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Newspaper Page TextCITY EDITION Full Associated Press Leased Wire Service 12 PAGES Only Newspaper Printed In La Grande Covering Union and Wallowa Counties wxxitx VOLUME 30 member associated press and a. b. o. LA GRANDE, OREGON, FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1933 ' bastmw orbooitb ubadiwo mewbpapeb NUMBER 130 HDD QQt II. S. WARSHIPS CONVERGING AT SHANGHAI U. S. S. Borie , Reinforces s Flotilla of Gunboats And Destroyers. FOUR SHIPS ON WAY FROM MANILA Wild Rumors of War Be- tween Japan and Am erica Heard in Philippine Islands. the WASHINGTON. Jan. 29 (P) The U. S. S. Houston, flagship of Admiral Taylor, commander-in-chief of the Asiatic fleet, has been ordered to postpone a scheduled dry docking for repairs at Manila in view of the tense far eastern situation. BRITISH SHIP ON WAY BATAVIA, Java, Jan. 29 W The British cruiser Kent which had been under orders to remain at Priok un til February 2, was ordered tonight to leave for China tomorrow. SHANGHAI, Jan. 29 VP) The U. S. S. Borie, one of several warships or dered here, arrived this afternoon, re inforcing the flotilla of seven gun boats and two destroyers now in the vicinity. The American community welcomed tho news of the coming of ndditional vessels for the feeling is that the situation is distinctly serious. niiSTROYKHS LEAVE MANILA MANILA, Jan. 29 () Their crews hurriedly rounded up from shore leave, four destroyers of the United States Asiatic fleet were proceeding under forced draft today for Shang hai, latest battleground of tho orient. They left behind in Manila wild rumors that war had been declared between the United States and Japan, and preparations continued aboard the remainder of the Asiatic fleet hero to be ready to sail on short no tice. The war rumor apparently arose from activity of shore patrols in rounding up crews of the fighting craft, which were ordered to Join other members of the Asiatic fleet in Shanghai waters to protect Amer- ( Continued on Page Five) . TIGERS GO TO ' PENDLETON TO TACKLE BUCKS Coach Ira Woodle will take eleven basketball players to Pendleton to night for the first of the annual se ries of two games with the Round up City casaba squad. The Tigers are hopeful of winning, with pre game dope giving them an even break with the 1031 state champions. Tomprrow night ao 8:30 o'clock the Tigers will entertain Wallowa High school's team at the L. D, S. Recreational hall. Earlier In the sea son La Grando lost at Waljowa 27 to 23 and the blue and white is anx ious to even up the count. Lumber Orders Above Production SEATTLE. Jan. 29 VP) Current new business reported by 215 .mills to the West Coast Lumbermen's ns soclatton for the week ending Janu ary 23 was 24 per cent over produc tion, totaling 3,870,000 feet more than the footage 'received the previous week. S Tho week was the 13tli successive one with orders in excess of produc tion. the longest such continuous period for mills of the state in at least 10 years. A total' of 324 mills reported op erations for the week of 23 per cent I of capacity, compared to 22.1 per cent for the previous week and 38 per cent for the same week last year. WEATIIKR FORECAST ? Oregon: Unsettled tonight S- and Saturday, probably with occasional snow or rain in the west portion and snows in the east portion; continued cold; 3 fresh changeable winds off S shore; mostly westerly. $ Sunday unsettled. WEATHER TODAY 7 a. m. IB above. Minimum: 12 above. Condition: Cloudy, snowing. WEATHER YESTERDAY Maximum 32, minimum 20 above. Condition: Cloudy, snow two Inches, moisture ,16 of an Inch. Range 12 degrees. WEATHER 4 AN. 23. Maximum 54. minimum 35 S above. Condition: Clear. Range '! 10 degrees. 5 S-.;J.S.$SSeS3''S Slide of Rock And Ice Fatal To Road Worker Frank Michael, of Perry, Killed Instantly on Starkey Road Yesterday Afternoon. Funeral services for Frank Albert Michael Jr., killed on tho Starkey road yesterday, will be held at Pilot Rock in the Community church at 2 oclock Sunday. . The body is at the Snodgrass and Zimmerman mor tuary. Mr. Michael was born In Pilot Hock July 4, 1889 and was 42 years, six months and 24 days of age. