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Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-28
THOMAS ASSISTS
AUDITORS CHECK
OF SCHOOL FUND

LOS ANGELES, Oct. %. U.H-
Ellitt B. Thomas, resigned Redon-
do Beach school superintendent
who assertedly confessed the theft
of $4,000 of school funds after he
attempted 70 pecpetrate a kidnar
hoax, today prepared to aid audi
tors adjust the losses.
Confined to the county Jail await
ing trial November Is, Thomas has
been visited daily by his wife
prominent clubwoman of the beach
city. Mrs. Thomas consistently
expressed faith in her husband
even after it was revealed he was
on the verge of marrying Seattle
girl under the alias of E. T. Sher-
wood.
George Penney, attorney for
Thomas, said his client would
make "every restitution possible.
This included return of $500 Of
stolen money, an automobile now
being returned from Seattle and
$500 invested in a gold mine, Pen
ney said.
The attorney said Thomas would
begin work with the auditors as
soon as they have finished their
own investigation of the defalca-
tons.
unless some radical change oc-
curs," Penney declared, "Thomas
will plead guilty before the trial
date. We have not anticipated the
punishment, or whether he will be
given probation. That is entirely
up to the court"
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-28
BANKERS And TAX
COLLECTORS HIT
BY FARM STRIKE
BY GENE GILLETTE
United Press Staff Correspondent


DIES MONIES, Ia, Oct. %
Farm strikers extended their fight
today from barricaded highways
into the private offices of their
bankers and from the barnyard to
the tax collection window OF the
county court house.
With farm produce prices sag
ging-in some cases to the lowest
levels in history-the farmers de-
cided more heavy artillery was
needed IN the economic battle that
started with declaration of the
farm strike two months ago. Ac-
cordingly this ultimatum was forth
coming:
mo mortgage or tax payments
until prices rise"
1t was problematical how many
farmers would join this new
phase of the farm strike. Milo
Reno, national president of the
Farmers Holiday association, said
nine states were represented at the
meeting which decided upon the
tax and mortgage moratorium.
The new proposal of the militant
Holiday group brought criticism
from some economic quarters. One
economist described it as case
of ''biting the hand that feeds
them" and pointed out that pub
lie agencies are expanding large
sums for relief and banks and in
surance companies in many cases
are making real concessions to
farmers unable to meet mortgage
payments.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-28
R. F. {. LOAN
BEING DISCUSSED
BY SUPERVISORS

A Reconstruction Finance Cor
poration loan to finance relief
measures and road camps in I'M
perial county was under consider
alton by the board of supervisors
and the valley food administration
committee today as they discuss
ed the advisability of asking for
such loan.
Although no definite sum was
named, it was decided that such
a loan might be asked to further
relief to penniless families of the
county.
A letter from Governor Rolph
pointed out, that in the opinion of
the states attorney general, the
only way such a loan may be Sc
cured in California is through the
governor, the money to be expend-
ed by him on his sole responsible
ity.
Members of the board of super
visors, especially, pointed out that
such a loan, drawing three per
cent interest, would not be paid
back by the county, but would be
paid off from the federal aid fund
for highways and rural post roads,
meaning merely curtailment af-
ter 1885 in the amount of federal
money spent in maintenance Of
highways and roads. A five year
period is allowed during which the
money may be paid back to the
corporation.
Should such a loan be secured,
the money would be used by the
supervisors in creating employ
ment for families who has estab-
lished residence in Imperial
county, and who are in need of aid.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-28
Insurance Firm
To Probe Death

MARTINEZ, Calf, Oct. %. -
U.P)-Insuranc company officials
today began an independent inves-
tigation into the mysterious death
of William H. Hanlon, So, county
school superintendent and member
of the state board of education,
whose body was found in the Sac
ramento river near here two days
ago.
A coroner's jury after reviewing
all evidence in the case, returned
a verdict of death from unknown
causes and at an unknown place"
There was nothing to show whe-
ther Hanlon had been murdered or
had died of some organic trouble,
and absence of water in his lungs
proved he had not drowned.
The Insurance company inves-
tigation was started when it was
learned Hanlon took out $4,000 in
life insurance shortly before he
died.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-28
BOY OF ELEVEN
HELD SLAYER
OF INFANT Girl

TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. %. U.p)-
An 11-year-old boy was placed
under technical arerst today,
charged with having murdered his
infant cousin in a fit of wild
childish rage.
The boy, Lupe Merilla, was be-
lieved to have beaten the helpless
infant to death in a blind reprisal
for whipping he had received at
the hands of his grandmother.
According to what the grand
mother told police, she had repri-
manded the boy for his refusal
to eat, and had whipped him
when he was impertinent. A few
minutes later, the grandmother
said, she left the house to go mar
keting, leaving the whimpering
boy alone with the sleeping infant,
Helen Anda, one year old.
When she returned to the house,
the grandmother said, the boy was
nowhere to be found and the baby
lay unconscious on the floor, her
face and body bruised from a fur
ious beating. Apparently, she had
been beaten with bare fists, as no
weapon lay about.
The boy was found later in a
neighbours house. His grandmoth-
er sent him to the home of his
parents at Ajo, near here, when it
was thought the infant was not
seriously hurt. The child died last
night.
An inquest was to be held to-
morrow to determine the cause Of
death.
The boy, meanwhile was held in
technical arrest at the home OF
his parents.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-28
TERRIFIC
SURPLUS
OF GRAIN
Huge Supplies Of Wheat
And Corn DemOraliZe
World Markets.
PRICE STAYS DOWN
Canadian Effort To Get
Rid Of Stores Causes
Enormous Break.
BY HARRISON SALISBURY
United Press Staff Correspondent

CHICAGO, Oct. 28.-Mountains
of wheat and corn bulged in the
granarieS of America today ready
for export at any price or to be
burned as fuel in many areas.
Prices were little steadier In
the great grain exchanges today in
reaction to a flood of buying from
countries anxious to buy their bread
stuffs at the bargain counter quo
tations.
But the terrific competition of
nations with 1900, 100000 bushels
of wheat 70 sell to consumers whose
annual needs are only 700,000.000
bushels was expected to hold the
price close to the present levels
untouched since the 18th century.
The pressure of the huge grain
surplus-fruit of postwar over
production over a period OF years
brought suffering and prospective
bankruptcy to many farmers in the
western grain belt of the United
States and Canada.
In Iowa bushel of old corn
could be bought for less than L
package of chewing gum. At the
price of cents bushel It was
marketed-where there was mar
ket-for $1.40 ton. Coal sold in the
same town at 81 ton and con-
sequently huge quantities of corn
are expected to be burned in win
ter stoves of farm homes
In the northwest states many
farmers were unable to find anyone
who would even bid on their wheat
despite prices SO low they faced
ruin.
Causes underlying the present
precipitate break in world wheat
prices were explained as due large
" to Canada's fierce desire to rid
herself of an enormous surplus by
selling wheat in the world market
cheaper than any other nation.
Pound Upsets Plan
The Canadian government had
pegged December wheat at so cents
a bushel quotation which made
this grain the cheapest that could
be bought The sudden tumble of
the British pound, however, upset
this plan. The Canadian dollar
rose against the pound To pre-
MUM of about 20 per cent. In
contrast the Argentine peso held at
a discount of about 80 per cent and
the Australian pound at 20 per
cent discount in England.
This fluctuation buoyed the peg
ged Canadian wheat price too high
to meet expected competition from
the southern hemisphere crop.
When this became apparent sup
port of so cent wheat was with
drawn and the price was allowed
to sink to export levels again. U.
S. quotations dropped in sympathy
with the Canadian fall and also due
to a determination of exporters to
put United States grain in the
world market on competitive price
basis.
Experts could hold little hope Of
materially better grain prices until
by some means the enormous an
nual carryover of crops has been
eliminated. The surplus, they
pointed out, was particularly de-
pressing at a time when all nations
are under severe economic strain
and unable in many cases to find
money to purchase even The normal
requirements.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-28
ENGLISH
CAPITAL
GUARDED
Authorities Take Precau-
tiOns During Presence
Of Unemployed Mob.
POLICE IN CONTROL
Scores Injured In Riot
ing AS Law Seeks To
Enforce Order.
BY HERBERT MOORE
United Press Staff Correspondent

