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Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. Is. Up)--
Snow fell in Los Angeles today for
the first time in more than 20
years, the first thousands Of per-
SONS here had ever seen except
upon distant mountain tops.
Sweeping out of the north on the
heels of cold snap. snow followed
a cold rain early this morning, and
at dawn roofs were covered with
white, although the flakes melted
rapidly.
Snow fell for more than an hour,
encrusting streets In slush through
which early commuters plowed a
dangerous path. Cutters ran full
OF water from the nights rain.
The fall lasted more than an hour,
at times SO heavy as to obscure the
vision of early hour motorists.
The temperature was SO degrees,
and it was thought possible dam
age resulted to citrus groves, al
though reports were not available
early.
Wednesday nights frost did lit
tie damage, according TO the citrus
growers association, although iso-
lated groves and growers not pre-
pared for smudging suffered
Wednesday night the temperature
was as low as 25 in some sections
and 81 in Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15
Tuna Fishermen
Go On Strike

SAN PEDRO. Cal, Jan. Is. U.D
Five thousand tuna fishermen
struck today and refused to put
out to sea after their representa-
tives had failed to come to terms
with Gamers over the price of fish.
The fishermen struck after de-
Ginning TO accept an ultimatum
from packers that the boats put
out for the tuna banks before to-
day or the Gamers would take
action they deemed advisable.
1t was expected the packers would
order immediate foreclosure on
fishing boats of which they are
part owners.
Tuna fishermen demanded Sl0O a
ton for yellowfin tuna, 500 for
bluefin tuna, SIS for skipjack, and
$50 for yellow tail and Bonita. The
packers are offering from $40 to
$5 less.
The strike affects fishermen here
and at San Diego
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15
Two Small Coast
Banks Are Closed

LOS ANGELES. Jan. Is. U.P-
Two small suburban state banks
were cl0sed today one through the
action Of its board of directors and
the other at the behest of the state
banking commission.
The Tujunga Valley Bank OF
Tujunga failed to open its doors
after the directors reported q fall
ing off in deposits. The state
superintendent Of banks took
charge.
The Riviera State Rank of Ri
viera was closed by the state be-
cause of depleted reserves
The Tujunga Valley bank had
commercial deposits of 100000 and
savings deposits of $4,000 las well
as $4,000 in public funds. \ 1t is
capitalized for $4,000.
The Riviera State bank HAD to.
tai individual deposits of SEA TOO
and $4,000 in public funds. 1t Ias
capitalized at S25,00o. Y
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15
MITCHELL SENDS
ASSISTANT TO
PROBE HAWAII
Receives Orders To Make
Sweeping Search Of
Conditions In Islands.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Is. UP) -
The bear-hunting son Of an Iowa
preacher is leaving at once for Ha-
wall TO take charge Of the crime in
vestigation there.
Seth w. Richardson. six-foot as
sistant attorney general who served
his hitch as a buck private in the
World war, has been ordered to
Honolulu by Attorney General
Mitchell. Richardson, 81. was ap-
pointed to his present post May l,
1929. He was assigned to head the
public lands and Indian affairs di-
vision of the department of justice.
In his investigation of Hawaii he
will give special attention TO the
courts, police, jury system, parole
board, weight of evidence required
in certain crimina. cases, and the
operation of the courts in narcotic,
drugs and prohibition cases How
ever, he is not to be limited by any
specific instructions from above.
you are free" said Mitchell, Ito
go into any phase of the matter
biidS yOu QStlll dQfiodDlC. bGCduoS
of the conflicting statements about
conditions there 1t Is necessary that
representatives of this department
ascertain the facts by inquiry on
the ground.
"The important thing for you to
do is to get at the real facts, which
have no doubt you will do with
your accustomed yigor."
Mitchell pointed out that cases
of the type which have recently at
tracted general attention are out
side the jurisdiction of the United
States district court.
'"I suggest" he said, that you in
quire into the operation of the OF.
flee Of the city and county prose-
cutor to ascertain whether it Is
efficient, and whether any change
in the method of selection of the
local prosecutor, such as an ap-
pointment by the governor Of the
territory, would tend to make the
work Of that office more efficient"
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15
AL SMITHS SON
HELD FOLLOWING
FATAL ACCIDENT

