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The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27
G. A. HUNSACKER DEAD

c. A. Hunsacker was found dead on a gasboat at the head of the bay last Saturday. An inquest was held and the coroner's jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes. The funeral was held in the Red mems hall on Monday afternoon un- der the auspices of the local igloo Pioneers of Alaska. The funeral ad dress was by Rev. H. p. Corser. Mir. Hunsacker recently made an appli- cation for entrance into the Pioneers Home at Sitka.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27
Gasoline Explosion Causes
 Death Young Eskimo Girl
 At Kanakanak 0rphanage

DILLINGHAM;, Alaska, Dec. 26.- Anna Yukluk, aged 22 years, cook at the Kanakanak Orphanage, died Sun day as the result of burns received in gasoline explosion in the Or phanage kitchen. Saturday morn ing at o'clock, Anna and Walla Bischart, assistant, attempted to fill kerosene lamp. The girl was hold ing burning match to furnish light for the operation. A can of gaso- line, by some unexplained reason, re- placed the kerosene and the match, burning off, dropped into the meas ure from which the gasoline had been poured, causing an explosion.
 Anna broke glass door and threw the blazing can outside, thus saving the building, but herself suffered burns.
 All other occupants of the Orphan age were in bed but two other girls, Olga Powers and Mary Riley, aroused by the excitement, got out of their beds and rushed to the kitchen. Seizing fire extinguishers they put out the fire while the matron envel- oped the flaming body of the girl with blankets and smothered the flames, suffering severe burns about the hands.
 Anna was able to help walk to the hospital and tell in detail of the ac- cident. It was surprise to the members of the staff when she died 36 hours later. It is believed she had inhaled flames which caused her death.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27
Mrs. Ida Uhler Passes Away
 In Los Angeles
Had Been Resident of Wrangell for More Than Thirty Years-Was
 A Much Beloved Woman

Deep regret was felt throughout the community on last Saturday when it became known that Mrs. Walter Waters had received cable gram from Mrs. Ralph Denison, an- nouncing the death of her mother, Mrs. Ida Uhler, in Los Angeles.
 Mrs. Uhler was born in Switzer- land 64 years ago. She came to Wrangell from her native country 35 years ago. Shortly after her ar rival in Wrangell her seven year old boy was accidentally shot and killed. Her husband died after a brief ill., ness, leaving her with a six months old baby.
 In spite of a most discouraging outlook Mrs. Uhler met the trying situation bravely, and through all the years that followed was one of Wran- gells most highly respected and be- loved citizens.
 Mrs. Uhler's daughter, Mrs. Ralph Denison of Shanghai, China, has been in Wrangell during the past year on account of her mothers poor health.
 A short time ago Mrs. Uhler went to Los Angeles in the hope that her health would be benefited through a change of climate. Her condition gradually grew worse. On December 9th she was taken to a hospital and her death occurred on December 21. Mrs. Denison was with her mother when the end came.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27
HARRY J. RAYMOND DIES
 ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT

H. J. Raymond, 57. a resident of Alaska for S1 years. and well known throughout southeastern Alaska. died Christmas night at St. Ann's hospital in Juneau. Death was caused from blood poisoning, the re- suit of slight injury received about ten days previous. He is survived by his widow who was with him when he passed away.
 Mir. Raymond passed through Wrangell about two weeks ago and greeted many old time friends while his boat was in port here. He was returning to his home at Baranof af- ter spending six weeks in Portland hospital and seemed in good health and spirits. While aboard the gas boat Virginia " between Juneau and Baranof, he had a fall down three steps on the boat, and slightly bruised one of his knees. He con sidered the hurt of no importance and neglected to dress it. Infection set in after he reached home.
 He was brought to Juneau on the Margnita Monday evening and taken to the hospital at once, but there was no chance for his recovery.
 Funeral services will be held Fri day afternoon in Elks Hall at Juneau under the auspices of the Elks lodge. Interment will be made in the Elks plot in Evergreen cemetery.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27
CAPE ToWN-Althoueb the

