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Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
REAL TEST FOR
DELEGATES TO
INFERENCE
Havana Congress Faces
Several Weeks of Hard
Work.
by United Press Leased Wire
BY LOUIS j. HEATH
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent)


HAVANA, Jan. 30.-The real test
Of Pan American craftsmanship
came today as delegates to the sixth
Pan American conference opened
their third week Of sessions.
Ceremonial formalities and organ
ization works have been concluded
and from now on until the confer
cnce cnds-probably in q month
the cOnferees will be confronted
with the problems of Pan-Ameri-
can affairs.
The Pan-American Union com.
mittee, the committee on intcllectu-
al cooperation, the committee on
economic problems, the committee
on communications and the commit
tee ON social problems all were
scheduled to meet today.
The committee on public interna-
tional law will meet Tuesday. In
formal conversations were in prog
rcss today, sounding the prospects
for solution of various controversial
chapters in the draft code of public
international law, which was pre-
pared by commission of jurists at
Rio De Janciro and submitted to
the present conference for final ac-
tion.
The Pan Union committee. which
at its last session agreed that mem
hers Of the governing board of the
Pan American Union need not ne
cessarily be accredited diplomats of
the respective governments, has be
fore it various proposals concerning
its organization and functions, ad-
vanced by Mexico, Salvador and
Nicaragua.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
cold WEATHER
CONTINUES TO
HAMP EAST
Shipping Suffers From
Severe Gales on Atlantic
Coast.
by United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK, Jan. 3O.-The Sc
we're cold spell which gripped the
east during the weekend, coming
after a windstorm had lashed the
EasteTn coast, continued today with
prospects of lower temperatures and
possibly more snow.
Four deaths were attributed in
directly to the cold, shipping was
imperiled, with more than 20 yes
sells seeking one lost coast guard
cutter and one freighter reported in
danger, and acute suffering was
felt in the tenement districts.
The coast guard cutter No. 107
has been reported missing since Sat
urday night, while the Norwegian
freighter Arica last night radioed
for assistance.
The latter vessels steering equip
ment was reported broken.
The French liner Rochambeau
and the United States liner George
Washington came into port yester-
day and their commanders said the
trips across had been terrible.
cit was the worst storm in my
33 years of sailing an Atlantic lin
er,' Captain L. Rollin of the French
boat, said. He said the storm last
ed for six days.
1t was feared that the coast guard
cutter may have been whipped on
to the rocks. More than 20 coast
guard vessels have. been detailed to
look for the cutter, which carries
a crew of 10. These relief vessels
also probably will give aid to the
africa, which was reported about 170
miles off Cape May.
In the metropolitan area the suf-
fering was acute. One man was
found dead from the cold in New
jersey, another man slipped and
fell to death while two others were
killed when their motor car plunged
through a guard rail on the Cow
anus canal. They had been blinded
by flying snow.
All relief organizations reported
increased numbers of wayfarers
seeking relief from the cold.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
TO ASK WILBUR
FOR DETAILS OF
NAVAL PROGRAM
BY THOMAS L. STOKES
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent


WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-Sccre-
tary of the Navy Wilbur will be
asked by the house naval affairs
committee this week to give detailed
estimates Of the cost of tic navy 5
proposed building program, which
the committee has learned lately
calls for far more than the $500 ,OOO,-
000 figure originally submitted.
Additional airplancs and person
mel which naval officers have told
the committee in the last few days
are necessary for the II new ships
proposed will run the cost up.
The battleship replacement pro
gram to begin in 1888, while the
other vessels still are being con.
structcd will require about n 5000
100000 outlay-fivo men of war mt
$5O,000000.
Committee members have figured
the total cost of the so called five
year program, with these additions,
at approximately $1,000, 100000,
spread out actually over period of
nine years.
On the other hand, the proposed
% year program, as suggested TO
the committee by Wilbur, would cost
around three billion dollars.
1t would include the five year
program for which congressional ap-
proval is sought at this time.
A total of 759 airplanes will be
needed for the five aircraft ear
riers, the 20 new cruisers proposed,
and the eight now being built, the
committee has been told. For the
- new ships, 800 additional officers
ard 10000 men will be needed.
The high total expenditure now
revealed rs necessary to such an
ambitious program has opened the
eyes of even the "big navy group
ii Congress, while the "little navy -
group regards it as almost stagger-
lug.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
TRAGEDY
FOLLOWS
MARRIAGE
Mack Baker in Hospital
With Bullet Wound In
flicted by Bride.
CLAIMS ACCIDENT
Police Holding Bride to
Investigate Difference
in Stories.