NEW YORK, Jan. Is. U.P -
Walter Smith, youngest son OF
the former governor, Alfred E.
Smith, was arrested today on
technical charge of homicide after
his automobile had fatally injured
a pedestrian
His brother, Alfred E. Smith, Jr.,
was called to police headquarters
after his arrest.
There is no statement to make.
1t was all unfortunate accident.
Everything was on the up and up.
l am going to defend him." Smith,
Jr., said
Smiths car killed Harry Wallace,
25, when Wallace crossed Lexing-
ton avenue against the red lights
at l28th street. Smith stopped at
once and rushed Wallace to Har-
lem hospital where he was pro-
nounced dead.
After being detained In the hos
pital, Smith was taken to the East
l26th street police station where
he was locked up in a cell.
A technical charge of homicide
is customarily filed against drivers
of automobiles involved in fatal ac-
cidents in New York City.
Walter was disconsolate at the
police station. He said: IL
couldn't be helped" He referred
all inquiries to his brother who
said: 1T was purely an accident"
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15
Students Stage
Riot In Snow

PASADENA, Cal, Jan. Is. U.P)-
A disturbance, while police said
reached the proportions Of a riot,
occurred at the Pasadena Junior
college today when several hundred
youths engaged in a SNOWFALL fight.
The college students, affected by
the first snow TO cover Southern
California in many years. deserted
their classes and started the fight
in streets adjacent to the college.
The youths pelted street cars,
passing automobiles and buildings
in the neighborhood. Windows and
windshields were shattered by snow
balls. One police report said that
a motorist was cut by flying glass.
Three youths. Charles F. Eiker,
Howard Douglas and Fred Violette,
were arrested on charges of ma
liclous mischief. Their bail was
fixed at $500 each.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15
Traffic Tickets
Must Be Obeyed

Penalties OF failing to appear on
traffic citation were demon
strated to Glare Leech of West :
morland in a case which reached
its climax in Judge I. Mayfields
court today with a mere 50 fine,
which was suspended when Harold
Jones appeared for Leech.
Imprisonment, however. faced
Leech when he was arrested in
Portersville by state traffic officers
after failing to appear here last
July. He posted $40 bail in the
Portersville justice court, and was
released to appear before Judge I.
Mayfield here.
The offense charged against
Leech was a minor one-driving
a car with glaring headlights.
Jones, appearing for Leech, ex-
planned today that the latter was
under the impression he did not
have to appear in court, but; merely
must have his headlights adjusted.
Upon this explanation Judge May
field suspended the usual fine.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15
Ban On Long At
Aqua Caliente

Aqua CALIENTE. Mex, Jan. Is.
U.P)-Baron Long, vice president of
the Aqua Caliente Jockey club, will
not be permitted to enter any more
horses for races at the border plant
track stewards announced in a rul-
ing posted today. The stewards,
headed by Francis Nelson, senior
steward, issued the following rul-
ing:
1T is ruled for acts of prejudice
toward the best interests of racing
in general and the Aqua Caliente
Jockey club in particultr that Baron
Long and his horses be excluded
from further participation during
future racing at this course, other
than in stakes already closed.
Signed by order OF the stewards" d"
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15
RAIN POSTPONES
THIRD ROUND OF
GOLF TOURNEY

Aqua CALIENIE, Baja Calf,
Jan. IS. UP)-Heavy rain caused
the poStponement today of the
third round of the $4,000 Aqua
Caliente open golf tournament.
The downpour started late yes
terday after Leo Diegel, local pro-
fessional, shot fine par breaking
68 to take the lead over the higt.
class field at the end of 36 holes
1t still was coming down in tor
rents this morning and, after once
postponing the starting time for
an hour, officials found it neces-
saTy TO call off the play.
The delay will throw the final
round over until Sunday, is holes
being played tomorrow and Ia
Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15
SCHOOL PUPILS
FLEE AS WATER
FLOODS COUNTRY

TRURO, N. S., Jan. Is U.P)-
Two hundred school children mar
rowly escaped death when a dam
broke and the water swept through
five towns and washed their school,
house away.
The torrent swept along q IS mile
front, destroying property worth
several hundred thousands Of dol
lars, and threatening many lives.
One man Is dead and several are
missing.
Today several crews of men,
hastily recruited from the stricken
countryside, were struggling to d.
vert the flood waters to streams
and rivers.
The towns Of Acadia Mines, Lon
donderry and Great Village are
the worst hit
Telephone communication still is
interrupted.
Three iron bridges, a flour mill,
seven stores and many dwellings
were swept away In addition to the
school house.
Only the hour of disaster saved
the school children. They had
been dismissed only short time
before the rushing waters struck
their school house without warning.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15
ACCUSED DRIVER
PLEADS ! GUILTY
in FATAL. CRASH

