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Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
CLUBWOMEN OF
STATE MEETING
AT SAN DIEGO
by United Press Leased Wire

SAN DIEGO, Calf, May 8. =
With conservation of human life
the topic Of the day, the 9th an
nual convention of the California
Federation Of Women's Clubs offic-
tally opened here today in what
promises to be one of the liveiest
sessions of the five day gathering.
Following routine opening of the
convention, the department of pub
lie welfare headed by Past Presi-
dent Mariana Bertola, NJ. D., chair
man, took up the conservation prob
lem.
Denial that crisis over a proposed
change in t;lc basis of representa-
tion Of conventions may occur was
voiced by Mrs. W. W. Green, Sac
ramento, president.
The proposed amendment prob
ably will come up for vote Thurs
day. There Will be differences Of
opinion, Of course, but | know moth
ing Of any serious divisions loom
ing Mrs. Green declared.
Mrs. Green who is said to favor
the change, denied possibility of the
federation splitting, as it nearly did
at the convention in Sacramento
last year as a result of the Los An
gcles delegation attempts to Sc
cure what they felt was more equal
representation for the larger dis.
trictS.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
EIGHT AMERICANS
QUALIFIED FOR
BRITISH TOURNEY
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SANDWICH, Eng, May S.-With
one exception the prominent Amcri-
can golfers entered in the British
open championship survived the
qualifying test today.
1t took a slender young Argen-
tinian, Jose Jurado, to show the
way to all the high class field at
Sandwich with a low aggregate of
IA, but the professionals and one
amateur from the United States did
well and finished up among the
leaders who will start play in the
championship proper tomorrow.
Larry Nabholtz, Chicago pro, who
vas suffering from a heavy cold,
failed to play his usual game and
was eliminated. Two American ANA
teurs also fell out, but they were
Josh Crane and 81 Newton, entered
merely for the exercise.
One hundred and fourteen golf
crs made l62 or better.
The Americans who qualified
were Walter Hagen, Jim Barnes,
Gene Sarazcn, Bill Mehlhorn,
Tommy Armour, Bob Supple, John
Nciugh and Douglas Grant.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
Announcement OF
Pulitzer Prizes
Made By Judges
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NEW YORK, May s.-The
Indianapolis Times has won the $500
Pulitzer prize and the gold medal,
given annually for "the most dis
interested and meritorious public
service rendered by an American
newspaper during the year.
The judges announced the Times.
n ScrippsHoward newspaper, had
reviewed highest honor in Ameri-
can journalism "f0r its work in ex-
posing political corruption in In
diana, prosecuting the guilty and
bringing about Il more wholesome
state Of affairs in civil govern
ment. Other Pulitzer prize win,
ncrs were:
Eugene O'Neill, whose "Strange
1nterlude' was judged the best play
of the year, 81, 900; Thornton Wild
CT 5 novel, "The Bridge Of San
Luis Rey,' 81, 900; Edwin Arlington
Robinson s poem ''Tristram, =
81 600; Nelson Harding 5 cartoon
IN the Brooklyn Eagle on Lind
bcrgh, called MAY his Shadow
Never Grow Less $500,
Vernon Louis Parrington S
"Main Currents in American
Thought" took the $4,000 history
prize; and the $1,000 biography
prize was awarded to Charles Ed
ward Russell's 1.-The American
Orchestra and Theodore Thomas. >
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
JAPANESE
DEMANDS
OUTLINED
Ultimatum to China Re-
quires Withdrawal Of
Troops from Tsinan.
FIGHTING RENEWED
Japanese Envoy Tells
Kellogg Japan Only
Seeks Protection.
ny United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, May s. Com
plete evacuation of Tsinan by
Chinese Nationalist troops and their
withdrawal from the 25O mile route
of the TsinanTsingtao railway was
demanded in a japanese ultimatum
handed General Chang Kai Shek,
National commander, according to
advices received here today from
Peking.
This information, attributed to
japanese sources, said the ultima
tum was delivered to Chang in
Tsinan yesterday. The dispatches
did not mention what time limit had
been set on the order.
The ultlmatum, among other
things, demanded the disarming of
certain "guilty" Chinese units, the
withdrawal of all Chinese troops
from zone twenty Ii (about six
miles) on either side of the Tsinan-
Tsingtao railway and around the
settlement of Tsinan, and the dis
arming of all other troops who may
remain within the limits of this
zone.
The dispatches also, said that re-
ports had been received in Peking
of renewed fighting between Chin
ese and Japanse troops.
Japanese Ambassador Matsudai-a
today personally assured Secretary
of State Kellogg that the movement
of japanese troops into Shantung
was only for the purpose of protect.
ing the lives and property of for
oigners and had no other meaning.
He was said also to have repeated
the promise made in Tokyo on April
18, that the military force would
be withdrawn as soon as the emer-
gency passed.
The ambassador s assurances
that the military move is simply a
protective measure pTobably will
make unnecessary proposed Ameri-
can inquiry as to the purpose of the
movement, it was said later. 1t had
been planned originally, officials
said, to have Ambassador Macveagh
in Tokyo make the inquiry.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
Malloy's Slayer
Still at Liberty
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SAN DIEGO, Calf, May s.
Spurred by the attack last night
upon Mrs. Lenora Grise at her home
here, police today redoubled their
efforts to apprehend the slayer of
j. +. Malloy, killed in the holdup
of the California theater here Sun
day night. Mrs. Crises description
of the man who bound and gagged
her when she surprised him prowl-
ing in the rear of her house, tallies
with that of Malay s murderer.
The inquest over the body of o.
A. Morrissey, shot to death by
police in gun battle after the
holdup and believed to be an accom-
plice of the actual murderer, will be
held today,
Claud Bean, sought yesterday as
suspect voluntarily came to the
police station last night and was
released after detectives had check
cd his story.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
"Lightnin' :" Pays
Return Visit To
Service Station

