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San Mateo County's One Biff Daily Newspaper--All the Local News AU the Time It Is News AND DAILY NEWS LEADER OF SAN MATEO Halm 1920-2T I'ffn-nt 10 1.79 Vamr da if ant larhn urinal aranua total SM7 FORECAST F. Ionian-. a rain; m.ij, w- VOL. vm SAX MATEO. CALIFORNIA.

A OrTOBKEJ FOURTEEN PAGES 3 I AIMEE'S SCOR Owners Agree On Total Price Of Land For Bottleneck PROMPT COtTRT DECISION I Petition Sets Forth Amount Which Is Ratified By Judge Buck Today. Final obstacles to securing rights of way for the widening ot thejiighway ''bottleneck" at Colma Lawndale were swept away today by Superior Judge George H. Buck at Redwood City when the court approved prices set on hinds needed for the big highway improvement cigiccd tu a puce of for 33 parcels of land be acquired by the state high- a commission for widening the present 24-foot highway ipto two roadways. Owners Answer. Proceedings for condemnation of the lands, by the commission jeaterday, brought ar, answer today in the petition of 33 owners who agreed upon the total submit- U-ii to the court Approval of the amount by the court paves the way for immediate opening of the riirht of way.

officials of the commission stated today The sum is to be deposited at the office of County Clerk Elizabeth Kneese, Redwood City, subject to the claims of individual prupeiiy owners ivhti approval of Lhe court. As the work progresses tiie funs will be applied on purchase of the various parcels needed, it was stated. THEATRE MAN HONORED WITH DINNER PARTY Attorney Eph Karelsen of New York, associated with Ellis J. Ar- ifcush in the Peninsula Theatres Corporation which recently opened I tiie new reninsuia ineatre in Uur-1 lingame was honored by employes of the company at a dinner in the theatre last night. The dinner was served on the stage immediately following the regular theatre program and was attended by officials and employes of the company which operates a chain of theatres iti Peninsula cities.

B. ALLEN 15STIITE President Of Well Known Peninsula Finn Honored By State Realtors. Harry B. Allen, president of Allen Si well icnovin Peninsula realty firm, was unanimous, ly chosen president of Cali- (fomia Real Estate Association at Del Monte yesterday during the closing hours of the state convention of realty men. Allen has twice been president of the San Francisco board and is, vice president of the National As-' of Real Estste Boards.

Oiher Officers Says Senior Senator Will Be On. I If Swing Johnson Bill Is Approved. LAW Work Of Johnson and Swing Thrown Out As Worthless Says Giiveracr, Oct. CANADA LEADS IN PRODUCTION OF PRINTING STOCK VANCOUVER. B.

Oct 16-- Canaila has stepped into first place as the leading newsprint paper manufacturing country in ihe western hemisrvhere, a report he- re shows. For the first six months tf 1026 Canadian mills av- erasrccl 200 tons daily larger output over that of thf United States. There now are 115 pulp and mills in Canada. The year I'JSa shuivpH a produc- of 1.522.000 tons, an increase of 12 per cent over the previous year. The total North American -output was 3.163,000 tons.

Increased newspaper sizes and stimulated by ad- has caused a nine percent larger production of new-sp i during tho first six months if this year over the saint; period last year, according to the report. QUELL STUDENTS DENVER. Oct. Two riut calls brought out police last niflhl to stop a youthful display of himl sp'ril" on the eve of the hijrh school conference foot- game. By United SACEAlfENTO, ChargiEg the bill is a misnomer and that it is not the work of Senator Johnson today continued to train his guns upon California's senior senator.

''Senator Johnson has views of sliding down the political fikids in 1328 if his pet issue is settled," the governor. "Henee, his opposition ratification of the Colorado river compact by the legislature." Bill Botchered. The governor pointed to ft copy of the Swing-Johnson' bill on his desk and pointed to two lines which read: "A bill to provide for protection and development of the lower Colorado river basin. "That's all there is left of the original bill, the title and the two lines," said the governor. "Alt; the rest has been stricken out.

Then begins a revised, rewritten, remade and revamped bill which was prepared by erovernment offi- ciaSs, As printed, all the parts i stricken out have lines through' -at tt.1 em so that the bill is a curious Pfau, Jr memberot the domment- The work of Senator firm of Coldwell, Cornwall Johnson and Congressman Swing Banker, also well known in rVnm- a been wj ed 6out worth suia realty circles, was elected 1 less vice president of the state orprsn-; ization for the San Francisco Keport. trict. i Th governor announced em- phatically he would not seek to Tribute was paid to Harry H. Culver, retiring president for his untiring- efforts during the Inst year, one of the most successful in the history of the California Re.ii Estate Association. Re-election Glenn "Willaman, who has puia- ed the association since in the capacity of secretary and managing director, was given by acclamation and the salary of the office increased.

have the senate confirm any po titical appointments at the special session. Vice Presidents vice presidents ANCIENT NOTE GIVES RECORD OF OLD SURVEY Oilier vice presidents chosen were Walter F. Price, Santa By United Press. Grover T. Oaks, Redding; Ed' LATEX, Oct.

