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Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-08
SEVEN SUICIDES
ADD TO TOLL OF
STATE DEATHS
BY United Press

Suicides, of which there were
seven added TO the casualty toll
In California over Labor day, rum
ming a close second to automobile
fatalities resulting from crowded
highway as thousands of motor
lists took advantage of the holiday.
Only one drowning was reported.
w. A. McTiernan, patient at the
Sacramento county hospital, COM
mitted suicide by hanging.
Mrs. Evelyn Mcclure, 20, died
shortly after drinking poison at her
home in Jackson.
Miss Wanda Spedden, II, assist
ant nurse at a Yuba City hospital
committed suicide by taking pois-
on.
Mrs. Ann Hawke, %, estranged
wife of E. r. Hawke. Jr.. Modesto
committed suicide by shooting at
Rio Nido on the Russian river.
A heavy toll of dead and injured
was recorded in Southern Califor-
mia over Labor day. Six were dead
and 26 injured in automobile acct
dents, one man succumbed in the
surf, another died of poison liquor
and a fourth killed himself
Prof. Harold l.. Levy Of Denver,
was killed near San Diego when
the bus in which he was riding,
ran wild down grade. Seven
other persons in the car were in
jured
Twelve-year Herbert Watson,
Long Beach, was instantly killed
in a collision between two automo-
biles.
v. j. Tribot, 81, Los Angeles,
bound for the beach on holiday,
was fatally injured in a collision at
Venice His wife was only slightly
hurt.
Albert William Hildebrand, 81,
sailor, was killed when his motor
cycle hit a truck near Mint Cam
yon.
Joe Guastella, Downey, was killed
when the steering wheel on his
truck snapped and the vehicle
swerved from the road into fence.
Mrs. Evelyn Tyner, 88, Los An
geles, died in Long Beach Of in
juries received Sunday night In an
automobile collision.
Albert c. wilkins. Los Angeles,
died of heart disease while SWIM
ming at Seal Beach.
Jasper Sprouse, SO, retired attor-
ney of Los Angeles, shot himself.
He had been in financial difficult
ties notes revealed.
Roy Seeley drank denatured al
cohol Police found his body in an
alley. Six persons have died In
Los Angeles in a week of poison
liquor.
Kenneth Noble, seven months
old, died from a fractured skull
suffered when he fell against gas
jet in the San Pedro home of his
parents, Lieut.. and Mrs. X. H.
Noble of the navy.
John Huntz, SIS, of Berros, was
instantly killed, and his compan-
ion, Geraldine West, 10, was SER
iously injured when their automo-
bile overturned nine miles north
of Santa Maria.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-08
HOOVER SILENT
ON LIGHT WINE
AND BEER ROW
Continued Force Brought
To Bear In Arguments
For LOCALIZED Liquor.
By RAYMOND CLAPPER
United Press Staff Correspondent

Copyright, 1881, by United Press
WASHINGTON, Sept. g. up
New pleas for beer and wine as a
depression relief measure and re-
garded by President Hoover as illog-
ical proposals which have no chance
of being put into effect.
Efforts to legalize wines and beer
have received new impetus because
of the depression. 1t is argued they
would bring in millions of dollars
in taxes at time when the federal
treasury is facing a huge deficit. 1t
is stated that manufacture and
marketing of these products would
give employment to thousands,
stimulate numerous lines of busi-
ness furnishing supplies, equipment
and transportation, and provide an
outlet for surplus grain and grapes.
The campaign was renewed over
Labor Day by group of labor lead
ers headed by Matthew Vol, vice
president of the American Fedora
ton of Labor, and Rep. James M.
Beck, Republican of Pennsylvania.
The labor committee declared modi-
ficationists have the strength to
overthrow VolsteadiSm through
modification this winter" Beck
said modification would bring IN
$500 900, 900 in taxes annually.
President Hoover has met with
silence all such arguments which
have been directed at the White
House in steadily growing volume
for some months.
In accordance with his established
policy. there is no expectation that
he will break his silence with any
public statement There are indi-
cations that the pressure is growing
stronger. But there is no indication
that 1t has made Roadway with Mr.
Hoover, despite rumors which cir
culate every few days that he is
about to declare for modification.
Mr.. Hoovers personal view, it is
understood, is that the argument of
the beer proponents is illogical and
does not meet realities.
The President, it is understood,
does not see how anything can be
done without constitutional
amendment and that. in the light
of the political lineup, is for poll
teal purposes question completely
beyond current possibility. Most
analyses OF the composition of con-
gress put it at roughly three quar-
tiers dry in both houses. Thirteen
states could block ratification
should an amendment be proposed
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-08
WRIT TO SPEAK
ON REDISTRICT
PLAN TOMORROW