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Jessie Michael, three children; three brothers, Elery, Charles and John; six sisters, Ella, Marie. Bessie, Nora, Josephine and Ida, and his father, Frank A. Michael Sr., of Pilot Rock. Ily Wilmertli Welmer (Observer Correspondent) HILGARD, Jan. 20 (Special) An accident that shocked deeply the two communities of Hilgard and Perry oc curred Thursday afternoon when Frank Michael, of Perry, was killed by the falling of a large section of ice and. rocks on the Starkey road late yesterdayi the slide striking him on the head' and crushing him. Mr. Michael was employee? on the county relief work and acted as fore man, for one crew of men on the Starkey section. Previously he had been employed for six years by the state highway commission.. He moved hero with his family two years ago and was at that time employed, by tho Johnson Construction company. He is survived by his widow and three sons, Kenneth and Louis, at home, and Everett, who Is attending the state school for the blind at Salem. By WHda O'Neal (Observer Corrcsjondent) PERRY, Jan. 29 (Special) Frank Michael, about 40 to 45 years of age, (Continued on Pago Two) Point a Minute Record Made By E.0.K Quintet Unless it scores less than 14 points against Whitman college at Walla Walla Saturday night, the Eastern Oregon Normal school basketball team will open its conference play here Monday against Ashland with a record of a point a minute in seven games! And it is very unlikely that the Mountaineers will not score 14 in Walla Walla. In six games played so far the E. O. N. cagers have run up 206 points in 240 minutes of play, and after the Whitman game the minutes will have climbed to 280. Here's the Record The blue and gold record, not yet marred by defeat, is as follows: E. O. N. 27; Baker Elks 19, E. O. N. 29; Baker Elks 21. (Continued on Page Four; I. C. C. Refuses Rate Reductions On Apples, Pears WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 VP) - The Interstate commerce commission to day refused to permit the Oregon Washington Railroad & Navigation company and the Northern Pacific railroad to reduce rates on apples and pears for export from the Yakima val ley to Portland. In the same decision the commis sion refused to permit the railroads (Continued on Page Five) Clearing Weather At Klamath Falls KLAMATH FALLS. -Jart. 29 VP) Clearing weather was predicted here for today and the minimum tempera ture this morning was 27 degrees. Four inches of snow fell in Klamath Falls Thursday. SNOW AT PENDLETON PENDLETON, Jan. 29 UP) A light flurry of snow fell here last night. Just barely covering the ground, and the fall continued Intermittently today with the temperature around the freezing point. More snow was reported in the Blue mountains. All highways are open. Possibility of War Russia and Japan New Development TOKYO. Jan. 29 W) A new pos- siblllty of direct conflict between Sov jiet Russia and Japan threatened to ! night when the Ren go news agency ! reported from Mukden, Manchuria, that General Jiro Tamon. hero of the 'previous Manchurtan campaign, was I ordered to take a division of troops ito Harbin, where a Russian railway i official blocked transport of Japanese troops over the Chinese Eastern rall j way. At the same time the Japanese 'government planned to hold officials 'of the Russian-owned Chinese East- AMERICA AND BRITISH ARE GIVEN WORD Japanese Have No Inten tion of Antagonizing Foreign Powers. FOREIGN RIGHTS TO BE RESPECTED President Hoover and His Cabinet in Long Session Situation in Oi'ient Grave. TOKYO, Jan. 29 VP) Japan has no intention of encroaching upon the interests of any foreign powers in Shanghai, a government state ment said tonight. Tho statement, outlining the events which led to the occupation of Chinese sections . of Shanghai, emphasized that the sole aim of the Japanese government is the protec tion of the lives and Interests of its nationals "similar to effective meas ures taken- in these localities by Great Britain and other powers in the past." AMEHICANS, lilUTIHII ASSURED WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 P) Under pressure from tho American and Bri tish governments, Japan has assured that foreign rights in the interna tional settlement at Shanghai will be respected. Secretary Stlmson made the an nouncement today in a formal state ment a short while after meeting with President Hoover