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Seward daily gateway., 1928-04-13
SINCLAIR CASE RESTS; CHARGES
 SUN, DISMISSED
GOVERNMENT BLOCKED; COURT TAKES RECESS, ADJouRNS
 OVER WEEKEND

WASHINGTON, April 13. lP)- Blocked temporarily from going into two lines of evidence 1t offered the government the tentatively rested its case against Sinclair. The evidence which Owen Roberts wanted put into the record concerned the $25, 900 Sin clair handed to Fall for a trip to Rus- sia.
 Sinclair's counsel objected and Jus tice Bailey took the question under advisement and adjourned over the weekend.
 Ooincident with the adjournment court bribery charges against E. l.. Doheny, Jr, who carried $00.o00 in little black bag to Fall, were dropped on motion of the government.
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FARM, RELIEF BILL PASSED BY SENATE
 SENT ID HOUSE
REGARDED AS DOUBTFUL THAT TWo-THiRps MAJORITY EN-
 ALLY BE OBTAINED

WASHINGTON, April 13. P)-The -Haugen Farm Relief Bill, car- rying features which caused President Coolidge to veto it last year, was pass ed by the Senate and sent to the House which is also expected to dis approve it soon. The vote was 53 to B compared to 47 to 3s at the last session. a-ta VI
 With this Is more than two-thirds majority, which will De required to override the veto, 1t is regarded as doubtful that with the full member ship present two-thirds majority will he obtained.
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NATIONS INVITED
 JOIN FRANCE, U. s.
 IN PEACE TREATY
FOUR GOVERNMENTS TOLD u. s. BE PLEASED BE INFORMED
 OF THEIR VIEWS

WASHINGTON, April 13. (P- Great Britain, Germany, Italy and Japan are invited to join France and the United States in the negotiation of a worldwide treaty binding the na- tions not to resort to war with one another
 The invitation was extended by Sec retary Kellogg after agreement on pro- cedure with Aristide Briand, Foreign Minister of France, which is contained in the note. The four governments were presented simultaneously at Lon- don, Berlin, Rome and Toyko by Ann erican diplomatic representatives.
 Kellogg outlined discussions on the proposal between himself and Briand and submitted a draft representing in a general way the mof the treaty.
 The United States i4 prepared to sign. It's language is practically identical with the treaty proposed by Briand to the United States last June.
 The four governments were told the Yyr;toS C+a%os NxxrN,L3 ha nIna cod 4a hn informed as promptly as may be coR- venient whether they are in 8 position to give favorable consideration to the conclusion of the treaty. And if not what specific modtficatians in 5he text is necessary to make it accepta- ble."
Seward daily gateway., 1928-04-13
CORONER'S JURY RETURNS VERDICT
 q. FRANCIS DAM
ERROR JUDGMENT CHARACTER FOUNDATION AND POLICY OF
 PUBLIC SAFETY

LOS ANGELES, April 13. P)-A coroner's jury, Investigating the deaths of the St. Francis dam victims, returned a verdict stating the victims came to their deaths from the break ing of the dam which was due to de- fective foundations.
 The jury recommended criminal ae- ton be taken. Two errors constitut- ed the cause of the collapse of the reservoir arch, the verdict states. One of these, the engineers error in iudg- msnt in determining the character of the foundation and decided upon the type of dam to be built there; the oth- CT error was in regard to the funda- mental policy concerning public safe Y.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-04-13
RECEIVED
 FROM AUTO OWNERS

WASHINGTON, April B. (E)-Pro- tests from automobile owners against the retention of the three per cent automobile tax stirred a sharp row in the Senate finance committee. Se- nator Reed, Republican from Penn- sylvania, declared the Ford Motor CO. is collecting s25,ooe,ooo annually in imaginar.., freight on it's cars, charg ing ful! freight, while many of it's cars were assembled in scattered
  plants near the scene of the sale,
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DR. WESLEY LOOKING
 OVER NJ. SITUATION

NEW YORK, April l3. (R-The New York Herald Tribune says that Dr. Wesley is in New York City look ing over the political situation, es. pecialfy in reference to the presiden. tial candidacy of Governor Smith The newspaper quotes the Ktan lead. CT as blaming the forces of Smith for the internal dissention in the Klan such as led to court action in Pitts. burg.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-04-13
IMPORTANT RULE MADE
 NAVIGATION 0F SHIPS

WASHINGTON, April 13. lP)-An important rule in the navigation of ships was laid by the Supreme Court which decreed that vessels having the right of way are not required to change their course to prevent col lision. The decision went against the Pacific Mail Steamship Company.
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FRENCH PLIERS HOP OFF

