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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-09
NOW IN RUTH sNYDER's CELL

NUW In hUIH ON IUEN y OEI1I
GOADED INTO A JEALOUS RAGE by the alleged
inattenton Of her husband, DR.. Glenn KirlWood Wood
SIDE L. T. veterinary. Mrs Frances Kirkwcod stabbed
her husband to death Gossip brought to the atten-
ton of the young wife by neghbors is blamed for the
jealous rage which ended with the murder. Mrs.
Krkwood, shown at the left above, with detective,
occupies old cell of Ruth Snyders in the Queens
county jail she awaits trial The second picture
shows little Lee McAvoy 12-year-od son of Mrs Kirk
wood by former marriage The photodiagram at
the right shows how the quarrel between the young
couple started in the Long Island home
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-09

The Florida storm is ahating.
The Weather Bureau announced
this afternoon the disturbance, cen.
trail about so miles north of Tampa,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-09
FLORIDA STORM IS REPORTED
DECREASING IN INTENSITY
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Tampa ana the west Coast escaped
with only slight damage. Some
trees were uprooted and a few
houses damaged, but the storm was
by no means as severe as on the
J East Coast.
No loss of life had been reported
from the storm center early today
but nearly all wire communication
was down. It was feared, however,
that the rich citrus orchards in the
path of the tropical storm would be
ruined.
The total damage done by the
tropical storm that lashed the Flor
his east coast for a stretch OF 200
miles between Palm Beach and IT,
tusville may exceed $5,0O0,0OO, 1T
: was conservatively estimated here.
Utilities Are Hit
The greatest damage was suffered
by the public utility companies,
when miles Of wires were torn
! down by the gale, leaving this ter
ritory without power and wire serv-
Ice for many hours. Telephone
communication had been partially
restored today.
Crops and young fruit trees
suffered also, and scores Of houses
: of light frame construction were
unroofed in Fort Pierce, Vero Beach,
Stuart, Melbourne and towns in
: that vicinity. Canal Point. Pahokee
:: and places on Lake Okeechobee
:. shore escaped with comparatively
light damage.
No casualties were reported.
ATLANTA, Ga. Aug, 9.-South
Central Florida and the West Coast
? is isolated today as the tropical
disturbance which struck West
Palm Beach and the East Coast
: Tuesday and Wednesday hurled
itself across the state toward the
Gulf of Mexico.
Scores of towns in the rich citrus
section were plunged in darkness
last night when the 50-mile gale
tore down power lines in an area
. OF about 40 miles, from WinterhaVen
to Orlando.
sweeps 2OO Miles
The storm swept an area Of zoo
miles.
Tampa was isolated by the storm
today and probably was in the
: teeth of it today.
Fort Pierce was hard hit by the
storm, officials there estimating
the property damage at $1,000. 900
: most of it in the business district
Newspapers at Fort Pierce and Verc
: Beach were forced to suspend unit
power service could be resumed.
Stuart had a momentary scare o1
a flood of the st. Lucie River, but
!. the water began to recede las
!; night.
=. Jupiter reported nearly so pc,
cent Of it's buildings damaged. The
torrential rains flooded the streets
and ruled the citrus crop.
Palm Beach Escapes
Palm Beach suffered compare
lively little, beings on the edge Of
the storm, and the greatest dam
age was between Stuart and For
Pierce.
: Profiting by the havoc wrough
IN Miami two years ago, towns OF
the east coast since have takel
: out windstorm insurance, and thu
their losses will not be so great.
- The Florida storm is ahating.
The Weather Bureau announce
this afternoon the disturbance, Ger
tfl about so miles north of Tampa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-09

Il can be done by consulting the apart
ment vacancies iisted In today's cIassf-
fled rental columns
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-09
HELD IN Naked
ROBBERY
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moon making a canvass of his
bankroll.
Grover shouted stop" and the
nude figure dashed from the room
with Grover, night shirt waving,
chasing her TO her room on the
same floor.
Admit Party
Somewhat lurid testimony was
frankly given by both parties. The
young woman claimed she had been
entertained" by Grover. and it was
her refusal to cali on him that
caused all the rumpus.
Grover admitted that the woman
had been his guest" on the pre-.
ceding Tuesday.
On cross examination by Mrs.
Eliot's counsel, Grover admitted that
he did not Immediately complain 10
police, but said he told the clerk
to tell Mrs. Eliot that IL she did
not come to his room and explain
he would report her to headquar.
tiers.
John Benjamin Eliot. her hus.
band, who gave his profession as
that of an entertainer" was
charged with vagrancy and assault
at the same time. He was ordered
to post bond of. $500 or serve 80
days for vagrancy, and fined SIS
or an additional so days for assault.
Clouted Tailor
Roy stacher, tailor testified
that Eliot had called for u dress
his wife had left to be renovated
| Following an alteration over the
price he accused Eliot of knocking
him dizzy"
He was arrested by Detectives
Cullinane and O'Dea. Eliot testi-
fled that he had only been here
five days and would have gone 10
work in the heParadis had it not
been padlocked
He admitted striking the tailor,
but declared he was justified be.
cause the tailor had not only de.
layed delivery of the dress but had
scorched IL so badly that n was
ruined.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-08-09