Mack A. Baker, 80, lies in the FL
Centre Hospital this morning, a bull
let wound in his breast, struggling
for his life. The laughing bride,
Lillian, whom Baker. brought to Ell
Centre 10 days ago, has admitted to
police that it was she who inflicted
the wound. "Accidentally,o she
declares.
But she will be detained at the
county Jail until attaches. of the dis
trict attorneys office probe further
into the details of the shooting
which occurred at the home of the
couple in the Coates Apartments at
GAO Adams street, shortly after 8
O'Clock last night.
The couple are known to have had
words just prior to the shooting and
there are some discrepancies in the
telling of their respective stories of
the shooting. The words are known
to have concerned another woman.
In the meantime every possible
medical assistance is being given
Baker in an effort to carry him
through the crisis of the shooting.
The bullet, 45 caliber from Colt
double action revolver, entered his
chest in the vicinity of the heart
and emerged through his back. 1t
was at first believed that he would
not live and a "dying" statement
of the shooting was given between
gasps by the injured man. Today.
however, the hospital reported that
there is 4 chance for his recovery.
Baker Makes Statement
Patrolmen Conley and McCaslin
of the city police rushed to the
scene following the shooting. In
the meantime DR.. G.. s. Brooks had
been summoned and Lemons am
bulance answered q call for assist
ance.
District Attorney Heald respond
ed to an urgent call and after view
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
Maggie On Trial
For Manslaughter

The case of Salvador Maggie of
er, was opened before Judge j. S.
Larew in superior court, department
one, this morning. The charge grows
out of an automobile accident in
which A. n. Peck, an Arizona tour
ist, was fatally injured on the Yuma
highway about three months ago.
The case was transferred to Judge
Larew court from department two
this morning. The entire morning
session was spent in seeking to OBJ
tain jury and when recess was
called the II seated in the juror s
hoX had not as yet been given the
final approval of the court.
Maggie has retained several at
torneys to defend him, namely: s. S.
Hahn, noted Los Angeles attorney,
G.. l.. Brown, r. b. Whitelaw and
Ernest r. Utley. The prosecution is
being handled by District Attorney
Head and Deputy District Attorney
Patterson.
Maggie was the driver of a truck
which struck Peck s car on the
Yuma highway. Peck at the time
was standing in front of tie mach
inc and between his ear and that
of his brother-in-la He suffered a
fractured skull in the collision, his
head in some manner being caught
between the two machines. He died
later the same day in the Holtville
hospital.
Maggie was detained by police but
was released under $4,000 bail after
pleading not guilty to the manslaugh-
ter charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
Statement. Made
BY Ohio Chamber
by United Press Leased Wire

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 30.-Any
feature of the Boulder Dam propos.
al now pending in Congress, tend
ing to "put the government in the
electric power business was con-
demned by the Ohio State Chamber
of Commerce in a lengthy statement
issued here today.
The chamber has become inter
ested in Boulder Dam legislation, it
was announced because Ohio pays
six times more taxes than the region
which would be benefited were the
dam constructed.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
Mexican Colonel
Slain by Comrade
by United Press Leased Wire

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 30.-Jose
Novarro Hernandez today shot and
killed Colonel Porfirio Rodriguez
in the garden of the interior depart
ment, after a quarrel at headquar-
ters of the secret service, of which
both are members.
The quarrel was over personal
matters. Hernandez drew his pis-
tol and fired five shots. Rodri-
guez died within half an hour.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
Petty Thieves
Busy In City

Several minor thefts were report.
ed to the city police over the week
end. The reports follow:
Imperial Ice Company reported
that some one had broken into their
ice plant Sunday morning. About SIS
in cash was taken from a register.
c. r. Braberg reported that some
one had stolen an automobile tire
from car parked in front of the
FL Centre hotel.
l.. NJ. Mintzer of San Diego re-
ported that someone had stolen a
revolver, a Colt, bearing the number
1881, from his room in q local
rooming house.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
Woman Aviator
Cancels Flight
By United Press Leased wirr

FRESNO, Calf, Jan. 30.-Ruth
Elder, who is eashing in on her
fame as the first woman to attempt
a trans Atlantic flight arrived here
today from San Francisco in an au-
tomobilc enroute to Los Angeles for
vaudeville engagement.
Miss Elder Immediately boarded
an airplane piloted by Maurice Muir
ply and took off at the municipal
airport shortly after a. m. for the
Southern California metropolis.
Plans to fly direct from San Fran
cisco yesterday were cancelled be-
cause of unfavorable weather i'll the
bay region.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
Calf Severely
Injuries Butcher