and the cab inet in a prolonged session. It seemed evident a lack of un animity as to the American course had cropped out at the cabinet meet ing but the various department heads kept what had happened to themselves. , :, - ' ' MYSTIFICATION AND ALARM WASHINGTON; Jan. 20 VP) Mysti fication mingled with alarm here to day upon official report of a truce at Shanghai, and a Japanese denial there. With the United States and Great Britain preparing to Insist that Jap an advise the powers interested be fore acting In the Shanghai Interna tional settlement, tho gravity of the situation was Intensified by word that five bombs had dropped there. Colonel . Richard S. Hooker, com manding the United States marines (Continued on Pago B1ve ASSASSIN STABS EIGHT TO DEATH Two Others in Critical Condition at Elma, Man., South of Winnipeg. WINNIPEG, Man., Jan: 29 (JP) An assassin crept into the home of Mar tin Sltar at Elma, Man., early this morning and stabbed to death eight persons Sitar. 55-year-old farmer, his wife and six children. Two other Sitar children were in critical condition with knife wounds. They were rescued from their beds by an uncle, John Sitar, who lives nearby, when he rushed to the house which was set afire by the killer. Elma Is in the southern part of Manitoba, about 65 miles from Win nipeg. 1 Police were sear6hing for tho Sipor hired man, whose name Is not known here. He has been missing since morning. MARVIN TRIAL NEAR END IS WORD TODAY News from Enterprise this morning was that the case of the state vs. County Judge Marvin, Indicted in connection with his operations with tho Joseph State bank, would go to the Jury late tonight. Testimony had not been completed early today, but the beginning of arguments was expected sometime this afternoon. The case has attracted state-wide attention during the present week. Judge C. H. McCuUoch, of Baker, Is presiding. Between Soviet em accountable for any delay In the arrival of Japanese reinforcements at Harbin, where a battle has been fn progress for three days between Chi nese factions. Jointly Owned The Chinese Eastern railway Is Jointly owned by Russia and China. Mol U1n r?nvirnfr nf jrClrln nrnvlnrfl. has been fighting a force led by Ting Chan, commander of the railway guards. Japan attempted to send body of troops to Harbin, to protect (Continued on Page Three) New Jersey Will Survey State On Hoover Sentiment Report on Political Situa tion to De term ine Whether Convention Delegation is Pledged. WASHINGTON', Jan. 29 (Presi dent Hoover today named Wilson McCarthy of Salt I,ake City, nsHhc third Democratic director or the Re J)iistrmyio.L uorritrutUm' (thereby completing tlio full membership of the board. TRENTON, N. J., Jan. 29 P) The Republican state committee today determined to sound public senti ment before deciding whether to Bend to the national convention a delega tion pledged to President Hoover. A committee was named to survey the political situation and report at a meeting February 26, when decision will be made whether to send a pledged delegation to the convention. E. Bertram Nott chairman of the state committee, retained the view the delegation should be unpledged but pointed out such an agreement would not necessarily mean opposi tlon to present Hoover. HOOVER CONSIDERS MCCARTHY WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 m Presi dent Hoover Is seriously considering Wilson McCarthy, of Salt Lake City, as the fourth member of tho board of directors of the reconstruction fl nance corporation. McCarthy Is i Democrat and a former Judge. Ho bears the endorsement of both Re publican and Democratic leaders. The post must go to a Democrat under terms of tho legislation; The president haa been looking for a law yer. The paper and pulp Industry's need for legislation to overcome declines in tariff protection resulting from depreciation in foreign currencies was described to the house today by Rep rcsentative Beedy (R., Maine). Such legislation was submitted yesterday by Representative Hawley of Oregon, ranking Republican on the ' (Continued on Page FlveK? MURDER PLOT SUSPECTED BY AUTHORITIES PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 29 (fl1) A murder plot in which the victim bare ly escaped death from the flames which destroyed his house, was sus