The old adage that "Lightning
never hits twice i'll the same place
proved false last night when the
Shell Service station on East Main
street was held UP for the second
time within Il month. And accord
ing to Albert N. Skipper, atten'
dant, it was "Lightnin - that hit
a second time.
In the first holdup on the night
of April IS, the police dubbed the
man reported to have held up the
station "Lightnin - for he disap-
peared like a flash. Despite the eff
forts of a posse consisting of some
80 men and including members OF
the city council and police,
Lightnin made his getaway.
He was described then as being
a white man with his face blacken-
ed and according to Skipper it was
this same man that entered the sta
t,On last night and again held him
at bay with q revolver while he
rifled the cash drawer.
Again police were summoned but
again "Lightnin . was gone.
Chief Oswalt was rather perturb-
ed over the hold-up this morning
and declared that he will stress
effort to bring Lightnin " to
account.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
HICKMAN COUNSEL
ATTACK STATES
INSANITY" | A "
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SACRAMENTO, Calf, May s.
Attacking the new California law
permitting the murderer to plead
mot guilty by reason of insanity
attorneys for William Edward
Hickman, slayer of Marion Parker
OF Los Angeles, today launched
their fight before the state supreme
court to save Hickman from the
gallows. Hickman was represented
by jerome Walsh, Of Kansas City,
chief counsel; Richard Cantillon and
Frank Sievers Of Los Angeles.
G;yvcrs, IN presenting the alleged
mistakes in judicial procedure Of
Hickman s trial, contcnded that the
chairman of the state judicial coun-
sci, should have appointed the
presiding judge at the trial, and
that Hickman should have had an
opportunity of challenging the last
juror, which was denied him.
The provisions of the state law
permitting the plea of not guilty
by reason of insanity are uncon-
stitutional, Cantillon argued, be-
cause they prevent a defendant from
showing that type of insanity which
made the defendant irresponsible
for the crime.
The whole case was conducted on
n theory that the defendant was
guilty, the attorney pointed out,
Olhcr points in connection with
tais argument were that the trial
court did not permit the jury to
fix the degree OF the crime or the
penalty.
Jerome Walsh, chief counsel, was
to conclude the arguments for
Hickman this afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
Heavy Judgment
Granted by Court

A Judgment in the sum of $16,-
03l.96 for the plaintiff and against
the defendants was returned by
Judge Vaughn n. Thompson this
morning in the case of S. j. Rice
against Fred A. Diehl and L. c..
Rice.
The defendants made answer to
the original complaint but did not
make an appearance in court when
the ease was tried this morning.
The court awarded the verdict af-
ter testimony of the plaintiff was
entered.
The testimony was to the effect
that the plaintiff had furnished his
services to the defendants over a
period of four years and in addi-
tion had advanced money at the in
stance of the defendants for the
furtherance of their ranching inter
cSts. -! =
Harry A. Horton appeared as at
torney for the plaintiff.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
RADICALS
WORKING AMONG
LOCAL MEXICANS
Four Leaders Arrested
Following Strike On
Brawley Ranch.