HANOI, French Indo China, April 13. (P)-Dieudonne, Costes and Joseph Lebrix, French flyers, hopped off at seven a. m. for Calcutta, India. They expect to reach there this evening. After eating they will take on more gasoline and continue immediately to Delhi and Karachi.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-04-13
RADIOS FOR HELP
 0FF POINT MONTARA

OAKLAND, April I3, R)-Dritting helplessiy, and in immediate danger of being pounded on the rocky shores, the Mccormick lumber freighter Wal iingford, of Oakland, radioed for as- sistance. The position of the ship was given as off Point Montara on the California coast. The tugs Sea Lion and Carese were rushed to the location.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-04-13
FRENCH NAVY WILL
 FlY PLANE NEW YORK

LEBOURGET, April 13. tP--Lieut. Michael Detroyat, who hopes to make the first attempt in Paris to New York flight this season, made TOO mile test in a plane similar to Lind bergh's Spirit of St. Louis''.
 It Is understood that the French Navy will also dispatch a monoplane New York-ward shortly. They win land on Azores and fly past Bermuda landing Unnecessary.
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VALUABLE PAPERS ARE
 FOUND BY ]. $. MARINES

MANAGUA, April 13. tE1-The Ma rine headquarters here have what is considered valuable information. Mat ters of the disposition of the rebel forces, letters which had passed be- tween the leaders of General Angus tino Sandino's rebel army. were found in house in the mountains.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-04-13
500 MILES FROM NEW YORK

KINGS PORT, Nova Scotia, April 13. P)-A plane flying high to the southwest was sighted over Kingsport at 10:30 this morning, Atlantic time, by Capt. Farmhouse of the Canadian Government steamer Arras. The mark tngs on the plane were undistingish- able but it was believed to be the Brennan. Kingsport is 500 miles from New York.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-04-13
GERMAN PLANE UNREPORTED AT
 NEW YORK C|TY
CANADIAN REPORT SAYS PLANE GLYMPSED; MUCH OF ROUTE
 IS OFF SHORE, STATED

NEW YORK, April 13. {P)-With fuel for only one hour and a half more at the most of flying, at three o'clock, Eastern time, the German plane Bre- man was unreported on its flight from Ireland, beyond the Canadian press report that 1t had passed over Nova Scotia. Much of the route is off shore.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-04-13
EXTRA SHIP NEEDED

SEATTLE, April 13. (P)-The Kus- kokwim Fishing & Transportation Co.,, submitted the lowest bid for furnish ing an extra ship supplement to the M. s. Boxer. The Bureau of Educa- tion Department announced the extra ship will sail North about May 5.
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PITCHED BATTLE TWO
 WOMEN OVER HUSBAND

SAN FRANCISCO, April 13. R)- There was a pitched battle between Mrs. George c. Coheen. wife of a well known automobile dealer here, and Mrs. Betty Bauer, divorcee. Mrs. Coheen raided the latter's apartment at 15S1. Francisco Street yesterday. Mrs. Coheen's mother declared that Coheen was in Mrs. Bauer's apart ment when her daughter visited.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-04-13
MRS. HOWARD APPOINTED
 COMMISSIONER TANANA

PANAMA, April 13. (P-On March 17 Mrs. Jesse M. Howard received the appointment of United States Com. missioner of the Fort Gibbon pre- einct, With the office at Tanana two women are now holding these import ant offices in the Fourth Division; with Miss Heide also Commissioner at Nenaaa.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-04-13
PRECAUTIONS ADOPTED
 AGAINST SPREAD DISEASE

MANILA. April 13. LR-Precau- ttons have been adopted by the United States Health Board here to prevent the spread of spinal meningitis, fol- lowing the arrival of the Naval Trans port Chaunont, with four cases of the disease on board. No deaths have resulted, the authorities announced. The Chaumont cleared from San Fran cisco March B.
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1900 BLUE FOX PELTs

DUTCH HARBOR, April 13. (P)- Twelve hundred blue fox belts have been taken off Aleutian Island farms this year A check just completed showed this is uaquestiopably the, high mark in a blue fox catch on these island reservations.
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TOURISTS INJURED

DUBLIN, April 13. P-severai American tourists were injured when 100 tons of rubbish and boulders slid down the side of Monterrigai just as they were nearing the summit. g
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BRINGS LOAD FuRs

TANANA, April 13. E1-George Light, with a load of furs from the trading post Hughes on the Koyukuk, arrived at Panama on his annual spring trip. He left for the post Thursday.
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NEWTON BILL LOSES

WASHINGTON, April 1s. R)-The Newton bill to permit the formation of American buying pools to combat for eign governmental monopolies on rub Der was defeated in the House by 1-s-1 against 1-2-0.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-04-13
BASEBALL GAMES

