davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
LETS
 PATIENT DIE;
 INVESTIGATION
English Physician Permits Death When Lite
 Would Be Misery

SHEFFIELD, England. Nov. 19. The right of a doctor to let a suffering patient die rather than prolong the patients life has been asserted by Dr. A. T. Simpson at the inquest into the death of John Robinson, whom Simpson treated for dropsy and heart di- sease.
 Under investigation Dr. Simp- son found that Robinson took poison in view of. the great pain he had suffered in the past and would suffer in the future if he lived. Dr. Simpson said he de- cided to make no effort to coun- teract the effects of the poison and declared "I thought it best to let him die. It was impossible to remove the poison from his stomach. hesitated to restore him as life would have been only misery'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
"LIKE BECETS LIKE'' IDEA HIT;
 SCIENTIST REFUTES EUGENISTS

dia Britannica, and found that "the fathers of fifteen of them were entirely unknown, and of the remaining forty-eight just sui ficiently distinguished to leave public record of the fact"
 Writing of the group of forty eight known parents. Dr. Pearl said that "it is mainly composed of mediocre people, with few superior persons in the lot and a few badly inferior. Some of these parents would have been segregated if recommendations oi present-day eugenical zealots had been in operation. v
 Dr. Pearl said that "-t is high time that eugenics cleam house and threw away the old-fA shioned rubbish which has accumulated in- the attic."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
I5,OOO Seek I5O
 Jobs as Prohibition
 Entorcenient Heads

WASHINGTON, Nov. While there may be difference nf opinion on the subject of prohi- bition, tlsere appears to be dc. gree of unanimity of desire throughout the country to obtain positions as enforcement officers under the forthcoming civil serv- ice reorganization.
 The Civil Service Commission has received 15.000 applications for the 15 administrative post tions carrying salaries of $3.000 to $G000 annually and 33,000 for the $500 subordinate jobs paying $1,SO0 to si.000.
 The Treasury reiterated that because of the impending trans fer of personnel to civil service status. it did not feel justified in asking Congress to appropriate for the next fiscal year more than the $l3.O00,O00 for enforcement. this year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
Ocean Flier Is Forced to Return by Dense F
SCORES FLEE
 AS EXPLOSION
 IS I'M M INENT
Warning Given to Farmers and Residents of Kan
 sas Town-All Safe

COFFEYVILLE. Kansas, Nov. Fleeing as before an invad- ing army. with only few clothes and household goods hastily as sembled, farmers for miles around and residents of the little town of Jefferson, left their homes shortly after noon yesterday ahead of a terrific blast which wrecked the plant of the Independent Tor pedo Company and shook the country for 30 miles around forewarned by the impending explosion. school was dismissed quickly and children and resi- dents fled by motor car. by truck or on foot to the country north |of tue town.
 Meanwhile farmers were warn ed py telephone and began a gen eral exodus for places far from the scene.
 There were no casualties.
 The blast of 3s0 quarts of ni- trogyclerine came nearly an hour after the plant had taken fire. due to the breaking down of an engine and the resultant explo- sion Of q nitrator.
 Towns for 90 miles distant felt the shock.
 Seven frame buildings of the torpedo plant were blown to atoms.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
THORNbERC IS PROMOTED AND
 WILL 60 EAST
Forensan-Mlner, Bureau of Mines in Alaska Given
 Pittsburgh Post

R. G. ThornDerg, Foreman Miner for the U. s. Bureau of Mines in Alaska, has been pro noted to Foreman Miner in the Pittsburgh, Pa, district and put in charge of Mine Rescue Car No. 3. according to an announcement made today by B. D. Stewars, Federal Supervising Mining Er gineer. Mir. Thornberg. who re. turned here early this week from the south, will be transferred to Pittsburgh within short time.
 Since coming to the Territory in April, 1925, he has been in charge of Mine Rescue work an.l First Aid Training. Under his direction hundreds of miners, vol unteer firemen in many commun. ities and large number of high school boys have received instruc tion in either mine rescue meth ods or first aid work. "Mr Thornberg has made splendid record in the Territory and we very much regret his transfer, MT. Stewart said in making the announcement. His new post, il was added. is one of the most i'm portant in the Bureau of Mines work. The car of which he will have charge serves the coal mines of Pennsylvania and West Vir- ginia.
 MT. Stewart and Mr. Thornbere will leave here next Tuesday for Anchorage to arrange for the lat ter's relief and transfer of prop erty in his charge. Later MT Thornbere will proceed to ketchi kan to give a course in first aid work to high school students there for which arrangements were made several weeks ago This will complete his service in the Territory.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19