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New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
WILL TRY AGAIN
Gene Sarazen Not Discouraged By His Failure to Defeat Hagen For the Title.

New York, May IS lP-Gene Sarazen. runner-up in the British open golf championship. was not dlsmayed by his failure 10 nose Walter Hagen out in the title hunt He plans totry again.
 T am going to keep on going back until l finally win the cup" the always cheerful pro said today when he returned to New York.
 Sarszen paid high tribute to Hagen's sterling golf. saying that he telt certain in the latter stages of play that the 'cup was eewed up' for golfer from the United States.
 Gene told of meeting with the Prince Of Wales on the course. The flushing pro had just won the ninth hole when some one in the gallery spoke 10 his caddy, Swank Daniels, Sarazen turned to ask the caddv who was putting in" when Daniels. who is a. fayorite caddy for the prince, said. That's his Royal High ness Gene and the prince then had a pleasant conversation.
 He IS a great sportsman" Sara zen said of the prince. 'I never met a ploasanter fellow"
 The could not have been better 10 us' he told Of his British hoste
 hey were nne, and always gave us the benefit of the doubt"
 We had a great time. achieved what we set out to achieve and am proud as If had won"
 This was Sarazen's third trip to England for the title event,
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
RenunciatiOn.0f.War
 Treaty Given Approval

Washington, May ls (UP) - Complete acceptance by the great powers of the American plan for an unqualified renunciation- of-war treaty was forecast in official quar- ters here today. Great Britain and Japan probably will approve the American draft within a few days, 1t was said, while Germany has al- ready done 70 and Italy has made kV'vn it's willingness to enter the negotiations.
 France still may prove an ob- stacie. but semi. officially 1t has been intimated in Paris that France is ready to cut its six reservations down to one. Whether even a sin- gle reservation you'd be counte- nanc q by Secretary Kellogg has not been determined, although some of ficials have indicated a compromise on this point Is probable.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
FRANCE WILL BUILD
 SYSTEM OF DEFENSES
Will Erect Miles of Protection For City of Paris For Future
 Wars,

Paris. May IS UP)--France is preparing 'o build vast chain of 'jndersround d"trnses along her northern and eastern frontiers from the North Seq to the Mediterranean il was learned today.
 Each fortress will connect with those on both sides. forming virtual ly | wall of steel and concrete be- tween France and q potential enemy. Work is expected 10 be started in July.
 The plan involves purchase Of large tracts of land and the construc- ton of roads and strategic railways. II is proposed 10 build the first links in the chain in the regions most likely to be attacked.
 Y Is explained officially that the work Is made necessary hy the re- auction tu one year oi the period of compulsory military service which all French citizens must undergo.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
AWARD CONTRACTS | 0N C.L.P. BUILDING
General Erection Given to ". H.
 Allen < Co.,, Inc.

Announcement was made today q, the office of the Connecticut Light ! and Power Co. that awards have
 been made in connection with the erection of the new service building on Curtis street. The contract for excavation and
 grading was awarded to Peter Suzio x Co.
 Railroad track siding has been awarded to the Kennedy Engineering Co, Boston. Mass. The Berlin Construction Co. has
 received the contract 10 furnish and
 erect the structural steel.
 The masonry contract including all concrete work. plastering and general erection was awarded to w. II. Allen X Co.,. Inc. Further contracts covering stee'
 sash. heating and plumbing. cast stone, elevator work. etc, will h. awarded during the forthcomine week.
 The United Engineers and Con structors Incorporated. who ars agents for the Connecticut Light and Po"er Co, have their representa-, lives Messrs. Paul Mellon. residen,
 engineer. and T. F. Borden. feld
 auditor, located on the job. Work
 has been started and every effort will be put forth 10 have the building
 coVpleted and ready for occupancy October list.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
Seven Persons Are
 Driven Out by Smoke

