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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-06
HOOVER DRIVE
IS ON But ITS
FOUGHT HARD
Encouraged by Contest De-
cisions Hooverites Fight
Against Obstacles

KANSAS CITY, Mo, June G..
The big drive to clinch the
Republican Presidential nomina-
tion for Herbert G. Hoover is on,
but whether or not it succeeds
depends upon the ability of his
managers to overcome the many
obstacles his versatile opponents
are placing in his way. Encour-
aged by National Committee de-
cisions Monday and Tuesday
which brought 80 delegates defin-
itely under the Hoover banner,
his hackers are expressing in
creased confidence that he will
go over on an early ballot.
Four delegates-at-large from
South Carolina, pledged as sup
porters of former Gov. Lowden,
were seated today when the Ma
tional Committee ratified the
withdrawal of the contest against
them.
The National convention will
be in full blast a week hence,
but at this stage of the prelim-
inaries many men who will play
Dig Hdl1uS Ill the SeleCt1OH Ol Tile
nominee are not yet on the scene.
Former Gov Lowden is yet to
come and Senator Curtis is still
absent. Secretary Mellon, head
of the Pennsylvania delegation
and who has not yet fully shown
his hand, won't be here until
Sunday. Leaders of the farm re-
volt are just beginning to show
up.
Until the picture is complete
and some of the big uninstructed
delegations reach the convention
city and begin to hold caucases
and chart their courses, the final
word cannot be written or sue
cessfully predicted. Even then,
leaders point out, no National
convention is bomb proof against
numerous uncertainties which are
likely to crop up at any time.
At this time, however, the cen
trail fact at Kansas City is the
drive. 1t overshadows every other
activity.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-06
TWO BUILDINGS
TO Be ERECTED.
FRONT STREET
N. G. Nelson Buys Triangle
Corner and Pond Prop
erty-Erect Buildings

The purchase by n. G. Nelson,
Ketchikan, Of two pieces of prop
erty on Front Street on which
will be erected Immediately two
reinforced concrete buildings was
made known today by the pur-
chaser. The realty involved in
the deal was the Triangle Corner
at the junction of Franklin and
Front Streets and the lot and
building occupied by Browns
Variety Store on the lower side
Of the same corner.
The first tract was sold by
Mrs. Elizabeth Decker and the
second by E. p. Pond. The
transactions were for cash but
the sums involved were not made
public.
Two Big Buildings
The present buildings, which
are all frame, will be torn down
and modern, fire-proof concrete
structures erected in their places,
Mr.. Nelson said this morning.
The Triangle Corner will be the
site of at least four-story build
ing that probably will be used
for hotel. Plans for this are
now under construction. Work
on it will be started as soon as
possible.
On the Pond lot, the present
wooden one-story building will
be replaced by a three-story re-
inforeed concrete combined store
and office structure. Work on it
will start as soon as plans can
be prepared and contracts let.
Use Local Resources
All local labor and local mater
ials will be used in constructing
the buildings, Mr.. Nelson said.
Everything possible Will be
bought in juneau and local car
penters and other workmen will
be used.
On the first floor of the three
story building Mr.. Nelson and
his partner Floyd Gibson will
open a mems furnishings store
similar to the one they now OPP
crate in Ketchikan under the
name of Nelson and Gibson. On
the second floor will be offices.
The third floor will be occupied
by apartments in which Mr.. Nell
son probably will make his home.
This property runs 81 feet
along Front Street, 65 feet along
the line of the Arctic Building
and 50 feet adjoining the Louvre
building.
Is Fine Location
The Triangle Corner is, gener-
ally regarded as one of the finest
locations in the business district.
1t occupies SS.7 feet on Front
Street, 1913 feet on Franklin
Street and 100 feet adjoining the
First National Bank Building.
The structure contemplated
will replace three small wooden
buildings now on it which are
occupied by shoe shining shop,
the American Railway Express
office and Coles Transfer, Seat
tie Fruit and Produce Company,
and a tailor shop. 1t will util-
ize the adjacent wall of the Hell
lenthal Building which has also
been purchased.
Nelson Former Resident
Mr.. Nelson is well known here.
He was engaged in the mems
furnishing business here for sew
eral years. He left here about
six years ago and, after spending
about a year in the States, re-
turned to Ketchikan where he
has been in business since. Be
fore coming to Juneau, Mr.. Mel
son operated store in Nenana.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-06
CHARTER DAY DINNER
OF LIONS CLUB TODAY