Bringing their fight into the CEN
trail and southern portion of the
county, north enders who are lead
ing the struggle for two supervisors
in the northern part of Imperial
county will attend the weekly din
ner of the Ell Centre Chamber of
Commerce at $50 tomorrow night
in the Barbara Worth hotel, to hear
their generalissimo, J. G. Writ, ex-
pound his plan for redistricting.
Wirt's is one Of several redistrict-
ing plans which have been present
ed to the county board of supervi-
sors, and has met with opposition
by the greater part of the board.
1t is this plan which the north end
is attempting to push through,
threatening court action If it is
not adopted, or in place of it some
similar plan which will give the
north end sector equal privileges.
A. Y. Preble, chairman of the
board of supervisors, has expressed
unbending opposition to the Writ
plan. In this stand he was backed,
several weeks ago, by a majority OF
the board
Presentation of the Writ plan be-
fore the Ell Centre Chamber of
Commerce follows presentation last
week of a plan devised by Herman
Conger, justice of the peace in In
perial township, and is intended to
give Ell Centre residents a clear
idea of the drastic changes proposed
by the north end
Not only members of the Cham
Der of Commerce, but every resident
OF Ell Centre, is invited to attend the
dinner tomorrow night, according to
Chamber officials. 1t is likely a
large delegation from Calipatria
will attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-08
FLYERS SPEEDING
ACROSS PACIFIC
in DARINC FLIGHT
Believe Two AviatOrs Will
Be Successful In "Jail
or Glory" Hop.

TOXIC, Sept. 8. U.P)-Unreported
since they left Sabishiro Beach %
hours ago, Don Moyle, Los Angeles
"jail or glory" flyer, and C. A. AL
len. his youthful navigator, were
believed speeding east over the des-
olate North Pacific ocean today on
their nonstop flight to Seattle.
II their remodelled monoplane,
the City of Tacoma II, was still in
the air and maintaining a speed
OF los miles an hour, they would be
approximately half way-2430 miles
toward their goal.
Ships plying the great circle
route Moyle planned to follow
maintained close watch for the
plane but late today none had
sighted it.
Barring mishaps and provided
they followed the course originally
laid out, the intrepid pair, at 3 D. M,
EST, were skirting the east coast
Of Siberian Kamchatka and swing
ing east by south to the volcanic,
fog screened Aleutian islands.
This stage presented a hazardous
phase Of the journey, but the worst
stretch. 1000 miles of desolate sea
between Unalaska Island and Seat
tie. awaited them when they left
the AleutianS behind.
TOXIC, Japan, Sept. 8. U.PN
Two daring American aviators and
their heavily loaded monoplane
were believed speeding over the
North Pacific today in a non stop
flight from Japan to Seattle, Wash.
Calm Seas and favorable flying
weather lay ahead OF Don Moyle, Los
Angeles Jail or glory" flyer, and
Cecil A. Allen, his 27-year old ma
vigator. for their $500 mile dash
along the great circle route to fame
and a $4,000 fortune.
The airmen were sighted once as
they passed Cape Erimo, on Hok-
kaido island, at $40 a. m. today
and watchers shared the confidence
OF the young Americans that the
big ship City of Tacoma II would
see them safely through.
The Otchiishi radio station at
Nemuro, near the northern end OF
Japan, was the headquarters for re-
ports from vessels located along the
course Moyle and Allen set for their
bid to make the first Pacific cross
ing in single hop. The plane car
ries no radio equipment.
The Tateya Maru was the only
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-08
BY JOHN OWEN
United Press Staff Correspondent

CLEVELAND, Sept 8. (U.P)-Three
men and a girl, who describe them
selves as the Springfield, Mass,
quartet, sought new honors in the
sky today after capturing the ma
jor speed events of the 1881 nation
al air races.
Climaxing his record-breaking
Thompson trophy victory, Lowell R.
Bayles, ace flyer of the New Eng
land foursome, was to return to the
three kilometer course for another
attempt to shatter the worlds land
plane speed mark. Miss Maude-
Irving TAFT, Aerol trophy winner
was to try for the women'S record
of 2l0 miles per hour, held by
Ruth Nichols.
Sharing honors won by BayleS
and Miss TAFT were the other mem
berS of the quartet, Robert H. Hail.
designer, and Sanford D. Granville,
manufacturer of the Gee Bee sport
sters that won 5000 during the
air show. Granville was enthusiast
tic over the record attempts.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-08
Continued on page g.
CLEVELAND MAY
Be CONVENTION
SITE In 1892

