published today
Il message from the Bolivian consul
ate at Corumha, Brazil, DENYING re-
ports that Bolivian troops stationed
in the Chaco district, disputed be
tween Bolivia and Paraguay, had
deserted and fled to lrazil.
Latest reports from the frontier
regions said everything WAS quiet
after series OF border clashes re
Gently which resulted in Bolivia and
Paraguay serving diplomatic reE-
tions. The Pan-American arbitration
and Cancellation conference at
Washington is employing its good
offices i'm the situation.
Advices from Asuncion today con
tirmed reports that the noted French
aviator, Licutenane Lc Maitrc, di-
rector of the Bolivian School of
Aviation, was seriously injured
when his airplanc crashed at Puerto
Saurez in the Chaco region. The
plane was destroyed, it WAS said.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-27
BYRD'S PARTY
REACHES POINT
IN FAR SOUTH
Ry United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK. Dee. 27.-Comman
der Richard f. Byrd and his south
polar expedition has reached the
first objective in its trip to the
bottom Of the world.
The great ice barrier across Ross
Bonk, the gateway to the south
roIc, was sighted Christmas day and
the expedition had reached Il point
> 400 miles from the last outpoStS
Of civilization.
Through the New York Times, the
st. Louis Dispatch and associated
newspapers, Commander Byrd sent
the following message to Secretary
Of the Navy Curtis d. Wilbur:
1--WE have reached today the
great mysterious ice barrier. 1t
presents to us an ice cliff higher
than the mast of the ship. On this
Christmas day. we arr thankful and
proud to report thot we have been
able to carry the American flag
several hundred miles farther south
than it has ever been and it seems
fitting that IN airpIanc, should
reach its farthest point south ON
Christmas day.
''We are 2,4O0 statute miles from
the nearest human dwelling in tn"
only area in the world where a
ship can get so far from clVlllZa-
ton. That we are here safely is
due to providence and my loyal and
stoutheartcd shipmates, who have
worked together unsclfishly as 4
unit. 1t will probably be some days
before we get ashore on account
Of ice that viii be in the Bay of
Whalcs.
Beyond the ice barrier is a vast
region Of ice and snow covering
millions Of square miles which are
virtually uncXplorod.
To Seek New Land
Leaders of several expeditions to
the north pole agree that only n
great sea, mostly covered with ice
stretches from tn" Atlantic to the
Pacific, while south polar explorers
agree that the south pole is located
on great continent, containing
ranges of mountains in some eases
10000 feet high.
Equipped for Il stay Of two years
in the frozen wastes, the iyrd cX
pcdition will cndcavor to learn de-
tails regarding the unknown re
gionS.
The Byrd expedition hopes tC
map great strctchcs of this terri
tory and discover other reaches
Special geographical, geological and
astronomical studies will be made
by individual experts attached I
the party of G5.
Commander Byrd hopes to be tho
first man to fly over the south pole
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-27
BURGLARS TAKE
BIG HAUL FROM
H0LTVILLE STORE

Mems clothing, including suits
and other articles, valued at about
$1,000. was stolen from Frank Tay-
lor's store at Holtville sometime
early this morning, according to
shcriffs office reports.
Entrance to the building was
gained through skylight found
broken after the robbery was dis,
covered by the proprietor. Large
sums of money composing receipts
from Christmas sales, were left un-
molestcd in the cash register and
safe. the report said.
Three Young men, whose dcscrip.
tions were not obtained, were be-
licvcd by authorities to have cons
mittcd the robbery. The trio was
seen in light delivery truck load
ed with clothing and headed toward
Yuma by an auto tourist.
According 20 tnc report, the
motorist told officers at Holtvillc
that he had seen the three men in
a truck headed towards the Arizona
line after he arrived in town and
learned that the robbery had been
committed. = =
A light truck answering the des-
cription of the car seen by the mot
orist was stolen last night from
John T. Weber who formerly opcrat-
ed the Shady Brook auto camp at
Holtvillc. The machine bore the
auto camp sign.
Authorities of Arizona and coast
cities have been notified of the
burglary and the report that three
men were seen with the clothing in
the truck.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-27
FRIENDS URGED
HOOVER TO CUT
His TRIP SHORT
BY PAUL r. MALLON
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent


