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Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26
Serious Blaze In
San Francisco

san FRANCISCO, April 90. U.P)
The smouldering ruins Of four
buildings and estimated property
damage Of 100000 lay in the wake
of Il spectacular fire, which swept
through q residence and business
block here last night leaving a
score OF families homeless.
Four alarms called hundreds of
firemen to the blaze, which started
from undetermined causes in the
plant of the United Lamp and Shade
Company at Golden Gate avenue
and OctaVia street and spread with
alarming rapidity to three other
structures.
Four fircmcn suffered burns
about the head and face. The blaze
which lasted more than three hours,
was difficult to fight because of
huge clouds of burning oil and
paint which arose from the Case
Auto Pody Company.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26
WA son
POSITION /
ASSA|LE:[)
Reversal On Farm Relief
Measure Challenged By
Democratic Leader.
ROBINSON BITTER
Administration Chief TO
Explain Attitude When
Proper Time Comes.
By PAUL r. MALLON
United Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, April 26-SenaI
tor James +. Watson new adminisj
tration leader, moved in the senatd
today to crush the debenture plan|
Of farm relief opposed by President
Hoover and was promptly question
ed by Democrats on why he had
deserted the equalization fee prin-
ciple.
Watson offered an amendment to|
the farm bill reported by the Sen |
ate Agriculture Committee, propos
ing to eliminate completely the|
debenture section written into thc
measure by an eight to six vote ind
committee.
Senator Robinson of Arkansas,
Democratic leader, asked if WatsoH
intended to offer the equalization
fee plan which he champione1 dur
ing previous congresses before the
plan was vetoed the second time By
President Coolidge. Watson said
he had no such plans and would ex-
plain the situation at the proper
time.
"What has brought about this
change in the dreams of the sena-
tor?' asked Robinson. "When will
we take decisive action on the farm
relief? 1 I'M in hopes this question
may be eliminated from politics IL
though the senator from Indiana
seems to '1ant to perpetuate it. H
has thrived on it and continues ia
thrive with his zest 'Cl proDag gaLda
III oampagIning."
Robinson recalled that both Wat
son ard Chairman MeNaIy of the
Agriculture Committee made
speeches in the senate, "assurin., las
that the equalization fee was sound
economically and politically wisa. -
Robinson Raps Borah
Debate on the farm bill again
was delayed by Senator Heflin Of
Alabama, whose resolution propos-
ing to condemn IN unidentified per-
SON who threw bottle at him fol-
lowing his recent Brockton, Mass,
speech was blocked by objections
of Senator Blaine of Wisconsin.
During his farm speech Robinson
took occasion to criticize the speech
which Senator Borah of Idaho made
Wednesday appealing for freedom
of religious worship.
Senators can favor freedom of
conscience now when no political
issue is involved,' said Robinson,
" but we never heard from the SEN
ator from Idaho during the last pre-
sldential campaign. He was dumb
as an oyster then on this dominent
overshadowing ISSUE
The senate adjourned until Mon
day without taking a vote.
The house held a brief special ses.
sion to pass a bill approDriating
S4,250,OO0 fer relief of farmers in
Florida regions infested by the fruit
fly, and prohibition debate en-
sued before adjournment was taken
until Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26
LEADER OF CULT
RELEASED AFTER
BEING QUIZZED

LOS ANGELES, April 26. U.D 49,
William +. Riker, "king' of Holy
City in the Santa Cruz mountains,
and Walter kundert, his desciple,
were freed today after questioning
by the district attorneys office in
connection with the alleged murder
of a woman in 1927.
Los ANGELES, april %. jU.R}-
A disciple of Holy City, a religious
cult in the Santa Cruz mountains,
was sought today by district at
torncy 5 investigators in cvnnec-
tion with the charge that William
Z. Riker chokcd Il woman to death
in 1927.
In an affidavit presented TO the
state supreme court in San Fran
cisco, Mrs Evelyn Rosenkrantz az
cusod Rikcr of strangling Mrs
Margaret White. whom she said was
a wife he deserted in Minneapolis.
She named Walter Kundcrt, the
disciple, as the man who helped
Riker dispose of the body She said
that the woman came To the GLOVE
nest she asscrtedly occupied with
Riller and that the leader strangled
the woman because she said she
could send him to the galloWs.
Riker was located at the house
near Culver City which was named
as the scene Of the asserted murder
and taken to the district attorneys
office. He was released later and
investigators said they found no
indication that there was murder
committed. Riker denied the ex-
istance of such a woman as Mrs.
White
Mrs. Rosenkrantz is serving
life term in San Quentin peniten-
tary, as an habitual criminal and
her affidavit was made in a plea
that she was imprisoned illegally.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26
NATIONS PLEDGE
ENDORSEMENT OF
PEACE PROGRAM
BY HENRY WOOD

