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Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04
Court Considers
Kelley's Appeal
By United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Dee. 4.-The
state supreme court had under ad-
viscment today the appeal Of attor-
news for Leo p. Kelley, under sen.
tencc of death for the murder Of
Mrs. Myrtle Mellus, of Los Angeles.
In oral arguments submitted yes
terday, S. S. Hahn, counsel for kei,
lev, contcndcd that 80 errors had
been permitted in the trial pro
ceedure before Superior Judge
Fletcher Bowron. lie asserted that
Kelley had been denied the aid OF
Is witnesses.
Dan Heyfron, Habn's associate
told the court that Mrs. Mellus was
subject TO epileptic fits and tina,
her death might have been caused
by a fall during a fit.
The supreme court allowed attor
news Of both sides 13 days in whlcf
TO file closing briefs. Kelley was
to have been hanged at San Quen
tin, November %.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04
SAYS Baldwin
Wants Parley
Continued From Page y

crnmcnt prcrogatives when he ap-
pcalcd directly to Baldwin without
! going through the usual diplomatic
! channels of approaching n foreign
power. He said he had aimed only
! to further the desires of the public
in This country, England and other
/ nations for relief from armaments
! costs and for avoidance of naval
competition race; and had sought to
promote these ends by getting an
other arms conference.
WASHINGTON, Dee. 4. - The
souse naval affairs committee today
unanimously supported Chairman
Brittcn's proposal for a limitations
of arms conference between the
United States and Great Britain.
If adopted a resolution by Repre-
sentative Ninson, Democrat, Georgia,
that the committee rcitcrate its
often expressed desire to extend the
5-5-3 ratio principle of the Washing
ton agreement to all classes of naval
ships. -
The resolution endorsing the arms
limitation. conference idea did not,
however. carry with it actual en-
dOrsement of Brittcn's method of
approaching Premier Baldwin of
England directly instead of through
customary diplomatic channels. The
Britten's exposition of the Baldwin
Britten 5 exposition of the Boldwin
incident to the committee, together
with the disclosure Of Baldwin s
reply which Brittcn characterized
as leaving the door open for new
conference.
Representative Andrew, Republi-
can, Massachusetts, said adoption of
the resolution would not impede the
cruiser bill pending in the senate.
Intended Privacy
Britten told the committee that
in communicating with Baldwin he
was under the impression that tine
prime minister's statement last No
vember advocating more frequent
personal discussions between Amer
lean and British representative ap-
piled to representatives of the peo-
pie and not to diplomats.
He explained his communications
were intended TO be private, but
that Baldwin 5 reply said the prcmi
cr was speaking not of the legisla
tors. but of executives.
Vinson asked if it would not be
proper to suggest to the President
that he call new limitations con
ference between the five leading
powers.
Britten replied he believed some
other nation would call n meeting
before 1881 as the last Coolidge CON
ference failed and such resolution
might embarrass the President.
"The Coolidge conference will be
repeated in 1881 so il would be bet
ter for France, Italy, Japan, or Eng
land to call conference to cover
ships not already in the Washington
treaty. Britten said.
81 do not think We should suggest
it to the President. His Armistice
Dav speech clearly showed disap-
pointmcnt at failure of the nations
to get together"
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04
REPORT SHOWS
SOUTH WEST IN
GOOD CONDITION
By United Press Leased Wire

+ LOS ANGELES, Dec. 4.-Dcspitc
I the interruption of the national
/ election and Thanksgiving Day
business was good in southern Cali
tonia during November, the month.
" review Of the Los Angeles Cham
, Der of Commerce said today.
Bank clearings, stock exchange
transactions and petroleum were
especially active, the report stated.
Construction was better, crops kept
fully to earlier optimistic predic-
tions and water commerce was
good
Employment fell off slightly.
Nov. II set a new high mark for
all time when bank clearings travel
ed to $54,599, ,904.27. The total clear
ings for the month were above the
same period in 1927. The total for
eleven months to the end of Novem-
Der exceeded by : percent the total
of 1927.
Stock exchange transactions were
s42 percent greater than in Novem-
Der Of 1927, although they fell con-
siderable below October of this
year. the record month.
Postal receipts were lower than
in the corresponding month last
year.
Oil Production Increases
Increased general production of
oil was noticed throughout the state
although market demand and prices
held steady.
Building permits were lower than
for any month of the past several
years.
The slowing down of six of 10
industrial groups and the influx of
transient workers from the east
caused employment to drop lower.
The only four industries to show
employment increases were iron and
steel products. petroleum. food pro-
duets and wearing apparel.
Exports To foreign countries
broke the record of the previous
month. October showed a total of
$12, 2,92l ,224 in this line while Novcm-
Der climbed to $13,327,727. If the
pace continues through December
the years total will exceed 1929
by $2O,OOO,O0O.
Good holiday demands placed
Southern California 5 speciality
crops in a satisfactory position. The
movement of navels was heavy and
prices satisfactory. The cotton
price situation is favorable. The
bean market was strong.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04
NOrthcOtt Admits
Nine Sayings
Confined From Page y

