*** Source: Who's who in the Pacific Southwest: a compilation of authentic biographical sketches of citizens of Southern California and Arizona. Los Angeles: Times-Mirror Print. & Binding House, 1913, 406 pgs. *** ---page 23--- 1886; 89; moved to Tacoma, Wash., 1889; became interested in politics; chairman State Central Committee of People's party; mgr. fusion campaign, 1896; in state legislature of Washington, 1893, 1895 and 1897; interested in newspaper business for several years; delegate to Natl. Editorial Convention at New Orleans, La., 1900; studied law and was admitted before Supreme Court of Washington, 1899; has con- tinued the practice of law to date; city atty., Tacoma, Wash., nearly five years; moved to Los Angeles, 1913. Formerly member Tacoma Commercial Club; Tacoma Chamber of Commerce, Woodmen of the World, Red Men and National Union at Tacoma; at present member Chamber of Commerce and Gamut clubs of Los Angeles. BAKER, Fred L. Manufacturer. Res. Pasadena & Sycamore Grove; office 912 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, Cal. Born in 1865; son of Milo S. and Harriette L. Baker, founder of Baker Iron Works. Educated in public schools of his native state; immediately upon finishing his education entered his father's establishment and learned every detail of the iron and manufac- turing business; upon the death of his father became pres. of the Baker Iron Works, one of the largest establish- ments of its kind in the West; known throughout the West as a sturdy de- fender of the vital principles of in- dustrial freedom. Member of local clubs. BAKER, Ivan C. Lawyer. Res. 212 S. Grand ave.; office Suite 626 California Bldg., Los Angeles. Born in Gainesville, Tex., July 19, 1889; son of Lawrence and Jennie Seyton (Cook) Baker. Graduated from Missouri grammar schools and Cedarville, Modoc county, Cal., high school; U. S. C. College of Law; admitted to prac- tice Sept. 27, 1912. Engaged in ranch- ing until 1909; employed by Los Angeles Abstract & Trust Co. until Dec. 31, 1912. BALCH, Allan Christopher. Public Utilities. Res. Hotel Alexandria; office 805 Garland Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Valley Falls, N. Y., March 13, 1864; son of E. A. and Hannah (Hoag) Beach; married to Janet Jacks April 29, 1891. Re- ceived early education in Cambridge, N. Y., high schools; M. E. and E. E. degrees from Cornell University in 1889. Since his residence in Los Angeles has been prominently identified with public service corporations. Pres. Midland Counties Public Service Corp.; pres. Southern California Gas Co.; pres. San Joaquin Light & Power Co.; vice-pres. Fresno City Water Co.; vice-pres. Midwav Gas Co. Member Masonic fraternity, thirty-second degree; Knights Templar; Shrine; California, L. A. Country, Crags and Midwick clubs of Los Angeles; Bohemian, Pacific- Union clubs of San Francisco; Alpha Delta Phi Sleepy Hollow Club, New York; Sequoia Club, Fresno, Cal. BALDWIN, James V. Real estate. Res. California Club; office 536-7-8 H. W. Hellman Bldg. Unmarried. Born in Weston, O., Oct. 25, 1870; son of Edward and Harriet (Taylor) Baldwin. Graduated from Weston high school and attended Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, O. Owned and operated mercantile establish- ment in Weston, O., 1892-98; moved to Los Angeles, Cal., in 1898 and es- tablished a real estate business. Has made a specialty of high-class sub- divisions and been prominently iden- tified with development of city, some notable tracts with which he has been connected are, Wilshire Heights, West Adams Heights, Westmoreland Heights, Wellington Place, Westminster Place, Larchmont Heights, Wilshire Hills; director of California Savings Bank; member Los Angeles Realty Board; California, L. A. Country, and Jonathan clubs of Los Angeles. BALENTINE, Arthur T. Retired. Res. 905 Kalmia St., San Diego, Cal. Born in Springfield, 0.; son of David C. and Melcena (Trumbo) Balentine. Married to Katharine Reed in 1905. Graduated from high school, Springfield, O., in 1890; graduated from Ohio State Univ., Columbus, O., 1895; honor graduate United States Artillery School, Fortress Monroe, 1905. Served as first lieut 2nd U. S. Engineers, Spanish American War; first lieut. 31st U. S. Vol. Inf., Philippine Insurrection; first lieut. U. S. Artillery Corps, 1901-06; capt., 1906-09. Member Masonic fra- ternity; University, Cuyamaca, and Country clubs. BALL, Joseph. Banker. Res. 715 Esplanada, Redondo Beach; office Title Ins. Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Dixon, Ill., July 11, 1865; son *** end ***