(Unlted Press Staff CCrreSpondent)
GENEVA, April 26. U.R}-Th2
leading powers, after several .'ears
Of deadlock, made great strides to-
wards actual disarmament today
with the United States pointing the
way
The British and japanese dele
CATIONS to the preparatory disarma-
mcnt conference received instruc-
tions from their governments which
made it highly probable that an
effort would be made to convokc Il
naval reduction conference in
Washington next year.
At the same time, Hugh S. Glib
son, United States delegate, an
nounccd that the United States is
ready to make far reaching CON
ccsSions on land forces, and would
not insist on the limitation Of
trained reserves in reducing the
armies of the great powers.
His announcement WAS hailed
warmly by France, Count Massigl;,
the French delegate, stating France
is not militaristic, but is obliged to
insist ON trained reserves because
she is convinced of the necessity
for security.
France, like the United States,
he added, viii place all her cards
ON the table during the remainder
Of the discussions.
Japan followed suit and respond
ed to Gibson 5 plea for frankncss.
Noatake Sato,- the japanese dele
gate, thanked Gibson for with
drawal of the United States oppo-
sition to trained reserves, which
Japan has found imperative. Japan,
he added, will unhesitatingly lay
before the commission all her prob
lens and play her cards face up.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26
FATE OF JUDGE
HARDY MAY BE-
KNOWN TONIGHT
Senate Debates On Evi-
dence introduced Into
JuriSt'S Trial.

SACRAMENTO, Calf. Apul %.
U.E. indication that the state s"n-
ate court Of Impeachment vas nca.
a verdict today in the trial Of
superior JuaSy Carlos S. Hardy was
seen whcn the srrg,ant.at-arms was
ordered to bring in coffc, and
.audW.chc> for the members.
The lunch was placed on tables
in til" senate ante chamber and the
senators filed by helping 5hcm-
selves in cafeteria style.
No announcement was made as TO
thc point reached by the senators
in tA,ir deliberations over the ar
ti"lcs contained in the bill e inn
p,acmcnt
Judge llardy's triad came to Il
dramatic ciosc last night. While the
ficry-haircd Mr.. Mcpherson sought
II vain To control her tears. the
Whit,haif,a iurjst made a stirring
appeal for the court 10 recognize
lis activities fer the evangelist as
thoS, Of friend ship.
Res Hardy, son of thu accused
juris', made an eloquent plea FOR his
father hu; IT was far overshqdowed
Iy the dramatic appeal Of TIE aged
judge himself
"If l have committed any of.
fense If is the offense Of friend
ships" Judge Hardy said. "It was
through my desire TO help rause |
believed served my follow men and
TO stand by and preserve justice as
saw it,
Senators. this is Solemn
moment for nae. have raised three
boys TO maaAood and two girls to
womauhood. have several grand
children. At my age in life about
all | have left is my good name.
And now. rs .hn shadows begin to
gather around nae this falls upon
me,
~ only as., that YOU would judge
are y, you would yourself nc judg
ed, - hc concluded.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26

NOGALES, Ariz., April 2G. UH
Reports reaching here today in
dicatcd that an engagement between
the federal army of General Juan
Almazan, enroute to Sonora from
Chihuahua, and rebels at the west
ern end Of Pulpito Pass in the
Sierra Madre mountains, VIII take
place before this week end.
Advices from Aqua Prieta,
Sonora, stated that Gee rebel sol
Hers were being rushed to the tiny
pass between the huge mountain
range, where the rebel generals.
simo Jose G. Escobar, is expected
TO make Il last stand. The pass has
been mined, rebels said.
In the past three days, Dispatch
es said, l4S bombs were dropped
on Navoioa, Sonora, by federal
aviators. Three persons were kill
ed many were wounded and thou
sands Of dollars worth Of property
was damaged, it was stated.
The aviators swooPad down tC
within . few hundred feet OF ths
ground, and sprayed the city street,
with machine gun fire, the reports
continued.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26
Power Discussion
AT Eastside Meet