LONDON, Oct. 28-The house OF
commons, the prime minister's res
idence and the home of Montagu
Norman, governor of the Bank oil
England, we're guarded today af-
ter the hunger marchers who riot
ed in Hyde Park yesterday had
threatened renewed sabotage.
Guards at Buckingham palace
residence of the king, also were on
the alert.
Extra police were sent to Mon
tagu Norman'S after a telephone
threat had been received in which
the caller said 1--WE are sending
unemployed to wreck the house."
The streets of London were
heavily patrolled, and in many
sections the constableS walked
their beats by twos instead of sim
ely.
1t was feared outbreaks at sep
arated points, if well timed by the
jobless, would be more difficult to
cope with than consolidated
demonstration at one spot.
1llC JOUlCoo WIZ Pal IiCipdUCo Al
wild scenes in Hyde Park yester-
day were persuaded to return
peacefully last night to their var
ious suburban headquarters. Des-
pite the repeated declarations OF
their leaders that they would not
have the hunger marcherS be
herded into separate districts, most
of them were lodged in poorhouses
or schools throughout London. A
mass meeting was scheduled fol
Trafalgar Square on Sunday.
Appeals For Support
Sir John Gilmour, home secre-
tary, informed commons today
that 10 policemen were injured
two seriously, in Hyde Park yes
terday, and that So demonstrators
were hurt, making a total casual
ty list of II.
Twelve arrests were made. Po-
lice found a truck loaded with 154
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Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-28
@HILdL;roe
W ssys:

CORAL GABLES, Fla, Oct.
81. (SpeciaD-Winter is COM
ing and tourists will soon be
looking for a place to mate.
Now let's get this Florida and
California thing settled. I can
afford to be fair, for I can't
sell my lots out there anyhow.
Hotels, even; both have won.
derful ones. People, even; both
equally windy. Distance from
civilization, even. Tennis, Cal
ifornia. Horseshoe pitching,
Florida. Desert and noun
tainS. California, Lakes, Flor
ida. Bathing, Florida wins.
We take to the tub about
October. Good roads-pardon
me, Florida, I shouldn't have
brought that up. Millionaire
visitors, even; none either
place. That's a race OF
people that has been entirely
exterminated by bad judgment.
Florida excels in fish and
Democrats. Outside of Catalina
island we can't touch you on
fishing.
But you've got to come to
California to see Janet Gay
nor, Sally Eilers, Clara Bow
and Greta Carlo. Are you
listening?
Yours
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-28
Witness States
Roberts Queer

LOS ANGELES, Oct. %. U.P)-
John Roberts, 72-year-old convict
ed slayer of his son, was described
as man of grandiloquent ideas
by E. A. Washburn, operator of a
Tijuana cafe, before superior
court jury today.
Washburn's testimony was CIV
en- as the defense sought to prove
the elderly contractor was insane
July &c when he fired five shots
into the body of his son, Earle Lee
Roberts, As.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-28
Japan Uninterested
In Island Plotting

TOXIC, Oct. %. U.p)-Arrest Of
two American soldiers in Homo
lulu for an asserted attempt to
sell American military defense
secrets to an English agent aroused
little comment in Japan today.
No official comment was forth
coming in governmental circles.
Diplomatic representatives sta
toned here declared they were
frequently approached by swind-
lers seeking to sell maps of al
legged Japanese Notifications. The
Japanese. government is Informed
of these incidents as a matter of
routine.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-28
Husband OF Noted
Writer Expires

WASHINGTON, Oct. %. U.P)-Dr.
Stanley Marshall Rinehart, IS, tu-
berculosis specialist and husband
of Mary Roberts Reinhart, the au-
thor, died at his home here today.
The physician had been in Ill
health for several months. He suf-
fered a relapse two days ago which
affected his heart, weakened by
arthritis. Mrs. Rinehart and their
three sons, Stanley, jr., Alan and
Frederick, were at the bedside when
he died.
DIR. Rinehart was former head Of
a Pittsburgh hospital, later engaged
in charity tubercular work, and
during the World war had charge
of army tuberculosis disqualification
work, with the rank of major.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-28
Films Go After
Football Stars

HOLLYWOOD, Oct. %. U.P)-
Orville Mohler, star University of
Southern California quarterback,
who has been forced to give up
football because of neck injuries,
and Ernie Caddell, Stanford uni
versity halfback, have been Offered
roles in King of the Jungle" by
Paramount, it was announced to-
day.
Definite word is expected tomor-
row from the two football stars as
to whether they will accept the
preferred contracts. Should Cad
dell accept, it would mean that he
would have to give up football for
the remainder of the year, it was
pointed out.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-28
LIGHTNING HALTS GAME