FRESNO, Calf, Jan. 30.-Blail
Eastman, q, an apprentice butcher
was in critical condition at a hos
pital here today as the result of
injuries received when an infuriated
calf he was preparing to slaughter
trampled him at the Orr ranch.
The animal broke away from East
man and stamped him several times
before he was rescued from the
hoafs. Physicians said Eastman 3
injuries may result fatally.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
Killed by Fall
From Trestle

PASADENA, Jan. 3O.-- Trapped
by a Pacific Electric train on tho
Arroyo Seco trestle near here today,
Ben Maritime, 4s, South Pasadena,
plunged 80 feet 10 his death when ha
attempted to work his way to safe.
ty ON the end Of tic.
Martinez, who had reached the
middle of the trcstie, slipped and
fell after gaining the edge Of tbs
struetuce, the motorman reported.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
Spectacular Fire
At Oil Refinery

NEWPORT BEACH, Calf. Jan
So.-lnvestigation of the spectacu-
lar fire which destroyed the Orange
county refinery here was being in
vestigated by firemen today. Dam,
age was estimated at $l50,OO0.
firemen were unable to approach
the burning structure for a time
last night because of the danger of
bursting barrels of oil. The plant
was partially burned year ago, it
was said.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
Forgery Charged
In Julian Case

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30.-Claims
by defense attorneys that examina-
tion of stock certificates had dis
closed hundreds of forged signatures
today resulted in a continuance un-
til Wednesday of the trial of 10
defendants charged with overissue
and sale of Julian Petroleum stock.
The delay was granted to permit ex-
animation of the corporation rec
ords by the federal receivers of
flee
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
HICKMAN
DEF FENSE
WEAKENS
Court Denies Motion to
Appoint Outside Alien
lists.
JU RY OBTAINED
Eight Men and Four WO-
men to Decide Fate of
"The Fox"
By DAN CAMPBELL
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent

COURTROOM. Los Angeles, Jan.
30.-Eight men, ana four women,
an anti-jazz jury, composed for the
most part of gray-haired grandpar-
ents, will decide the fate of Will
liam Edward Hickman.
The jury was obtained shortly be-
fore noon recess after sensational
developments that included a de-
fense motion to have present alien
lists engaged in the case dismissed,
and three specialists appointed by
the American Psychiatrists Associ-
alton.
Completion of the jury came after
the motion had been denied and the
examination of the tentative jury
resumed. The defense expended its
20 challenges and the state had used
seven when District Attorney Asa
Keyes announced the prosecution
was satisfied.
The prospect that some error has
been made in the number of defense
challenges loomed when Defense At.
torney Richard Cantiilon requested
that it be made q matter of court
record that the defense believed
they were entitled to one more chal
lenge.
Both District Attorney Keyes and
Judge j. j. Traoucco closely ques-
toned the clerk on this point and
it was definitely established that
the defense had 90 challenges op
record, but despite this Cantillon
insisted that his objection be record
ed.
The selection of two alternate iur-
ors was shortly under way and it
vas believed that the actual taking
of testimony would begin before to-
days session adjourned.
Judge Trabucco announced that
because of the prospect of pro-
tracted trial, it was deemed neces-
sary to select two alternates instead
of one in the event that some men,
ber of the jury was taken i'll or
otherwise indispOsed during the pro-
ceedings.
New Panel Ordered
Another panel was exhausted
when three tentative alternates
were excused. All of them were
women and the defense challenged
for cause when they admitted they
had formed opinions.
The court was adjourned and a
new panel called for the afternoon.
The jury includes: Elias Kahn,
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Bulls. Alham-
bra; Virginia L. Roess, Sierra Mad
re; Robert L. Bowman, Arlo f. Ric-
kett, Pomona; Edwin Venables, Her
mosa Beach; J. A. Ruggles, Howard
Sleeves, Whittier; Howard Atkin-
son, Long Beach; Mrs. Sarah A.
Roach; Harry Wood, and Mrs. En-
lily Lindrum.
Dorothy Mackail, movie star, was
an interested spectator in court to-
day. Behind her sat two Officers
of the Salvation Army, man and
woman.
Alfred Hickman, brother of the
Fox, was Joined in court today by
his father, Thomas Hickman. The
latter appeared to be deeply inter
ested in the proceedings and paid
close heed to the questions put to
prospective jurors.
Young Hickman appeared to
have felt the blow to Walsh s move
greatly. AS the decision was hand
edwin, a greenish pallor suffused
the face of the young slayer of
Marion Parker and he slumped
deeper into his chair, apparently
realizing the Importance of the de-
cision.
Most of the states alienists were
present in court today and appear
ed greatly amused at the efforts of
the defense to remove them.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
Telephones Next
On Senate Probe
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-A res
olution proposing a special Senate
investigation of all telephone COM
panies in the country was introduc-
cd today by Senator Hiram Johnson,
of California.
1t was referred to the Senate In
terstate Commerce Committee for
preliminary inquiry to determine
whether a full investigation is war
ranted.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
COSGRAVE TRAIN WRECKED
By United Press Leased Wire