At the Forget Me-Not Tea Room
at 7:15 p. m. today, the Juneau
Lions club will stage its Charter
Day banquet. B. A. Rosselle,
deputy district governor for Alas
ka, will make the principal talk
in presenting the local with its
charter.
There will be short talks by
other members. A musical pro-
gram has been arranged. All
members are expected to be in
attendance.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-06
ALASKA OUT AT MIDNIGHT

Having remained in juneau
since 2:15 yesterday afternoon,
the steamer Alaska sailed at mid
night for the westward with the
Good Will party of the Young
Mems Business club of Seattle
aboard and the following passen-
gers from juneau: John New
marker, George Tyler. c. f. Lane,
Leroy Vestal. c. f. Blind, for
Seward; A. J. Nelson, Mrs. A. j.
Nelson, for Cordova; Alexander
Mayer and Markus Mayer for La.
touche and six steerage.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-06
Hopes to PrOue that
Hoouer's Expenditures
In Texas We're Large

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 6
}. M. O'Hara, organization man
ager for the Republican State
committee for an uninstructed
delegation, is gathering documen-
tary evidence which he hopes
will show expenditures in behalf
Of Herbert G. Hoover In Texas
were several thousand more than
the admitted expenditures.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-06
Trarlsc0ntinental
Nonstop Flight to
Be Undertaken NOfC

SAN DIEGO. Cal, June with
favorable flying weather prom
ised for 1900 miles of 2,250
mile transcontinental nonstop
flight to New York, Lee Schoen-
hair and Harry Tucker are ex-
pected to take off sometime to-
day and arrive at Curtis Field
within Is hours,
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-06
Anchorage Man Found
With Throat SIashed
In Park in Seattle

SEATTLE, June 1.-THE body
of the man found in Woodland
Park. with throat slashed, has
been identified as. Michael Dun
can, aged 81 years, who recently
arrived from Anchorage, Alaska.
He had been in ill,health for
some time. On the band of his
hat was pricked the name OF
Charles Goldstein, Juneau"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-06
Six Children of One
Family Are Killed

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, June g.
Seven children, six members OF
one family, were killed IL miles
south of here late yesterday after
noon when an interurban train
struck an automobile in which
they were riding.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-06
Wilkins, EieIson Make
Air Flight, Amsterdam

AMSTERDAM, June Capt
George H.. wilkins and Pilot Ben
Eielson have arrived here from
Brussels by airplane. They viii
leave here this evening by plane
for London.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-06
Strong Wind
Delays Ocean
Hop Of Plane

TREPASSEY, Newfound-
land, June with all last
minute preparations for the
Friendship flight across the
Atlantic, strong wind delay
ed the start today.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-06

George c. Jackson, freight claim
auditor for the Canadian Pacific
Railway in Montreal, Canada, and
Mrs. Jackson, are tourists aboard
the Princess Louise.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-06
4 Man PLANE
TO CONTINUE
OCEAN FLIGHT
Southern Cross Will Hop
Off Tonight from Suva
for Australia

SUyA, June 6-The Southern
Cross is expected to hop off to-
night at o'clock, Pacific Coast
time. from the beach at Naselai,
Is miles from here, on a 1,750
mile flight to Brisbane, Australia
Capt. Kingsford Smith said the
beach at Brisbane is the best
runway in the world"
ALL FOUR TO FLY
SUVA, June 6-Although their
contracts have expired, the Amer
lean members of the Southern
Cross. crew will continue to Aus
tralia. They will be carried the
rest of the way in recognition of
their services and courage.
Inspection of the plane showed
it had only 80 gallons of gasoline
left when 1t arrived ,here. This
is insufficient for an hours flight
GREAT AIR FEAT
SUVA, June Cat banquet
slast night given i1asi1spsv OF the
Southern Cross fliers. Capt. G. T..
p Ulm, co-pilot, said:
I'VE would have been cold meat
today but for the aid of James
Warner. radio operator, and Lieut..
Harry Lyon, navigator.
Imagine the roar; imagine tia
planes 600 horsepower roar in
the planes small cabin and, deaf
ened by this roar, trying to send
and receive messages! That was
100 percent efficiency.
Navigator Praised
''Then imagine the ability of
Lyon. Way out there in the mid
die of the Pacific, with bad wealth
err on the sides, below and atop of
u.s. 1t took some navigating on
the trip 1t was wild flying that
Lyon had to do. His skillful
lodging of storm clouds, turning
at right angles, then quickly
down, then suddenly ascending at
top speed. All these quick move
ments which were made, kept us
among the living 1t was trip
in which the average navigator
would have gone mad. Not so
with Lyon. He kept perfectly
calm throughout the night of bat
Ting with the elements. 1t was
fight and such fight and when
we came out of the mess Lyon
simply said:
"'Well boys, we are out of it,
THAT was not luck, I'll tell you.
We came through by skillful navi-
eating by Lyon"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-06

