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Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-16
HA R RN()NY
HOPE OF
LEA De R s
Nomination of Curtis Is
Expected to Bring Back
Good Feeling.
TO TAKE OFFENSIVE
Republican Leaders Plan
to Wage Warfare in
Democratic Territory.
BY CARL D. GROAT
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. June To-
The last of the Republican convcn-
ton delegates were scattering to
the four corners of the country to
day after nominating Herbert
Hoover and Senator Charles Curtis
Of Kansas as presidential and vice
presidential candidates.
The convention left behind some
battered feelings but in general,
harmony prevailed after one of the
hitterest pre- nomination struggles
Of recent years.
Nomination of Senator Curtis yes,
terday was regarded as the crown
my move IN bringing back to the
party the harmony which had been
disturbed seriously by the ftud be
tween the allies and Hoover,
Curtis observations directed at
Hoover early TINS week had stung
tie Hoover leaders, some Of whom
earlier had talked privately OF a
gratuitous insult. Curtis slightly
Veiled suggestions that the RepublI-
cans would have 10 be on the de-
tensivc II Hoover were named was
forgotten in the search for unity
Curtis, from the farm belt, is ad
mtttrdly big bid to keep farmers
from quitting the ticket in view of
their leaders disappointment at de-.
teats in the convention s platform.
Former Representative "Poiyn
Tlncher Of Kansas, who originally
nominated Curtis for president pre-.
dicted today that this gesture to the
west will bring good party results
in November
Talk that the farmers won t
support the Republican ticket in
November is the bunk, " Tincher
said. "Thcy have always got relief
from the Republican party and they
know they will get it again.
His observations may b" regard
ed as typical of the tactics to be
employed in wooing back disgrun.
tied farm elements.
To Invade South
The farmers are 10 be- told that
Hoover has promised constructivcly
10 work out a relief program in so
far as it lies within the party $
power to do so. The strategy al
ready being mapped out for the
campaign calls for an invasion Of
the border political states and the
Democratic "solid South - and for
Il special wooing of the farmers III
the Dakotas, Minnesota and Illinois.
If, rs Republican leaders antici-
pate, Governor Alfred T.. Smith of
New York is named as the Demo.
cratic presidential candidate at
Houston the fight will be carried
sharply to the Democratic camp.
In the first place, the Republicans
intend to set mp charge of "Tam-
many corruption and point TO
grating scandals recently uncover.
ed in Tammany's stronghold, New
York city.
Secondly, the South will be told
Governor Smith is a ''wct. y The
Republican party, by its new dry
plank, has turned further toward
the dry side and the indications are
it will be the ultra dry party before
the campaign is far along, especial
" if the Republican can make the
label of ''wet - stick to their oppo-
nents.
There will be strong effort to
reap the benefit of dissatisfaction
among some Southern Democratic
elements represented to exist over
prohibition and religious issues, Spe-
cial drives are understood to be
ready in Texas, Alabama and Mis-
sissippi.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-16
CALIFORNIA WILL HELP ? ? ?

NOGALES, Ariz, June l6.-The
Arizona delegation to the Demo
clatic national convention at Hous
ton will attempt to gain the vice
presidential nomination for Govern
or George W. P. Hunt, state Senator
Andrew Bettwy, of Santa Cruz
county, announced today.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-16
Former Student
Held For Theft
ny United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, June 16.-Theft
of II microscopes from the labora,
tory at Pomona College was charged
to Robert J. Clark, 22, when he was
arrested here today.
According to police, the suspect
offered one of the instruments for
sale at the Western Scientific APP
paratus company, The manager call,
ed police when he recognized it as
one sold to Pomona College. Clark
was student at the institution last
year it was said.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-16
DOG TEAMS USED
TO HELP SEARCH
FOR ITALIA CREW
Old Stand-Bys Called
Into Service to Aid
ReScuers.
By ERIC BERNDSEN
United Press Special Corresp onde ent