ed "murder farm" activities
Nine young boys were slain on
the chicken ranch in Riverside coun.
ty, Northcott stated. OF that mum.
ber, he personally did away with
five, he said. He admitted slaying
one in his written confession made
last night.
"The other Killings" Assistant
District Attorney Redwine said
Northcott remarked in making his
confession, "well, let the others
make their own admissions.
Shortly after o'clock last night,
Northcott was taken from the Riv-
erside county jail and into the desert
near Victorville.
He promised deputy sheriffs he
would show them the spot where he
buried the head of the Mexican
youth he killed and where the body
of boy his father, Cyrus Northcott,
murdered was inferred.
Officers did not put too much
trust in his offer to point out the
burial point, but they waited with
him until daylight so that thor
ough search might be made.
Especially Northcott and the off
GERS sought the skull of the Mex
lean, whose body was found near
Pucnte, Calf, in Los Angeles coun-
". and who, until last night, re-
mained unidentified, and also the
body of the youth assertedly slain
by his father.
Tn the written confession, he iden-
tilted his Mexican victim as Alvin
Gothea.
.I killed Alvin Gothea on the ;
ranch Feb. ., 1929. No self de- i
fense,' the note he gave to Red ,
wine read. 1t was signed Gordon +
Stewart Northcott." The post j
script, "will plead guilty in River |;
side county tomorrow was added. |
This postscrip was initiated "G, :
NJ
Walter Collins, Lewis Winslow, |
youth named Richard and another !
bov, whose name was never learned, !
were the ones Northcott admitted he ;
killed.
Nelson Winslow, brother of Lewis, /;
was killed by Sanford Clark, whose
revelations led TO Northcott's s arrest, /,
the confessed slayer said.
Clark, as well as himself, abused !
all the boys on the farm, according
to Northcott's s confession.
NorthcOtt declined to reveal who
was responsible for the other slay-
ings.
The young accused murderer was
in a state close to hysteria through
out the day and night. He fire.
ouently made contradictory state
ments. After confessing in. the
presence of witnesses, almost invari-
ably he would deny such confessions
n few minutes later.
Under present plans, he will be
brought back here today for ar
raignment this afternoon in superior /
court.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04
Russell Heads
Poultry Men

Election of Officers was held by
the Poultry Breeders and Hatchcrics
Association yesterday at the FL
Centre Hatchery, resulting in C. J..
Russell being reelected president.
Other officers are T. j. Wells, vice
president and Arthur Martin, sccrc-
tary.
During the business meeting it
was voted to change the bylaws to
read that hatchery dues apply on
bloodtesting charges instead of to
the hatchery as has been the custom
in the past.
1t was announced that the associa-
tion is in fine financial condition
with good reserve in the treasury.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04
PinkstOn Trial
In Local Court

II. I. Pinkston was being tried
before a jury in the police court to-
day on charge of petty larceny in
connection with the alleged theft of
dishes and other household articles,
valued at about $2J from house
owned by S. Peters and in which
Pinkston and his family were said
to have lived.
The case was expected to go to
the jury late this afternoon. The
court began hearing evidence this
morning. The complaint against
Pinkston was signed by J. ". Jones,
Peters son-in-aw.
Frank Birkhauscr was attorney
for the defendant and William +.
North was prosecuting for the city.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04
SHOOTING EVIDENCE FOUND
by United Press Leased Wire