pected by police today ,as they In vestigated a fire in which Antonio Aouino suffered dangerous burns, His body blistered, his hair singed off and his clothing burned away, Aquino, proprietor of a barber shop and of a barbers supply company, leaped 15 feet to the ground from his second-floor apartment a few minutes before the room collapsed Semi-conscious, ho was found by two men who summoned an ambulance and reported the fire. The fire marshal said investiga tors found at the rear of the building n strip of gasoline-soaked canvas along which the fire was creeping and which extended beneath the door of Aquino's garage next to his apart ment. This canvas, they said, led directly into the gasoline tank of the automobile. Firemen said that had not the creeping blaze been ex tingulshetUa terrific explosion would have resulted when the first reached tho fuel tank. Joseph Scott, 85, Passes at Elgin Joseph Scott, a resident of the Elgin district for 43 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. U. F. Weiss, during the night. , Funeral services will be held at the Presby terlan church at Elgin at noon Sun day, with interment in the Mount Pleasant cemetery in charge of Snod grass and Zimmerman. The deceased was born in Missouri on July 13, 1840 and was 85 years, six months and 15 days of age. He leaves his widow, Sarah E. Scott, seven children: Mrs. Q. V. Witty, John B. Scott. Mrs. Theodosia Weiss and Overton Scott, of Elgin; Thomas and David Scott, of Wallowa and Albert Scott, of Haines; one sister, Philanda Bechtel of Elgin, and sev eral grandchildren. McCuUoch Seeks Seat on Tribunal SALEM, Jan. 29 UP) John W. Mc CuUoch. former assistant United States district attorney at Portland, today filed his declaration of can didacy for Justice of tho state su preme court, to succeed Chief Justice Henry J. Bean, whose term expires. Mcculloch's name will appear on tho non-partisan Judiciary ballot at the May 20 primary. MRS. FOKTKKd'K, NAVY MEN TiritNKI) OVER TO POLICE HONOLULU. Jan. 29 VP) Mrs. Granville Fortescue and three navy men accused of lynching a young n"f e temporarily turned oyer w luo-uu' ""lu,u today pending an exchange of mes sages with Washington relative to fixing their bonds on a second de gree murder charge. JAPANESE GUNS BEAR DOWN ON SHANGHAI Hero is Shanghai "the New York City of China" now under the guns of the Japanese warships and In control of the Japanese mar J lies. Bloody fighting raged through the city today, followed' by fires that ndded to the loss or life. Shanghai has a population of nearly 3,090,000 mid Ik China's most Important outlet to the Pacific. The map at the right shows the city tmrt vicinity. LOSS OF LIFE AT SHANGHAI HEAVY Bombs and Bullets Take Toll Pitiful Scenes at , Dressing Stations. i: IIOIlKIHLti SCENES SHANGHAI, Jan. 29 . (JPh-i Eye-witnesses returning to the international settlement this evening described horrible . scenes at the dressing sta tions which, for the most part, were filled by civilians. Among the dead brought in, they said, were a number of bablea and bodies of children riddled by bullets. The Chinese doctors were working under tho highest press uro and endeavoring to cope with, the constant flow of wounded soldiers and civ llinns. 9 NANKING, Jan. 29 (ff The gov ernment was informed by its cam mander at Shanghai today that Chi nese losses In tho fighting thero to taled 300 killed and wounded up to this afternoon. Ho said the Chinese had captured four Japanese armored cars In the Chapel district. Forty Chinese airplanes arrived here this afternoon and their pilots In sisted on going to Shanghai Im mediately to engago the Japanese air force, but the government refused to authorize such action. The Japanese consul general as sured foreign diplomatic representa tives here that Japan contemplates no attack on Nanking. Word from Amoy said four Japan ese destroyers had arrived there and sent ashore a landing party which closed tho local Chinese newspaper. JAPANESE LOSKES REPORTED TOKYO, Jan. 29 VP) Japanese cas- (Continued on Page Two) Joint Session Of Rail Leaders And Unions In Deadlock CHICAGO, Jan. 29 OP) A compromise proposal that rail way labor take a 0'a per cent cut in wages for a year was refused by the railway presi dents today. The presidents likewise turned down a suggestion ad vanced by the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen that the railroads refrain from any at tempt to trim wages for a year after tho twelve-month rcduc- tlon. 3 CHICAGO, Jan. 29 (JPh-The Joint session of rail presidents 4 and labor union rcpresenta- tlvcs adjourned at 11:45 a. m. $ today without reaching an agreement. The adjournment followed nearly two hours of cxpecta- tlon the carriers would report momentarily on a "new sug- gestlon'.' made by the unions & this morning, which they "had never heard before." 