l.. M. Carrigan, commercial
broker, arrived in juneau on the
mailboat Margnita from Port
Alexander.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-06

2-St. Paul Island, where
y Mobiles last radio distress
call was heard,
l-Point from which Lieu
tenant Holm will start
search fight.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-06

GAINS YESTERDAY
KANSAS CITY, June 67-An-
other run OF victories for Herbert
c. Hoover in contests were de-
(Cnnfinuad on Page Two \
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CONTINUED on Page Seven,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-09
ABYSSIN!A PLANS
TO BUILD SEAPORT
Yields to Demand Of Modern
Progress and Industry

Washington, Nov. 3 P>-Abyssinia,
a country sealed from the outer
world for many centuries. is at last
to have a seaport. Yielding to the
demands of modern progress, Fas
Tafari the ruler of the black ma
ton, has negotiated with the italian
government a lease for 1870 years
upon a piece OF Red Sea shore In
Eritrea, the italian African posses
sion and will proceed to develop 1t.
Word of the enterprise came TO
the commerce department lately
through one of its trade scouts, who
pointed out that the new port meant
some construction jobs in wharf
building and some dredging con-
tracts for somebody. The Abyssinian
program at its inception is rather
modest, and the whole territory
leased will amount to about 10000
square meters.
So far, the only searboard en-
trance 10 Abyssinia has been through
French territory from Dijibouti, over
a narrow guage rail line run by the
French, which reaches Adds Ababa,
for centuries the Ethiop capital. Now
that the lease has been arranged on
italian territory, the Abyssinian gov
eminent will collect customs and
control absolutely the traffic pass
ing inland through its contemplate
ed port.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-09
HOOVER ALMOST
CERTAIN OF TEXAS
Has S42,956 Votes to Smiths
Total Of 527,67l

Dallas, Texas. Nov. 9 Rj-Politics
cooled from boil to a simmer in
Texas today. though the warning
factions OF the republican and dem
ocratic parties were as far from
agreement as ever. Passing OF the
election robbed them OF their field
Of battle, however, and there was
little they could do about their diff
fcrences beyond issuance of state
ments.
Regular leaders, who championed
Al Smith, scofed at the demands
from the boilers that they resign
their posts.
The anti-Smith. leaders continued
to call for reorganization of the
party. but the only way they can
force such action is to defeat the
present leaders in the next state
convention two years away.
Can't DO 1t
Regular leaders declare that the
revolutionists would be unable to
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-09
HOOVER'S butler
Pleased AT WIN
&ys Hes "Whit8t KindSt
Nan Ever Born

London, Nov. 3 R-The Daily
Mail said today that among Herbert
Hoover's friends in London no one
probably was more pleased with his
election than John Dunn. who acted
~ . butler for the president ELECT
when he was p1act;cing mining en-
gineer In London ~ years ago.
Dunn. who has sent his congrat-
ulations to Mr.. Hoover, was quoted
~ saying that Mr.. Hoover was one
Of tho "whitest kindest men ever
born"
Dunn recalled that when Mr.,
Hoover lived in Kensngton he used
to send an automobile to fetch the
Dunn children to play with the
Hoover children and how he used to
send the whole Dunn family away
for the holidays.
Other happy experiences which
the former butler mentioned were
at Christmas when the president
elect would dress as Santa Claus and
distribute presents to all the en-
ployes and their children at his
home. Also at Easter time. Mr.
Hoover used to hide dozens OF col
orcd eggs in the garden and had all
the children join with his own in
searching for them.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-09