New Haven. May ls.-P-Smoke rising from . fire in the basement Of the Sweetland Confectionery store at 1886 Chapel street, filled two apart ments above the store and drove seven persons to the street early to- day
 Mrs. Thomas Anastasio who first discovered the presence of the smoke sent her husband to turn in an alarm while she reused her two children and Mrs. H. l.. Cohee and her two daughters.
 Assistant Fire Chief Francis o. Spaine who lives nearby was the first to respond to the alarm which rang Tn his rooms at the same time 1t was received at the fire stations and headquarters. He was unable 10 learn whether or not anyone had been leH behind in the apartments and 50 conducted personal search before the engines arrived.
 Damage to the confectionery stors was slightly over sl,ooo.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
SCANDAL IN LONDON
Police in Bad After Using Alleged '11lird Degree Methods On NU,n. Couple Arrested in Park.

London, May IS R-The recent arrest Of Sir Leo Money and Miss Irene Savage, charged with im- proper conduct in Hyde Park, and later ahSolNed by magistrate, is to come before the house Of commons for Investigation. In connection with the case the metropolitan po- lice will be required to explain their alleged third degree methods.
 The home secretary, Sir William Joynson- Hicks. today gave notice in the commons that he would move a resolution next Tu, sday that tr- hunal be establish d to inquire into the conduct of the prosecution of SIT Leo and Miss Savage and the action of the police in interrogatins Miss Savage on May l5, some time
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
AT THE STRAND

The new show at the Strand Is replete with extraordinary features both on the screen and the stage. The film feature is Diamond Handcuffs' with Eleanor Boardman and Conrad Nagel. In this picture dramatic tension reaches its pin nacle, The vaudeville entertainment Nncludes Cole and Snyder in The Director:' -Four Aces and a Queen" Jack LaBell and Co.,: Thatcher, Dev- eraux and Adams and Potter and Gamble.
 Next weeks attractions include Blll:e Dove in her latest hit, The Yellow Lily" in which she is sup ported by Give Brook. This pic ture opens four days engagement on Sunday evening and will be- pre- scented with vaudeville next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
MANY AT LANNlN BIER
100 Pay Tribute to Late Owner of Boston Rcd Sox Who Was Killed by Fail--Heydler Present.

New York, May IS WP)-Four hundred persans paid tribute at the bier of Joseph J, Lannin, hotel operator and former owner Of the Boston Red Sox, today when . solemn high mass of requiem was held in st. Joseph's Roman Catholic church in Garden City. L. I. Lan- nin was killed Monday in . fall from the ninth story of his Granada hotel. Brooklyn.
 John Heydler. president of the National league. was among those who passed by the bronze coffin to honor the nstionally-known sports man.
 Mass was sung by the Rev. Francis J. Healey. pastor of the church and the Rev. James l., Nc Govern, dean Of Boston college, was deacon. They were assisted by the Rev. Thomas Bremen. c. e., of East Boston.
 Burial was in St. Brigid's church yard in Westbury.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18

"CRINSON CITY" AT CAPITOL

Capitol audiences last night gave snthusia stic approval 10 Warner Bros The Crimson City" which features Myrna Loy, with John Mill ian. Leila Hyams. Matthew Retz, finders Randolf. Sojin. An.fa May Wong and Richard Tucker.
 "The Crimson City, is a vivid and thrilling romance of the China coast, picturing the love story of Nan Toy. Chinese slave girl (maenificently played by Myrna Loy), and Gregory Kent, an English refugee, whom she fescues, nurses to health and finally surronders to the white girl, who is I.s former sweetheart It will be repeated again today and Saturday,
 The co-feature offers Constance Talmadge in her new French farce Breakfast at Sunrise'
 Beginning Sunday night for run or four days George O'Brien will be offered in Honor Bound" story of the convict labor camps and with Ilsteile Taylor as his leading lady.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18

They are wonders-uerald Classi fed Ad Dept.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
MUSSOLINI PLEASED

Rome, May 1s.-(uP)-- Premier Mussolini listened with evident en- Joyment yesterday to a recital given at his country home. Villa Torlonia by Miss Nina Horne, American sing CT Miss Horne sang Italian and french songs. Mussolini praised her renditions warmly, expressing admiration of tho mellownoas and range of her voice, and predicted . brilliant career for her.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
STANLEY WOMEN MEET