KINGS BAY, Spitzbergen, June
70. Two dog teams mushed through
the frozen Arctic today searching
for General Umberto Mobile and his
crew of the lost dirigible Italia.
The steamer Rraganza chartered
by the Italian government arrived
today at Brandy Bay and immcdi-
ately put out a landing party that
consisted of Il dog crew with relief
for the men who have been isolated
IN the polar wastes since May %.
The Braganza crew expected to
meet Il relief expedition from the
Norwegian steamship Hobby some
place in the territory surrounding
Brandy Pay.
The two crews, both hoping to
reach General Mobile and the five
men remaining in his immediate
party, cut across the ice bound
wastes searching for members of
the wrecked dirigible that just a
few weeks ago swept across the
north pole.
New Storms Reported
hfee members OF the crew were
enroute to North Cape, attempting
10 find land, so they might return
aid to the rest of the party.
Late advices, unconfirmed and
received from huntsmen who board
ed the steamer Braganza, said the
three men had been picked up and
taken aboard the Hobby.
Meanwhile, reports reached Kings
Bay that storms were breaking over
Northeastland The six men re
manning on this iceblock are hud-
died about silkcn tent, painted
red TO attract any aviators who
might pass by, and are fighting the
danger of cold winds and sub-zero
temperatures.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-16
Curtis Welcomed
By Home Town
By United Press Iensed Wire

TOPEKA, Kansas, June l6. - An
old fashioned celebration marked
the return to his home town of
Senator Charles Curtis, Republican
vice presidential nominee.
When the news Of his nomination
at Kansas City reached Topeka citi-
zens turned out and hastily decorat-
ed the streets. A speaker stand
was erected on the steps Of the
State house and two bands were
Senator Curtis who had
been driven by automobile to his
home by his son, and Mayor w. O.
Righy, led the parade from the Cur
It's home to the State house grounds.
Thousands Of persons joined in the
march and shouted their praise for
the honors which a native son had
brought to Topeka.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-06-16
M'NAB PRESENTS HOOVER

Here's the Herbert
L. McNab the patformto
talk held
to ST. dispatched
cisco office
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in WE'D WIFE :
SUES MARRIED
BANKER
D. In.srna1IonaI Nsv. ssryIes

NEW YORK, April 10.--I'm ready
to face the music II this matter
comes to trail"
This was the statement Of John
x. ELEPHANT, banker ana grandson
of noted railroad builder, Robert
ELEPHANT, al he FASTENED defense
preparations today against the suit
Of Sally Frances Richards, a former
foliies girl, demanding life support.
Miss Richards figures, according
to Carlisle's table Of mortality. that
she will live S176. 1884 worth. There
fore she is asking that amount
in Supreme Court, alleging that the
banker promised her $4,000 annually
for life when she released him from
a promise to wed so that he might
marry a rich society girl.
ELEPHANT married Adele Soane
Hammond year ago February
). She Is the daughter Of John RI.
Hammond and 4 great grand.
daughter OF the late William III.
Vanderbilt.
Miss Richards attorney, Jerome
A. Jacobs, seeks to examine Oily
plant on several questions. incIud.
ing: first, whether during the time
from February IL, 1921, to August
1, 1925, there was between the
banker and Miss Richards. a 'tmu.
tual promise to we'd" and second
whether between March /, 1921, and
August l, 1926, they lived together
as man and wife.
II loved him. but wouldn't
stand in the way Of his financial
and social growth" Miss Richard
said. II gave him the best years Oi
my life."
ELEPHANT insisted that the case
would not be settled out of court
declaring:
IT have nothing to fear. have
done nothing to be ashamed Of"
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Rev. Freely ROhrer
Elected Moderator

The Rev. Freely Rohrer, pastor
Of the metropolitan Presbyterian
Church, is the new moderator Of
the Washington Presbytery. At
Yesterdays 5sth spring meeting,
held in the Westminster Presby-
terrain Church, the Rev. Bernard
Braskamp was elected vice modera-
tor.
The meeting was marked by
heckling OF DIR. John r. Duffield,
secretary OF the Presbyterian
Church extension service, when he
attempted to report on progress
made toward estab lishing a national
Presbyterian church here. When
he began to touch on this subject
several members leaped to their
feet and declared the report TO be
'impertinent."
Thy demanded that the subject
be turned over to a special com
mittee for study. The result was
that the speaker dropped his at
tempt to present the subject.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-10
Z COPS INJURED
WHEN CYCLES
HIT AUTOS

