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Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-21
SAY RADICALS
CAUSE STRIKE
Upwards Of 1000 Valley Agri-
cultural Workers Quit And
Start To Picket Highways.

! Approximately 1000 agricultural
workers, mostly in BraWley and the
north end are on strike today and
though conditions were somewhat
alarming early this morning par
ticularly in the Brawley district,
county officials believed that prompt
action has squelched the efforts of
agitators to repeat here the trouble
which occurred recently in the San
Joaquin valley and northern parts
of the state
The trouble had its inception
among those working in the canta-
loupe fields, where the price for
covering cantaloupes brought objec-
tions from the workers.
Early this morning roads in the
vicinity of BraWley were picketed
and workers were turned back by
agitatorS with the statement that
there was no work for them.
A Brawley police car was among
those halted by pickets, three of
whom were Immediately taken to
police headquarters. Later more
arrests were made until a score of
men were held in custody at Braw-
ley. Captain w c.. Cunningham.
federal labor agent, was also halted
by the pickets but was not de-
tanned.
News of the picketing brought
call from the Brawley police to the
sheriff office and Sheriff Camp
bell with a number of deputies i'm
n atTr1O Il
stopped the activities of the pickets.
so that before noon all roads were
open. Those who refused to desist
in picketing were taken to the
BraWley jail.
District Attorney Heald, B. A.
Harrigan, agricultural commission
er, and Joaquin Terrazas, Mexican
consul, were summoned to BraWley
to lend their efforts in reaching a
settlement of the trouble.
Radicals Blamed
Growers blamed a radical ele-'
ment, said to be connected with
those who fomented the strike in
the San Joaquin valley, for calling
the local strike. They asserted
most of the men involved are will
ing to work but have been threat
ened and intimidated by the agita-
tors. Two alleged ringleaders Of
the latter were known to the au-
thorities and it was expected they
would be in custody before night
The growers offered 81 per acre
for covering cantaloupes on soft
soil, $225 on medium soil and $3.50
on hard soil. The workers wanted
, schedule ranging from SO to $3.50.
The offer of the shippers was made
yesterday afternoon following a
conference with the workers. The
latter rejected the offer and de-
clined to work, enlisting the sup
port of other agricultural workers.
According to statement by a
representative of the growers and
shippers, basic wage of 81 per
day was agreed upon between
workers and committee of the
growers-shippers and an agreement
was adopted not to call a strike
without first submitting differences
to an arbitration board represent
ing both sides. 1t was stated that
the wages offered yesterday for
covering cantaloupes represent an
increase of 33 1-3 per cent over last
years figures.
The Press was informed that the
growers and shippers intend to
stand pat on the prices they have
offered. believing them acceptable
to the great majority of workers
and that as soon as the radical
leaders can be weeded out the labor
trouble will be over.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-21
TODAYS GOLD
PRICE $33.76

WASHINGTON, Nov. 81. U.P) -
The government today raised its
price on newly mined American
gold to $33.76 an ounce from yes
terday's price of 1886, an over
night increase of 10 cents an ounce
Today's Washington price was 81
cents below the world price set at
London today.
The London price today was 127
shilling, off 7 pence from yester-
day. Based on the early high for
the ound sterling (S536l2) this was
equivalent to S34.07 fine ounce.
This reflected a dollar worth 6123
cents as against 61.41 cents yester-
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-21

Soviet scientists, an article on
foreign workers engaged in So
Wet construction, educational
achievements, and "The Soviet
Policy of Peace" by Nj. Litvin-
ov, foreign cOmmissar, and the
man who obtained recognition
from the United States.
While somewhat below the
American standard in illustra-
tions and printing. the special
edition has a wealth of interest
ing information. The staff con-
sists of M. M. BorOdin, editor
in-chief; Victor Vacsov, T. L.
Axelr0d, Anna Louise Strong,
associate editors: V. l.. Mezh-
lauk, v. Ossinsky, Charles Ash
leigh, S. J. Rutgers and Michael
Kcltzov, editorial board.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-21