The social meeting Of the Ladies Aid society of the Stanley Memorial church yesterday afternoon was largely attended Mrs. I.aurenc, Edwardson of Stanley street favored with several readings and Mrs. James H. Service. a member of the society. gave an interesting account of the trip which she and Mir Serv- ice recently. took to Florida.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18

The recipient of any of above suites has the privilege of exchanging same for another of equal value-at-John A. Andrews & Co.,, Inc.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18

after she had been freed by the court.
 Already labor members of the house have taken action, demanding an inquiry, They charged in the commons yesterday that two police officers took Miss Savage from her place Of business and subjected her 10 gruellins at Scotland Yard. Sir Leo Money was requested to 70 to Scotland Yard for the same purpose but he declined, unless his lawyer was permitted to accompany him.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-18
HONOR CITY OF FAR,

zara, May ls.-UP)-The War Volunteers association today pre- sented an illuminated address to the city Of Zara in recognition Of its sacrifices and loyalty 10 Italy during the war.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS
FOR COUNTY PRINTING

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Supervisors will, at their
rooms, on Monday, March 10th,
1928, at the hour of two O'Clock
p. m. receive bids for the furnish
ing of county printing for the eh-
suing year, all bids or proposals to
be submitted in writing and signed
by the bidder; and the Board of
Supervisors hereby reserve the right
to refuse or reject any and all bids.
C. G. MOUSSEAU,
County Clerk and ex-Officio Clerk
of the Board of Supervisors of
Imperial County, State of Califor.
mia. 7t10
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
No. 1622-Probate
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ES.
TATE AND PERSONAL PRO-
PERTY AT PRIVATE SALE.
In the Superior Court of the State
of California in and for the

In the Superior Court of the State
of California in and for the
County of Imperial
In the Matter of the Estate of c.
II. Hernandez, Deceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the undersigned, administrator
of the estate of C. H. Hernandez,
deceased, will sell at private sale to
the highest and best bidder for
cash, subject to confirmation of the
above entitled court, on or after
the 23rd day of March, 1923, all of
the right, title, interest and estate
of the said c. II. Hernandez, de.
ceased, at the time of his death, or
subsequently acquired by operation
of law, or otherwise, subject to
state, county, and irrigation dis
trict taxes and assessments for the
fiscal year 192S-29, and any other
valid liens of record against said
property, in and to that real pro-
perty situate in the county of I'm
perial, State of California, and more
particularly described as follows,
to-wit:
Lot Q, Block 40, Re.subdivi-
sion of Westmorland Townsite
as per Map thereof No. 210 fill
ed July 2nd, 1918, in the office
of the Recorder of the County
of Imperial, State of California;
together with grocery stock
and fixtures at said premises.
All bids and offers to purchase
the above mentioned real estate and
personal property, must be in writ
ing and may be left at the office of
the undersigned administrator at
Room 16, Rehkopf Building in the
city of Ell Centre, California, or
may be filed in the office of the
clerk of the Superior Court of I'M
perial County, at any time after the
date of publication and posting of
this notice and before the making
of the sale.
All bids and offers for the above
described real estate shall be sepa
rate and distinct from all bids for
the above described personal pro-
perty, and each bid must be accom-.
panied by cash or certified check TO
the amount of at least ten G0qo)
per cent of the said bid; the re.
mainder to be paid upon confirma-
tioA of sale by the Court.
Dated: March 10th, 1923.
S. p. WILLIAMS,
Administrator of the Estate of C.
II. Hernandez, Deceased. 1853
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
For Sale, Real Estate
OPPORTUNITY

To own a ranch home and income
with all modern city conveniences.
ID acres in the beautiful Ell Cajon
Valley, p mile from state high.
way, 20 minutes from San Diego.
Z room modern house, tenant house,
garages and outbuildings. Equip
ment for 1000 chickens. Z acres
in bearing Muscat grapes. 120
large bearing olive and pecan
trees.
Wonderful water system, consisting
of 2 dependable wells with cleo
trio motors. Rock and concrete
retaining reservoir. Underground
irrigation system.
Soil the very finest sandy loan.
This place is worth thirty thousand
dollars.
Will sell or exchange for good Inn
perial Valley ranch.
If interested, see US at once.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
UNITED STATES MARSHAL,S
SALE
Southern District of California