Two policemen were injured yes
terday while pursuing fugitives,
when their motorcycles collided with
automobiles.
The machine Of Policeman Dewey
Al. Davis collided with Water De-
partment truck and his leg was
broken while he was pursuing a
colored bandit who held up the
box office at the Lincoln Colonnaeie,
on u Street, near Thirteenth Street
Northwest.
Receipts paid for entrance to .
basketball game between two
Howard University fraternities We're
taken by the robber. He escaped
in a taxi with SIT, after holding
a gun on the driver. Spectators Of
the game did not learn Of the rob-
berry until it was over.
Policeman Raymond v. Sinclair, OF
the Traffic Bureau, received injuries
to his right ankle when he was
thrown from his motorcycle on
North Capitol ST. He was pursuing
d speeder when an auto driven by
William stiles, 1902 Geraninm 81,
n. W., drew out from the curb
and struck his machine.
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Phone Calls Stick AT
Posts In Fire
Menace

GLAsSBoRo, N. J., April To-
when an old barn blazed up d.
rectly at the rear Of the GIassboro
Telephone Exchange girl opera
tors stuck pluckiIy to their posts
but sent out 4 general fire alarm
when it seemed almost certain
that their building would be
ignited.
Fire companies from Pitman and
Elmer responded. but found that
Chief Andrew G. Stewart and the
GIassboro Fire Department had
the situation well in hand.
The barn, owned by the Jesse
Campbell estate at High and Acad-
envy Streets, was buyned to the
ground, but firemen say the loss
was only $500.
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DR., ANGEL OUT
FOR HOOVER

NEW HAVEN, Conn, April 10
DR.. James r. Angel, president OF
Yale University, today declared
emphaticaIIy for the nomination
and election of Herbert Hoover as
President of the United States.
DIR. ANGEL said:
''The opportunity to elect Herbert
Hoover President of the United
states must appeal strongly TO
every citizen who would see in
that high office men OF broad Wis
ion, long training in public office.
and practical idealism beyond
the touch of sordid political in
fluences.
mo living American In our gen.
Grafton has faced such tremendous
human enterprises and carried them
on to so superb a conclusion. Few
men have had more intimate and
extended knowledge of the actual
business Of the Federal government.
and none is better acquainted with
the social and economic problems
OF our time, in instance after in.
stance his insight and judgement
have been proved to be sound.
IF nominated and elected las he
would be, il nominated), we should
have as President man whose
entire training for the proceeding
fifteen years would be direct and
daily value in his dealing with
our national problems. 1t is to be
devoutly hoped that we may have
the opportunity TO vote for him.
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BANDIT 7 R | D
SENTENCED

YPsILANTI. Mich. April To-
Two men and a woman were on
their way to prison today, less than
"a hours after they were seen
lettering around a gasoline station
here and were taken into custody
as bandit suspects.
The men. Jack Ward, 27. and
Frank Cook, 80, both Of Cleveland,
were sentenced to serve from four
10 FIVE Years when they pleaded
guilty to carrying concealed
weapons
A 9O-day term was imposed on
the woman. Mrs. Grace Mcdonald
King, %, also of Cleveland, when
she pleaded guilty to a di3crderly
charge.
The men confessed. according to
Ypsilanti police that they toured
several States. holding Up hotels
and other business establishments.
Mrs. King denies taking part in
the robberies.
We held up a garage In Cleve.
land and stole an automobile
Ward told police.
Then we went to Buffalo and
Knocked off the Hampton Hotel.
From Buffalo we went to Knox
vile, Tenn. and then came back TO
indianapolis and stole an automo'
bile in which to drive to Detroit"
Police say the car in which the
three persons were found here IL
the one stolen in Indianapolis.
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THDAI PLANS
RESENTED

Displeasure with the fact that.
washington il not represented on
the United States commission ap-
pointed BY the President to for
mulate plans for George washing
tons two hnndredeth birthday cele-
bration III 1882 ii embodied in the
report OF the Board of Trade com
rnittee appointed TO assist Locally.
iii is uncomfortable that great
national celebration to commemorate
me birth Of George washington
should have been planned and the
United States commission appointed
without having at least one or
more Of the citizens Of Washlng-
ton on IT. the report reads.
william Tyler Page, clerk Of the
House OF Representatives, and ex-
ecutive secretary of the commission
has already received 40 suggested
plans for befittingIy celebrating the
occasion. They range all the way
from holding q worlds fair, to the
holding OF a, comprehensive national
celebration reaching its climax
around the conception Of an Uni
versity Of America wherein to teach
republican principles OF govern
mani So
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YELLOWSTONE MOOSE
SIX ARRAIG|VED
IN KIDNAPPING
Of RICH NAN