PHILADELPHIA, Dee. 4.-Evi-
dcncc has been found linking at
least 80 shootings, during the past
two years, with activities of Phila-
delphia bootleg gambling, interests,
it was revealed today by reprcsen-
tatives of District Attorney John
Monaghan s office.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04
Many Indicted
In Liquor Case
BY United Press leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Dee. 4.-Prohi-
bition conspiracy indictments were
returned by n federal grand jury in
Buffalo against 30 persons today
including the largest distillcr in
Canada, the division of foreign con
troll of the prohibition bureau an
nounccd.
Included in those indicted were
Harry c. Hatch, chairman of the
board of directors of the Hiram
Walker -Goodcrham and Worth, the
largest distillcry interest in Canada
Frank S. Harris, l.. l.. Sinclair and
other persons both in Canada and
in the United States.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04
BANKER GIVEN SENTENCE

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 4.-.Japes
Stewart Grecnshields was sentenced
to serve year and a day in Me
Neil Island prison by Federal
Judge IIenning yesterday for en-
bezzlcment of 100000 from the
South Pasadena National bank.
Grcenshiclds was former cashier of
the bank. 1t is understood that he
has turncf-over all his property for
restitution
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04
BELGIAN FIGHTER LOSES

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Dee. 4.-Willy
Michel. featherwcight champion OF
Belgium making his American debut
here last night, dropped a slow, un-
interesting 10 round bout to Harry
Forbes of Chicago. Forbes had the
edge in the in-fighting, which char
aeteriZed the 60.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04
Youth Is Given
Novel Sentence
by United Press Leased Wire

WILTON, Conn, Dec. 4.-Rich
ard Bennett, Il, Norwalk higE
school boy, was under contract to-
day to attend church every Sunday,
abstain from movies and earn $50
which he must give away.
Bennett signed the agreement
with Justice Bessie C. Fischer of
Wilton, after pleading guilty to a
series of minor robbcrics here. Ben
nett agreed to repay his victims
with his earnings. If he breaks the
contract he viii automatically go to
Cheshire refOrmatOry.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04
Marital Bliss
Lasts One Day
by United Press Leased Wire

FRESNO, Dee. 4.-Onc day of
married life was enough to convince
Laura King IIamann, 48, that she
had erred in taking the step, and
her petition for annulmcnt of the
tie that binds her to Aibcr Hamann,
80, was on file in superior court
here today. Both formerly resided
in Red Bluff.
Mrs. Hamann said the couple
married last Saturday and lived to-
gether one day, when she discovered
here husband "was not what he rep
resented himself 10 be. "
She seeks $7j n month alimony,
5000 attorneys fees and an injunct-
ion to prevent her husband from
disposing Of property which he
owns.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04
FAMOUS ACTRESS WILL
UNDERGO OPERATION

BOSTON, Dee. 4.-Ethel Barry
more, the actress, was expected to
undergo an operation for the re-
moval Of an abccss in her ear, at the
Massachusetts General hospital to-
day.
Dr. Gerald Blake, who was to per
form the operation, reported that
Miss Barrymore condition was not
considered serious.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04
SIGNING GRAPE CROP
by United Press Leased Wire

EXETER, Calf, Dee. 4.-Signing
by growers of contracts with the
California vineyardists association
for the marketing of next years
crop of Emperor grapes in Tularc
county was going forward today,
following an enthusiastic meeting
here last night.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04
Motor Transit
Line Approved
by United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Dee. 4.-Thc
application of the Motor Transit
company to operate through state
line between Pasadena and Long
Peach was granted by the state rail
road commission today.
The commission specified that
the company should not transport
passengers locally between Baker
avenue and Atlantic avenue in the
city of Bell or between Atlantic
and Cecilia street outside the limits
of Bell.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04
Disappears After
Surviving Fall
by United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Dee. 4.-The
police today were asked to search
for Richard Jileck, who two weeks
ago fell from the~top of l. story
building under construction and was
saved when his coat was caught ON
q piece of steel in midair.
Mrs. Lillian Jleck, the man s
wife, said the experience shattered
his nerves and that he disappeared
q Week ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04
CHAMPION BULL
by United Press Leased Wire

CHICAGO, Dec. 4" Revolution
Of Page md today was crowned
grand champion breeding Aberdeen
Angus bup of America, at the In
tcrnational Livestock exposition
being held here. The animal is own
ed by the Hartley stock farm of
Page, North Dakota.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04
Would CurtaiI
Radio Stations
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Dee. A bill
to prevent radio broadcasting
stations from using more than 10000
watts power was introduced today
by Senator Dill, Democrat, Wash
ingtOn.
Dill issued n statement charging
the radio commission with failing
to protect the public from high
powered stations whose broadcast
ing dominated some fields for long
distances.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04
FILM ACTOR SUICIDE