Hughson, Sacramento; Harry C. I scrawled pencil note inclosed in Knight, Oakland; C. A. Kicks, a small metal tube has been found the summit of Deer mountain, a rocky point near Laton, by John Gardner of this town. Martinez; Hall Barnette, Stockton; Ed Huston, Fresno; J.

Bradley Clavton, San Jose; Norman Mc- Fndden, Santa Barbara; W. D. Cochran, Los Angeles; Grover T. Orange county: Chris Campbell, Alhambra; Kingsbury, James Goldsworthy, Van Nuys; Prank E. Pen-in, Ingle- wfod; Harrison L.CT.-JS, Beverly Hiils: CJarence B.

Rollings worth, San Pedro; Hal G. Hotchkiss, San Diego. The service of the National Bank of San Mateo is Personal Prompt Painstaking CO-EDS ARE GOOD GIRLS SAYS THIS WOMAN TEACHER Prew. LO SANGELES. Oct.

The American co-ed is no more immoral than her grandmother was, in the opinion of Helen Matt hews An Langhlin, dean of women at the University of California, southern branch. Aroused by attacks the general character of American college I women, which originated at the 'niversity of Chicago and were is championing the coeds. "There is no wow immorality in today than there vma 26 yars or 50 years ago," she declared. "Those who judge the younger people are too prone lut 0 to judge the entire calss hy mdi-: henson, as klan dragon, set wp a viduals. "I recognize this is an age of freedom, but freedom is of the delightful type that makes for good felloWiip and friendliness, rather than immorality." It was written in 1875 by Lieutenant George M.

Wheeler, U. and is plainly legible after 51 years' exposure to the elements. It teljs the story of an otherwise unrecorded surveying expedition into the then untamed High Sierra country around PorterviJle. It reads: "Topographical Station No. 18, October 9, 1875.

Explorations and surveys west of the 100th meridian. Lt. George M. Wheeler in charge. Approximate height 7200.

Officer, Francis Klett, To tuns rather W. Cowles; Meterologist Frank Holland; Guide Hampton Hutton. En route to Thunder mountain. Expedition of INVESTIGATION OF INDIANA POLITICS ATASTANDSTILL United FiW INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. the Marion county grand jury's investigation cf Indiana politics recessed until Monday, Prosecutor William H.

Remy and his redoubled their efforts today to locate Mildred Meade, former stenographer for C. Stephenson, deposed klan dragon. The entire future course of the inquiry into the charges that Step- iimrnl in the state depended upon the success of the prosecutor to locate checks and documents of Stephenson, it was beiieved. Jtemy is convinced the girl can thed light on the where- GROWING WITH THE The Daily Times is keeping pace with the rapid growth of the Peninsula and is now FIRST IN EVERYTHING NEWS CIRCULATION ADVERTISING The Daily Times 1C CHAMBERS OF ld JUDGE BIRD BURGLARIZED Shortage of More Than $320,000 Charged Against Financial Venture. STATE TAKES A Published 74 PAGiS THIS A new record for Peninsula newspapers, clearly demonstrating that The Daily Times is San Mateo County's One Big Daily Newspaper SUBSCRIBE NOW! 50 CENTS A MONTH! Officials Close Doors 01 Biink As Throng-s Of Depositors Gather.

The office of Justice Walter SI- Bird of Burlinrame was burgiar- i i -i ii-iy, SepU'iB 14, according to isr.ni'UJicemem morning by Jutlire Bird. A p'Jrse containing M-'-t-rai dollar? in currency a. bank li-ii-k and several important papers bfiunging to Mrs. Bird who was ir the offset; during afternoon was stolen. Juvige Bird has deferred asking police assistance in the case hop- mar ihiit the guilty party would ivturn the purse but today he ststt- til that he has heard nnthmtr tbf matter and unless the purse is re- i r.vBi- he cu-operation of ilie police.

Bj United Press. P1TTSBURG, Oct. 16 --The Brotherhood Saving and Trust company--Piusbura's only labor bank--was closed today folluninfF the disappearance of one of its agent? with between 5320,000 and of the instiiutioii's fumis. Three officials of bank and one other man were arrested tuduy and held in bail of each, or a total of $2,560.000. bank was taken over by the state banking department.

A throng of depositors 'stood outside the bank, having lined with the expectation of being able to with-; draw filing- Those arrester, H. A. MfiGraify, president ji the HAS LEO M. C. A.