A surprise move on the part of
u Holcomb and Lee Nuffer, his
attorney. came thiA morning when
Holcomb pleaded \ guilty before
Judge A. C. Finney TO manslaugh-
ter and applied forI PROBATION.
Holcomb was scFeduled Tor ar
raignment on the culminal law ana
motion calendar in superior court.
His case after the plea was enter
cd was continued until February
for q hearing ofi the apphcaion
for probation.
Holcomb was arrested IN central
California several weeks after Al
hert Brown died hh an automobile
accident last October 10 near the
Gateway service tioh on tne Los
Angeles highway, west OF WeStmor-
land.
Testimony given an a preliminary
hearing was that Hoicomp was
driving on the wrong side OF the
highway when his car STRUCK that
driven bv Brown. HcDlcomb disap-
neared after the accident, snd
long search for him elloeo with MS
arreet in another coa4nty.
Arjan Dhilo SinghN was another
who anneared before Judge Finney
for arraignment this fnorhlng. tie
is charged with assfult with a
deadly weapon, as thei result OF the
,,oarIy fatal shootingi of Rattan
cingL neor WestmorIand several
n,oeIe 400. Harry IStewart of
Brawley was appointe9 MS attor-
ney. and the case coneinued until
January % for q plea.
Arraignment of Abraham ortega
on n robbery charge was continued
til ,,nvt EridqV uvzxxurux
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15

DINNERS
ARE HELD
Democrats Start Off Cam
paign With Optimistic
Rallies.
MUM ON CANDIDATES
No N mes Mentioned
Definitely In Series OF
Affairs Last Night.
United Press

The Democratic party has mar
shalled It's forces for the 1882 prest-
Dental campaign in nation-wl tie
victory dinners; its leaders have
added new attacks on Republican
incapacity for leadership" but not
one self announced candidate for
the presidential nomination was
added to the list.
Political developments recently
had led some politicians to believe
the candidacy of either Alfred E.
Smith, 1928 standard bearer or
that of franklin d. Roosevelt, who
nominated smith as the happy
warrior" would be announced.
In New York, Governor Roose-
Welt sounded the call to arms
last night with a plea for return
of states rights, asking for a cam
palgn free from prejudice and de-
ploring the present tendency to
blame all our present troubles on
the President
Roosevelt said the President is
perhaps the victim OF theory
which holds that control of the
Republican party reins entities the
holders To use that historic party
for the purposes OF personal GAIN
Then he added a deeper thrust
saying:
He and his associates have per-
haps shown tncapacity to con-
tribute leadership in the solving of
national crisis"
The governor made clear for the
first time, one OF the economic
issues" he favored.
Let us establish" he said, for
times of peace a definite appor-
tionment of the whole field of tax
alton. To the federal government
we will give adequate sources of
taxation TO meet administrative
needs. All other sources of taxa
ton. we, the states, reserve unto
ourselves"
John w Davis, standard bearer
in 1924, told OF the efforts made
TO pledge s1,500,o00 needed for
the campaign.
While the Democrats were dis
cussing theif campaign, North
Dakotas state convention unani-
mously indorsed Roosevelt. and
urged him TO allow his name to be
put on the presidential preference
ballot for the primary election,
March Is.
In Boston, Allred E. Smith gave
no hint as TO whether he would
seek the nomination again. His
address was larl,ly reiteratior
and elaboration OF points stressed
in his jackson day speech in
Washington, with a vigorous plea
for a clean-cut party platform.
In Chicago Jouett Shouse, chair
man of the national executive COM
mittee, warned against over conf
dence. The victory is ours" he
said, "if we hold together and do
not let our enthusiasm wane."
Shouse attacked what he called
certain inspired reference In news
papers TO so-called Raskob-
smith -Shouse combination for or
against a particular candidate.
In Atlanta. tbe dinner was q
"love- feast" RooSeVe!t was re-
Ico,ti,YaJ IN posre 2l
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15
TELLS
FAMILY TRAGEDY
TO AUTHORITIES
Staying Deformed
Child Three Years Ago
AS Act OF Mercy.