By virtue of an Order of Sale Is.
sued out of the United States Dis
tr.ct Court for the Southern Dis
trict of California, on the 2nd day
of March, 1923, notice is hereby
given that l will sell by public auc-
tion, for cash, on Saturday, the
24tlh day of March, 1928, at
o clock p. M, at DuSold s Garage,
in FL Centre, California, One Ford
Roadster, Engine No. 1882 -44O, IT,
tools and appurtenances.
A. C. SITTEL,
8tl5 United States Marshal.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
1892
SUMMONS
1892
SUMMONS
In the Superior Court of the State
of California, in and for the
County of Imperial
Fuller Land Company, a Corpora
finn plaintirf

of California, in and for the
County of Imperial
Fuller Land Company, a Corpora
tion, Plaintiff.
VS.:
Hcnrietta Betz, single woman,
John Doe Company, a corpora
ton, John Doc, Richard Roe, Mary
Roe and Sally Green, Defendants.
The People of tho State of Cali
fornia Send Greeting to Henrietta
Betz John Doc Company, John Doe,
Richard Roe, Mary Roe and Sally
Green, Defendants.
You Are Hereby Directed to Ap,
pear and answer the Conn pIaint in
an action entitled as above, brought
against You in the Superior Cour,
of the County of Imperial, State Of
California, within ten days after the
service on you of this Summons
if served within this county; or
within thirty days if served else
where.
And you are hereby notified that
unless you appear and answer as
above required, the said Plaintiff
will take Judgment for any money
or damages demanded in the com,
plant, as arising upon contract, o,
will apply to the Court for any 9th,
er relief demanded in tho Com
plant,
Given under my hand and the seal
of the Superior Court of the Coun-
ty Of Imperial, State of California
this 11th day of March 1927,
C. G, MOUSSEAU;' Clerk.
BY G. E. Williford, DcpTty Clerk.
(SEAL)
L. H. Hewlett, Attorney for Plain,
tiff
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Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
Baug Your Bargains Across the CLASSIFIED COUNTER
No 1874
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Superior Court of the state
Of California, in and for the
County of Imperial
No 1914

oAA", LII ana Ior the
County Of Imperial
In the Matter of the Estate of Anna
Schmidt, Deceased.
Notice Is Hereby Given by the
undersigned, S. P. Williams, Admin
istrator of the estate of Anna
Schmidt, deceased, to the creditors
and all persons having claims
against said deceased, to file them
with the necessary vouchers within
four (4) months after the first pub.
ication of this Notice in the office
of the Clerk of the Superior Court
of Imperial County, California, or
to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers within four az months
after the first publication of this
Notice to said Administrator at the
law office of J. Z. Simpson at
Room 10, Bank of Italy building in
the City of Ell Centre, Imperial
County, California, which said of.
flee the undersigned selects as hi.
place of business in all matters
connected with said estate in said
county of Imperial.
Dated and first published this
18th day of February, 1923.
S. P. WILLIAMS,
Administrator Of the Estate of
Anna Schmidt.
Feb 15 % % NJ 7 Il
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
Help Wanted Female

SALESLADY at once to take or
dcrs for necessity line calling on
merchants. Used by all. Pay
daily. Can earn several dollars
per hour. We deliver. Write. Cir
Gle Press, $500 Z. Colorado St.
Pasadena, Calf. 1872
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14

A recent potato show at Wapa-
to, Washington, had 116 entries of
seed potatoes. nearly half of them
from other states. s
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14

LOST-Orangc Persian cat. Re-
ward. 548 Holt. Phone 1861. 10tt
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
Situations Wanted

COUPLE wants milking job. Can
handle string. Brock ranch, 2@
miles west, Y mile south Me
Cabe School. 1876
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
Now is the Time to Plant
Help Wanted Male

WANTED-Elderly gentleman, re-
gardIess of age, to clerk in small
hotel. Inquire Casa Rey Hotel.
Phone 116. 13tf
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14

A teacher advertised in New
York paper, saying she must either
get Il husband or commit suicide.
Just has to kill somebody.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14

colorcd woman wants
work by day or hour. Phone SIG.
1918
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
Poultry

WANTED-Chickcns and turkeys.
Gcary Poultry Yard, 6S3 Broad
way. Phone 291. 21tt
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14

FRYERS WANTED-Ilighest price.
Phone 966. 1882 Woodward. ott
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
TODAYS WANTS

MAID wanted to work half days.
Apply 563 Hamilton. 14t4
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
Lost and Found

LOST-Dark female police dog. 3
months old. 453 Orange. 18Th
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14

| FOR SALE-Young Rock and Red
chickens, $1.00 each. Phone 1862.
14t3
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14

FOR SALE-Walnut bed room and
dining room suite, antique wal
nut secretary, piano, rugs. 5f2
Len Rcy. 13t5