sub-foreman'S job. He and 10 labor
erS were being contacted by Liv-
ingston today and will be in Yuma
tomorrow morning, ready for work
In his letter Engineer Priest stat
ed: This office has not been in
formed as to which unemployment
office we should address for help Of
this kind, but as yours is the near
est in the state of California, I am
relying on you to supply these men
at this time. It will also be appre-
ciated if you will advise whether or
not a unemployment office is to be
opened nearer the work"
In this connection, DR.. N. E. Du-
pom, in charge of emergency relief
work and Livingston stated it is
planned to open a sub-office of the
local National Unemployment Office
at Winterhaven just as soon as pos
Sible SO that men may be supplied
for such work as comes up prior
to the start of actual construction,
for which bids are to be opened on
December q. Names will be taken
from the lists in the local office
and forwarded to the agent in
charge OF theo ffice at Winterha-
ven, to make certain that valley
residents are being furnished for
any available work.
Valley Men Preferred
1t was pointed out by DR. Dupont
and Livingston that Priests letter
is an indication Of the plan to be
followed in employing men on the
ICOnf;pnad IN paUa
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-21
Bankruptcies To
Be Investigated

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. q. U.P)
Administrative costs take 33
cents of every dollar collected in
bankruptcies here, according to tes-
timony today before a U. S. senate
phase of its investigation of bank
ruptcies and equity proceedings.
committee which opened a new
NJ. D. Meyerson, department of
justice auditor, presented the fig
ures in the first hearing of the
committee into bankruptcy cases
in this district. The Investigators
spent several weeks in Los Angeles
but their stay here was to be linn
tied to three days.
The committee planned to study
the cases involving the Owl Drug
company, the Leighton Cafeterias
and A. H. Wagy and Company.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-21
Valley Men Preferred
IMITATION OF
STOCK TOLD
BY LYLE c. WILSON
United Press Staii Correspondent

United Press Staii Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Nov. q. - Boom
time banking methods which en-
abled Wall Street to initiate Gen
eral Theatres Equipment, Inc, com
mon stock by 60 per cent in July
and August, 1929, when the secur-
tiles were being unloaded on the in
Vesting public were exposed today
by senate investigation of the Chase
National bank.
The transactions made $6000,00O
for the bankers and brokers in
about three weeks They sought to
dispose of S35OO00 General Thea
tres Equipment common shares but
later increased the block to 100000
shares.
The so-called original group on
July 9 bought the stock from Cen
eral Theatre Equipment at $40 PEI
share. This group was composed of
Pynchon and Company West and
Company, Halsey, Stewart and Com
pany, Inc, W. S. Hammons and
Company, and Albert H. Wiggin's
Sherman corporation.
These insiders passed the stock
on to purchasing group" at S25
and on August l, 1929 was delivered
to a distributing group" at $32.
The latter group sold the stock to
the public.
General Theatre Equipment, Inc.
went into receivership last year.
From the bankers group to the pub
lie the price of the stock was raised
$12 q share.
The Chase National bank did not
figure directly in the deal but it
loaned S4,0OOOoO in August 1929 to
the underwriters of the venture.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-21
Hudkiras Granted
Release On Bail

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 81. W.P)-Ace
Hudkins, the former Nebraska
Wildcat of fistiana, was at liber-
ty today after his latest brush with
the law in which he spent "a hours
in Jail on a charge of intoxication.
Released on $3.50 bail, Hudkins
was ordered to reappear tomorrow
with a companion, David Chalmers,
81. Police claimed both were asleep
in parked car in the middle of
Hollywood boulevard. Chain = rs
also was released under $3.50 bail.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-21
Roosevelt Sets
Thanksgiving Day

WARM SPRINGS, Ca, Nov 81.
U,P)-In a proclamation expressing
his gratefulness for the passing of
the dark days" President Roosevelt
today called on the nation to OBJ
serve Thanksgiving, November 80,
The document, free of the ususl
"whereases" nd "be it resolved. "
cited the courage of the pioneers of
the land, pointed to a new spirit Of
dependence on one another, friend
ship between capital and labor and
asked "for a clearer knowledge By
all nations that we seek no con-
quests"
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-21
MWlll-
- Uye4sER> e2$4}s:;

BEVERLY HILLS, Nov. 20.
(SpeciaD-Well, the name of
the new Russian ambassador
appeared in the papers today,
and it just about took up all
the paper. 1t s AleXanderoVich
Antonivich Travenovsky. That IS
an aphabetic rhapsody in VOW
els and consonants. But they
don It put much over on Mr..
Roosevelt. He sent 'em a guy
named Bullitt, that was just
kind of subtle hint.
Mr.. Roosevelt was rather un-
decided exactly what to do on
the sterilization of the dollar
till the U. S. chamber of COM
merce come out and told him
what to do. Then he knew ex-
actly what to do, do what the
chamber said not to do.
Mr.. Roosevelt knows he is
right now. Before he was in
doubt.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-21
COWBOY PLEADS GUILTY