EUGENE. Ore. Nov. 19--"Gen- tlemen professors" are preferred by both blondes and brunettes at the University of Oregon.
 This was learned here follow ing questioning of fifty stu dents. twenty-five women and twenty-five men. Only three pre- ferred women as instructors, and two did not have any choice. The others were overwhelmingly. and on the part of some of the girls, enthusiastically. in favor of hear ing their philosophy, niath. his tory. and other subjects boomed out in masculine tones.
 Many and varied were the req sons given for this preference. One fair coed who has had three years experiences on the campus. naively said she liked men better
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
Former 4Aiaskdn To Start For Farm ln California


 BEDDING, Cal, Nov. 20--One Alaskan silver fox valued at $5.- 000, according to F. F. Berry. will be the chief feature of new fox farm at Hayfork
 Berry, with his wife and auto mobile. the latter loaded with sl0.000 worth of silver and gray foxes. has arrived here on his way to Hayfork, which Is declared to be all ideal location for a fox farm. Berry expects to duplicate the success of his farm at Belye- derc Heights. Maine. from which he came.
 Berry formerly engaged in min ing and fox farming in Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
Efects of Music On I,,sa,,e Patients
 Noted by AIienisl


 CHICAGO, Nov. l9-Dr. Alex s. Herschfield, state alienist. believes i've are on the verge of notable discoveries in musical therapeu ties"
 A piano recital was given last night before 1000 patients at tho Dunning State Hospital, with Dr Herschfield noting the reaction oi the listeners, many of whom art violently insane, to the music
 Andre Skalski was the pianist and Dr. Herschfield made the fol lowing notations on his program:
 Chopin, Valse in K Minor--GaN music, patients amused.
 "Schumann, Traumeri-S Sad mu sic; patients restless
 Wagner, Brassin, Wotan'i Farewell and Magic Fire Music Stimulating.
 'Iiszt. Lieberstraum- Soothing.
 The concert was given as par of the experiment to learn thu possibilities of music as an aid tt the treatment of insanity cases.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
BIC SEIZURE OF ARMS MAY
 START PROBE
Believed Nationwide Or ganization Exists in
 Arms Smuggling

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Nov. 19.--Investigation by the Depart ment of Justice to determine whether there exist nation wide organization engaged in arms and ammunition smuggling. is in prospect as the result of developments whiem followed the seizure of machine guns, rifles, revolvers and cartridges in raid at the home of John ManDerstam, President of the Pacific Arms Company.
 United States District Attorney Hatfield announced he has re- quested an investigation of Man nerstams activities. Meanwhile Mannerstam, located in hotel, maintained innocence.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
NOEL SMITH
 LOSES FIGHT
 WITH UNIONS
Two Discharged Men from Alaska Railroad Force
 Are Reinstated

WASHINGTON. Nov. 19-Secr.,- tary of Interior Work has ordered the reinstatement of two foremcn Of the Alaska Railroad, over who's discharge dispute had arisen between Noel w. Smith. Genera, Manager, and Labor Union off cials.
 No further announcement of the decision was made at the Interior Department. officials merely say ing the men had been ordered placed back on the road
 The dismissal of the men had been attributed to their partici- patton in union activities. The hearing was held here last We'd nesday before Secretary Work ,; which M F. Reynolds, of Seattla. Vice-P President of the Order Ii Railway Conductors: Fred Lewis. of St. Louis, Vice-President of the Brotherhood of Bremen and En- ginemen, and Joseph Gartlanj. Department of Justice iEyestiga- tor, participated.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
TOUCH STEAK
 CAUSES DEATH