WASHINGTON, Dee. 27.-Pre.i
dcnt-clect Herbert Hoover cut short
his South American visit and is rc-
turning to the United States because
his friends here were dissatisfied
with the way things are going.
They were particularly aroused
because of the activities of congress
Sional leaders who are beginning to
fight over when farm relief and
tariff legislation is to be enacted,
whether and when Il special session
Of congress is to be called by the
new president, and appointments.
Letters outlining the situation
reached Hoover in Buenos Aires.
They urged that the President elect
abandon his plan for a moro lengthy
visit below the equator and curtail
his program so he could return di-
rcctly to Washington instead OF
landing at Key West for Il winter
vacation at Miami. Florida.
Hoover plans to remain in Wash
ington a week or 10 days before he
SotN 10 Mldill' MS lIlCiuS DCllcN~
ed the affairs could not be settled
by telephone or telegraph and that
Hoover 5 presence was absolutely
necessary.
The first problem which will be
put up to Hoover will be the ques-
tion of whether he wants farm re-
lief legislation enacted now or
whether he desires to call a special
session Of congress after his inau-
gmation, to deal with the problem.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-27
HOOVER PARTY
TO REACH Home
ON JANUARY G
Warm Weather Forces
Members To Sleep On
Open Deck.
BY THOMAS L. STOKES
Omitted Press Staff Cor l>Spond ont)

Omitted Press Staff Corr Lspondent)
ABOARD THE L. S. $. UTAH
Dee. -. Prcsidcnt-clcct Herbert
Hoover was ON the home stretch
from his good will tour Of South
America today. Tho Utah, CARRYING
the party to Hampton Roads, Va,
changed her course at Pcrnambuco,
Brazil. the castcrnmost tip Of South
America, at 3 a. m. and is headed
toward the United States.
The equator was still some dis,
tance northward, but the warm
weather forced the party to sleep on
deck. Cool brccZcs which swept the
upper deck Of the Utah had failed
to relieve the intense heat below.
The vessel was making II knots an
hour through calm seas.
Tie party is scheduled to discm-
bark at Old Point Comfort, Va.
about noon, January &. \ special
train will carry the party to Wash
ington where the President elect will
confer with Republican party and
congressional leaders.
Farm relief measures are said to
have been one Of the principal rca-
sons for the change in Mr.. Hoover 5
plans which had previously called
for diScmbarImrnt in Florida where
he would rest before beginning
actual work ON his administration 5
program.
Mr. Hoover is understood 10 have
completed the makeup of his cabi-
net, but the final decision in the ap-
poihtmcnts will not be mada un.il
after his conferences with party
leaders.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-27
" Dawson Of Penn.
Imperial -Brawley
Highway Contract
Awarded By State
BY United Press Leased Wire

SACRAMENTO. Dec. 27.-Award
of highway contracts totaling $426,
1890 and opening of bids ON pro-
,jects amounting to approximately
$50, 900, all located in Southern
California, were announced by the
state department of public works
here today.
Contract for grading and paving
9.S miles between FL Centre and
Brawlcy, Imperial county, was given
to Il. +. Hazard Contracting Com
panv, San Diego, for $3l3,4l LOO.
Sam Hunter, Santa Barbara, was
awarded $l1 ,052 contract for grad
ing and surfacing 81 miles between
Stony and Tccolotc creeks, santa
Barbara county.
Low bids were announced on 9th
cr projects as follows:
San Luis Obispo County-Grading
and surfacing one mile between San
Luis Obispo and city reservoir; Aris
Knapp Co.. Oakland; $34 4,S4l.9O.
San Bernardino County-Grading
and paving 2.5 miles between Po-
mona and Ontario; Match Bros.
ElSinorc: $79,264.70.
Los Angeles County - Grading
and paving 80 mile between
Glcndora and Clarcmont; Griffith
Co., Los Angeles; $2S9, 100.
Kern County Grading and surfac-
ing II miles between Bakersfield
and Cottonwood creek; Force, Turri.
gan X Mcleod, Oakland; Sl70,6S5.30.
Santa Barbara County-Grading
and paving > mile between Ortcga
Hin and Montccito; Cornwall Con.
struction Co., Santa Barbara; 500,
679.75.
Los Angeles and San Demanding
Counties Paving l0.4 miles between
Clarcmont and Cherry avenue
Steele Finley, Santa Ana; $275,533.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-27
Preparing For
Rose Tournament
ny United Press Leased Wire