AMERICAN LEAGUE St. Louis. '; Detroit, 2. Cleveland. 2; Chicago. l. Other games postponed on account of rain.
 NATIONAL LEAGUE Pittsburgh, 0; St. Louis, 5. Chicago, 3; Cincinnati, g. Other games postponed due to rain.
 PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE San Francisco, 3; Missions, 0. Portland, 3; Oakland, 4. Los Angeles, 3; Hollywood, 0. Seattle, 4. Sacramento, II.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-10
'DU POINT GIVEN LEAvE,ABSENCE.
Chairman of General Mot ors Not Allowed to Quit
 Campaign Work

NEW YORK, Aug. 10.-Pierre s. du Pont, who was expected to indicate publicly his support Of the candidacy of Gov. Al Smith, has been granted. leave of ab- sence as Chairman of the Board of the General Motors. When he attempted to resign, to avoid em- barrassing the rporati i o n through his opposition to the prohibition amendment, the re- signation was not accepted and it was not indicated whether his leave of absence would end at the close of the Presidential campaign.
 A formal statement said du Pont felt that his activities in connection with the Association Against the Prohibition Amend ment might give the impression the corporation was involved in the movement.
 Yesterday. the Philadelphia Record printed dispatch from Wilmington, Del, saying du Pont intended to tell his associates that he would give active support to Gov. Smith.
 Simultaneous with the action of du Pont, John J. Raskob, Chairman of the Democratic Com mittee, announced his retirement from the Missouri Pacific Rail road. Raskob said he relinquish- ed his position on directorates of three other railroads. His resignations were submitted last March before he had any idea of becoming Democratic Chair man.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-10
HOOVER IS 54
 YEARS OLD;IS
 HARD AT WORK
C el e b r ates Birthday by Discussing His Cam
 paign Plans
STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Cal,

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Cal, Aug. Herbert c. Hoover to- day came to the fifty-four mile- stone of his life on the eve of embraking on the greatest adven- ture of his colorful career in quest of the Presidency.
 The birthday anniversary of the Republican nominee found him fit and eager fer the long fight ahead and he celebrated it by discussing the campaign pol icy and strategy with his chief political lieutenants and receiv- ing reports on progress of per- fecting the nationwide organiza- tion which will be thrown into action soon in his behalf.
 The only social engagement Hoover made for his birthday was with newspaper correspond ents and news photographers who accompanied him across the con- tinent and who arranged a birth day surprise for him.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-10
} MURDERERS
 PAY PENALTY
Two Go to Electric Chair Tn Prison Protest
 ing Innocence

SING SING PRISON, N. Y, Aug. 10.-Three men were put to death in the electric chair here this morning, the first triple execution in this State since 1927.
 Two men protested their inno- cence to the very last. One of the men was Daniel Graham. aged 26, New York policeman, who is alleged to have robbed and killed the paymaster he was assigned to guard. The other man protesting his innocence was George Appel, aged 41 years, for mer Chicago gunman who killed Police Lieutenant Charles Kem- mer in a Brooklyn hold-up.
 The third man was Alexander Kalinowski, aged 49, who stabbed to death James Burnin, keeper of the Auburn Prison, because he said he was not receiving enough to eat
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-10
WOMAN HIT ON
 JAW, IS DEAD
Auto Accident Causes Tragedy = Assailant,
 Tall Man, Disappears

SEATTLE, Aug. 10. - Struck on the jaw by an autoist who became ,angered apparently be- cause she bumped her machine into his, Mrs. D. H. Brown, of Wash, died last night.
 The owner of the other car, a tall man, said he first attacked Mrs. Brown verbally and then struck her, knocking her uncon- scious. A crowd gathered and a patrolman questioned the assail- ant. Traffic was cleared and the assailant released and soon dis The woman died later. The patrolman said witnesses said the woman was apparently in the wrong. tShe appeared to be unhurt when the man was re- leased.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-10
ACCEPTS THE
 n0MINA ATI0n
 PROHI PARTY
William F. Varney Is Dry ,Candidate-C. 0. P.
 Is Assailed

ROCKVILLE CENTER, N. Y. Aug. 1o.-Accepting the Prohi- bition Party's nomination for the Presidency William r. Varney. ac- cused the Republican administra- ton Of wilfully beiraying the Eighteenth amendment.
 Varney did not challenge the Democratic Party, as whole, saying it was impossible. because it was not in control of the gov ernment, but said he could see nothing in the records of Gov. Al Smith to justify belief in his elec- tion.
 As a result of improved inforce- ment, Varney charged the liquor traffic failed to show real sports- manship, refusing to bow to the will of the majority as expressed in the Eighteenth Amendment.
 We, after eight years, are still called to battle this arch enemy of the human race which still projects it's slimy trail. social ly, financially and politically. in every walk of life
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-10
PACIFIC COAST
 0ARSMEN TAKE
 WATER FEATURE
Smashing Defeat Is Scored by America in Olym-
 pic Events