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8. UP)-
Administration leaders are center
ing on Cleveland as the site of the
1882 Republican national conven-
ton.
From sources of indisruptable
authority came word today that the
Ohio Lake city-scene of the per-
functory denomination of President
Coolidge in l924-is being favored
by the administration COR what is
expected to be the perfunctory re-
nomination of President Hoover.
These authorities in the party
would ordinarily be expected to
prevail when the Republican ma
tional committee meets here in Dec
ember to make the official choice,
but Atlantic City, and Chicago are
putting up a stout fight for the
honor and other cities are expected
to enter the contest.
Cleveland itself is doing nothing
yet to get the convention. No
fund has been raised and no bid
authorized However the treas
urer of the national committee,
James r. Mutt, is a leading banker
of the Ohio city and word has been
passed around in political circles
that bid will be ready when the
occasion arises.
Cleveland is regarded as the ideal
spot politically for the convention
under existing conditions. Ohio is
considered an extremely doubtful
state since it elected a Democratic
senator and governor last year.
Politicians disagree among them
selves over the old supposition that
the place for a convention has in
fluence upon the ensuing cleo
ton. But the majority agree that
if any advantage is TO be gained,
Ohio is the place to seek 1t.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-08
COMMISSIONER OF
CHICAGO POLICE
PLANS TO RESIGN

CHICAGO. Sept. 8. UP)-The
Herald and Examiner said today
that Acting Commissioner of Police
John H. Alcock would retire soon
under the displeasure of Mayor
Anton j. Cermak.
Morgan A. Collins, chief of police
under Mayor Dever, is foremost
among those under consideration
to succeed Alcock, the story said.
Dissatisfaction of Mayor Cermak
with the manner in which Alcock
dealt with gambling and vice vio-
lations was declared to be respon-
Sible for the change.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-08
Reports Attempt
At HOldup Near
Imperial Today

Stating that he believed he was
a victim OF an attempted holdup,
A. Roach Of Ell Centric reported to
the sheriff's office that two road
sters attempted to stop his ma
chine just north of Imperial at an
early hour this morning.
That the same machines had
stopped car near Brawley also
was reported by Roach. He said
one machine had New Jersey Ii
cense and one a California license.
Ell Centre police picked up the
California car but its occupants
were released when it was discov-
cred they had nothing incriminat-
ing in their possession, according
to reports. The New Jersey car
has not been discovered as yet.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-08
MEXICAN KILLED
BY GUARDS MEN
AFTER SHOOTING

FAIRMONT, Mimi, Sept. 8. (U.H
National guardsmen today shot
and killed Nicholas Rodriguez, 38,
Mexican sugar beet worker in his
shack where the Mexican barricad-
ed himself after killing Sheriff
Gus H. Jorgenson.
The patrol of guardsmen under
Captain Carl D. Follett was called
out when news of Jorgenson'
death was received. The shootings
occurred on the farm of Roy Pyc-
man. where Rodriguez was en-
ployed.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-08
Police Chief In
New Jersey Shot

BERNARDSViLLE, N. j., Sept. g.
Chief of Police Charles Cavanaugh
was shot and killed today as he
left his home to go to a fire be-
lieved to have been set for the
purpose of Turing him out to his
death.
The fire was almost directly
across the street from Cavanaugh s
home, and he answered the alarm
before any one else arrived. AS he
stepped out of his front door a
burst of bullets struck him. He
died an hour later.
Chief Cavanaugh has been par.
ticularly energetic in raiding speak
easies and arresting bootleggers
here.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-08
Macmillan Back
From Exploring
Labrador Coast