With the arrest Of four Mexicans
in and about Brawlcy last night,
county authorities believe that they
have taken the first steps in break
ing up the formation Of Il Mexican
society in Imperial Valley Of dan
gerous proportions. 1t is believed
that there is movement afOot for
the organization Of this society
which would serve to create unrest
among the Mexican laborcrs, incite
rioting and kindling Il general fire
Of discomfort among the laborers
against the industrial and agricul-
tural interests of the valley.
The four MeXicans, who are at
present detained at the county Jail
for investigation, are: Jose Diaz,
30; ID. Lopez, 30; f.. Membrane, 43,
and Juan Rarcelo, u.
According to information at the
sheriff s office the four men are
believed to be the leaders in a strike
at the Scar 8 ranch near Brawley
which became effective yesterday.
Half of the Mexican laborers are
orders given them through this or
ganization and in leaving the men
are said to have threatened to re-
turn at night and ''kick the day.
lights out of anyone who remain
cd on the job.
As natural, in strike, more
money WAS asked by the workmen
who laid down their implements of
labor. II was shortly after the
strike went into effect that the
county authorities got on the job
and the four Mexicans were locked
Up. 1t is believed that this action
stayed further movement at the
ranch last night. County authorities
We're placed on duty at the ranch
but nothing occurred.
Circulars Seized
The action yesterday is not the
first intimatiOn that cred workers
lave been in action in the Mexican
movement, Il number Of printed cir.
culars have been collected by the
authorities.
An cXmaple Of one of these, said
to be of Il miluar tone than the ma
lority reads as follows:
" BE alert-Partncrs! Friends,
Who are the ones who have written
indecent writings!
d" Why do they up to this date
advisc us that oUr families shall
suffer-
"Who are the ones that their
names are unknown that announce
this unfortunate time for u.s.
" Partners it is time we should be
alert
This is only one of several sam
pies of the literature which the
county authorities have gathered
The circulars bearing the heavier
writings are unsigned. These mes
sagrs are all being translated and
thoroughly investigated by .ho
sheriff 5 men.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
Melon Shipments
Show Increase

CantalOupcs are continuing to roll
from Imperial Valley, the north end
having joined with the south end at
the beginning of this week.
Yesterdays freight movement
from the south end totaled three
cars, one from Calexico and two
from FL Centre. The RI Centre ears
were consigned east and the Calexi-
co car west.
Brawley yesterday shipped three
express ears, following its first
shipment for the season, which was
made Sunday.
Report from the Pacific Fruit Ex-
press today gave five ears ordered
for today's loading, which included
three express and two freight. OF
this total two were south end orders,
one being spotted at CalcXico and
the other at FL Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
Ford Optimistic
On Prosperity
by United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK, May S.-Continued
prosperity in the United States was
predicted by Henry Ford when he
returned today ON the Majestic from
his trip abroad.
"I am confident that current
prosperity in the United States will
continue" Ford said. "The bust.
ness outlook is good and there is
no factor in sight to disturb its fu.
ture. -
With Mrs. Ford, the automobile
king Travelled on the liner as "Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Robinson" but the
incognitO was merely a pleasant
Subterfuge that had no effect in
concealing his identity from the
passengers.
Regarding production of the Ford
Motor Company, Ford said about
100000 orders were on hand and
that production was being increased
as fast as possible to meet the de,
mand.
Business conditions in England
are good and are improving steadi
ly, Ford said.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
Violence Marks
X. C. Election
by United Press Leased Wire