OTTAWA, Ont, Jan. 30.-Reports
that an attempt had been made upon
the life of President VIM. II. Cos
grave, of the Irish Free State, this
afternoon, prompted secret service
officers of the Canadian Mounted
police to hasten to Limoges, where
Cosgrave IS train was derailed while
enroute to Ottawa.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
STANDARD OIL DIVIDEND
Nv United Press Leased Wire

CHICAGO, Jan. 3O.-The Stand
ard Oil Company of Indiana today
declared a regular dividend of 621a
cents and an extra dividend of 20
cents on each share of capital
stock to stock holders of record
February 16. The dividend is to be
paid March Is.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
Rum Runner and
Crew Captured

SAN PEDRO, Calif., Jan. so. =
The rum-running speedboat A-1674
and two members of her crew were
brought into port today by the
coast guard patrol boat 255.
The men, apprehended while land
ing Mexican alcohol at Oceanside
last night, We're A. w. Radcliffe
and Jack Norris, both of San Pedro
One other man made his escape in
a dory, Boatswain j. II. Brown, in
charge of the coast guard craft said.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
Youths Held For
Failing To Stop
by United Press Leased Wire

SANTA ANA, Calf, Jan. 80. -
Two persons were held in Jail here
today on charges of failing to stop
and render aid in connection with
tthe death of Frank White, 60. of
Costa Mesa.
Those held were Robert Street,
90, Los Angeles and Clarice Eunice
White, Is, Long Beach. White died
last night of chest injuries suffered
when he was struck down by the
automobile in which the two youths
were riding.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
WESTERN
)0bbERS
GREETED
Valley Opens Its Arms
70 Several Hundred
Visitors.
TAKE IN SIGHTS
Will Be Dined Tonight
At Big Reception In
MeXicali.
: Where was the sun2O

" i'-i' Ndo tlIt Gun
All else in the valley proved in
readiness and waiting when several
hundred Western Fruit Jobbers de-
trained at Brawlcy this morning. \
long string of motor ears awaited
them to take them to all ends of
the valley but Old Sol whose pres
cnce had been pledged for the benc-
fit of the castcrncrs, failed to put
in his usual appearance until after
noon.
Not once in the last month have
residents of the valley failed to
lie greeted with his smile early in
tac morning but today when his pres
cnce was needed to warm the RECEIPT
ion to the visitors he proved his
ficklencss.
But then perhaps the casterners
lot being used to so much sunlight
failed to notice his delinquency. At
all events they didn't mind much
for they were n cheerful group of
men and women that alighted from
the train at Brawley. They had been
promised n real time in the valley
by Fred Nrbcl .Thau and V. L. Friz-
ZcIl, members OF the executive com
rpittcc in charge Of today's program
in honor of the visit. and they were
ready to make use of every minute
Of their stay here.
Under the direction of Clyde Flukc
Of the transportation committee all
the visitors were assigned ears. And
the tour of the valley was begun
shortly after clock. Numerous
places of interest in the northern
section of the valley were visited
during the morning.
Visit Various Points
At noon the visitors were enter
taincd at luncheon at the Barbara
Worth, mnlack and Planters hotels.
Entertainers were there to pro-
vide special programs and n general
good time marked the luncheon per
iod. The visitors were on tour again
in the afternoon ears bearing the
numbers of the entertaining com
mittec being spread throughout the
valley. The southern portion of the
valley was to be visited with the
party to be given a reception by
Governor Rodriguez ut the COVER
mentd buildings in MeXicali at 4:30
o'clock.
The next point of interest was TO
be the dinner dance and entertain
mcnt in Mcxicali tonight. An cX-
cellcnt program has been arranged
and some good entertainment is
promised. The dinner will begin
promptly at I o'clock. Governor
Rodriguez will give an address of
the Rock Island railroad will give
the principal talk of the evening.
Throughout the day b. A. Harri-
gan has been busy assigning badges
to the visitors and to the guests IN
vited to attend the festivities in
Mexicali tonight. These invitations
have been restricted for the most
part to those distributors and pro-
ducers, who contributed TO the fund
for the celebration although few
others were given invitations.
A compete list of the visitors
follows:
Car No. 133
T. G. Whiteker and wife, Whit
Baker Bros, Topeka, Kansas.
Z. c. Hyson and wife, Omaha
Cold Storage Co., i,maha, Neb.
$. j. Grower and wife, Grower
Starr Prod. Co., Hutchinson, Kan.
X. W. Gees and wife, h. w. Gees
Comm. Co., Kansas City, Mo.
G. w. Parks and wife, Bartlett
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
EXPLOSION IN EAST

