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ERR Er iT ---- p------------ SS EEE A EE EEE... a. UU. "All the News While It Is News" 1he Oshawa Daily Retormer The Oshawa Daily Tones A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City VOL, 4--NO. 20 Published at Oshawa, Ont, Ci very 'Day Bcrnt Sundays and aie Hades OSHAWA, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1929 10 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy. TWELVE PAGES BOWMANVILLE FACTORY'S NARROW E GAPE U.S. WILLING 10 ACCEDE TOREQUEST Agreement is Near in Parley Over Radio Waves CONCESSIONS MADE United States Recognize the Needs of Great Distances in Canada (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Jan, 24.--Willingness of the United States delegates to rec- ognize Canada's special needs in the intermediate wave band, it is believed, will lead to a speedy con- clusion of the Intervational Radio Conference here, The question of the division of Priority channels between the North American countries has now been reached. Representatives of the United States have indicated they are prepared to make con- Scessions to Carada's particular point of view, In broadcasting bands the posi- tion had heen maintained that pop- ulation should be the guiding fac- tor. The Intermediate band com- prises channels between 50 and 200 metres, These waves are special- suited to long distance transmis- sion. The vast distances in this country over which there are no land lines render control by Can- ada of a considerable portion of the Intermediate band almost in- dispensible, . TORONTO LIVE STOCK (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Jan. 24.--Live stock: Cat- tle receipts, 38; left overs on Dom- inion Live Stock Exchange totalled 300 head; trade was very dull, with no carly sales. There was no trade in calves or lambs. Hog receipts 168. Hogs were sclling steady at $10.00 F.O.B. for selects at $11.00 off cars. WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH IN A MONTREAL FIRE Companion Suffered from Smoke When Apartment House Razed (By Canadian Press) Montreal, Jan. 24.--The body of 2 woman who was burned to death in the Tupper Street apartment fire today was id:ntified as that of Mrs. N. Raipe, widow of Col. W. Raipe, London. Eng. Miss Harriett Barr, companicn of the victim was par- tially suffocated by smoke, but will recover. The fire started in the basement where th furnace is lo- cated. Montreal, Jan. 24.--Onc unidenti- fied woman was burned to death this morning when fire destroyed a four storey apartment house on Tupper street, causing damage estimated at £50,000. Twelve families were rescued from the building. (By Canadian Press) Bellevue, Ohio, Jan. 24.--Agen- cies investigating the bus-interur- ban crash which killed 19 persons and injurcd 12, combined today to settle the details of the inauest and | plen 2a joint inquiry. A legislative investigation is also im progress. WEATHER (By Caradion Press) Toronto, Jan. 24.--Forecast-- Lower Lakes re-ion--Fair and co'd Friday, mnovth-east winds with snow probably turning to sleet or rain. Geo-gian Bay: -- Fri- and cold. Friday month-east winds with snow. CANADIAN TENNIS CHZMPIONSHIP PLAY ATHONTREAL10UAY (By Canadian Press) Montreal, Jan, 24,--George Lott, Chicago, the defending title holder, A, B, Sheridan, Milwaukee and W. Aydelotte, New York, the Unit. ed States indoor champion, won their games from Montreal oppon- ents in the Canadian indoor tennis championship here today. The scores: Lott defeated Paul Da Fon- taine, 6-3, 6-3; Sheridan defeated A, G, Horgader, 6-2, 6-3; Aydelotte defeated J, N. McDougall 6-2, 6-1, BODY HELD FAST IN ICE ATNIAGARA POLICE FIND IT IMPOS- SIBLE TO REACH THE SPOT | Montreal Detective to Make an Effort to Identify the Body (By Canadian Press) Niagara Falls, Ont, Jan. 24--It may never be known whether the body of a man, seen at the foot of the falls, close to the American falls, is that of George Schnabel, wanted Montreal man, or not. The body was seen lying among ice-floes near the foot of the falls by many tourists, but it was impossible to reach it. Today, it fell into a crevice in the ice and from there into a water-lane in the ice bridge. It may ngw go down the river to be ground to pieces when the ice goes out, or it may be inclosed in a block of ice and pre- served until the break-up. According to two men who-got fairly close to the body, it was that of a nuddle-aged man, of large and *bulky build, dressed in a blue or black suit. Schnabel is described as being five fect cleven, and 190 | pounds. Onc of the observers, seeing the description, agreed that it might be that of the man seen in the ice. The authorities are of the opinion that the body came over the Luna Falls within the past few days, and did not come down the river. The police have had many en- quiries, onc from Toronto, regard. ing one Norman Neville of that city, When first