KANSAS CITY, May s.-Acts
of violence and kidnapping featured
the joint city and county $3l ,000,-
600 special bond election in Jack
son county, today.
Six persons were kidnapped and
carried away from the voting places
and several others were attacked
hut managed to escape their as
sailants.
Many sluggings and intimida-
tion of precinct workers was report,
cd to police, who posted extra
guards in the vicinity of every pre-
Cnct in the city where trouble was
looked for.
Justice Frank Benanti was the
only victim of kidnapers who suf-
tered severe mistreatment. He was
Leaten and carried away in an auto
mobile containing three masked
men.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
Naval Air Chief
Raps Buildings
BY United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, May s.-Rear
Admiral William A. Moffett, chief
of the navy's bureau of aeronau-
ties, told the house naval affairs
committee today that many tenn
porary war buildings at naval air
stations are "not fit to live in'
and urged appropriations for new
construction.
He endorsed appropriations for
naval air stations recommended in
the general program for naval
stations of $l3,000,000, submitted
recently by Secretary of the Navy
Wilbur.
Specifically, he discussed the need
of the $555, 900 appropriation asked
for the San Diego naval station, aud
the $l,535, 900 asked for the Puget
Sound navy yard.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
Severe Penalties
Fer B00tleggers
BY United Press Leased Wire

FRESNO, May 8.-Several
bakersfield men, found guilty of
liquor law violations were sentenced
ia federal court here late yesterday.
William Hardy. former policeman,
was fined S400, for selling liquor at
his restaurant; Harry Marchctti,
service station proprietor, was given
500 fine for possession of intoxi-
cants and maintaining nuisance;
7. II. Melville was assessed $500
while Howard Hill was given two
Years probation.
Fred Harvey also of Bakersfield
was indicted by the federal grand
iLry on a charge of perjury whiel
tcstifying in liquor case last Nov
ember. George Craddick, Bakers
field, was indicted for representing
himself as customs officer.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
.~~s~AsS
RITCHIE SAYS HE WILLN
SEEK TO GET NOMINATION

The senators sat around Rit-
chic S desk as they questioned
him about his candidacy, for
which purpose they motored
over from Washington this
morning.
At the outset Ritchie quest
ioned the suggestion that he
was candidate, although
Democrats of Maryland, in
their primary yesterday auth
orizcd a delegation to be select
ed, instructed for him.
81 don't know that you can
call me a candidate any more
than any other public man,
Ritchie said. 81 am gratified
that my name has been men
toned, but | am doing nothing
to get the nomination,
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
ENGLAND TO REQUEST CAROL
TO DEPART FROM COUNTRY


Carol has been visiting Eng
land for the past week or SO,
remaining al Godstone, Surrey.
Yesterday it was announced
officially that British authori-
ties had learned Carol planned
to fly from the Croydon Air.
drome Saturday to Roumania
and distribute manifestos an
nomcing his willingness to as
sumo the throne held by his
son, King Michael.
The British prevented Carol
from making this flight, it was
announced ON the grounds he
did not have the necessary
papers to land in Roumania.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
Police Captain
Denies Charges

LOS ANGELES. May s.-Cap-
tain Charles jackson, suspended
head of the police vice department,
today appeared before the board Of
police commissioners and denied
charges of inefficiency and neglect,
preferred against him by Chief of
Police James Davis. Hearing was set
for Thursday.
In his denial, Captain Jackson
pointed out he has served con
tinuously on the police department
since 1907 and during that time
there has been no blemish ON his
record.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
Globe Girdler
Reaches Frisco
Nv United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, May s.
Ryukichi Matsui, Japanese, on the
last lap of race around the world
with countryman, who started in
the opposite direction, arrived here
today by train Stom New York.
Matsui was delayed five hours
when he arrived in New York
aboard the Aquitania and as result
missed the mail plane he was count
ing upon to Gu, down his time
His competitor last was heard
from crossing Siberia and is thought
to have comfortable lead over
Matsui in the contest, which is
backed by the japanese newspaper
Jill Shimpo.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
Aged Kansan Hurt
AS Cars Collide