II L. Of I I Watch Is Reported Stolen From Home i South Sati PratiHiwA City Clerk) Leaves Field To Two Opponents. Demonstrating the truth of rumors current for some time in county political Dar McSweeney. city clerk of South San Francisco and brother of Cojnty Tax Collector Ambrose McSuee- nev, has withdrawn from thp for justice ol the peace in First township. McSweeney.

a veteran campaigner in county politics and for years a city official st South Francisco, polled 2542 votes in the primary as Against 2901 for Far- reii utiii 2915 for Justice Eih? C. Johnson, Although McSweoncy's frit ids consistently urged him to run again, he stated that he felt the pressure of work to be avoaip- Jished before election time in the city clerk's off weald prr-, sr.t him from making an adequate campaign. Clears Field. McSweeney's withdrawal loaves the way clear for Johnson and Kartell two candidates are to he elected. His letter of withdrawal fol lows: "After do careful consider Loss of a.

gold watch hy Sirs. E. Bevis, living in a cottage on the grounds of the Hotel Mateo was reported to San Mateo police last night. The watch was stolen by a prowler who entered the hr-me by way of an open window, it is believed by officers who were ns- i sigrtied to the case today by Chief Thomas Burke. 1USE8IJF IIS San Mateoans Have lead Drive To Baise Local Y.

M. C. A. Quota. In rurnea tne tabies on the institution and head of the uniur.

in J. L. Nelson, treasurer. Frank T. Redman.

The man sought by TMlice. 55.1'J to have disappeared with the hank- funds, is Charles E. Knarn Pmtcp wre told th.n Knapp in acting as an agent for the bank, had been given the funds to purchase certain bonds from a willing to sell out a large thy at a Accordmc to detectives, Grady told them Charles claimed he had in borid held by iin unnamed person was willing to dispose of them at a sacrifice. McGrudy said that Knapp proposed the deal for about 000 worth of bonds at half price three weeks ago. The bank officials agreed to the (teal, but Kniipp then said it could not be put thorugh.

Yesterday afternoon, however. Knapp returned to the hank, and bank, who told police of ihe al- Redwood City and Burlinganie Iftst: WpH v.hcn, at their report William Kelly, vice president of meeting, the local campaigners 1 ached a total of 61 per tent ititir gviai fur V. 31, C. A. finances I for the.

cominjr year. Burtingame 1 reported 45 per cent of the goal 0 adhered to her vaised and Hs-Jwosd City 40 per lt fn TM -TM tv bv tne evangelist. Mrs. Gayte Koontz Portion Of Prosecution's Story. "MISS IS IDENTIFIED Judge J.

A. Bardin Of Salinas Says Mrs. Eimball Is Mystery Woman, Ev rifted Press. LOS ANGELES, Oct. tending to exonerate Aimee Jk-Pherson of charges made by state's witnesses that she was in Gtla, with a man believed to be Kenneth G.

Ormiston during day at the evangelist's trial. Mrs. Gayle Koontz testfiied it was she and not ilrs. McPherson who had been seen at Gila June 15 by two prosecution witnesses. Mrs.

Koontz said she sent the telegram which the state contends was filed by Mrs. McPherson and That she was tne woman who was seen purchasing Los Angeles in the Arizona town. Koontz was allowed to testi- spite of persistent obieecion stale counsel. Storv Under ci prosecution attorneys. her story and cent.

i 4 t-'tin (J I A ieam? in San Mnteo to dare af R. Hughes 107 per Hutro Bettleheim 94 per cent; Wiliey 91 per cent; L. per cent; Frederick J. 84 ner cent; O. Nico- laities 68 per cent: District 14 50 Gordon-Peckhani 40 per tti.t: Frank Boring JO per cent; A.

A. Stauffacher 20 per cent; E. Foster 14 per cent: District per cent. With Glenn Hitt. Robert Hopkins and A.

Moore a total of boy the MOTORISTS PAY FINES FOR TOO MANY DRINKS Arthur II. Voelmt-ke and James swinging into line today. San Mnteo bid? fair to finish first. Tht- uTsl a reported to date for San Mateo is S1S55.50. Burhnganie Burlinjrnnie's report of last eve- nine faringrs its rnral to S2021-25, or 45 per i.L'ni of their jroal.

The Ivaini! iiy percentage art: ftp Jack Hamilton "9 per cent: R. X. Faulkner 15 per cent; Ralph Crawford 52 percent; Hugh Forsythe 52 per'cent; VVilkie Dessin 33 per cent: W. J. 25 per cent; L- E.