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 81. U.P) -
L. c. LightWalk, 21, Riverside cow
boy, will be given probation hear
ing November % as a result of his
plea of guilty to charges of forging
three money orders.
The blanks were allegedly stolen
from the post office at ANA, where
Lightwalk's mother is postmistresS
Lightwalk said he had stolen the
money orders to finance his mar
riage.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-21
HELD FOR ROBBERY

SACRAMENTO, Nov. q. W,P) -
William Harvey, 30, wanted by San
ia Cruz authorities in connection
with the robbery of the Farmers
Exchange last July was under ar
rest here today. He allegedly was
one of a gang cf four which broke
into the exchange, threatened the
watchman with guns and escaped
with $500 from the safe.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-21

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07

Luminous hair dyes, which glow softly in the dark, are the inven- ton of London hairdresser.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07
Bethel Man Is
 Held Responsible
 For Mans Death

Bridgeport, Conn, Feb [. (UP) Harold J. Hue, of Bethel, to-day was held criminally responsible for the fatal acident Feb 1, in which James k. Collins, of Danbury, lost his life. Coroner John J. Phelan, in his finding, said Hue failed to slow down when he passed a park ed moving van, and crashed head on into Collins car. Phelan also recommended that the Danbury traffic court take action against the operator of the van.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07
Byrnes Back In
 First Position
Defeated John Fitzmaurice at Holy Name Card
 Tournament Last Night

The nineteenth game, and the first game of the third round of the St Francis Holy Name Society "45" tournament was played last night in the Holy Name rooma before m unusually large crowd. It shows that tho spectators are almost as much interested as the players themselves, the way they flock In to each game applauding and cheering for their favorites.
 Tom Byrnes and his "Table Slammers" were high scorers of the evening by defeating their old rivals John Fitzmaurice's sham rocks" 30-24 and Byrnes going back into first place and broad. casting 1t on the loud speaker that he Is going to stay there. Now that he has lis team footed up to per- lection Eddie Egan and George O'Neill have nothing to worry about, as far as being released Is concerned, making themselves solid Inst night. But not so with James Farrell still under q threat and liable to be bonched. The "sham- rocks" went to pieces last night and 1t is hard for John to form an nllbi, as he has them oil used up in sa many defeats. He isn't accus- ing tho Judge of laying down, but ho wasn't very well satisfied with tho score card the Judgc turned in. Byrncs nay have had something to do with that although Johp was watching him like cat watches n mouse but still he got away with something. Pat Hughes and Joe phclan said they might just as well try to puch ovor the now post- office building as to pull their other partner, Jerry Shanahnn through,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07
Roller Coaster
 To Leave Park
City Cancels Contract When Evidence Proves Amuse-
 ment Device NOn.Paying

At a meeting of the board of al. dermen last night, Barney Williams was allowed to remove the roller coaster at Lakewood park on con- dition that he pay the city $2,0O0 on the balance due for construction of the building In which the merry go-round is located. This means that the ten year contract with the city is cancelled, although the coaster has been in the park only three years, the owner claimed 1t did not pay and 1t was deemed ad- vlsable not to hold the owner to the terms of the contract.
 The board authorized a refund of $S5' to Norman DiBrisi of Barnes street, in consideration of the fact that he Is an ex-servlce- man. Carmela Mastriano was gran ted a refund of $58 and $26 on lists of 1928 and 1929 on ground that he was assessed $1,000 when the valuation should have been only $200.
 Six claims for dameges caused by injuries on alleged defective
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07
EPIDEMIC IN THOMAST0N|
THREE BRITISH
 FLYERS TRYING
 TO BEAT RECORD
Two Royal Air Force Of- ficers on One Trip and Captain James A. MOlli- son on Another