SANTA FE, N. M. U.Pl-Patrol-
man Jimmy Davis is thankful he
wasn't sitting where the dummy
was placed in a recent game OF
three-handed bridge. Davis and
his guests were forced to quit the
game temporarily when a bolt of
lightning flashed through the win
dow of his home, overturned
chair, and temporarily stunned all
three participants in the game.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-28
Cost Of Voting
Shows Decrease

CHICAGO, Oct. 28.-(U.PyEThe
cost of voting has come down this
year like everything else.
Though the Chicago ballots this
year are larger by fourth than in
1923, the cost of printing them is
30 per cent lower. The total cost
of the election will amount to
slightly more than 100000
The expense would be even less
we're it not for an increase in pop
ulation and higher registration.
There is a total registration of l.
$4,000 compared with 1926 in
1923.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-28
Weather Delays
: Political Flight

NEW YORK, Oct. %. U.P)-Un-
favorable weather today delayed
Ruth Nichols take-off on her con-
templated non stop Campaign
flight" from Lloyd Bennett field
to Los Angeles.
Miss Nichols had planned to
start shortly after midnight, but
announced she would wait until
noon in the hope weather condi-
tions would change. She intends
to drop campaign literature en-
route west, urging the reelection
of President Hoover and Vice-Pres-
ident Curtis.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-28
Work
To Be Delayed

LOS ANGELES, Oct. %. W.P)-
Construction work on the Colorado
river aqueduct project cannot pos
sibly be started before six or eight
weeks, members of the Metropoli-
tan Water district today warned
job seekers.
Money will first have to be made
available from the sale of bonds,
bids received and the construction
contract awarded before the work
can start, it was said.
No applications are being taken
yet for skilled and unskilled labor
jobs.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-28
DOVES REPORTED PLENTIFUL

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (U.P)-Guy
Amsler, Secretary of the State Fish
and Game commission, reports
that doves are plentiful in Arkan-
sas-"more numerous, perhaps than
at any time in Is years." The sea-
son closes Dec. is. The bag limit
is 10 day.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-28

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The Nome nugget., 1932-11-12

Dimond will receive smashing majority in the Third Division and has fine chance of carrying the First. Two weeks ago Dimond men could get even money on the Ter ritory in small amounts. but more recently two to one bets had few takers and this afternoon one Dim ond supporter attempted but fail ed te place a large bet at three to one. Dimond will carry Fair- banks by two hundred votes at the most conservative estimate. and may greatly exceed that figure.
 Fairbanks News-Miner
The Nome nugget., 1932-11-12
THE VOTE OF THE PEOPLE,!

Undated. Nov. 8. F-The U. $. is being provided today with a president and a congress upon whom the people will depend to settle the nations difficulties af- ter March 4th. In 34 states the voters will name a person to whom the governorship will be entrusted. In 39 states other officials are be- ing chosen. However, most of these minor elections are overshadow- sd by the excitement of the Hoov- er-Roosevelt fight, and other dom- iuant battles.
 More than a hundred and flfty question of public policy are being answered today by the millions of votes which are being cast, which will undoubtedly have both an immediate and long lasting effect.
 Although Congress will meet in December composed of members elected two years ago. many of them have changed their views. and many more will search the
The Nome nugget., 1932-11-12
DIMoND TO CARRY DIVISION

Tho following wire was received Saturday, collect press. too late for insertion in the Weekly Mug got:
 Nome Nugget. Nome Alaska.
 With election onl ythree days of, Dimond is steadily growing stronger in the Fourth Division. Even Wickersham stalwarts are willing to concede Dimond will carry the division, which normal ly rolls up majority for repub- lican candidates.
 Ddmond is especially strong in the small camps which previously supported Wickersham by almost solid votes. Az long as month ago Wickersham supporters refused to bet even money that he would carry the division, and now with Dimond sentiment daily growing stronger they want long odds. Re- ports reaching here indicate that
The Nome nugget., 1932-11-12
ANOTHER ATTEMPT ON HOOVER