working In L. G. and N. mines In the
Panther Creek valley OF Pennsyl-
vania. It consists Of 3s7 pieces and
is . perfect model even to the
wheels.
Carving articles out Of coal II
common pastims in Pennsylvania.
and . breaker boy who has not
done some Of this work at one time
or another IL 10 rare a. to be almost
unheard Of. although few articles
are made on - elaborate a scale ~
tho locomotive model Hat pins, cigar
and cigarette holders. paper weights,
drinking cups. watch charms. lodge
emblems and even finger rings tire
common. They are carved out Of
hard coal, as nearly havless a. pos
sible. with an ordinary pocket knife.
Then they are sandpapered and pol
ished with = flannel rag and oil. The
black does not come Of. and anthra-
cite lavailierss ars worn frequently
by the women. ...
A miner In Mount Carmel. Pa.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-09

accomplish this. They pointed out
that Herbert Hoover won In the
state by a few thousand votes and
that his support came from 10000
republicans. plus the boiling demo-
Gratis.
When the republican strength is
substracted from this total. they
said. the boilers numbers would fall
far below the total vote for Smith.
which was made up of regular DEM
ocratic ballots.
Last available figures make Hoo
ver's total 342.956 and Smiths 327,-
671. One county has not been heard
from. and in 103 districts the count
is incomplete.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-09

tons last year. whsn the prices
fluctuated throughout New England.
the price In Connecticut being high
Of than that In surrounding states.
During August. September and
October Of this year. the price OF
gasoline in New England has been
30 cents = gallon plus the state tar
In those states which levy such .
tax.
In New Hampshire and Maine. be-
cause of the <-cent tar gasoline has
been ~ cents . gallon: In Vermont.
because of the Scent tax. - .ents;
In Connecticut and Rhode Island,
which have Z Scent tax. the price
has averaged - cents. In Massa-
chusetts and New York. which have
no tax. the price has been 20 cents
gallon.
A year ago the price Of gasoline
In Connecticut. including tho tax.
went - high ~ ~ cents a gallon,
I cents higher than the highest
price this year.
The State Chamber began an in
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-09

some years ago. carved the lsurs Of
a man out Of one piece Of coal. hye
feet high. 1t stood In his parlor for
years. when 1t was accidentally
knocked over and it, head broken.
Tho miner then took the headiess
body and carved another man. three
feet tall from the remainder OF IT.
big brother.
A by-product Of anthracite min
ing, known a. sculpture diamonds"
a hard white. sparkling mineral
with no market value. but very
rare, IL used as setting for coal jew
elry by these miner-sculptors.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-09

vestigation OF gasoline prices more
than year ago when 1t vas brought
out that In Massachusetts, and New
York the price Of gasoline was a.
low az Is and II cents . eslion
a. compared with ~ cents In many
parts Of Connecticut This situation
indicated . substantial variancs IN
the price OF gasoline desuits allow
ance for Conneeticut's sas tax Of :
cents a gallon.
The matter was referred to the
motor vehicle committee Of the state
Chamner which Investigated the
price differential. Tho check up Of
retail gasoline prices In Connecticut
and adjoining states carried out
monthly was authorized by the
board Of directors Of the state
Chamber upon the recommendation
OF the motor vehicle committee.
The chairman Of this COMMITTEES IL
Major H. H. skerrett, Jr.. manager
Of the Packard Motor Car Company.
Hartford.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-09
Cops Come Instead
OF Cans in Texas

Dallas. Nov. P}-Among the
many complaints from those who
got the wrong number. one Dallas
woman today had a grievance far
and above the usual telephone mis-
cues.
Calling her hardware dealers
number she asked briskly for a
pound of bottle caps. BY mistake
she had been connected with the
police station and instead Of caps
four hundred and fifty pounds of
beer was destroyed, and she paid a
50 fine.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-09
GASOLINE PRICES
HOLD STATIONARY
Not Much nuctuidon in Nel
England States

Hartford. Nov. e-Taking int
consideration the differences In tn,
various state taxes. the retail price
Of gasoline In the New England
states and New York state has 70,
manned the same for the past Nv,
eral months. according to Z mont hi,
survey Of gasoline prices which hal
been conducted by the Connection
Chamber Of Commerce for over {
year.
This IL 4 direct contrast To oeEli.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-09
COAL Miners SHOW
SKILL IN CARVING
Even Breaker Boys Make Jew
ary Out Of Anthracite

out Of anthracite coal IL attracting
considerable attention at the Main
street office of the Citizens Coal Co.
The carving is three feet long and IL
valued at $500. 1t Is the property of
the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co,
with headquarters at Mauch Chunk.
Pa. and Is said to have taken three
men all their time for six week to
make 1t. 1t was carved by miners
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-09
COUNTY LOSES ON BOOTLEG