London. Feb 7-(UP)-Two off, cers of the royal air force attempt ing to win the worlds long dis tance nonstop flight record passed over Nigeria early today more than half way toward their goal of 0 new nonstop distance record. They reported their machine working perfectly in good flying conditions.
 A long Scottish flyer, Captain James A. Mollison, raced down the west African coast toward Villa Cisneros, Rio De Orc, on n flight in which he hoped to cross the South Atlantic, return to the United States via the west coast of South America, and fly back to England over the north Atlantic.
 Squadron Leader oswald Robert Gaylord and Flight Lieutenant Gil- bert Edward Nicholetts had flown almost 5000 miles when they reached Niger en route to Cape Town. They hoped to stay in the air at least long enough to beat the 5,012 mile record set by John Polando and Russell boardman on their flight from New York to Istanbul. Turkey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07

The Alumnae Association of Wa terbury Catholic high school will present Dr Joseph J. Reilly of Hunter College, New York, wide- ly heralded lecturer, in his initial lecture in this city Sunday after noon, February 19 at o'clock in tho Waterbury Catholic high school auditorium. The subject of Dr Reillys lecture will be Newman and the Centenary of the oxford Movement"
 The officers of the organization in charge of the affair include Mrs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07

Pupils of a schol in Oberstdorf. Bavaria, must attend classes in skiing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07

walks was referred to the commit. tee on law.
 A communication was received from the state department of do. mcstic animals fixing value of stock belonging to Vito Becce killed by dogs as follows: Five pigs, $15. two pigs, 12; seven ewes. $56. The communication was placed on file. although 1t did not state who will pay the bills. The board referred the claim of Nat. allie George for eight chickens killed by dogs and that of Alexan- der Whitaker for twenty-two hogs killed by dogs to the claims com- mittee.
 The board authorized the board of works to. lay a sewer in Nathan street from Newton street norther- ly 315 feet at an estimated expense of $1,600. 1t also authorized that board to hold a hearing on laying n sewer In Irvington avenue.
 Following report that side- walks and curbs have been laid on the following streets, the board or-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07

claiming that was the cause of the Shnmrocks defeat.
 Bill Kelley's "F'lashes" trounced Tom Hogan's Boy Wonders" 3-25 and started his team on the up- ward climb. With the able assist ance of Charlie Martin and Charlie Stein being in great playing form last night also William Blackcr, John Joyce and Arthur Fraquar whooping 1t up to their hearts content and yelping out what q great relief to get out of thattcel- lar, and leaving vacant spot for "Scoopie" Carey and his team to line up in. Tom Horan claims 1t was just one of those ba knights that every team IS bound to have. However, next week he will bc back in there just as strong as ever when he tackles John Bow ey's "Sligo sTerrors."
 Michael Craney's Cracker. Jacks not only defeated John Pheian's Ail-Stars 36-2S, but al- 50 knocked them from second to fourth place, which Mike claimed hc would inform Father Dillon that ho has taken every teams that's been in second place out of there and made good again last night with his predictions also giving great praise to his No table for winning 13 games. Those thmee men "Thc Musketeers" arc Ter renee Coughlan. Thomas Kelley and simon Unwin. Mikes aim was to trim the All Stars and was ticklcd with tho result. Frankie Gaynor, janitor of tho hall, and an- other of of Mikes star players was so delighted with tho game all by himself, he could be heard from the outside almost as far as the carbarns, singing his old favoritc Irish mclody"R Roaming in the Gloaming." Captain Phil Kelley claims that the All.Stars had an off night and from the amount of good cards Mikes team was get ting tricks that they should have got at least three more games. Bob McHugh goes further than that by stating if 1t wasn't for Roly. Boiy's mistakes that thoy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07
A Cases Last Week As Against
 B Previous One
Local Situation Clearing With Only I7 New Cases Reported-D Lists l5-Measles in Fair field 76 Being Stricken

Indications that an epidemic of measles has struck Fairfield are found in the report which shows a total of 76 measles cases reported last week in that town. Danbury had 27 measles cases reported while none was reported in Wa. terbury.
 The report shows Waterbury had one diphtheria case reported last week. The report shows 210 in- fiuenZa cases were recorded in all cities and towns of the state. Wa terbury did not have single "hu" case reported last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07