Mcmbcrs of the Eastsidc Farm
Center discussed the power projects
for Imperial Valley ut the meeting
held last night, with Porter Fcrgu-
son presiding.
Earl Y. Northrap Of McCabc cen
ter presented resolution asking the
Irrigation District to make an in
vcstigation Of lnc power possibil,
tiles at Pilot Knob, before going
into the canal system project, He
urged that the Pilot Knob report
should be prepared and made public
ut the earliest possible moment.
Judge \. G. Finncy, farm bureau
director, opposed the resolution and
offered substitute for Eastsidc to
go on record at this time in favor
Of the canal system project. Sam F..
Robinson, farm bureau president,
opposed the Finncy resolution, as
did Jocl Euz, prominent rancher.
The chair took the floor and sup
ported the Finncy resolution.
\ vote was proposed on the Fin
ncy resolution, resulting in II to 6
in favor Of the resolution, the total
attendance being in the neighbor-
hood of 60. No action was taken ON
the Northup resolution.
Ncrn pcTar, farm advisor, gave a
very able discussion ON aspects of
dairying in Imperial county fol
lowed by delightful entertainment
by the Swiss club which con
sisted Of selections by the band and
of piano solos by Mrs. +. $. Steiner.
Ladies of the farm center served
delicious coffee and cake to the
members at the close Of the program.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26
COUNCIL HOLDS
DISCUSSION ON
CITY PLANNING
Decides On Informal
Meeting With Citizens
Next Week.

After accepting and approving
the assessment roll for street work
at Eighth and Hamilton and order
i'g the city engineer IS department
to attach warrants and file for rec
ord the city council, in a special
meeting last night at the city hall.
discussed in detail plans t. form 70
zoning commission.
}. :. Cameron, Of the chamber of
commerce. and number of the city
council VIII meet with representa-
tftcs Of the various civic organlza-
ton next Tuesday night at the city
hall to form final plans upon which
an ordinance Will be drawn and the
commission formed.
The recent Improvement in build
iag conditions and the prospects Of
Il number of Now business and manu-
lae:uring firms making FL Ccntro
their headquarters, neccssltatcs i'm
mediate action along these lines, IN
the opinion Of the ma. .iority of pub
lie officials and public spirited
citizens.
According to figures submitted at
the meeting last night more than
- 700, 900 people in 7jl communities
i'm the United States are now living
under coming ordinance conditions
and in every one OF the cities having
such ordinances, property values
have increased to a greater extent
and percentage than in cities not
having such ordinances but subsist-
my under similar climatic and bust
nt.,s conditions.
Another move toward civic bet
termcnt was made with the reading
of letter from the University of
Southern California relative to the
short course Of the school on public
administration.
While no official action was tax
en-. John Ncale. city clerk and
Dorsey Whitelaw. city attorney,
hsvc siguified their intention of at
tending the course which is held
June 10 to 21. 1t is expected that
the city fathers Will pay these city
officials expenses as is the custom
followed by the leading eommm-
ities of the country which send their
men to the California university.
After the disposal of several
minor matters pertaining to cutting
curb5 and constructing driNewaYS
the council appointed \. \. Buckin
and Fred Gianola rs a committee to
investigate and to appralSr property
on the south side near the Harding
school as a site for a city park. The
appraisal is TO be made so as to have
figures to submit to the owners Of
the property.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26
SUBMITS PLANS
FOR CANAL FROM
COLORADO RIVER

LOS ANGELES, April %. (U.P
Plans for gravity canal to bring
water from the Colorado uvcr 10
Southern California, which would
cost 49g,, ,000.000 npccssitatihg con
structiou Of an $50 tcot dam, l5o
miles of tunnel and 500 miles of
aQucduct. were presented to tn"
board az directors Of the metropolis
tan water district today by +. G..
Laruy
Laruc, formerly a hydrographce
with the United states geological
survey, advocated that dam be
constructed at Bridge Canyon ON
the Colorado river, some 100 miles
north Of the proposed Boulder dam.
From this $50 foot structure, the
water would be led through IS miles
of tunnel in the Arizona mom-
tains and would cross under the
Colorado river through second
tunnel.
The water then would pass
through l5 miles of inverted steel
syphons and thence through 80
miles Of intermittent tunnels, con
tinuing to southern California by
way Of open conduits and syphons.
Total length OF this aqUcduc,
would be approximately 500 miles,
he said.
The route proposed by larue
would eliminate the necessity of
installing pumps at various points,
thereby resulting in an ultimate
saving to the district, although th"
Continued on Page Eight
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26
FEDERAL TROOPS
REPORTED HOT ON
TRAIL. OF REBELS
Gales Army Pushing
Up West Coast Toward
Sonora.