8 After a half hour confer- g once on the proposal, the rail heads returned to confer with tho unions but the meeting Q broke up in another 30 min- utcs. $ Last Straw Of Hope For Crew Of Sub Vanishes PORTLAND, England, Jan. 29 VP) The last straw of hope for the rescue alive of any of tho sixty-one men and officers who wont down with tho British submarine M-2 lost Tuesday rwsnatched array today by the pub- 'fiti-n of an admiralty statement saying it was no longer possible to hope. Tho statement, which was based upon a report of the rear admiral In charge of submarines, said, however, that the search of the sea floor for the ill-fated submarine would bo continued. Tho object sought by divers yes terday on the theory It might be tho M-2 was found to bo an old wreck, the admiral said, and the suc ceeding search will be conducted at another spot where a former sweep brought up two submarine hand flags In a canvas case. Distressed wives and relatives of tho men groups of whom have been waiting tearfully but hopefully at the gates of the dockyard here since (Continued on Pago Two) Three Jurors In Judd Trial Sick; Case Postponed PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 29 (JP) Ill ness of three Jurors forced postpone ment of tho trial of Winnie Ruth Judd for murder today until Monday Dartmoor Convicts Again In Mutiny DARTMOOR, Eng., Jan.. 20 (P) Dartmoor prison convicts rioted last night for the second time this week, The night in the prison was de scribed as "hideous," with scores of prisoners standing for hours at the doors of their cells to shout threats at their wardens. The first mutiny occurred last Sun day. Re-elect Reynolds Country Club Head 0. H. Reynolds was re-elected president of tho La Grande country club when the board of directors met yesterday. W. C, Perkins will fill tho position of vice president for an other term, and Paul Meyers will again act In tho capacity of secre tary. Committees are being formed and will be announced the first of next week, Mr. Reynolds announced this morning. Americans and British To Take Joint Action In Protecting Rights WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 UP) Tho United States and Great Britain are preparing to take Joint action to as suro that their rights in tho Inter national settlement at Shanghai are safeguarded. The copversatlons between the two countries were described by a high authority here today as not having dealt with the broad problem of Japa nese activities In Manchuria or at Shanghai, but as having been re stricted to the International settle ment. Certain rights were accorded Ameri Mil WOOSUN0 iS NAMING- IsTSkK SHANGHAI - nam ti"'r t YOUNG PORTLAND MAN SHOOTS WIFE Timothy Donovan Kills Girl, 22, Then Fires Two. Bullets Into His Head PORTLAND, Jan, 20 W) Driven into a murderous frenzy by Jealous roue, Timothy Donovan, 23, late Thursday shot and Instantly killed his 22-year-old wife, Ida, and then sent two bullets into his own head, with fatal results. Donovan's Jealousy earlier in tho week had prompted his young wife to loavo him' and visit her mother. Thursday she was visiting another friend, Mis. E. A. Schllckolsor, when1 Donovan camo to tho houso to see her. Mrs. Schlickelsor said they talk ed for an hour or so and she Invited tho two to dinner. Donovan and his wife then left the houso for a walk. Shortly after two shots woro heard and neighbors saw Mrs. Donovan prone on tho ground. Her husband (Continued on Page Five) Concert To Be Presented By Church Choir A mid-winter concert will be pre sented by the choir of the First Methodist church Sunday evening at 8 o'clock, under tho direction, of Paul Knautz. Miss Helen Williams will play the pipe organ accompani ments. The doors of tho church will be opened to the