PASADENA, Calf, Dee. Pin
4 huge tent provided for the purpose,
Il number of floats were being made
ready today for entry in the New
Years day Tournament Of Roses
parade.
Under the "big top" which coy
crs 2j,60O square feet of space
every convenience has been proVid
ed for the decorations.
\ complete Kitchen has been in
stalled so that meals may be served
to those who work during the night
and early morning hours.
Two troughs, each measuring st
feet in length, win accommodat,
flowers and keep them fresh unit
they are needed.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-27
BANDIT USES DEADLY POISON
TO TAKE LIFE OF WATCHMAN

gagged them, robbed one of
T26 and escaped.
The truck drivers, Chester Me
Caulcy and Elmer Mayhem, were
unconscious several hours. When
they awokc and freed them
selves they called a policeman
who found the slain night
watchman, Henry w. Cav, 20.
Cav s head rested on a tele-
phone book and his hands were
neatly folded on his breast. He
had no wounds but his lips were
covered with a fine white pow
der.
Chemists found cyanide of
potassium in his coffee pail.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-27
ALLEGED BANDIT I'LL
By United Press Leased Wire

Les ANGELES, Dec. 27-Critical.
ly i'll with asthma, Jack Goding,
alias j. W. Harrison, ~ year old
automobile salesman, was confined
to the prisoners ward of General
hospital here today after his arrest
On Il Denver, Colo, robbery warrant
which accused him of completely in
the $4,000 robbery of the sun Drug
Company in the Colorado city.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-27
PAIR SENT TO JAIL
By United Press l.ensed Wire

ANAHElM, Calf, Dec. 27. - w.
II. Briggs, So, and George Cole, 3S,
both of Los Angeles, were in the
county Jail here today under Il so
day vagrancy sentence while police
continued an investigation of their
records. When arrested, they were
carrying shopping bag full of ar
ticles asscrtcdly stolen from various
local stores.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-27
Special Edition
New Years Day

Following its usual custom, the
Press will issue special edition
New Years day, containing a
resume Of activities in FL Centre
and Imperial Valley during the past
year, and outlining plans for the
coming year.
This edition will prove desirable
to send to friends in other parts Of
the country so they may know that
FL Centre is a progressive, growing
city.
Extra copies Of the edition may
be ordered from the Press office in
advance.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-27
TALKING MARATHON DEVELOPS
INTO WHISPERING CAMPAIGN

was an actor, dropped out after
his voice grew more and more
inarticulatc,
The contest will end Saturday
night, and apparently most of
the contestants now realize
they must conserve their
strength.
Andrea hi Giurco, who began
the contest by shouting and
singing at the top of his voice,
was content today to make only
the feeblest sounds while he
munchcd cough drops.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-27
BANK ROBBED AGAIN

MANCHESTER, Mo-, Dec. -. -
Three bandits kidnapped Robert
Bloom, cashier of the Manchester
Bank, today and escaped with $1,000
in the second holdup of the bank
within month. Three weeks ago Il
bandit squad took $1,000 after Kid
naping the cashier and assistant
cashier.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-27
TRAIN HITS TRUCK

san LUIS OBlSpO, Calf, Dec.
-. One Japanese child was killed
instantly and two others were in
.iurcd when the vegetable truck on
which they were riding was struck
by a train near Guadalupe late yes,
tcrday. The driver, Y. Karamta,
wealthy japanese vegetable grower
Of Santa Maria, WAS uninjurcd.