CAPE TOWN-Although the gov ernment has issued a reassuring statement claiming nothing has hap pened, it is reliably reported that men have seized the Merensky con- cession in Namaqualand, which is commonly reputed to be the richest diamond field in the world. Accord ing to these reports, agitators had drifted into Namaqualand fields and fomented disturbances, which finally resulted in the refusal of miners to work
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

MONTREAL-A new record for transmission of the voice by radio IT, 900 miles was claimed yesterday with he receipt of a wireless message from Richard E. Byrd in the Ant arctic by George Wendt, of the Cana Han Westinghouse Company.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

The Queen was in port southbound at o'clock Thursday afternoon. E. L. Loomis was an arrival from Ju- neau. Those taking passage south from Wrangell were as follows: Don aid Sinclair, Oscar Suomi, J. A. Ram sey, MT. and Mrs. J. L. Lucier.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27
News From The
 Outside World
SEATTLE = Professor Edgar D. Randolph of the University of Wash ington died today of heart disease.

SAN FRANCISCO-Dan 0'Brien, veteran Chief of Police of this city, will retire on January l. Although very popular with the public he feels that the duties of his office are too strenuous for a man of his years whose health is not any too good.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27
ENDURANCE TEST

NEW YORK Human endurance is meeting its strangest test in the seventy-first regimental armory here as 36 men and women arrive to talk continuously for one week to win s1,000. The contest is being run by Milton CrandalT, famous as a packer of dance marathans.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

NEW YORK-Commander Rich ard E. Byrd, aboard his base ship, City of New York" has reached the great ice barrier in the Antarctic ocean in his voyage of scientific dis coyery, wireless messages to Secre- tary of Navy Wilbur said.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

ASTORIA, Ore.-The steamer Flor ence Luckenbach which wen t aground Wednesday near the mouth of the Columbia river was floated later and proceeded back to Astoria. Only minor damage was reported.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

Frank Cheney and Walter Dygert who have been trapping near the mouth of the Stikine came in town for Christmas. Owing to unfavor- able weather conditions while they were out their catch was very light. It consisted of four wolves and one wolverine.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27
Wrangell Firm
 Gets a Refund
 From Government
Wrangell Lumber and Power Compa- ny Receives $1,101 % From the Treasury Department as a Refund of Income Taxes Enormously Col lected.

WASHINGTON = The Treasury Department today announced a re- fund in illegally and enormously coll lected taxes to individuals and cor porations throughout the country amounting to forty-two million dol lars
 The Wrangell Lumber and Power Company, Inc, of Wrangell. Alaska receives a refund of s1,1O1 %.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

LOS ANGELES-While posses last night were searching the desert towns for the men who wrecked the Santa Fe crack Missionary Limited near Hesperia, injuring 30 persons and imperiling the lives of 200 oth- CTS, railroad officials declared it to De revenge plot.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

Emil Peterson arrived the first of the week from Cordova where he spent the past summer He reports conditions very quiet on Prince Will liam Sound at this time.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

Mrs. Joseph Sumption returned on the Queen from a visit to Seattle and other points on Puget Sound. She was accompanied home by her daugh- ter, Mrs. c. M. King.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

Miss Alice Witt who has been in charge at the Wrangell General Hos pital during the past year has re- signed her position and leaves on the Princess Mary for Heber, Utah. She leaves a host of friends in Wrangell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27
KING SUFFERS RELAPSE

LON0DN-King George has suf- fered sudden though slight relapse and his condition is again causing some anxiety. His condition today was reported as being distinctly less satisfactory. The slow progress of the last three days was arrested and a move in the wrong direction has occurred.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

Earl Dinner, the shrimp magnate of Petersburg. was aboard the Queen Thursday en route to Seattle on a business trip. While outside he will also have his eyes fitted with glasses
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27
AIRPLANE PLANS

ABOARD THE, U. S. s. UTAH One of Herbert HooVer's first acts, following his inauguration as Presi- dent, will be to call conference of representatives of the United. States and Latin America to lay plans for linking the countries of the new world by airplane.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

J. A. Ramsey, trustee for the Northern Addition to the Wrangell Townsite, arrived on the Alameda Saturday. He left on the Queen Thursday for Ketehikan.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