seen, veteran rivermen boasted that they could easily get it, but closer inspection showed it to be too hazardous cven for men accus- tomed, to taking a chance. Detectives Leaves for Falls Montreal, Jan. 23--Sergcant-De- tectives Hugs McCoy, of the Mon- treal detective bureau, left on to- night's train for Niagara Falls, to examine the body of the man dis- covered below the falls, and suspect ed possibly as being that of the miss- ing George E. Schnabel, now sought in connection with the poisoning of his wife, who vanished on Septem- ber 2. The local office admits it has no specific information to support this belief, but the sleuths are taking no chances. OL AGE PENSION SCHEME FOR ONTARIO A LIKELIHOOD (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Jan. 24.--The Province of Ontario will shortly come under federal old age pension scheme, Hon. Peter Heenan, Minister of La- bor, told a delegation of the Con- federation of Catholic Workers of Canada today. He also stated the Dominion Government was prepar- ed to discuss with the provinces which embraced the present s~heme suggestions for improving it. VENF"ABILF ARCHDEACON SCOTT PATIENT IN QUE- BEC HOSPITAL Quebec, Jan. 24.--Venerable Arch- deacon F.G. Scott, rector of St. Mat- thew's church, and padre with the Pirst Canadian contingent in the Great War, is a patient in Jeffery Hale's Hospital, but his condition is not considered dangerous and today he ghowed considerable improvement. NO CHANGE REPORTED INTHEKING HIS MAJESTY'S PROGRESS, HOWEVER, IS BEING MAINTAINED Plans Are Being Made to Re- sume Progress of Court Functions (Cable Eervice to The Times by Canadian Piss) London, Jan, 24.--It was offic- fally stated at Buckingham Palace that there was no change to report in King George's condition this morning, the progress previously anounced being maintained, Planning Functions London, Jan. 24--Continued im- provement in the health of the King today led court officials to begin planning the regular levees and other functions of the season. It was sta- ted that the Prince of Wales would preside at the first levee, which would be held at St. James' Palace on February 26. The Prince return- ed to London tonight and dined with the Queen. The King's physicians had their usual consultation this evening, but gave out no medical bulletin, and it was hinted that the next official pro- nouncement would not be issued un- til Friday, It was understood that when the physicians agreed that their patient should go to the Sussex shore for convalescence, they also reached the opinion that he must spend no more Winters in England. They were said to have decided that he must seek a warmer climate for several months each year. Queen Mary took her accustomed drive this afternoon and also enter- tained several visitors. Among her callers was Lady Humphrys, wife of Sir Francis Humphrys, British Min- ister to Afghanistan. Lady Hum- phrys has just returned from Kabul. She bad tea with the Queen, who showed great interest in her guest's experiences. RELATIONSHIPS OF CANADA AND BRITAIN OUTLINED the Empire Club of Toronto NEED FOR POSITION British Commish Tells Why He Was Appointed to Canada (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Jaf. 24--The relationship between Canada and Great Britain formed the theme of an address de- livered today before the Empire Club here by Sir William Clark, high com- missioner of Great Britain to Canada. The events which led up to the crea- tion by the British government of his post, the growing need for a more satisfactory method of inter- communication and for personal contact between the two govern- ments, and the necessity of securing in Canada officials whose function would approximate that of consuls to their countries, were stressed by the speaker. : Sir William dwelt upon the poli- tical considerations out of which the post of high commissiofer was de- veloped, and saw in all these things a manifestation of growth within the empire, whose end could only to make the empire stronger. The really essential issue with the em- pire has been to «devise means that a policy can be so built up and or- dered as to preclude or reduce to a minimum the possibility of disagree- ment between any of the British people on any question of capital importance, or on any series of ques- tions leading up to such an issue. New Tobacco Marketing Plan Will be Proposed For Ontario Ottawa, Jan. 24--A new tobacco marketing system for Western On- tario will be proposed by the govern- ment. Dr. E. S. Archibald and Dr. N. T. Nelson, of the Central Experi- mental Farm, have investigated the marketing systems of - the southern states and will evolve a more effi- cient system for Western Ontario. The growers iu the states mention ed "strip" their tobacco stalks at ma'n-ity and divide the leaves of cach stalk according to quality and assemble these in piles: in well con- | Here the buyers