ROCKLAND, Me, Sept. 8. U.P)-
Commander Donald B. Macmillan
was back in Maine today after a
one-stop flight from Labrador,
where he engaged in two months
aerial exploration.
With Charles G.. Rockville as pi-
lot, he arrived here yesterday III his
Lockheed Vega monoplane Viking
from Battle Harbor, Labrador, after
making single stop enroute at
Chance Bay, near Saint John, N. 3.
While in the far north they ira
yelled between 5000 and 6000 miles
by air and surveyed and mapped
1900 square miles of unknown land
between ATTITUDES Sc and So.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-08
RADIO COMMISSION
TO HEAR PROTESTS

WASHINGTON, Sept 8. U.P)-
The federal radio commission an
nounced today that all arguments
would be heard here September %,
on the application of Rev. Bob
Shuler for renewal of the license
OF Station KGEF, Los Angeles.
Chief Examiner Yost has recon-
mended that the application be
granted.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-08
Predict Huge
Cotton Crop

WASHINGTON. Sept. 8. U.P)-A
1851 American cotton crop of 49,
685 900 bales was forecast today by
the department of agriculture.
The estimate was based on a con-
dition of GO per cent of normal on
September l.
On August the department crop
reporting board estimated the crop
would be l5,5840 bales. Last
years production was 1882 900
bales.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-08
POLICE TO GRILL
GIRL ON KILLING

OGDEN, Utah, Sept. 8. W.D-A
defiant but rather distraught
young girl was to be questioned to-
day concerning t. death Of her
stepfather, John l.. Mason, go.
The girl, Agnes Fink, shot and
killed Mason after a quarrel.
The girls mother told police trou-
BILE originated over a tea kettle
which Mason order the girl 10 fiji.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-08
NAUTILUS RETURNS
FROM SHORT TRIP

ADVENT BAY, SPITzBBERGEN,
Sept. 8. U.P)-Sir Hubert wilkins
polar submarine, The Matthias, re-
turned here this afternoon after
an extended tour of the Arctic
ice fields. The Nautilus was some
what damaged in the ice and for
several days anxiety was felt for
its safety, because of failure to
answer radio inquiries.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-08
'PebbleStOne'
Wins Derby

PONCA CITY, Okla, Sept.
8. U.P)-A scrawny-necked
turtle by the name Of pebble
stone" was acclaimed the
speediest terrapin in the south
west today.
A rank outsider and a dark
horse, "Pebblestone" won the
annual l0l Ranch terrapin
derby yesterday and first prize
money of S3501. He plOdded
the 75-fOot course In one min
ute, eight seconds.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-08
FIRE KILLS THREE

NORTHBORO, Mass, Sept s.
W.P)-Three small children, trapped
in second floor bedrooms, were
burned to death when fire des-
troyed a frame dwelling today
Two other children, rescued by their
parents, were taken to Marlboro
hospital. where one was reported
in serious condition. All were
children of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Ouimet.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-08
Convict Wins
Small Fortune

SAN QUENTIN PRISON,
Cal, Sept. 8. U.H--Harold
Marks, robbery convict who
invented an unpickable lock.
learned today that his ingen-
uity has won him 100000.
Marks applied for a patent
on the invention, and through
his attorney was told that an
eastern lock firm has placed
100000 in escrow for the con-
Wet pending patent grants.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-08
mIMlLL-.

SANTA MONICA, Sept. Z.
(SpeciaD-When will they quit
taxing farmers land regardless
if it made anything? Or SELL
ing peoples homes for taxes?
Not till they get a sales tax
small on necessities and large
OH Injuries; then stiff in
heritance tax on the fellow
that saves and don't spend
that will get him either way.
No tax paid on the day you
buy is as tough IS asking you
for it the next year when you
are broke. It's worked on gas
oline. 1t ought to work on
Rolls-Royces. cigarettes, lip
rouge and Coca Cola.
Yours
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-08

Continued on page 81
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
BRIDGEPORT CLUB
 HERE T0NITE FOR
 CROSBY CONTEST
Central TOssers Face Blue and White at Wilby Gym in Naugatuck Valley League Contest