Miss Irene Coulter, assistant cash fer of the Bank of Alaska, is leaving on the Princess Mary next Tuesday for an extended vacation in the states. During her absence Miss Dorothy Johnson will be employed in a clerical position at the bank.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

Staff-Captain Acton returned on the Alameda from a trip over South eastern Alaska, which he made for the purpose of getting acquainted with the various Salvation Army workers in his new field.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

Miss Frances Scott, Miss Jean Rose and Miss Faye Plank, of the high school faculty, returned Thursday from a round trip to Sitka which they made on the steamer Queen.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

First voice on the phone: This is Jack. Do you love me, Peg?
 Second voice: Of course, dear.
 First voice: You two-timerl This is not Jack, it's Paul
 Second voice: You double-crosser ! This is not Peg, it's Francesi
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

WASHINGTON-Public health of ficials announced complete reports on the influenza epidemic in the United States will indicate there are more than million cases at present.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27
Big values in New Year cards at the Sentinel print shop.

MT. and Mrs. Estyn Carr left on their boat Gloria last Friday for their former home at Lopez, Wash. They were accompanied by V. R. Wold of Friday Harbor who has been visiting here for a few weeks.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

Miss Laura Roaming who has been attending business college at Belling- ham, arrived on the Queen to spend the holidays at home.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

Anton Nelson who was recently adjudged insane at Wrangell was taken to Mornirgside on the Alameda by United States Deputy Marshal Sherman of Haines.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27
NOTICE

If you want to see the niftiest thing ever put out for shaving com fort and economy, drop into Ed Grig- wires for a demonstration of the fa- nous Kriss Kross razor sharpener.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

Fred Dahlquist cadastral engineer for the United States Public Survey office at Juneau, was aboard the Queen en route to Tacoma.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

ROME-Premier Mussolini added to the list of "donts," an edict for bidding the traditional custom of New Years greetings.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

The party is known who took the lady's watch from the window at the Book Nook. No questions will be asked if returned.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

The old Columbia & Northern dock and the building thereon, were blown down during the windstorm on last Friday night.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

Mir and Mrs. P. E. Verney and family of Petersburg were aboard the Alameda en route to Metlakatla to spend the holidays with relatives.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

Rev. Father Charles Leehy arrived on the Queen and is temporarily at- tending to the affairs of the Catholic church in this parish.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

The Jack and George Cafe is now open for breakfast, luncheon and dinner. Phone AT.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

J. H. Smith, we'll known business man of Sitka. was aboard the Queen en route to Seattle on business trip.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

Mickey GoIdstein of Juneau was southbound passenger aboard the Queen Thursday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

E. L. Loomis arrived from Juneau on the Queen to accept a position as sawyer at the local mill.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

Misses Margaret and Erma Grant arrived from Seattle on the Queen to spend the holidays with the home
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

James H. Wheeler of Petersburg was aboard the Queen Thursday en route to Seattle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

Donald Sinclair left on the Queen on a business trip to Seattle and other cities of the Northwest.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

Jim Lovett who has been to the Westward during the past year, ar rived from Seward on the Alameda
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

Mrs. J. Brooks Hanford and little daughter are spending the holidays with relatives in Wrangell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

MT. and Mrs. J. L. Lucier arrived from Craig this week. On Thursday they took passage to Seattle on the OuapU
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

Mir. and Mrs. Ellery Carlson of Petersburg are spending the holidays with relatives in Wrangell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

Simon Hellenthal and family of Juneau were aboard the Alameda en route to the states for the holidays.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

Shanghai is on the eve of having it's first modern taxicab service.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27
LOCAL NEWS

Oscar Suomi left on the Queen for the states on a months vacation.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-12-27

F. T. Richfield returned on the Queen from a business trip to Se-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-22
SAYS U. S. WORKERS
NEED ORGANIZATION
Former Civil Service Commissioner
Declares 175,oc0 Are Not
in League.