bid strncied sheds : and 'the dur the angus products | growers reap the benefit of competi- { tive buving, or bidding. Previously a combination by the buyers had been met by a co-operative organi- zation of the sellérs or growers with | the result that now there is com- | petition in the buying. ! i A similar system is likely 10 bef { introduced in Western Ontario and | | representatives of the federal gov- ernment will visit the tiobacco grow- jres arcas and give their assistance in the establishment of some form of co-operative selling and plans will Residence of Mike Crisetti, Bevery Street, Burns With $1,400 Loss Fire completely destroyed the frame house belonging to Mike Cri setti, at 8 Beverly street, West- mount, East Whitby Township, last night around 11 o'clock. Damage be formulated for the !crection of | stittable asscbling buildings. estimated at $1,400 was caused, and insurance on the house did aot | be marching on Kabul to deal with {by the flames, { 'time firemen labored with difficulty | Protest Immigration Ruling SIR HENRY THORNTON President of the Canadian National Railway. a joint message to the government pr of Southern Europe, The heads of Canada's two great railway systems, who have addressed regulations placing a ban on settlement from the non-preferred countries E. W. BEATTY President of the Canadian Pacific Railway testing against the new immigration Five-Fighters Kept Flames done un- Considerable damage was late last night when fire of kncwn origin broke out at the plant of the Goodyear 'Tire and Rubber Company at Bowmanville and com- pletely guttcd a small store house which stands adjacent to the main building, on the west end. Only the prompt action of the combined fire departments of Bowmanville and the Goodycar's own plant, pre- vented the flames spreading to the | main building. A storehouse con-| taining a number of tanks of gaso- | line situated about two feet from the blazing building was saved 'from destruction only by the con-| | WINNIPEG POLICE EXONERATED OF | SLAYING ROBBER | ri | (By Canadian Press) | Winnipeg, Jan. 24.-- Police offi- | cers who participated in a gun bat- | tle with Carl McGee, alias Albert | Young, slayer of a druggist during | a holdup in which McGee was kill- | ed, were exonerated by a coroner's jury here last night. COMMUNISTS KILL THIRTY AND RURN A CHINESE TOWN Seventy People Wounded By Band of 200 Armed JS | (Cable Service to The Times by] Canadian Press) Shanghai, Jan. 24--A band of 200 Communists carrying banners with hammer and sickle device and armed with rifles and pistols attacked the town of Chwang Ying, 30 miles south of here Monday cvening, according to Chinese newspapers today. The at- tackers singled out the police sta- tions and then fired the town, killing thirty inhabitants and wounding sev- enty. A woman eighty years cld was burned to death. AMANULLAH MARCHING Paris, Jan. 22--Amanullah, Aigh- anistan's dethroned monarch, was believed in Afghan circles today to Habibullah Khan, who usurped the throne from Amanullah's brother, In- ayatullah. Amanullah recently with-| drew this abdiction and began to ral-| ly his supporters at Kandahar, where | he fled when his throne tottered. | cover the loss, being bui $1,000. | Residences in the neighborhood | were in danger of being attacked | and for a short | in checking the rapid onslaught of the blaze. | The cause of the fire is un- known. There was only one occu- pant of the house, that being Mr. | Crisetti, who cannot account for! the origin of the blaze. i Fire Destroys Building At Rubber Company ~ } lant at Bowmanville acourrren |PASSENGER ROBS Storehouse Was Burned Down and Only Heroic Efforts of | from Reaching Large Tanks! of 'Gasoline -- Considerable Damage Done By Blaze, | But Main Plant Was Saved from Destruction playing of water from 3} lines of hose. Explosion of tms gasoline might have caused the complete destruction of the whole Goodyear plant "itself; | When the fire broke out, a vol- unteer crew smashed in the doors of the store house and pulled out a Ford truck, the property of the company. The truck escaped dam- age. Since the company's insur- ance iS handled from the main plant at Torcento, A. M. Hardy, manager, stated to The Times this morning, it is unknown whether the damage wag covercd or not. It is more than likely, however, that it is, he said. tinuous TAXIMAN OF HIS MONEY AND CAR (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Jan. 24--While taking a passenger to his destination on the outskirts of the city, O. T. Spears, taxi driver, was held up and robbed last night by his fare who whipped cut two revolvers and took the driver's money and car. ri CHAMBERLAIN SAYS DISARMAMENT 18 STILL CONSIDERED Much Attention Has Been Given to Last Letter of United States (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) London, Jan. 24--Asked in 'the House of Commons last evening if he had paid