LOS ANGELES. Cal. Nov. 19- A struggle with tough piece Of steak resulted in the death of Carl Neran. J2 years old.
 This steak is plenty tough. Neran told his dinner companion. Jack Neagles. the latter reported to police.
 "Why don't you pick if up and cal IL like sandwich?' was Nea- gle's suggestion.
 Neran acted on the suggestion and with the first bite choked.
 When he realized the case was serious, Neagles took Neran to a nearby drugstore. where an am bulance was called Neran died on the way to the receiving hos. pital Surgeons removed a large piece of steak from his throat
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
BLONDES, BRUNETTES
 PREFER GENTLEMEN

because ''they were easier to 'handshake'." Others declared that while women were easier ta get along with, they were less stimulating in their lectures.
 Other reasons given for the choice were
 Men are more reasonable"
 "Men know their stuff better"
 Men have moro force"
 Men are not petty, and do not held grudges."
 Men are more amusing. 'squar- er,' will admit they are wrong. have more stability. have moro brains. and are more sincere.
 Perhaps one Of the best reasois of ali was given by the last CO ed asked, who simply replied:
 "Men are so much nicer to look 1t when they are iecturine.H
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
CAPTAIN GILES
 TURNS BACK ON
 PROPOSED TRIP
Makes Hop-Of Today for New Zealand But Is
 Forced Back, Fog

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Nov. 19-After making pell nell start on his projected 9,600-mile flight from the Golden Gate to New Zealand by way of Homo lulu. Capt. Frederick A. Giles re- turned to the scene of his take oat today declaring he was forced back b, heavy fog he encount- cred 2 miles off San Francisco
 Tle fier abandoned his sex tynt. goggles and helmet and Took off this morning in the face ,of the Weather Bureaus warn ing declaring flying conditions 10 Honolulu were not good. He, however. kept his promise to re- turn in case he found conditions inauspicious.
 Capt. Giles declared that he tpied to climb above the fog but was unable to do so because of the heavy load He dumped 2S4 of his 3s0 gallons of gasoline as te turned back. l, Capt. Giles declared that he would not make another start un- until the weather was advan- tageous.
 WARSAW, Nov. 19.-Capt. R. H. Mcintosh and Bert Hinkler, in the plane Princess xenia. who attempted nonstop aishtstas In dia, landed at Bialokrynica then resumed to Oszana, where the plane was forced down Two spec tators were injured. The wings of the plane were broken and it is said the aviators will be un- able to make repairs at Oszana. , Mcintosh and Hinkler left Up- avon, England, last Tuesday aft ernoon on their flight by which they hoped to break the long flight record established by IChamberlin and Levine.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19

NEW YORK. Nov 19-Superior people do not produce superior children, said Dr. Raymond Pearl, head of the Institute of Biological Research Of Johns Hopkins Uni versity, writing for the Novem- hber issue of The American Mer- curry.
 He said that lin preaching as they do. that like produces like, an inferior people produce infer for children, the orthodox eugen- ists are going contrary to the best established facts of genetical sci ence and are. in the long run, do ing their cause harm"
 Dr. Pearl made an exhaustive investigation into the parentage of sixty-three great philosophers giv- en lsyge space in tho Encyclop.-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
Says Northwest Passage " as
 Open This Year

VANCOUVER, B. C.. Nov. 19-The Northwest Passage E through Franklin Strait and Peel Sound has 2r@,,s open this year but noboSI used it, said I. O. Stringer% Yukon Bishop who has returned from the Far North. The Eskimos, according to Bishop Stringer. estimate it will be 10 years before the Northwest Passage will be open again.
 Bishop Stringer and~his wife left here last June travelling the Mackenzie by a gasoline schooner.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
Denies Latest of Charges by Hearst

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19- De. nials of assertions of purporteJ documents printed in the Hearss newspapers recently. to the effect that the Soviet Embassy in Mexi- co received funds from the Mexi can Government for conductiny propaganda in Mexico. have bee> issued by c. k. Skvirsky. through the Soviet Union Information Bureau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
MORE SCANDAL
 INDIANA CITY
Four Indianapolis Council men Indicted on Charges
 L of Shake Down

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. 1e- Additional political scandal was unearthed when indictments were returned late yesterday afternoon charging four councilmen with having attempted to shake down John Duvall in exchange for let. ting him retain the office of May. or of Indianapolis after he had been convicted of violating tlie corrupt practices act.
 As the result of the new indic.- ments. six of the city's nine coul. cilmen are under indictment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
VERDICT GIVEN ! HEIRSh|P CASE
One Hundred and Fifty Al. legged Heirs Lose
 Estate