MEXICO CITY, April 2G. iU.P-
The Mexican federal army cf the
west coast pushed eagerly onward
into Sonora today hopeful that Il
burned bridge north of Navojoa
would enable it to fight the battle
missed when the rebels retreatcd
unexpectedly from Masiaca.
Elias Plutarco Gales, command
cr in chief Of the fcdcraIs, notified
the government he had ordered Gen.
Jovcntino Espinosa to lead his
cavalry on It forced night advance
from Bacavarhi and oVertakc he
retrcating rebels before they re-
paired the bridge.
Gales WAS confident his troops
would overtakc the rebel troop
trains before the bridge was re-
paired He said his aviators had
spotted the trains, including seV-
eral Pullmans at Cajeme. It was
thought the Pulmans contained the
rebel leaders, possibly including
Gen. J. GonZalo Escobar, command
er in chief.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26
Husband Held Tn
Mystery Death

SALINAS, Calf, April 26. W.F
james Metcalf, Il plasterer, wa
held here today while authorize
investigated the death of his wit
Marion, whose body was found o
the foot of a 80 foot cliff near 7.
cific Grove.
The woman's body was locat
after she had been missing a d.
and a half She wore no sho,
Police claim it would be impossil
for person to walk up the eli
barefooted without injuring Il
feet and there were no bruises %.
the feet of the dead woman.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26
Police Officer
Beats Prisoner

LOS ANGELES, April 2G. UP
Entering the cell of Anton La
Strapca, - year old oil worker. De-
tcctive Lieutenant William JOHN
early today beat La Strapca 50
severely that emergency hospital
treatment was necessary.
La Strapca was arrested on n
charge of writing an obscene letter
to JOHN : wife threatening her life
unless she met him ON street cor
ner, JOHN and another policeman
said they set a trap and captured
La Strapca as he approached Mrs.
JOHN.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26
Mellon Probe
To Be Resumed

WASHINGTON, April 2G. U.H -
The senate judiciary committee will
resume its investigation into Sccrc-
tary Of Treasury Melons right to
hold office at a meeting tomorrow,
Chairman Norris, Nebraska, an
nounccd today.
The committee viii attempt to de
termine tomorrow whether Mellon 5
ownership of certain business stocks
constitutes violation of the law cs-
tabHshing the office of secretary of
treasury which prohibited any occu-
pant Of that office from being in
tcrcstcd directly or indirectly in
trade or commerce.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26

valley this season. They were
grown on the Nishida ranch in
the Seeley district. The ship
ment was inspected by b. A.
Harrigan, county horticultural
commissioner, and pronounced
fit for the presidential table.
To make certain Of safe hand
ling, Fred Bright insured the
shipment, remarking, however,
that they could not be replaced
if anything happens to them.
"We certainly hope the Pres.
ident enjoys the first fruits Of
the cantaloupe crop" Bright
said, "and if | know melons he
certainly should. "
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26
Trader Horn
Visits Coast

LOS ANGELES, April 26.-
Trader Horn, whom few people
Woald recognize by his legal name
e Alfred Aloysius Smith, arrio-
ID hero today from Honolulu.
Trader stepped over a5 +he
Metro GoldWyn-M Mayer studios.
which Is filming mis- book. and
Was to leave for New York to-
night. He said he was Work'nB
or several manuscripts at the
pr2GanJ time.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26
RADIO USED TO GIVE ALARM
FOR BLAZE IN COAST VESSEL

SAN PEDRO, Calf, April 26.
UP)-For the first time in local
history a general fire alarm was
broadcast successfully by radio
when a blaze broke out aboard
a ship in the harbor here today
The fire started in number six
hold Of the Americans Hawaiian
frcightcr, Nrgmian, this morn
ing. A Wrigley tug standing
alongside was notified and her
radio went into action and
brought two fire-boats, a sal
wage crew, two fire companies
and fire engine to her aid
within n few moments.
After burning several hours,
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26
PRESIDENT HOOVER TO GET
FIRST MATURE CANTALOUPES

President Hoover will be able
to enjoy Imperial Valley canta-
loupcs for breakfast in a few
mornings, a small crate of six
standard size cantaloupes hav-
ing been shipped to him this
morning by the Fred R. Bright >
Company of this city.
shipment was made by air
mail, and it is hoped the melons
may arrive at the capital not
later than Monday morning.
The cantaloupes were full
size, and represent the first
shipment of fully matured full
slip cantaloupes to leave the
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26
Why Not Include
The RiYeters?