attention to the last letter of the United States Govern- ment. in which doors were leit open for further naval disarmament nego- tations, Sir Austin Chamberlain, sec- retary for foreign affairs, replied that he had given it a great deal of attention. He added that the ques- tion of further steps to secure an understanding on naval disarmament was still under consideration. BAIL OF $1,000 1S FIXED WHEN THEFT CASE 15 HELD OVER Financial Transactions Cause of Case to Be Heard in Court Sidney Stott, former real estate broker of this city and known here as Major Stott, appeared in police court this morning 10 answer charge of theft preferred against him by police upon information received UNEMPLOYED MARCHING TO THE CAPITAL Contingent of Scottish Work. ers on Its Way to London, England TO SEE GOVERNMENT First Contingent of 200 Strong May, Swell to Total of 1,000 Service to The Canadian Press) | London, Jan, 24.--The unemployed marching frome Glasgow to london expect to reach here about Feb, 24. The first eontingent numbers about 200 men, but other parties will swell the total probably to 1,000 before the capital is reached. Two ficld kitchens and ambulances accompany the mar- chers, who take collections and hold demonstrations along the route. The Communist party is supporting the march, the aim of which is to in- duce the Government to take fur- ther steps to relieve unemployment. The general council of the Trades Union Congress states there is no evidence that any of its affiliated un- ions are supporting the march, (Cable Times by SUPREME COURT OF | MURDER ATTEMPT| (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Jen. 24--Sam Gallo was acquitted in the Supreme Court of Ontario yesterday on two indictments charging attempted murder and at- tempt . to inflict grievous bodily harm on John Burke, local railway worker, PENNY BANK DEPOSITS The January report of the Penny Bank shows that there were T1,- 248 school accounts open in the schools of Toronto and vicinity, rep- resenting 80 per cent. of the enrol- ment. The number of deposits made was 21,931, which represents 31 per cent. of the attendance. There were 2,010 teachers receiv- | ing deposits. | UNTED STATES OFFICIAL FACES ASERIOUS CHARGE Charged With Conspiring to Allow Illegal Entry of Aliens | OTHERS CHAR GED Immigration Officer and Al- leged Aide Held for the Grand Jury (By Canadian Press) Niagara Falls, N.Y., Jan. 24.-- Pt Foster Newcomb, 35, a United States immigration officer stationed in this city, was held in default ot $25,000 bail by United States Com- missioner Louis F. Hall today when he waived examination and was held for a federal grand jury on a charge of conspiring to allow the illegal entry of aliens to the Unit- ed States. The charge was preferr- ed by Robert P. Clark, in charge | of immigration at the Falls port. ~ Todor Marinoff, 36, Niagara Falls, Ont., was arraigned with Newcomb, charged with a similar offence. He waived examination and was held in default of $15.000 bail. Four aliens, all Greeks, whom Newcomb is alleged to have passed through from Ontario, were held in default of $5,000 bail each, as material witnesses. According to immigration circles Newcomb and Marinoff have been working together, passing aliens over the border. ' from Ernie Dunstall, an employce of the Mundy Printing Company. Police state that they were nform- ed by the complainant that a large sum of money, had been given to the accused by him to be turned ov- er to Grierson and Creighton, bar- risters of this city, but that it was alleged to have been converted to his own use. Mr. Stott pleaded not guilty and was released ow'bail of $1,000 when Crown Attorney McGibbon demand- ed an adjournment, no cvidence be- ing taken this morning. : TRAIN CON: UCTOR IS KILLED IN COLLISION NEAR. QUEBEC CITY wl Canadian Press) Quebec, Jan, 24.--John Wilson, 69, conductor, is dead, and Eugene Mar- quis and Ielix Dumont sustained severe injuries when an oncoming train struck a freight caboose near here today, The freight failed to take a switch when backing on to a siding to let a following train pass. HEALTH OF FOCH MUCH IMPROVED DOCTORS ARE HIGHLY PLEASED WITH CONDI TION OF MARSHAL Visitors Still Not Allowed, But Foch is Out of Bed (By Canadian Press) Paris, Jan. 25.--Marshall Ferd- inand Foch was improving rapidly today, and his doctors were highly pleased. He has been. eating and sleeping well and gaining strength. Today's bulletin read as follows: "The condition of the heart and xidneys is truly satisfactory. The Marshall is permitted to remain up {and out of bed during part of the ajongside the Florida, day. Visitors, however, are still forbidden." LAST MINUTE NEWS STEAMER'S CREW LOST NEAR CHINA Forty Men Drowned When Vessel Sprang a Leak and Sank TWENTY SURVIVORS Thrilling Story of Rescue of Crew of Steamer Florida (By Canadian Press) Shanghai, Jan, 24.