j. l.. Morrison, 7G, of Parsons,
Kan, suffered cuts about the head
and face III an automobile accident
on the Yuma highway at the High
line bridge last night. lie was tax
en- to the office of q physician in
lloltville where the injuries were
attended. While painful the hurts
were not of a serious nature.
The other car figuring in the ac-
cident was driven by Mrs. j. B.
Oatman, &C, of Corpus Christi, Tex.
I. V. Ackley of the state traffic
squad investigated the wreck but
made no arrests. Both machines
were badly damaged.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
Swing Encouraged
After Meeting Of
II us e Leaders
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WASHINGTON, May s.-Speaker
Longworth and Republican floor
leader Tilson today heard pleas
from the California house delega-
ton and 30 other house members
for house consideration Of th"
Swing johnson Boulder dam bill.
They assured the delegation they
would consider the request but made
10 definite commitment. Longworth
ointed out that the measure was
On the house program while Tilson
safd the matter would be consider
ed by the house steering committee.
Representative Swing, RepubIi-
can, California, coauthor Of the
measure, said he was much en-
couraged. The conference was exc
cutive.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
Auto Death Toll
Figures Shocking
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, May 8.-Motor
car accidents were responsible for
325 deaths in477 large cities during
the four weeks ending April 21,
according to figures made public
Ecrc by the commerce department.
This shows an increase of 50
deaths over the four weeks ending
april %, 1927.
New York reported the greatest
number of motor car accident deaths
during the period with %. Chicago
was second with 63 and Los Angeles
third with 28.
The deaths during the same period
IN other cities included Oakland
nothing, San Diego ;; San Francisco
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
To Probe Coast
Guard Shooting
BY United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, May S.-Com-
mander Charles S. Root, head of the
coast guard intelligence here, to-
day was ordered to proceed at once
to Niagara Falls, n. Y, to investi-
gate the alleged shooting of a
citizen by two coast guardsmen.
The Buffalo district commander
OF the guard will convene a board
of inquiry in the affair at once, il
was announced.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
By United Press Leased Wire

By United Press Leased Wire
LONDON, May 8. Prince
Carol OF Ruumania who had
made plans to fly back to his
fatherland and distribute mani
festos saying he was ready to
assume the throne he one time
renounced will be requested to
leave England it was learned
today.
Officials of the foreign of
flee and the home office decid-
ed to request Carol to leave and
the Daily Express today said
that a Scotland Yard officer
had served Carol with the de-
portation order,
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
GIRL LEAPS TO DEATH

PITOENIX, Ariz, May Sill
foalth caused Miss Leone johnson,
90, to leap to death from the seventh
floor of a hotel here late yesterday,
police reported today. Miss John
son left note asking that Jack
Edwards, 936 Venice boulevard,
Los Angeles, be notified.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
TO RESUME DAM WORK
By United Press l-ased Wire

Los ANGELES, May s.-Con-
struction Of the big Dalton flood
control dam will be resumed at
once, the county board of supervis-
ors voted late yesterday. Work on
the water barrier was halted April
10 pending a geographical survey
to establish the safety of the prof
ect.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
BY PAUL r. MALLON
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent }

BALTIMORE, Md, May s.
Governor Albert G. Ritchic, of
Maryland, told the senate cam
paign investigating committee
today he does not expect to win
the Democratic presidential
nomination and will do nothing
TO get it.
"I would be delighted if it
came my way, although | do not
expect it to, Ritchie said in II
ten minute hearing held in his
business office on the tenth
floor of bank building here.
Ritchie said he had no cam
paign fund and did not expect
to have any.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
MINISTER MAKES THREAT

LOS ANGELES, May s.-John
Mish, of Hermosa Beach, said to be
4 preacher of the Full Gospel Mis-,
sion, threatened to kill her if she
did not clope with him, Mrs. Rena
Parker, of Gardona, reported to the
sheriff 5 office today.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
RAIN IN SOUTHLAND

LOS ANGELES, May S.-Cloudy
weather prevailed over Southern
California today with showers of
varying intensity falling in many
sections. Downtown Los Angeles
was visited by heavy downpours
during the morning hours.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
WOMAN KILLED IN CRASH
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COVLNA, Cal, May S.-Mrs. b.
Vincent was killed instantly today
when the automobile in which she
was riding collided near here with
Pomona bound Pacific Electric
car. Her husband, driving the ma
chine, received only miner injuries
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-08
They'll Go South Together

You with Commander Richard E Byrd this picture
other the forthcoming expedition the
Antarctic It's the terrier of Igo
They will
with him. 'Igo is three DID, and Byrd by
Washington friend 'I take him Ship the plane
flight the South Pole, said Byrd