Adams 23 per cent: Henry Mrtier per cent: Art HM'J- mnn 45 per cent: Georice Davis i j)(r cent; Ir: Otis Callaway tW iwr cent; liipirkts- 10. 12. have yet reported. With ihan a week of inten- stvii effort, the tl.rw timiiltaneouri to support c.ir::pr,!C-r;- si MJ- the ev ation of the subject of mv candi- fw f.ffU; r.f Cf the peace of First township, I have definitely concluded to withdraw from the race for the position. "The result of the recent August primary indicates fairly well the trend of the wishes of the Therefore, and in order to avoid farther efforts and resnonsibiiitie? on the of my friends, and opponents alike, I have decided to take thic step.

"I thnnV all whc so loyally and faithfully worked in my behalf." Police On Patrol Duty Notices Smoke and Notifies Of Place. Flames destroyed a pma't frame dwelling at 609 Linden avenue, South San Francisco, earh- today when fire broke out in the atic. The fire is believed to have been hy crosserl vfire? in the of the attic. Chief of Po. lice Louis Bellnni said this afternoon.

The house was occupied hy John McKenzie. 38, employed by the Western Meat company of South San Francisco. Keen living alone in the house, police said. Police patrolling the district discovered the smoke coming from the roof and turned in the itlarm Ritchie. Sun Maten painter- r.ijrht on.

ami Rcdwnnd oiy. charpc? of mtoMcation rock-. ir h( hudtct of the San less drivinir in San Mutoo, pleaded Jnuoo County Y. M. C.

A. were i guilty to the former charge and. fft ing strong incr'-iiHnj: inter- paid fine? of SlO each in the court! art drnthusia-m. Each of the of Police Judge George Kertcll to-. have in turn taken the day.

I lead in the norccnrapp of jroal The tstcr. ir.to 01 the SltJ.UUO while trying to ftart an autitaiobilej needed been nlcripcd to whith pulioo s-aid tuui culiWeti i i i Meet Monday, a parked machine at 310 South rexr nieetinsr of ihe wrk- street, erp will Ko hold Monday at Voelmeke admitted The Mateo workers auto at the time of the accident ar.d. wili mor: at the Onk Tree Inn, promise dto repair to thei wht!" t'w 1 jjath- other car. htionging to Jnmes Ma- er the of the Rose. Every rtf 47 rfif-t itrttftA i the partment.

The eharsrc of reckless drivir.c was dismissed hy the court. BANDITS ing. McKeniie was, awakened by the smoke and was able to save many of his belongings before the flames burr.cd the structure U. trround. was fixed at about by the fire department.

MOTORIST FINED roiB a 303? Batsn-- Oct. 1 Korthci-n Jersey still heavily polked today as the s. od for the eifrht matii-ic- en-iinped bandits who Thiir iav kitted one rnnn three others in .1 truck rohhery that yielded 1 least captain worker in attend to the rally new McPherson'? kidnaping story loomed today. The new inquiry, if undertaken, would serve to keep the famous evangelist on the defense for some time yet, a strain she believed she had escaped when the state rested its case late yesterday at her hearing in justice court on charges of obstructing justice. U.

S. Attorney J. G. Ghanne- said that postal inspectors will be assigned to trace two new letters by Mrs. Minnie Kennedy, mother of the evangelist, which purported to c'inie from Mrs.

McPherson's self- described kidnapers. Letter Mystery Cr.annesion announced his office was "very interested" in the letters. They were written oa the of 3. S. Hahn, attorney for Mrs.

Lorraine Wiseman-Sei- laff. chief accuser of the evangelist, and informed Kcj.n«ily that Hahn was acting for the kid- rapers. The attorney admitted that the stationery was identical with but denied knowledge of the writing of the letters. When the defense begins the presentation of it-: evidence to re. futo the state's charge that Mrs.

McPherson prepared fase evi- her fake kidnap- herself is "Miss in self defense, Identifies Ry United PreSJ SALINAS. Oct. A. Eartiin tnrfay said he had identified Mrs. Veria Kimball, Oakland, as the mysierious "Miss in the Aimep McPherson case.

Mrs. Kimbali is a sister of Mrs, (Continued On Page SEEK SLAYERS By TRIXDAD, Oct. 16. Officers of Los Animas county set tMsr ir. a to find the murderer of Hose street, San Francisco, paiJ a i S25 for speeding miles an! M.

Purdue, chicken rancher and hrtwr in a 15 mile zone when he. former social worker of Milw.vikee, ii Uie court of jusiict-: body 'was found yesterday M. Bird of Burlinsrame, concealed under a hridc-e in Sar- this rooming Canyon, 15 miles west oi here; ELIMINATION OF BOTTLE NECK IS UNDER WAY TODAY 8y let. Wort, widening the hot- pf the pi-ninrula hiphway. at arc! Lawndate.

it was i by Harvey M. Toy. of the state The a i company of Oakland, whose for The work wa? 299. for the 1.6 section hetwec'n Colma and Cypress) Lawn cfmeterv. The new right of way will be 124 feet wide.

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