--Forty lives | were lost jr the sinking of the Chi- nese steamer Homgchomg, former- ly the German ship, Sandakan, it | was learned tcday when twenty surs {vivors arrived here. The vessel, {with a cargo of coal, sprang a leak during a gale, when a hundred | miles from this port on Monday. | New York, Jan. 24,--The Ameri» can today published a copyrighted {radio despatch from the steamship | America, saying the crew of the freighter Florida were near col. {lapse when rescued yesterday bp !the America, whese Captain, Geo, | Fried, was successful for the sec- ond time in a battle with the sea, [when her escued the crew of 32 {men fronr the sinking freighter, The message said the Florida wa: abandoned after a crew of eioh® {men from the rescue ship toox 3 {hours to bringing the freight crew to safety. - A violent squall pre- vented a Jifeboat from getting and forced 32 men to swim to the boat. { . . ! Nassau, Bahamas, Jan. 24.--The steamship President on round the world cruise, which grounded Sun- HOT FROM THE WIRE day morning a few miles east of DR. JOHN D. LOGAN DIES (By Canadian Press) Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. 24--Dr. John D. Logan, 60, one of Canada's best known men of literature, anc head of the department of English at Marquette University, died at the University hospital here today. MISSING VANCOUVER BOY FOUND DEAD ON RIDGE Vancouver, B.C, Ja 24--The body of Andrew Crawford, 21, West Vancouver boy who has been missing since he went hiking Sunday, was found yesterday on Holly Kidge, where police and mountainers have searched for him since Monday. | FORTY PASSENGERS BURIED UNDER BIG SNOWDRIFT (By Canadian Press) Budapest, Jan, 24 --Forty passea- gers, buried in a train which is un- der a snowdrift were feared today to have perished from cold and hun- ger. GIRL CLUBBED TO DEATH (By Canadian Press) Chicago, Jan. 24--Miss Laura Bucholz, 26, a clerk, was clubbed to death and robbed a block from her home as she was returning from work last night. > SAYS CONVICTION WILL BE APPEALED Frank Kobernik Fined $100 on a Charge of Having Liquor DA I ] Swanson, counsel for Frank Kobernik who was fined $100 and costs in police court this morn- ing, when found gulity on a charge of having liquor illegally, informed Magistrate Hind, that he would ap- peal the case. Kobernik appeared sev- eral days ago and pleaded not guilty to having the liquor in an illegal place. The magistrate reserved his decision until this morning when he found the defendant guilty and fined him $100 and costs for a first of- fence. In lieu of not paying the fine! Kobernik will serve one month in Jail. Burn i {Matanilla shoal, arrived here under 'her own steam this morning. i | BRITISH HOUSES PRESENT ANNUITY TOT. P. OTONNOR Parliaments Will Honor the Father of British House of Commons | | (Cable Service to The Times by The Canadian Press) London, Jan. 24.--*Tay Pay" O'Connor, known as the "Father of the House of Commons," will shortly be enterained by both Houses of Commons and Lords. when the deeds of the trust fund under which he will draw an an- nuity fromr the fund subscribed by his admirers will be presented to him. Although afflicted with rheu- matism he maintains the full, out- put of his newspaper articles. He was 80 years old last October. CRIMINAL CASES MAY FOLLOW INQUIRY INTO ELECTION AT SAULT Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., Jan. 24. --In the early hours of yesterday {morning the city concluded a ses- sion in which it took definite ac- tion on the report of Judge Fred Store, whom the Council had asked to investigate the conduct of the civic election. Following a state- ment by City Solicitor S. H. Ham- ilton to the effect that the report showed conclusively that the ballot boxes had been tampered with be- tween election day and the date of the recount asked for by T. J. Ir- win, tlie Council passed a resolu- tion asking that the Attorney-Gen- eral's Department be asked to in- vestigate the criminal aspect of the case, and another resolution asked that the city police do likewise. The Council fixed February 6 as the date of the new election for | Mayor. ' Three Unknown Women Are Left Fortune in Aged Man's Will Hamilton, Jan. 24--Thre¢ women, whose names and addresses are not known, inherit $110,62683 estate left by Hugh A MacKay, becausc they were kind to the testator's mother many years ago. The three were nicces of Mr. Mac- kay who willed that his entre estate be divided equally among them as a recompense for their kindness to his ' mother. It is believed that the three live in England. Their maiden namcs arc kmown and immediate steps will be taken to locate them. Mr. McKay died here on Dec. 30, at the age of 89 He was the oldest 33rd degree Mason in North Amer- ica and for vears mas treasurer of the Supreme Council of the Scot- tish Rite. His estate is made up of $48157 33 in bonds, $45,810.70 cash in the bank, $16,302 in stocks and $330.75 in sun~- dries.