HOLLYWOOD, Dee. l,-Ralpl
Yearslcy, 81, motion picture actor
shot and killed himself at his home
here early today. His wife, Mrs
Grace lcarslcy, also in pictures
told police her husband had been
Respondent for sometime.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04

Turlock, Stanis!aus county, ship.
ped nearly 1000 more carloads Of
pcrishable produce this year than
in 1927.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04

The Fresno bond issue Of $65,0Oo
to purchase an airport was defeated
at the recent election. its second
dcfCat.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04
Men Race Over
Girls With "I7''
Get ut" With This New Face
Powder

Why not be the most popular giH
In your set1 Pussywillow, the marvel
ous new personality powder, will help
your individuality become strikingly
captivating, diferenN Gives an ador-
able peachbloom effect that makes you
simply ravishingl Pussywillow doesn't
even show as powder. But it endows
your person with an exotic fragrance
that is bewitching Blonde or brunette,
you can find your personal skin-tone,
and white. at all toilet goods counters.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04

White Federation wheat has prov.
cd the best variety for all parts or
Antelope Valley, Los Angeles conn
ty. --'-
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-04

The orange and olive exposition
at Orovillc, Butte county, will be
held November 27 to December l.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-09
L|NDY LIKES BULL FIGHTING; FARMERS
 IN ROLE MATADORES
BULLS THROW NUMBER OF AMA. THURS INTO AIR BUT NONE ARE
 SERIOUSLY INJURED

SAN JOSE, Costarica, Jan. 9. (P)- Colonel Chas. A. Lindbergh attended another bull fight Sunday. There were no protests against his attend ance as there had been in Mexico City. The bull fight here was not put on by professional matadores but by farm hands who did their best to initiate the death defying stunts of the regulars. Some of them paid for their audacity by getting thrown into the air but none were seriously in- jured.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-09
AMERICAN MARINES
 SAIL FUR DUTY IN
 SOUTHERN VAR zONE
THOUSAND MORE MARINES EM BARK TO JOIN BUDDiES IN
 NICARAGUA

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9. (P)-The recurring picture of American mar ines sailing for duty in foreign lands was again afforded at thre port cit ies as achievements for the Nicara- guan campaigners assembled at San Diego, Norfolk and Charleston, S. 0.
 At the head of the marines at Charleston was Major General John LeJeune, Commandant of the Corps, who is bound for the Central Ameri- can Republic to gather first hand in formation of the strife involving the marines and the forces of General Sandino
 When the thousand marines from the East and West coasts unite with their buddies in Nicaragua the tota; force will be swelled to approximately 2,4oe
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-09
D|vORCEE AWARDED
 LARGE CASH SUM BY SEATTLE JUDGE
MRS. CONSTANCE RUTH TALLER GETS S38,00o FROM WEALTHY
 FORMER HUSBAND

SEATTLE, Jan. g. (P)-The sum of $3S,000 cash was awarded Mrs Con- husband, Theodore N. Haller, by Sup- erior Judge J. T. Ronald. In addi- tion to this sum Judge Ronald set aside $S,OOO in securities as the indi- vidual property of Mrs. Haller who won her divorce recently on charges of cruelty
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-09
MORE O|V STORM
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 KETCHIKAN,> Jan. g. (P)-The damage is estimated at $75,000 after a preliminary survey of the small shipping which was the hardest hit. Many boats were washed ashore and heavy scows pounded to pieces against docks.
 Light and power lines were blown down all over the city. The New England Fish Co.,, suspended opera tions when power lines to the George Inlet plant fell A number of wood en streets were torn up and dirt roads washed away in places.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-09
AUXILIARY MEETING

Tie American Legion Axiliary will meet tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2:3O o'clock, with Mrs. l. V. Ray Install ation of officers will take place
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-09
COLLEGE STILL UNDEFEATED

KETCHIKAN, Jan. 3. (P)-The un- defeated Alaska College basketball team defeated the Ketchikan High Saturday night by the score of 27-22.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-09
TWO INDIANS INJURED

Two Indians, a woman and a boy, were injured when struck by mast torn loose from boat and carried by the wind. Private advices say the town of Craig suffered heavy. damage.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-04-14