SL0TEN, Holland. Aug. To- Capped by sensational three quarters of length triumph for the famous University of Cali fornia crew over the British Thames Rowing Club in the eight pared finals, America scored 8 smashing victory in the 0lympics.
 9a iifornia's unbroken season of su cess gave the United States the premier lauFels of the day and also sufficient points to beat cut Great Britain, nearest rival.
 Calif0rnias time for the 2,000 meter race was six minutes. three and one-ffths seconds.
 The United States is the only nation taking two firsts in the seven hna,s
 The Americans also captured two seconds and one third.
 Paul Costello. figuring in the double sculling championship vic- tory for his ihird straight Olym- piad, paired with his partner Charley McIlvane, defeated Cam ada by five lengths in the final which preceded the California victory.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-10
ELEPHANT HUNT STAGED IN IDAHO CITY WHEN FIFE STAMPEDE FROM CIRCUS AND
 RUN WILD; MAYOR KILLS ONE OF THEM

LEWISTON, Idaho, Aug. 10.- Five circus elephants broke loose yesterday and went racing through the business and residence dls- trict, smashing property and ter rorizing citizens.
 Mayor F. D. Braddock shot one of the elephants and the other four were later captured.
 The most vicious brute thunder ed over the roads and was finally cornered in garage and slain.
 Damage is estimated at several thousand dollars.
 Windows were smashed store fronts shattered and automobiles wrecked. It $ not believed that any person waa seriously hurt during the stampede.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-10
3 VILLAGERS
 DEVASTATED
Further Disaster Reported from Flores Island
 Eruption

BATAVIA, Java, Aug. 10.- Three more villages on Flores Island have been devastated as a result of the eruption of the volcano Rokatinda.
 The villages were swept by a tidal wave following series of submarine earthquakes caused by the volcano ernptions. Ten per sens are known to have been kill ed and many injured. Five na- tive vessels were driven ashore but the crews were saved.
 The volcano is still belching out smoke.
 No further word has been re- ceived from Timor where nearly 1000 persons are reported to have been killed by tidal wave and volcano eruptions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-10
FAITH OF WIFE
 LASTS 25 YEARS

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10.-When Attorney Whitney Smith brought Mrs. Sarah Hollingsworth into Judge Stephens probate court there was disclosed story of a faith that endured for quarter of century. IL had to do with Anthony Hollingsworth, who drop ped from sight.
 Go back twenty-five years. The Hollingsworths had been married fifteen years. There had never been quarrel. never d cross word. They loved each other.
 Then came hard times and their savings began to dwindle- One day Hollingsworth came homa He was worried but would not tell what about. He had some
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-10
STATE FEARS
 SECOND BLOW
 FROM TROPICS
Disturbance Approaches in Wake of Hurricane
 and Rain

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Aug. 10.-The water is rising fast be- hind the Florida Power Com pany's dam at Inglish and re- ports reaching here say the struc- ture is seriously endangered J. c. Jamison, stream operator at the plant, said it was looking very bad.
 High water accommodating in the wake of the hurricane and rain harrassed Florida today as the State began to merge from partial paralysis.
 Meanwhile, Florida residents cast apprehensive eyes out over he Atlantic toward Haiti where another tropical disturbance, with cyclonic force is aceumulat- ing in intensity. It's course is problematical. although it is re- ported headed in the direction of the Bahamas and the lower end Of Florida. The disturbance must head ont toward the Atlantic within the next 400 miles in it's progress or die our if the States escapes it's fury.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-10
PIONEER NAVIGATOR
 RETURNS TO ALASKA

Capt. c. w. Call, who began coming to Alaska in the days of the Klondike stampede as a quar- termaster in the service of the Alaska Steamship Company and who for many years was popu- lar captain for the Pacific Steam ship Company, was in Juneau yes terday as master of the Oregon. This is Capt. Calls first trip to Alaska since he was here as pilot for the Aerial Mapping Expedi- ton of the United States navy in 1926. He is being welcomed by his many friends at the various Alaska ports at which he has stop ped.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-10
SOURLOUCH PROSPECTOR, WITH FORTUNE IN GRASP, FALLS DOWN CLIFF NEAR HIS MINE; HE IS PERHAPS FATALLY INJURED