HASTINGS. Neb., Nov. 19-Tl.e jury in the John O'Connor heir ship case. involving an estate of $100,000, has brought in yer diet to the effect that O'Connor died without any living heirs.
 The decision, if allowed to stand, means the entire estate will go to the State of Nebraska.
 An appeal to the Supreme Court is expected as there have been more than 15O heirs claiming the estate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
NIGHT SCHOOL MONDAY

Night school will start in the Juneau Public School house at o'clock Monday evening. it was announced today by Supt. w. K. Keller. Both citizenship and com. mcrcial classes will be held. under seperate supervision. The com mercial class is something new this year. and was installed at the request of more than twelve per sons who desired instruction iE first year shorthand and typewrit- ing
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
Lowden's Name Be
 On Indiana Ticket

! INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Nov. 1s
 Former Governor Frank o. Lowden, of Illinois, will be can. didate In Indiana at the Primary next May for the Republican Presidential preference vote in this state. This is the announce. ment of State Senator Alonzo Lindley, one of the leaders of the Lowden movement.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
FOUR MEN DIE
 WITHIN HOUR

TRENTON. N. J., Nov. l9- in the space of exactly half an hour, four men were put to death in the electric chair in the State Prison early today for the murder of a paymaster. Each died with vehe- ment declarations of innocence. The men died in the following or. der: Joseph Juliano, Christopher Barone, Little Joe" Juliano and Louis Cappozzio.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
Cordova Young Man
 Appointed, West Point

sCORDOVA, Alaska. Nov. .19.- Delegate Sutherland has notified William Field that he has been appointed to West Point. Field was the first white baby brought to Cordova and is the first Cor dovan appointed to the naval or military academy. Field came to Cordoya in 1907.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
Dry Administrators
 Are to Attend School

WASHINGTON Nov. lo--An. other term of the Prohibition School will be opened here on No vember 2S. Twenty-Five Enforce ment officials from all parts of the country will be given a post graduate course of approved meth ods of enforcement. They will then conduct schools in their own districts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
DOORBELL IS CURIO

ST. PAUL, Nov. 19 - With great soiemnity the Minnesota Historical Museum has actepted the first doorbell ever installed in the State. It was presented by Vernon Bell. 90. pioneer cleo trician, and he said with pride that the bell had been in service 40 years. s.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
Arctic Radio Program
 Be Broadcasted Tonight

PITTSBURGH, Penn, Nov. 1a
 The first Arctic radio program of the winter months. designed to cheer traders in the Northwest Mounted Police and other Canadi an employees, and missionaries will start at n o'clock tonight The program wili inaugurate tha fourth season of Arctic broadcast ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
KILLS CHILDREN

STEVENS POINT, wix, Nov. 1s. -- After killing two of his children, ". R. McNeil shot him. self and is near dsath.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
sUFFoCATEp BY FRE

PIQUA. Ohio. Nov. 19.-Three children Of Mir. and Mrs. Rulie Black, were suffocated today when fire starting from an Over- heatsd stove, damaged the hone.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-19
.Iniern alionni Newsreell'

Mrs. Annette Stein, Chicago society woman, was haled into court on complaint of her hus- band, Joseph Stein, who claims she took $19,000 worth of stocks from his home to pay off her gambling losses.
 - (1ntsrnationsl Nswsrssi)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-17
STOCK PRICES
CLOSE STRONG
Market Gives Demonstration
Of Strength in Face Of Week
end Realizing

New York, Dec. 17.-(F-Con-
structive forces were again at work
in today's stock market, which gave
another impressive demonstration
of strength in the face Of rather
heavy weekend realizing. Buying
orders were distributed over broad
list but the copper, public utility,
tobacco and merchandising issues
made the best group showings.
Trading was in unusual heavy vol
ume for half holiday session.
Steady improvement in the cop
per industry was reflected in the
heavy accumulations Of those
shares. Anaconda, Calumet and
Arizona, Chile, Greene Cananea, and
Nevada all. reached new high
ground. General Motors and Unit
ed States Steel common, leaders in
the upswing. yesterday. ran into a
lot of profit taking and could make
little headway..
Public utilities moved forward
under the leadership of the western
company stocks, particularly Pa
cific Coast and Southern California
Edison. Consolidated Cigar led the
advance in the tobaccos which were
also featured by q brisk recovery in
Porto Rican "B," which slumped
badly earlier in the week.
The closing was strong.
Total sales approximated 1,4OO,-
600 shares.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-17