 William Feero, who was ov- erwhelmingly the choice of the people of Douglas for the posit- ion of deputy U. s. Marshal, as expressed at a special election, has been appointed by U. s. Marshal Albert White to be his deputy at Douglas to sue ceed William M. Eddy, who died recently. Feero was form erly deputy marshal at Doug las, under former Marshal Beaumont.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-04-14
BRIEF ITEMS FROM ALL
 PARTS OF THE TERRITORY
EVENTS IN THE NORTH AS PORTRAYED IN THE
 PRESS OF ALASKA

Wolverine and coyotes are reported to be doing inestim- able damage to all kinds of fur-bearing animals and other game in the Interior. Despite the fact that more coyotes have been caught this year than ev- CT before, the coyotes are in- creasing alarmingly. Exami- nations of the stomachs of coy otes showed that they are kill ing off sheep as we'll as beaver, marten and mink and if their activities are not halted soon there will be very little game left in the country in a short time.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-04-14

In The Commissioners Court Territory of Alaska. Division Number One Hyder Precinct.
 In Probate.
 In the Matter of the Estate of Max Priebe, Deceased.
 No. 29 Probate. Notice of sale of Real Estate. NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue of an order issued out of the Probate Court of Hyde1 Precinct, Territory of Alaska on the End day of April, 1928, l will sell at Public Auction, Lots 8 and 12 in Block 10 of Hyder Townsite to the highest bidder for Cash. Said sale will be held on the Property at the hour 2 o'clock p. m. on the 7th day of May, 1928.
 I. E. Neil
 Administrator. Publish April ', IA, 21, 28, May 5, 1928.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-04-14

J. Fred Struthers, former city clerk of Fairbanks, was recent ly found guilty in the district court at Fairbanks on all four counts of the indictment charg- ing him with embezzlement. The jury was out 35 hours be- fore returning a verdict. The defendant, who had been out on bond, was remanded to the custody of the U. s. marshal.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-04-14

In The Commissioners Court, Territory of Alaska. Division Number One Hyder Precinct.
 In Probate.
 In the Matter of the Estate of Charles Barbee, Deceased.
 No. 32. Probate. Notice of sale of Real Estate. NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue of an order issued out of the probate Court of Hyder Precinct, Territory of Alaska on the End day of April, 1928 I will sell at Public auction, Lot IS Block 10 Fly der Townsite, and an undivid- ed 5fo interest in the Home stake group of Mineral Claims, to the highest bidder for cash. Said sale will be held on Lot IS Block 10 above described at the hour of 8 o'clock P. M. on the 7th day of May, 1928.
 Holger Johnson
 Administrator. Publish April 7, IA, 21, 28; May 5, 1928.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-04-14

In The District Court, Territory of Alaska, Division Number One, Hyder Recording Pre- cinct.
 ,Wm. Grey and P. R. Wilson as a co-partnership doing busi- ness under the firm name and style of Hyder Lumber Co.,,
 Plaintiff,
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-04-14

Twenty head of buffalo will be shipped to interior Alaska this sumer, from the States, ac- cording to Manager Noel w. Smith, of the Alaska Railroad. They will probably be taken care of on the government farm at Fairbanks.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-04-14

The Cordova Daily Times has been awarded a contract for printing of the Bibliography of Alaskan Literature, by Judge James Wickersham. At the last session of the Territorial Legislature an appropriation of $5,000 was made to have
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-04-14
the work published. It will
 consist of over 800 pages, bound into an attractive book.

Deputy U. s. Marshal w. M. Eddy, we'll known in many sections of Alaska and promi- nent in republican politics, died suddenly in his home in Doug las recently, of heart disease. MT. Eddy, who was 61 years old, came to Alaska in 1887 and was stationed at Skagway with the U. S. Customs Service. He went to Dawson in '98 and then to Nome, where he lived until 1917. He was clerk of the Territorial Senate in 1917 and is survived by his wife, a brother in Oakland, California, and brother in Denver Colo rado.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-04-14

John Benolkin, founder of the Georges Inlet Packing com pany, died recently at the home of his son in Ketchikan, at the age of 73.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-04-14

The production of silver ore n the Mayo district this winter promises to break all previous records, according to Dawson reports.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-04-14

An epidemic of measles, which swept Hoonah village recently, resulted in seven deaths among the children of the village.