LOS ANGELES, April 26 U.P)
All fire department sirens, and
all switch engine, laundry and
factory whistles viii join III ''one
minute Of bedlam'' on May 7 to
remind voters that it is the day
on which municipal primaries are
held.
mo citizen will be in a posi-
ton to offer the excuse that he
diG.l know that it was election
day." Fred Frank, director of
the Register and Vote League!
said today.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26

the fire raging below the Vir-
ginian S water-linc and threat
ening TO burst out and rayagc
expensive ware houses and
Wharves surrounding the
American Hawaiian berth, was
brought under control.
An accurate estimate of the
damage to the vessel could not
be made Immediately, her own
crs reported.
The Nirginian arrived from
San Francisco yesterday and
was making ready to continue
on to New York when the fire
started
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26
Trolley Accident
In Los Angelo

LOS ANGELES, April 90. UD
Fifteen street ear passengers wei
injured today when an east bom
ear ON Whittier boulevard left th
tracks and was struck broadside
a double.hcader ear coming from th
opposite direction.
The double header was bound foi
the metropolitan section, earryinl
about 80 persons, mostly women
who were going to work.
The eastbound ear was piloied b.
W, L. Soth aud carried one passen
ger. Both escaped injury.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26
Guggenheim Heiress a Secret Bride

millions and the reported opposition the
difference
Washington Island
her parents Mr. and Mrs Edmond A Guggenen do about it,
railroad
Guggenhcm quoted
tales sccffed
ment the marriage
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26
HOWARD MAKES
CONFESSION TO
COOLEY Staying
Admits Having Struck
Partner In Head With
Hammer During Fight.

PASADENA, Calf, April %
UP)-John L. Howard, business
partner Of Victor A. Cooley, muir
dered garageman, admitted to de-
fectivcs today that hc beat Cooley
to death in the iattcr's apartment
last week.
The confession was announced by
Detective Lieutenant Culver NJ.
Thomas of the Pasadena police de
partmcnt after Howard had been
grilled for several hours.
Howard 5 long silence after he
called police and told them he had
found Howard mortally y injured
when he called at his partner 5
apartment, was explained as ca de
sire to protect Mrs. Cooley as long
as possible, " Thomas quoted Howard
as saying.
Investigators who questioned
Mrs. Cooley earlier said that she
, was unable to shed any light or the
murder of her estranged husband
but admitted Howard had been
making love to her for several
months.
Both Cooley and Howard were
prominent in the business and social
! life of Pasadena.
Another prominent name drawn
into the case WAS that Of Mrs
Evelyn Mrritt Uluan, daughter OF
/ Lewis j. Merritt, Pasadena million
/ air,.
/ Mrs. Hanan was questioned after
J Cooley S death because he had been
attentive to her for some time. She
admitted they planned to marry as
soon as Cooley obtained a divorce.
Officers declared that Mrs.
Hanan was able to offer no clue to
/ the killer and she was allowed to
/ leave Pasadena for San Francisco
! last night On the first leg of trip
! to South America.
Howard, according to Detective
Thomas. admitted that he went to
/ Coolcy's apartment, which he fre-
| quently shared with his partner, at
1880 7. NJ. April Ii, the night
Cooley was beaten.
Describes Fight
Howard said he had been drink
ing and that Cooley upbraided him
for using liquor and neglcctmg his
business ! quarrel developed and
Cooley rose from his bed to Crap
pie with him, Howard said.
AS the men struggled Howard
reached i'm the pocket Of his over
coat and took out q hammer he was
carrying. He struck Cooley on the
head with the hammer and Cooley
dropped TO the floor unconscious.
Believing Cooley was dead,
Howard sand he "mussed up the
apartment - and threw his partner 5
wallet ON the floor to create the i'm
preston Of robbery. He then went
out, bought cigarettes and visited
for while at the home of Mrs.
Cooley.
Later, the confession said, How
ard went to the business district Of
Pasadena and stayed several hours
before going to the apartment to
discover - Cooley had been muir
dered.
Instead he was panic stricken
to find Cooley still alive. He call
ed police, however, as he had plan
ned and told them Cooley had been
| attacked by a robbcr.
Although Cooley lived for several
days, he never regained conscious
ness.
Commercial fishermen and sports
men are having war in Del Norte
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-26

The southern part of Tulare coun,
ty will have 5000 more acres of
cotton this year than in 1928,
bringing the total to $4,000 acres.