public and the choir extends an invitation to attend tho musical program- Tho program includes: Organ Voluntary, Miss Williams. Hymn, congregation. Anthem, "Recessional," Do Koven, choir. Anthem, "Jerusalem," Henry Par ker, choir. Contralto solo. "Peace Bo Still," Stanley S. Effinger Mrs. Thomas (Continued on Page Fiver ca and Great Britain almost simul taneously by China about the middle of the last century. They have built up side by side In subsequent treat ies the present concern of the two nations In the protection of these rights. So far there was only speculation as to the length the two countries might go to safeguard their Interests, HrltlHh'Eml IH'llhcnit Ions Tho position of Great Britain was decided upon after three days or de- (Contlnued on Page Two) JAPS INVADE IE. MISSION AT SHANGHAI Chinese Warn Foreigners to Use Their Influence, Or Face Attack. TALK OF A TRUCE IS MERELY RUMOR Japanese Planes Bomb Chinese City Chapei District ' in Flames Hundreds Killed. SHANGHAI, 3:45 A. M.. Saturday,' Jan. 30 VP) Japanese soldiers invaded tho quarters of tho American South ern Methodist mission . early this morning, demolishing the furnish IngS. . ;';":''.. ". CHINESE WARN FOREIGNERS SHANGHAI, Saturday, Jon. 3a VP) A new menace came across the boundaries of the International set tlement today In the form of a warn ing by the Chinese military command that if the Japanese occupation was not ended the Chinese would attack tho settlement. This definitely put an end to re ports that the opposing forces had signed a truce. - Tho warning served upon tho ln tomatlonal .' settlement authorities said that If they did not use their influence, to end the occupation of (Continued on Page Three) , ' COLD, HUNGER IN NEBRASKA FARMING AREA OMAHA, Jan.,, 29 JP) Livestock, already .emaciated, was faced lay a double menace cold arid hunger ; in Nebraska's region of misery today. Severe cold, accompanied by drift ing snow, struck a new blow at the defenseless farmers and animals In a dozen northeastern counties already ravaged and laid waste by drought and grass hoppers. Five below zero was registered In parts of the area today. - Roads were blocked and It was vir tually impossible for relief agencies to deliver contributed stock feed to the farm animals, freezing and starv ing In the fields. Pendleton Buys Byers Mill Race PENDLETON, Ore., Jan. 29 VP) With the signing of the deed last night the city of Pendleton came into possession of Byers mill race, the major obstacle In the flood con trol program for the city. Under an agreement with, the Spo kane Flour Mills, Pendleton will re-1 pair the raceway under the flour mill plant and will install a new , headgate and a flat valve at tho tall race. The race will be maintained by- the city to care for run off of water from city streets. Veterans9 Bureau Man At Roseburg ROSEBURG, Ore., Jan. 29 VPh Col onel William H. Radcllff, head of the engineering department of the vet erans' bureau on the Pacific coast, arrived at Roseburg today from. Palo Alto for the purpose of obtaining data on soil and rock strata on the si to of the $2,000,000 northwest na tlonal soldiers' 'home which is to be built here. Tho information is being obtained In order to complete plans for tho foundations of buildings which, ac cording to reports from, Washing ton. D. O., will be started in April. Ono million dollars will be spent on the first unit. . ; Wheat Today CHICAOO, Jan. 29 VP) Sharp up turns In wheat prices late today ac companied forecasts of much colder weather over the entire domestic grain belt. Tho trade was apprehensive as to likelihood of crop damage. Increased anxiety also was shown, regarding military developments at Shanghai. - Wheat closed strong at the day1 topmost level 22!4o above yester-. day's finish, corn lc .up, oata (fM4c advanced, and provisions un changed to 5 cents down. PORTLAND, Jan. 29 W Deter- mlnatlon on the part of the Pacific . northwest trade to force values hero eventually to a lower basis than Chi cago, thereby placing the market on an export basis, caused the September option to lose &o bu. today while May was up o and July o bu. Stiles included 1,000 bu. each May and July. ! . On the merchants exchange cosh. , wheat was unchanged. Seattle op tlons continue to show a lower mark than Portland.