common touched $50 for the first
time in more than two months on
reports Of increasing orders for
early 1928 delivery.
expanding foreign bushes. ind pre-.
dictions In trade circles OF 16-cent
copper next year. Anaconda sold
at the highest price in five years,
and nearly al other active members
Of the copper group touched their
highest levels in a year, or more.
Motors showed sporadic outbursts
Of strength, but rallies were held in
check by the uncertainty regarding
the effect Of Ford competition. Gen.
eral Motors common, which 10 be.
lieved to harbor 2 large short In.
terest, was run up more than three
points on Friday on . turnover Of
more than Z quarter Of . million
shares.
Pools, encouraged by the ease Of
money rates, land the first decrease
in federal reserve brokers' loans in
seven weeks, bid up . wide variety
Of specialties to record prices.
Some uneasiness was aroused by
. dramatic collapse in Porto Rican
tobacco, 3D." which dropped from
52N to 30h in q few days, and the
violent drop in Wright Aeronauti-
cal from q high Of 94A to 80.
In the rail group, brisk buying of
New Haven was reported to be in
anticipation Of an early resumption
Of dividends.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-17

steers adversely effected heavy
cows and hcifers recently selling
at 1000 and 1850 up, respectively;
cutter COWS about steady; bulls Is
to % cents off: vealers 200; only
specialties of steers and yearlings
class sold above 17.75; that price
practically top; extreme top ycarl-
ings 1900; heavies 1875; most fed
steers 14.75 downward to HOO;
liberal sprinkling under 1850 at
close; break on fat steers threw
meaty offerings into feeding chan
nels; numerous lots going on coun-
try accounts 1925 to 1925; best
1900; top medium bulls $50; veal
ers late HOO to 11.50.
Sheep 5000; practically none on
sale today; for week "a doubles
from feeding stations; 10000 direct;
lightweight fat lambs closing 65 to
Is cents lower; heavies unevenly rs
cents to 1.25 lower; sheep weak;
feeding lambs weak to Is cents
lower; weeks top; fat natives and
fed westerns 14.25; slaughter yearl-
ing wethers 11.35; fat ewes 7.25;
feeding lambs 14.O0; bulk fat ma
tive lambs 1926 to 1875; fed lambs
1850 to 14.0O; light throwouts 1850
to HOO; yearlings 1925 to HOO;
fat ewes 600 to CTS; feeding lambs
1925 to 1875.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-12-17
DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION
PLANS AFFAIR
CONTINUED from page onel

NOOutluU0o 1IUm poB0 Oney
would say nothing for publication.
his attitude was understood to bc
that the ambassadors has nothing
whatever to do with t, that it IS
Lindbergh's own affair whether he
goes TO the bull fight or anything
else outside his official program.
Lindbergh's Attitude
Lindbergh's attitude ID that he is.
the guest Of the Mexican people and
the nation, and that be should not
be put in the position Of criticizing
one Of the favorite pastimes Of the
people or Of offending them by re.
fusing to see their popular sport,
when invited to do 20. He announced
that he might attend it If it did not
interfere with his Official program.
II think Mexico 10 perfectly cap
able OF choosing her national SPORT"
he said.
The invitation to the fight was
not extended by the government, but
by the management Of the principal
bull ring. From the Mexican view
point it is rs if the management Of
the New York Giants invited I dis
tinguished foreign visitor, unac-
quainted with baseball, to attend q
game.
Lindbergh himself, however, was
more interested in flying than bull
fighting.
Takes Will Rogers Up
"Here, we haven't anything to do
lets 60 fly" he said to Will Rog-
ers and Alan Winslow, first secre-
tary Of the American embassy. They
agreed and the party went to the
Valbuena field. There he took them
and many Mexican aviation officials
aloft. He spent approximately an
hour and . half in the air, using
Mexican army planes.
Mexican pilots expressed un.
bounded amazement for his skill,
facility and seemingly uncanny
ability to step into any kind Of q
plane at any time and handle it
masterfully.
Will Stay Over Christmas
Lindbergh intends to remain here
until after Christmas. His mother
will come from Detroit to spend
Christmas with him Is Ambassador
Morrow's guest. Then Lindbergh
will set out on q further mission Of
good will to Central America. He
will visit Guatemala, Honduras,
Salvador and Panama.
Leaving Panama, he will 60 to
Havana, Cuba, before returning to
his home port, st. Louis.