Tucson. Ariz.. Nov. . (UP)-Pima
county IL out S1.S0. Hank johnson.
charged with manufacturing intoxi-
eating liquor. was bound over ia
superior court under 5000 bond.
When his case came up. johnson
had taken French leave" IT cost
the county t202.5o for the jurors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-05
CHARITY IS SUBJECT
OF CONFERENCE HERE
Extent of Public and Private
Gifts VIII Be Dis
cussed.

Where private help should leave of
and public aid begin in caring for the
sick, poor and unfortunate In Ameri-
can communities will be the subject to
be discussed at one Of the important
section meetings of the business and
professional mems conference on COM
munity responsibility for human well
fare, to be held in the Mayflower Hotel
here February 20 and q. william
Cooper Proctor Of Cincinnati Is chair
man of the national citizens commit
tee appointed by the Association of
Community Chests and Councils to
sponsor the two-day forum on COM
munlty chest and civic development.
Newton d. Baker, former Secretary
OF War will speak at a general session
on the afternoon of the opening day OF
The conference on the question of what
proportions of the cost of welfare work
should be borne by private benevolence
and by public taxation, which will also
be the subject of more extended
round-table conference on the second
day.
Other important questions to be dis
cuSSed at the meeting include Co
operation Between National Welfare
Organizations and Local Communities. :"
How Many permanent Funds Can
Best Be Given or Bequeathed for HUI
man Welfare? raising Cam
grams" and Educational Publicity and
National Corporations to Community
Welfare" Which Local Organizations
Should be Included in Community
Chests? The Importance of a Fact
Basis for Community Welfare Pro-
grams and Educational Publicity and
Cultivation of Habits of Wise and Gen.
erolls Giving
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-05
PLAN WASHINGTON
R|TESFEBRUARy Il
Reorganized Society of Alex
andria to Observe Original
Birth Date.

The recently reoreanized Washington
Society of Alexandria. founded i'll 1900
and extinct for IS years. will celebrate
WaShingtons birthday by assembling
IN the old Presbyterian meeting hou>
IL Alexandria TO listen 10 an addre>,
on George Washington. TO be delivered
ov William TYLER Page. clerk Of the
House OF Representatives at O'Clock
on the night of February II
February IL is the day recognized by
the Washington Society as Washing
IONS birthday and is the day, they
poiEt ont on which his neiehbors cele-
hraied tho event By way of cXpana-
tion. William s. McGroarty president
of the society. said that when the Brit
iSh Parliament abandoned the Julian
calendar and adopted the Gregoriar
calendar tha date of WashinSton'S
birth was moved I'D 10 February .
hs;; that the general and his neiehbors
continued 10 recognize February IL a
the true birthday
The historic first address and 40 al
dresses for many years the-eaf or de-
livered before the Washington +.>< cty
Of Alexandria were all given i G.e cid
PRESBYTERIAN Meeting House Susk of
restoration on which is nearing compile
lion as result OF Nation vide CAM
raicn conducted among patriotic So
cieties and private citizens,
Admission 10 the historic old Pres
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-05

The motion picture operator of 40
years ago working with hand-paintcd
plates and magic lantern, earned
every cent he got.
He was able to give an impression
OF continuous motion. but in order to
do SO had to move his plates with their
curious mechanical devices by hand 10
times second, now the normal rate
of exposure of the motion picture cam
era
A collection of these curious old
magic lantern slides constructed to give
the impression OF natural motion mas
Just been received by the division OF
photography of the Smithsonian 1nstl-
tuition All the slides were made OF
comic subjects and came the nearest
to real motion pictures known to the
past generation.
Pictures Shown by Slides.
One of the slides represents man
carving a roast pig. which suddenly
Jumps up and bites the man ON the
nose. The effect was produced by TWO
slides moving across each other. the
!irSt showed the man carving the pig
IN the platter The second showed the
pig biting the man. Bv pushing tne
second slide across the first one every
l6 seconds the operator was abie 10
produce an impression OF action.
Another slide depicted woman on
cantering horse. the cantcring eiicct
being produced by moving the Slioe
up and down by means of handle.
Another showed a girl jumping rope.