CORDOVA, Alaska, Aug. 10.-- William Quiteh, sourdough pros pector. who has toiled and muck ed for a quarter of a century for gold, with a fortune in his grasp, was Wednesday hurled 400 feet down a cliff below his mine on Mineral Creek, when a cable broke. He is perhaps fatally in 5ured.
 Qnitch's partner sent Indian runners II miles down the trail to Valdez for help. A small pow CT boat fought it's way through the ocean for 12 hours and Quitch s partner brought him to the hos pital here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-10
KING MICHAEL
 MAY LOSE JOB

BERLIN, Aug. 10.-Six-year-old Michael, the child king of Ruman- ia, may lose his throne temporar- fly.
 Private adyices from Bucharest today said leaders of the National Peasant Party are advocating a plan to make Queen Marie. grand mother of Michael. either ruling queen or regent.
 If Marie should become ruling queen, Michael would be pro- claimed heir-apparent, If she became queen-regent, she would rule in the name of Michael.
 According to Bucharest reports. Queen Marie would not consent to change unless the political par ties all agreed to it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-10
GOV. SMITH IN CHICAGO;
 AT FUNERAL
Despite Sad Mission Crowds Greet Nominee
 Big Demonstration

CHICAGO, H., Aug. 10.-Goy. Al Smith and party of Eastern Democratic leaders arrived here this morning to pay final respects to George F. Brennan, Demo- cratic National Committeeman of Illinois, whose funeral was held today.
 Gov. Smith and his party im- mediately hurried to waiting au- tomobiles and were taken to the Brennan home where a few of the most intimate friends of the dead leader joined the members of the family in private services. The public rites were held in the Lady of Mount Carmel Church and followed within an honr.
 Outside the depot, a thong of several thousand milled about on the sidewalk and a eordon of police had to break path for Gov. Smith and his party to the automobiles. Thousands lined the curb along the route the party took to the Brennan home and cheered the Democratic nominee. Showers of ticker tape and con fetti were thrown from the win dows.
 Gov. Smith remained only five minutes in the Brennan home where he expressed sympathy and sorrow to Mrs. Brennan an her daughter Mary. He viewed the body of his friend and was then driven to the church for the final services.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-10
Madame Lo,Ue,lstein Refuses to Comment
 On English Reports

LONDON. Aug. 10.-Madame Al- fred Lowenstein, widow of the Belgian financier who was killed in an airplane fall when over the English Channel, refuses to com- nient on the published report that Lowenstein left an estate of eight million pounds after suffering los- ses Of twelve million pounds three weeks preceding his death.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-10
One hundred dollars.

money. One hundred dollars.
 Here. keep this until I come back" he said to his wife. Ut will be safer with you. Just wait, I'll come hack, don't worry"
 He hurried away. The wife has waited twenty-five years but never d word from him. Now sho| is convinced he is dead, so several weeks ago the superior court de-' creed him so.
 Mrs. Hollingsworth still has th6. S100. Us in the bank and inter- est has piled ID. It belOngs to' Hollingswor11 and she would not; touch 1t until court of law oavol her a right to it. So Judge Sta phens ordered the money dolfvx cred over to her.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-10
ANCLO-CH|NA NEGOTIATIONS
 COME TO END
Two Agreements Signe d Between Nationalists
 and Great Britain

NANKNG, Aug. 10. The agreement for the settlement of the so-called Nan king incident. has been signed by Nationalist Foreign Minister Wang and the British Consul Generals at Shanghai and Pe- king.
 simultaneously an agreement was signed whereby Great Britain pleged herself to enter into nego- tiations with China regarding treaty revisions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-10
JARD|NE DUE
 AT KETCH|KAN
Expected to Arrive in First City Today-Oficials
 to Meet Him

KETCHIkAN, Alaska, Aug. 10. Secretary of Agriculture William M. Jardine is expected to arrive here today on the Fisheries boat Brant, although storm may de- lay him.
 Fisheries Commissioner O'Mal- ley; District Forester Charles F.. Flory and B. F. Heintzleman, pulp expert of the department. are here to meet Secretary Jardine and all, four will make a leisurely cruise in adjacent waters and to Juneau inspecting pulp timber.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-10
AustrO-G German Union
 Wins Friends SIOiuI,

an impoverished state, they argue, and would be a burden.
 The one success of the Volks- bund has been recently to obtain favorable consideration of their plan to rename Berlin streets which commemorate Prussian vic- tories over Austria in 1886. These include the Koeniggraetzer, Sad owa, Gitschiner. Nachod, Skalit- ger and Trautenau streets, all named after localities where the Austrians suffered defeats.