WEST HANOVER, Mass, Jan.
3o-An explosion severely damaged
the National Fireworks company S
plant here today. One man was
killed, another was injured, perhaps
fatally, and 10 or 20 more were in
iured.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
DOOMED, AFTER 500 YEARS!

Motorist, that might we'll be modern parod!
poem. automotive expediency th
historic whipping post tree Hars
probably thou
colonial days whipping post mus
right The
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
What's Doing

4 TONIGHT
/ Y. w. G. A. annual meeting
: and dinner, Las Flores.
! F. and A. M. No. 3S4, Ma
1 sonic hall.
! Imperial Valley Schoolmas-
] ters' Club dinner, Hotel Barbara
4 Worth.
! Palace theater: Brunks, 81
want the Moon
Valley theater: "The Texas
1 Steer.''
! Radio: KGEN, 5:S0-6:SO p. m.
1 TOMORROW
I Lions Club luncheon, Hotel
Barbara Worth.
4 Parliamentary Circle, w. G.
/ T. u. meets with Miss Jane
Royce, 2 p. m.
Radio: KGEN, 11-12:30 p. m.
Business Law Group meets,
Ten Thousand Club, 1890 a. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30

Last week the dictatorship impos
ed a new income tax law which af
fected laborers. The tax was re-
sented by the workers and in Bar
celona they refused to accept their
pay envelopes from which the a
mount of weekly tax had been de-
Quoted.
Presumably the strike was to
protest against the strike.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
General Strike
In Barcelona
Hy United Press Leased Wire

HENDAYE, French-Spahish From
tier, Jan. 30.-A general strike was
in effect today in Barcelona, uncen-
sored messages revealed.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30

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The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-11-29
LEX SUCCEEDS KARsTENS
 AT MKINLEY PARK


 Harry Leik, for several years As sistant Chief Ranger in Yellowstone National Park, has been appointed to be Superintendent of Mckinley Ma tional Park, succeeding Harry Kar- stems, resigned, according to an an- nouncement appearing recently in a Livingstone, Montana, newspaper.
 Mir. Leik is said to have made a fine record in the ranger service at Yellowstone. He has been in charge of the Jackson Hole region, and from West Yellowstone to Cody for many years. Much of his work was under conditions almost paralleling those he will find in his new position.
 The new superintendent will come to Alaska next month. He was due to leave San Francisco sometime this month to attend conference of park chiefs. After that he will proceed north.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-11-29
RUSSIAN CLASS WARFARE

MoSCOW-one hundred per cent socialism and vigorous class warfare in town and country will continue to be the watchwords of the Soviet government. The agrarian and in- dustrial policies Of Russia remain un- changed. These are the essential re- suits of plenary session of the Com munist party's highest executives. which has ended. This body, which includes members of the central con troi committee, is really the supreme authority in the Soviet Union. The resolution, voted unanimously. frankly admits Russia's economic aim is to cure financial difficulties caused by rapid industrialization and attempting to socialize villages.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-11-29
KING GEORGE HAS RESTLESS
 DAY BUT KEEPSeSTRENGTH

LONDON, Nov. 2S.-Physicians to
 His Majesty, King George, an- nounced Sunday night that his fever
 had increased and he had passed a
 disturbed day. Comfort was derived,
 however, from the doctors assurance that his Majesty was maintaining his strength. The morning bulletin had been eliminated because the royal
 patients progress was so satisfactory that a report was considered urnec- essary. In the evening came less op- timistic news from the kings physi- clans. ''The King had a disturbed day, due to an increase in fever. His strength was maintained" This statement was issued at eight o'clock in the evening. There was further formal report on his condition, but at midnight it was authoritively learned his condition remained about the same, but he was resting more comfortably. It is understood that the physicians are not at all alarmed.