MILLERSBURG, o., Jan. Is. U.p)
Judgment on war veteran faith
er who killed his two-year- in
curably insane child three years
ago to relieve its suffering and tn
save his wife" was left to a grand
jury considering the mercy kill
ing" here today.
For three years james Stanhouse
OF Killbuck kept his secret with
his wife; he told her what he had
done after burial of the youngster,
the fourth child in the family.
But fear haunted him-fear his
secret would be discovered, fear of
being arrested. So he told his
story to Prosecutor Elmo NJ. EStill.
Stanhouse served with the Royal
engineers in the British army dur
ing the World War. He married
in England after the war, then i'm
migrated to Canada. He moved to
Killbuck and worked as stone
cutter nine years ago.
I'VE had three children, then
David Oscar came. There was
something wrong. He would scream
for hours at time. We consulted
specialists
They said the boy was born
with an inflammation of the BRAIN"
he said, "and it was only guess
ton Of time before the boy would
die in agony. All he did was lie
in his crib nd scream. He didn't
even recognize us when he was two
years old.
MY wife wouldn't leave the baby.
She was dying, just caring for him.
I was afraid she would die and
leave me with the four children.
The thought made me frantic.
II loved the boy Just US / did
my other children but I couldn't
stand It, I thought he was killing
my wife"
So, one night while Mrs. STAN
house lay Ill, the husband got some
chloroform. And he got some whis-
key.
AT first l didn't have the nerve
so l drank some whiskey. Then
when the boy stopped breathing,
threw up the window, smoked some
cigarettes and called a doctor"
The doctor. who had been expect
ing the death, saw nothing strange
in the case. The child was buried.
Then Stanhouse told his wife what
he had done.
He couldn't sleep well after
that" the young wife, bowed down
by suffering and grief, told ques-
TONERS. "On those nights he would
visit the grave where little David
Oscar is buried. One night he
slept on the grave all night long"
The grand jury is not expected
10 return an indictment agreeing
with that version. 1t is planning
to recommend a sanity hearing. 1t
is believed.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15
Negroes Named
For West Point

WASHINGTON, Jan. Is. U.P)-
Congressman Oscar De Priest of
Illinois has designated six men
from his district to take the physi-
cal and mental examinations for
entrance to West Point. His office
said today all were negroes.
De Priest has two vacancies at
West Point to fill.
De Priest appointed negroes TO
West Point and Annapolis immed-
lately after his election to con-
gress. His appointee was disqual-
ified at Annapolis for physical dis
ability. AT West Point his appointee
was admitted but in less than
year was dropped for deficiency in
mathematics.
He also has vacancy at Anna
polls soon TO be filled.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15
RAIDINC OFFICER
DEFIES ORDER OF
SUPERIOR COURT

LOS ANGELES, Jan. Is. tU.H -
Capt Deighton M. Jones, head Of
the police vice squad, who raided
the Greek comedy, 'Lysistrata, ;"
last night for the SecopS me, in
defiance of a superior court re-
straining order, was ordered to ap-
pear in court today for hearing
on possible contempt charges.
Superior Judge Harry Archibald,
who had issued the restraining
order at the request of the shows
producers, described Captain Jones
action as very unWise" and an
nounced he would hold a hearing
on whether the officer should be
held in contempt.
Jones had declared the injunc-
ton was only a scrap of paper"
according to those who protested
the second raid last night.
Meanwhile, the Sd members Of
the cast had obtained a continu-
ance of their trial on charges of
participating in an indecent play
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15
PUBLISHERS OF
STATE HOLDING
ANNUAL SESSION

SAN BERNARDINO, Cal, Jan.
is. U,p) - representatives Of more
than 300 daily and weekly news
papers today opened the tnree-day
44th annual session Of the Califor-
MIA Newspaper Publishers associa-
ton.
II. r. Judah, publisher of the
Santa Cruz News, president of the
associa lion, and General Manager
John B. Long called the meeting to
order at noon with President Ju-
dah welding the gavel.
Protection of the press was the
theme of this years conclave. Ad-
dresses scheduled to be given In
cluded libel, advertising rackets,
costs of production, radio compe-
tition and fire.
Mayor l. N. Gilbert welcomed
the approximately 500 delegates with
q short talk extending hospitality
Of San Bernardino to the associa-
ton and its guests.
DR.. Tully Knowles, president of
the College of the Pacific, Stock
ton, was the principal speaker.
During the three days, the con-
vention will be split into round
table discussions of newspaper prob
lens. There will be one group for
dailies and another for Weeklies.
George F. Morrell, publisher OF the
Palo Alto Times, will preside over
the dailies, and Carroll II. Smith,
publisher Of the La Mesa Scout,
the WeeklieS.
Gov. James Rolph, Jr., and Lieut..
Gov. Frank Merriam will be guests.
An elaborate entertainment pro-
gram has been planned.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15
New Attack On
Aqueduct Bond

LOS ANGELES, Jan. l5. (U.p-
New attacks on validity of the
$220,000,000 bond issue approved by
the voters for construction of an
aqueduct from the Colorado river
will be given a hearing before Su-
perior Judge Leon II. Yankwich
under stipulation signed today by
attorneys for Mrs. Katherine Buck,
taxpayer, and the Metropolitan
Water district.
The contest was started by Mrs.
Buck on the contention that the
money will be insufficient to con-
struct the aqueduct. The hearing
will be held February ..
The bond issue was previously
held valid in similar suit brought
in behalf Of -L.-M. nIrpey ofI-.s z
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15
Parties Agree On
Wet Program