One of the largest crowds to witt ness Crosby baskcteers in action this year is expected at the Wilby gym tonight when the Schofieldless hoopmen trot out to tangle with Eddie Reilly's Central courtsters from Bridgeport in scheduled Naugatuck Valley league contest.
 Central Strong
 The down staters are one of the most aggressive quintets in the league, suffice to say, they hold 31- 27 win over Wilby on the latter's court. In Appicello and Kunsch they have two of the outstanding for wards in the state, both of whom are veterans.
 Frankie Conroy, who is substitut- ing for Coach Schofield, who is con- fined to his bed at home with a se- were cold announced to-day that Herb Colby, regular back court guardian, would probably be in uni form tonight. but his chances of playing are not so hot as he, too, has been nursing a cold for the past few days.
 Preliminary Game
 The undefeated Crosby Reserves will show their stuff against the Gen. tral seconds starting promptly at 7:45 o'clock. Coach Conroy urges every member of the blue and white reserves to report to him at the school promptly at o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
COLLEGE WRESTLER FEATURES MAT GO
 HERE WEDNESDAY
Lee WykOff and Irish Jack MallOney Meet in Main Grapple at Buckingham Two Other Bouts

Alter an absence of about two yaers, the grunt and grapple boys come to town next week for a spirited showing at Buckingham hal next Wednesday following ar Tangements made by Promoter George Mulligan of the Waterbury A. C. Believing that there are enough lovers of wrestling in Waterbury to make the sport flourish consistently. Mulilsan has rounded up a group of | matmen that seem to be a fair rem resentation of the League of Nations insofar as their nativity is con cerned.
 From St. Louis
 The main bout, best two out of three falls will feature a former All-America football man, Lee Wykof of the University of St. Louis. It was only last Wednesday night that Wykoff gave Dynamite Gus Sonnenberg a great bout in Boston, each man winning a fall. and the decisive fall going to Son nenberg when Wykoff was injured so that he could not continue. His opponent in this city Wednesday night will be Irish Jack MaIlonev. the "Carnera of the mat" a6 foot inch gian with 250 pounds of heft. Hes not a champion, but a trouble maker who makes all of them go the limit to beat him and MaIloney's packers are positive in their state ment that Wykoff will have no easy time with the son of Erin.
 Handsome Harry
 one of the trickest wrestlers in the business, will show in the semi nnai bout, one hour time limit number featuring Harry Mammas. the Greek marvel and Fred Carot. French heavyweight. Mammas. a Wlly, experienced grappler. has shown in this city before and has met the best in the country during his years of hammerlocks and h alf, Nelsons. These boys weigh 200 pounds each.
 Opening Bout
 The Polish. Lithuanian and Ital. ian wrestling fans will have some one to cheer for when John Podubnv and Tony Catalina tangle in half hour limit bout. John scales 215 pounds and has ambitions of becom. ing another Zybysko and has been gong well. while Catalina. a st Louisan, has shown all sorts of promise in a short time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
WILEY LOOKS WEAK
 HUMBLINC ANSONIA
Leemen Score 25=l8 Vic= tory in Uninteresting Game-Meet Lyman Hall Tonight

Wilby handed Ansonia 25 to IS setback in a Naugatuck Valley League game last night at the Wilby gym before a very small crowd in an unintcresting game. The visitors showed fairly fast team. but one lacking experience and point makers.
 The green and white on the other hand looked anything but promising Their passing was nothing to write home about andr their shots were taken from difficult angles and un- set positions.
 Ansona was hopelcssly outclassed in the first three periods, but start ed to show signs of life in the last period when it was too late. During the final quarter they outscored the locals s to 9
 Tonight Jimmy Lee takes his charges to Wallingford where they are scheduled to tangle with the Lyman Hall quintet in a return game. In their first meeting here last month the Hallers eked out d IA 10 12 win. Last nights score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
Putsic Friars in
 Providence Debut

With 8 consecutive victories tucked safely under their belts and wins in 17 starts, Charley Lead CTS Putsic Friars invade Providence.
 t. l.. tonight to meet the reputab ble frov1dence Y. M. C. A. team.
 since the New Year has been ush- cred in the Putsics have finally hit their true stride and at present ara riding on the crest of supremacv fheir last eight victories have been registered over some classy teams including the Waterbury Tribunes seymour Town team, Bristol Manle Ends, Middletown Arawanacs. Wa terbury Warriors, Newtown Town team. St Pauls M. E. church of Hartford and St Johns church of Waterbury, oi
 Ihe boys will leave the central "" this afternoon at 1 o'clock in prlvate cars and will return late sunday night. Those who will see ac,lon against the Islanders include Harry Huey, Ray Snyder, Johnny Brown, Hennie Despins, Eddie Ev. | ans, Johnny Rozum, Al Light George Holloway. Frankie Cucolo and George Dillon. Andy StavnitsLv injured forward, and Bud DaWis physical director of the "Y" will c' | company the solad
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
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