There are more than 4e,e00 unoE-
ganiZed Government employees in
Washington and more than $4,000 in
the field services, former Civil Service
Commissioner Charles NJ. Galloway
said Friday evening in addressing a
gathering of Government workers at
the Interior Department called by the
League OF the American Civil Service.
Paying tribute TO Mrs. Margaret
Hopkins Worreil, who was a leader in
the parade of Government workers To
the Capitol. held when the Welch bill
was under consideration as q demon
strati0n in favor of high wages Mr.,
Galloway urged that Government en-
ployes organize for group effort. declar-
ing that the time for individual action
was past
He asserted that had the parade To
the Capitol not been staged none of
the Government employees would have
one more cent i'll the pay checks today
The WEIGH bill was not q good bill
but the only one before Congress for
action, he said,
Mrs. worrell, who also spoke, de-
naunced the "unfairneSS" Of the adj
ministration Of the classification act
and urged the necessity of a hoard OF
appeal and arbitration and the abolish
ment of the efficiency rating system.
both OF which are In the platform
of the league,
William Hendley Snoot IL was an
nouneed, is to address the next meet
ing under auspices of the league, to
be held July 81 in the auditorium Of
the Interior Department,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-22
WIFE, DENIED POISON,
ENDS LIFE WITH GAS
Young Waitress, Estranged From
Husband. Found Dead in
Hotel Roam.

Four days ago Myrileo Bell proprietor
of the Mades Hotel. 500 Pennsylvania
avenue, went driving with Mrs Frances
Marie Pesquinne. 20-year-old roomer
in the hotel. Passing Mount Olivet
Cemetery Mrs. Pesquinne remarked i
would like TO be buried there
Yesterday afternoon she went to
Bells room and asked for hammer,
saying she was going to take poison and
wanted TO break the bottle and leave
no evidence of the deed. Bell refused.
A few minutes later she came back with
a bottle In her hand,
I'm going to wind 1t up now" she
said,
He seiaed her hand and took the bot
tie from her.
That's oil right" she said, I'm do
1t anyway"
-Four hours later olin Bell, brother of
Myrtieo, broke In Mrs. Pesquinne's
door and found her dead on the bed.
Gas was escaping, the windows down.
the cracks stuffed with towels. The
Fire Department rescue squad was un-
able 10 revive her and DR.. Warfieid OF
Emergency Hospital pronounced her
dead on his arrival
Her mother lives In Brentwood. Md,
She had worked as waitress in a
nearby Chinese restaurant and had
heen living az the hotel about month,
she had been separated from her hus-
band a year.
Friends said she had love affair that
turned ont badly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-22
WOuld-Be MILDLY
Wins Long Fight
To Enter Academy
Youth, With High Mark.
Delayed Because Tooth
Was Out of Line.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CAMDEN, N. j., July 2l.--After being
refused admittaHee to the Annapolis
Naval Academy several times because
one Of his teeth failed to meet the one
opposite, John Spiers, Is, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Mark Spiers of Brooklawn, N.
j., 4 miles from here, has at last won
the battle for his right to become a
prospective admiral.
Young Spiers was graduated from the
Penn Cnar6er School in Philadelphia in
June and obtained his appointment by
passing the competitive examinations
with an average above 80. Later he
passed the mental tests at the academy
with an equally high average. He was
passed as perfect at physical exanina-
ton July 8, with the exception of the
one tooth which was slightly out of
line.
The authorities held the slight de-
feet would prove drawback and the
boy was denied admission. He appealed
to Representative Charles A. Wolyerton
of the first New Jersey district. was
taken by him to Washington, once more
examined and once more turned down.
A cast was then made of young
Spiers teeth, and Representative VOL
verton rushed it to Washington so that
Admiral Stitt. surgeon general of the
Navy, could examine it before Secretary
Wilbur went en- his vacation A final
appeal was planned to him in case of
another refusal
Admiral Stitt. however, decided the
boys teeth would not be a handicap to
him as naval officer and signed the
order admitting him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-22
GRAND Jury WILL
PROBE BOMB CASE
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Reed, Suspect in PLACER Kill
ing, Held for October
Panel.
BY the Associated Press.