The Town of Thomaston Is in the midst of an epidemic of scarlet fever 1t is revealed in the weekly report of the state department of health submitted today. The re- port shows Q total of 44 cases re- ported in the Clocktown last week us compared to 33 reported the week before.
 The situation in waterbury has cleared considerably, the report showing 17 reported last week. Danbury has Q total of 16 cases reported last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07

dered inc assessments levied; El- liott avenue, Cooke street and Grandview avenue. Sidewalk as- sessments are $1.25 per square yard and curbing is 62 1-2 cents per foot.
 The mayor was authorized to ac- cept a deed from the Litchfield Electric Light & Power Co. for an easement 12 feet wide in Bantam along the line of the Shepaug tun- nel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07

would have got six more games.
 Bill o'Donnel's "Gaity Boys" trimmed "scoopie" Carey's "Dare- devils" 35-28. Bill is back In second place as he said before, we go down but come back stronger be- cause when we go down we're hurt, and 1t makes our fighting spirit all tho stronger, and don't bc sur prised If you sec those boys sit- ting right on top of tho mountain next week and singing that good old Irish song, It's Long Ways to Tipperary." "Scoopie" Carey's "Daredevils" were handicapped last night some of their star players were not in tho lineup. They will boback next week with 0 vengeance and Bill Kelley will have to be as good as he was last night to have Q chance with them. "Scoopie'' has some new ideas of the game which will bo expected next week.
 Michael Goggin's "Rovers" and John Bowey's "Sligo Terrors' were engaged in another closely contested match in which tho "Rovers' came out victorious 32- 31. Coach Chris Harmon tho Ter rors' coach, claims that they don't belong in sixth place and if Bowey will consent to let him carry out his own plans withing the next
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07

few weesk they won't be in sixth place and this will be no fish story either. Mike Goggins claims ho doesn't belong In fifth place. He wishes that he could get Edward Hussey and Jerry Murphy to stop bragging about their ability of the game. They have Big Jack Ryan who sits In between them and has him 50 riled up he feels that h's between tho devil and the deep blue sea.
 Standing of the Teams
 Byrnes SIS; O'Donnell GIT: Hor- an GIG; Phelan 6l4; Goggins 509; Bowey 595; Creney 590; Kelley 5s1; Fitzmaurice b77; Carey 575.
 Results of last nights games:
 Byrnes 30, Fitzmaurice 24; kei- ley 3, Horan 25; Craney 3b Phelan 28; O'Donnell 35 Carey 2S; Cog gins 32 Bowey 31.
 Scehdule for next Monday, Feb 18th:
 Kelley vs Carey; O'Donnell vs Fitzmaurice; Horan vs Bowoy; Phelan vs Goggins; Byrnes vs Craney.
 punils of a achol in OberstdOrf,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07

Frank P. McEvoy, president; Mrs Mary M. Bennett, vice president; and Miss Katherine Connor. treas- urer.
 Miss Bennett, chairlady of the Notre Dame Choral club an- nounced this morning that the club will render several selections from Elgar's "Oratorio" including "The Dream of Gerontius." A specially arranged version of Lead Kindly Light" prepared by Isaac Clark, director of the Choral club, will also he rendered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-07

About s5 per cent of the worlds nickel supply is obtained in the vicinity of Sudbury. Ontario.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-03-16
AGED MOTHER LAID TO REST

Island residents, particularly Bur-
tonites, learned with regret of the
death in Tacoma Tuesday night Of
Mrs. Harriet Shaw. who for the past
is years had been a part time resident
and in her later years often visitor
here. For several years Mrs. Shaw
spent most Of her time here with the
family Of DR.. and Mrs. Guy O'Neill
Ireland, and later, when her son Jesse
opened drugstore at Burton, spent
much time on the Island at his home.
Mrs. Harriet Lillian Shaw, one Of
Tacoma's early pioneers, passed away
at the home Of her daughter, Mrs. H.
q. samm, 8ol South 7th street, after
q lingering illness which had confined
her to her bed since January. She
was So years old on January 7th. She
was born In Lancashire, England
January 7th, ls47, the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry sherwood Of
Oldham, Lancashire, England. She
was married In 1870 to Francis Gras-
sam Shaw Of Yorke, England. With
their children they came to this coun-
try in 1881 and settled in Ellnira, New
York, where Mr.. Shaw passed away in
1888. She came to Tacoma with her
family in 1891 and has resided there
continuously since that date, Her
ready wit and happy disposition have
endeared her to host Of friends who
will regret her passing.
-Four children survive her, Mrs.
Lillian Shaw Samm, with whom she
resided, Albert v. Shaw Of Auburn,
Jesse F. Shaw Of Burton, Harry I.
Shaw Of Tacoma, three grandchildren
and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held last Fri
day at 1880 p m. from the Buckley
King Funeral Church.