CHICAGO, April 10.-six alleged
kidnapers Of Thomas Gaynor,
wealthy Chicago automobile dealer.
pleaded not guilty when arraigned
here yesterday shortly after in
dictments were voted against them
by the Cook county grand jury.
Trial was set for April 16.
The six were charged with kid
naping for ransom, a crime pun-
fshable with death in Illinois, &C
cording to Assistant States At
torney William Rittenhouse.
Gaynor was rescued Saturday,
from q summer cottage at Beverly
Lake. where he had been held for
800, 900 ransom.
Those indicted were: Frank Car.
son, OF Chicago and Detroit, SAID
bys police to have been guard at
the Crystal Lake cottage.
William Il. Lewis, friend OF Gay
nor. alleged go-hetween.
James O'Brien, alleged Philadei-
phia gunman, another alleged guard.
Otto Schoen, roadhouse owner,
charged with conspiracy in the case.
Harry Burton, alias Miller, alias
Burt. friend of Terrible Tommy
O'Connor, repnted Twin-Cities I'M
Cerworld king.
Harry Harms, cook at Schoen's
roadhouse.
widespread plans for series or
kfdnapings in other Midwestern
cities were disclosed when the gang
was taken into custody, police said.
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Husband Declares His
200 p ound Wife
Ate Too Much
~ international News service

BY international News serviee
NEW YORK. April 1O.-Dr.
John Isquith, testifying at the
hearing of his wife's separation
suit before Supreme Court Justice
Fawcett, declared that she ate
him out of house and home.
I'm spite Of the fact that my
wife weighs over 200 pounds, she
would eat all day long-at meals,
between meals, before meals and
after meals" he said. she dis
posed OF vast quantities of candy,
caviar. imported cheese and glazed
fruit"
Justice Fawcett reserved deci-
sion.
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Four in One Family
Burn to Death in Fire

CHICAGO, April 10.--A mother
and her three small children per.
ished in q fire which destroyed
their home today. Three other
persons including the husband ana
father, and two roomers are In
hospital in a critical condition:
THE dead are Mrs. Leslie Whit
.lsor 23, and her babies, Marjorie,
aged S. Warren, 2 and Betty Lou
eleven months.
.eaIie whitaker, the husband and
tatner was so badly burned that
he NAV die. Mrs. Mary Braten
= M Tobias Piff, cousins of the dead
s,-on,an. were seriously burned try
+r9 to rescue the family.
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$685. 900 URGED
FOR CAP|TOL'S
VENT HAT ION

Alarmed by the death Of three
Senators and one Representative
this session, the House Appropria
lions COMMITTEES today recommended
an expenditure OF $323,OOO to i'm
prove ventilation OF both chambers
OF congress.
The proposal was contained in the
legislative appropriation bill. re-
ported to the House with a total of
S17,11S, 457 to meet the annual ex-
penses of Congress and its adj
juncts.
legislative chambers has long been
a subject of discussion the charge
of Senator Copeland CD of New
york. health specialist, that bad air
has contributed to the death of
several members, brought the mat
ter TO a head.
During the hearings on the cur
rent bill, statistics were presented
showing that during the past 35
wears 202 Representatives and 80
Senators have died in office.
Another important item in the
bill was an appropriation Of 1887 600
for alterations and additions to the
east and southeast stacks in the
Library OF Congress.
The committee eliminated from
the bin an estimate of 100000 for
the construction Of new buildings
in the Botanic Gardens.
Some of the other important items
IN the bill were as follows:
For the completion of the coditica-
ton of laws relating to the District
Of Columbia. IS $3.50. The codifica.
tion is expected to be completed by
the next session of Congress.
For the employment OF Al new
employees in the Library OF Con,
xress, $s7 $50.
FOR increasing the pay OF 100
Iaborers in the Government Print
ing office from so to SIS cents an
hour and increasing the personnel
~ that office. $780, 900.
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EdgewOOd Citizens
To Ask New School

"A delegation OF citizens from
Edgewoed viii appear before the
Board Of Education. April II, to
ask for a school.
& At 4 meeting last night II was
pointed out that this subdivision.
bounded by Rhode Island and Mich
igan Avenues, Lincoln Road and
the Baltimore and Ohio tracks. has
720 children of school age. but is
without q school.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-10
RABBI TO PREACH

In concluding the services OF the
passover Festival. at the washing
ton Hebrew Congregation, Raopl
william r. Rosenb'um VIII preach
toa "Four Cups Of Life" this
o,,srIng at & o'clock, followed by a
...,,.,,,T,,1 IN "Miriam's Triumph" to-
morrow at 1890 a. m. to be de-
I;vered by Rabbi Abram simon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-04-10
HOnored BY
Gate for Doom Estate