SPARK.A. Nevada. Nov. &, F
 A watchman guarding rail- road right of way, ahead of Hoov- CTS special train which is bearing him to Palo Alto to vote, was at tackled and injured last night.
 Twenty-two sticks of dynamite were founded near the road-bed. Such were the reports revealed to- day by A A Lowe. Southern Paci- ic division inspector, when the train arrived here today.
 Unconfrmed reports from Sher- if F Harris of Palisade said that another guard was killed and one of the attackers captured, which has since been denied by Lowe, who said that the attack occurred two miles west of Palisade at a point where the Southern Pacific tracks cross the West Pacific. Tic injured watchman was Paul Fish. who reported he heard noise on the trestle and went to investigate, finding a negro and a white man. both of whom attacked him. He was stabbed and shot h tho hand. He said he fired four shots which heightened the attackers away.
The Nome nugget., 1932-11-12
HOOVER'S FINAL

ELkO. Nevada, Nov. 8, tP)- Hoover today broadcast his final campaign appeal with a deep cou- viction for the welfare of the U. S., and that the Republican party should continue In the administra- ton of the government
 There is great divergence. he said. "of the philosophy of govern ment between the two parties which may affect the events for over a generation. A mistaken choice may hazard our children and our child ren's children. I have been fight ing that, that wrong course may not be adopted, not by an appeal to the destructive emotion. but by truth and logic. A have tried to dissolve the mirage and promises, by the reality of facts"
The Nome nugget., 1932-11-12
ELECTION TOMORROW NATION
 IS WAITING

WASHINGTON, Nov. ', (P-- American voting millions relaxed their bedlam of political debates to await the writing of the final chapter of the precedent-shatter- ing campaign tomorrow. expressing their choice for the next President.
 Both sides express confidence of the outcome. The candidates are campaigning to the very last. Presi- dent Hoover is enroute to Californ- ia to vote, and Roosevelt Is in New York. Few campaigns havo witnessed both candidates on the road the day before the election, still carrying on the fight.
 Following are statements issued by the prominent party leaders ou the eve of the election:
 Hoover: T have fixed my faith npon the logical conclusions of d thoughtful people,"
 Roosevelt: "I believe the best interests of the country require 2 change of administrations. And every sign points that change"
 Thomas: "This vote will go down in history as marking the first great trend toward socialism in this country"
 Curtis: Everything is fine; w. I'll carry the country"
 Garner: "The people of this country have long since made up their minds for change of ad- ministration: President Hoover and his followers are already defeat- ed.''
 Saunders: Hoover will be re- elected with minimum of 33s electoral votes."
 Farley: q predict a great trium- phal victory for Roosevelt. with a popular majority of over million votes"
 Smith: "The American people will relieve the republicans of their stewardship and place it In tho capable hands of Roosevelt and Garner"
The Nome nugget., 1932-11-12
COOLIDGE AT THE POST

NORTHAMPTON. Nov 8. (P)- In full declaration for the Repub- lican ticket. Calvin Coolidge. the only living former president, said All the teachings of common sen Sc require the United States to re-elect Herbert Hoover. From what I know of the requirements of the presidential office. I have no hesitation in saying, that MT. Hoover should be retained for the
 good of our country and the world"
 Coolidge talked of the high priv ilege of self government. of the need to cast an intelligent vote, and of the training. skill and ex- perience necessary to the admin stration of a high public office.
The Nome nugget., 1932-11-12
IS FOUND DEAD
SEATTLE,

SEATTLE. Nov. ', R)-Mrs. Kristen Newbury. Doctor of Philo- sophy, aged thirty-five, and an tn- structor of Physics at the Univer- sity of Washington. was found dead in her automobile, apparently ov- ercome by gas fumes. in closed garage, next to her home. Her death was discovered by a house keeper. The coroner said he be- Neved death was due to suicide, as he found her hand still clutch ing a tear soaked handkerchief.
The Nome nugget., 1932-11-12
AIRPLANE NEWS

Pilot Mirow of the NAT made round trip to Unalakleet Sunday taking down as passengers Frank Beeson, Mrs. Stenfield. Mrs. Mou- roe, and Mir. Austin.
 Pilot Brown returned Saturday night from Hot Springs with Fath- CT Menager.
 Pilot Jones of the PAA Is due from Fairbanks tomorrow. Tuesday.
 NAT scheduled for flight to Fair banks tomorrow morning weather permitting.
 NAT scheduled for night to Mar shall tomorrow. wo.