WASHINGTON, Jan. Is. U.P) -
Democratic and Republican vets in
the house agreed today upon a pro-
posed modification of the 18th
amendment which would permit
states to legalize liquor If they de-
sired. A vote on this proposal will
be sought in the house at this ses-
sion.
The measure will be jointly in
troduced by Rep. Beck, Republican.
Pennsylvania. and Lintihcum, Dem
ocrat, Maryland, leaders of the re-
spective Republican and Democrat
ic wet blocs in the house. A oeti-.
IT, -.'i.i- ssr ~ . - ~
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15
Deny New Trial
In Damage Suit

Judge Vaughn N. Thompson to-
day denied the motion of Harry
Bice, through his attorney, for a
new trial Of the damage sui.
brought against him by NJ. Coontz,
and in which the latter got a
judgment for a total of Sll,2l7.
Francis J. Gable, attorney foc
Bice, moved for a new trial on
grounds of newly discovered ey!-
dence, errors during the trial and
excessive damages awarded the
plaintiff.
Coontz brought two suits, one
for damages because of injuries
suffered by himself, and one for
damages resulting from the death
of his daughter, Leneve Coontz, in
an automobile accident July Is,
1890, half a mile east OF the Side
winder service sation on the Yuma
highway.
Ray Johnson, D. o. Larkin and
Fred Hoover were attorneys for
COOntZ,
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15
Patman Charges
Denied By Mellon

WASHINGTON, Jan. IS. UP
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon
today entered a general denial OF
charges Of engaging i'll private
business upon which Representa-
tive Patman, Democrat, Texas, is
beeking to have him impeached.
l The denial was made through
his personal attorney, A. w. Gregg.
ASpecifically Gregg denied:
THAT Mellon used his office to
obtain the famous "Barco Conces-
siotp' to oil lands in Colombia worth
$1,000, 100000 and now said to be
controlled by Mellon Morgan inter-
estS.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15
Guaranty Crash
Quiz Demanded

LOS ANGELES, Jan. Is. U.P}-
A demand for a new investigation
into the collapse of the Guaranty
Building and Loan association,
which failed for $8,0o0,00 a year
ago, was voiced at a meeting of
2000 depositors held last night.
The group also denounced any
attempt of Gilbert H. Beesemyer,
former head Of the firm. who was
convicted Of embezzlement. TO gain
parole.
The meeting, called by the Guar
anty depositors restoration organi-
ization, passed a resolution which
asked Gov James Rolph. ir.. to
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15
Numerous Traffic
Cases In Court

El Centro's police court is taking
on something the air of a full
time traffic court, with the num-
Der OF tickets and citations recently
presented to Judge J. E. Simpson.
R. F. Williams, 60, appeared be-
fore Judge Simpson this morning
on charge of reckless driving.
He was fined $50, and paid the fine.
Yesterday afternoon j. H. Briggs.
AZ, was assessed the same amount
for the same offense, but released
to pay on the installment plan.
Ruth st. James, 25. who last
night posted $25 bail for her ap-
pearance this morning on a charge
OF vagrancy, failed to appear.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-01-15
TWO TOWNS ARE
DEFENDANTS IN
COURT ACTIONS

El Centre and Calipatrit., as mu-
inequalities, we're represented in
superior court this morning, one
town to press a demurrer to a suit
against its chief of police, and the
other to defend itself against a
motion to strike its answer to a
complaint
Dorsey "aiteiaW, FL Centro city
attorney, presented arguments on
the demurrer Of Frank P. Nc
Caslin, police chief, to the COM
plant OF w. B. Magruder, store
proprietor. Judge A. C. Finney
took the matter under considera-
ton, with attorneys on each side
to present briefs.
In the other department Of ST.
perior court, Judge Vaughn N.
Thompson was hearing arguments
on the motion of p. N. Myers, as
attorney for Mrs. A. N. Myers, TO
strike the answer of the city of
Calipatria to her complaint. This
matter also was taken under con-
sideration, and the defendant
given leave to file counter
affidavits on the motion.
Magruders suit against McCaslin
Is aimed at the Ell Centro Sunday
closing ordinance as 1t governs gro
Gerry stores, contending this ordi-
nance is unconstitutional
Mrs. Myers suit is one to re-
cover money alleged due P. N.
Myers for legal services rendered
the city of Calipatria In an action
against the Imperial Irrigation
district. The attorneys claim was
assigned to his wife for purposes
of the suit.