THE HAGUE, April 1O.--In re-
cognition Of gifts to the village OF
Doom, group OF citizens has Of
fered the former German Kaiser
q handsome monumental gate for
his estate.
The gate will be set up at the
entrance to the rose garden re-
Gently laid out by Wilhelm ct
Doom House.
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Wales, Thrown Twice
III Race, Relnounts
Finishes Fourth
n Ynserna taonal News servies

---- AZ ---1-z
LONDON, April 10. The Prince
of Wales was thrown from his
horse twice today while riding Ia.
4 point.to.point race but re-
mounted each time and finished
fourth. The Prince Was not
hurt. and made strong finish
despite the handicap which he
suffered BY being dismounted.
The event was the High Peak
Hunt race. held near Buxton.
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LONDON, April 10.-Eight per.
sons were drowned when motor.
boat filled with pIeasure-seekers cap
sized on Lake Como in the north
ern part of Italy. according to
Central News dispatch from Rome
today.
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SA00 900 900
TAX SLASH
URGED

a definite fight tor 500. 900 600
tax reduction win be launched be
fore the senate Finance COMMITTEES
Thursday by the United States
Chamber Dc Commerce.
President coolidge has intirasted
he viii veto any bin that goes over
500 900 900.
Officials u TIE organization e..
nOunced today that they would seek
reduction n the corporation tax
from 121k to "a per cert, and ~
peal 81 IN excise ana inherltancs
taxes. They contend this can he ars
conpIishcd without danger ~
Treasury deficit
Acfinr Secretary 81 the Treasury
Ogden I. Mills Indicated the Treas
,iry will be represented before the
COMMITTEES Ia 'watchfu1 waiting
attitude and that it viii oppose any
tax cutting program in excess oE
the 5000, 200, 900 maximum set BY
Secretary Mellon and approved By
President Coolidge.
Rates produces Surplus
The Mellon program win Be a.
tackled by the commercial body ~
based upon under-estiima revenue.
It was pointed out that in consid-
Grafton on all other fax reducing
programs the Treasury has fixed
lowest limits Justified in the expert.
ence Of later developments OF reves
nue. producing ability.
Chamber or Commerce officials
said the later rates OF the 1926 ACT
resulted I'M the Cove mmenf's record
surplus OF $685., 900 900 In 1927 "A
much greater reduction might have
been provided for at that time
without creating deficit, they said.
The chamber body also plans TO
assail the Treasury's debt retire
ment program. 1T was stated that
Congress provided for d debt
reducing program but that annually
the Treasury is retiring the debt
by from 935O, 900, geo to $500. O00, 900
in excess Of that contemplated By
Congress.
Business Hope Good
The program Is based upon the
belief OF President Louis e. FleFSon
that business conditions viii remain
satisfactory through 1928. This ap-
/ prehenai0n as to the revenues.
producing ability or business earn
lings of 1927 have disappeared. II
was stated.
| "a tax reduction at this tirne viii
give business continued confidence
and will contribute to greater pros
perity. according to the chambers
contention. The commercial body
declared that Il ID important for
future productivity and prosperity
that the Government cease "a rely
on excessive and war-tiIae taxes for
it's revenue. and that the tax policy
should quickly be brought hack To-.
q peace-tilne basis
At the Treasury, however. Of
| ficials maintained that in view Of
anticipated revenues and expendi-
lures the surplus In 1929 will not
exceed 1915. O0O, 900 and that these
estimates are based upon u5eral
and reliable figures. Secretary
Mellon already has assai1ed the
Chamber Of Commerce $500, 900. 900
cut &as unsound and certain 10
create a deficit.
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COMMUNITY DANCE

rne COLUMBIA Heights Community
center is giving young peoples
- nee at $50 D. IN. FRIDAY in the
,sa,sS,e school at Eleventh and Hars
ward Streets ~. W.
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EDITOR FOUND DEAD

6 LONDON, April 10.-E. r. Thomp-
son. editor of the London Evening
STANDARD, was found dead in his
bed today. He had died in his
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SPANISH WAR VETS MEET

Visiting conrad es are invited 70
attend the meeting OF the Col
lanes s. Petit Camp No. B
United States Spanish War Vet,
erans. to be held at 921 Penn
sylvania Ave. s. e., this evening 81
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