ROCKFORD, Ill. July 81 The oG-
toher grand jury will determine wheth-
er Paul Reed, 24-year-old drsughtsman,
should be held for the staying Of Ver-
non PLACER, the Rockford radio techni-
clan, who was killed when bomb ex-
ploded In his automobile two days ago.
A cornner's Jury today recommended
Reed be held for the grand jury's &C
ton after inquiring into Players death.
In the meantime no charge will be
placed against the young draughtsman,
police said. but he will be held as a
suspect
States Attorney w. ID. knight made
q hurried trip to Oregon. ILL.,, near
here. after 1t was learned several sticks
of dynamite, some caps and fuse had
been stolen from State highway COM
mission outfit there Wednesday night.
1t was such explosive that blew up
Players automobile and Reed was
taken into custody at Oregon follow
ing the bombing Reed. when con-
fronted with the dynamite theft, re-
fused to talk
Mrs, PLACER and young Reed were
linked with the Staying after police
adopted triangle" theory as a mo-
tive for the fatal bombing, She and
Reed had eloped last Fall. later re-
turning. after which Mrs PLACER and
her husband became reconciied Both
maintain their innocence of any knnWl-
edge OF the Staying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-22
ATTACKS INTERNE'S
REPORT ON EGGS
Mrs. Bennett Denies Food
Served at Mission Outing
Was Two Weeks Old.

While only six of the Marshall Hall
excursionists who we're stricken I'D
either at the resort or aboard the
steamer Charles Manchester en- route
10 Washington FRIDAY afternoon we're
stin at Emergency Hospital late last
night. Mrs. John s. Bennett. wife OF the
Superintendent OF the Central Union
Mission, whose annual excursion was
rnarred by the malady, was at odds
with DR.. /. Rutkoski. hospital inferno,
aver his published statement that the
eggs included in the missions lunch
hoxes ..were cooked two weeks ago
MRS. Bennett told The star last night
that she called ON DR. Rutk0ski yester-
tiay seeking a retraction Of the state
nent. and that while the inferno stiii
maintained the eggs we're respcnssble
far the illnesses, he denied having as
serted they were prepared Two weeks
ago. a..
the food specimens brought back 70
washington by Or. Rutkoski and turned
over to District hacteFiologists were
taken from garbage can ana not nom
the uicnic tables as ne declared.
over to the District psychologists Is
UG1HK &1NEt1 1A91&A SAA4 tN&e1 Sh 49, F~~-S
emf time and DR.. william O. Fowler.
District health officer, said last night
the tests would yield no definite results
until tomorrow, or possibly Tuesday.
Further tests of eggs taken from the
general stock Of the commission house
from which the Mission purchased
them Thursday viii be made 70 deter
mine the condition Of the products sup
rIied the Mission. DR. Fowler an
nounced earlier In the day.
The patients who remained at
Emergency Hospital last night were
reported to be recovering rapidly, and
1t was thought then that all would re-
turn to their homes today. They
were: Mrs. Maize Sullivan, Al, and Miss
Helen Sullivan, 1923 Hladensburg road
northeast Mrs. Ellen Brown, 80. 1928
M street: Mrs. Margaret Nothey, So
years old, 1857 l. street, Catherine
Donegan. s years old, 1857 Jefferson
street. and Mrs Lille Collins, ~ years
old. 1901 Tnirty-fifth street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-22
TWO BREAK JAIL
AT BLADENSBURG
Federal Prisoner Picks Lock With
Fork and Is Followed By
Colored Man.

F.se.2g Dispatch to The Star.
pLADENgEuRG. Md, July 2i.--Two
prisoners escaped from the jail here
about 5 O'Clock this afternoon after
FTYn Calazz0, % years old, OF Maiden
Mass, who was being held for the De-
partment Of Justice. picked lock on
his cell with table fork and walked
TO freedom through the open front door
Of the jail.
with Galazzo vent a colored man
who was being held for the Prince
Georges grand Jury on a minor charge.
County officials stated. however, That
they did not know his name nor the
charge upon which he was held.
Galszzo Waa accused of violating the
Federal Law against transporting stolen
automobiles between States. He was
charged with having stolen an auto
mobile la Savannah, Ga, and bringing
ii to Maryland.
At late hour tonight Sheriff Charles
s. Early stated he had not been notified
Of the jail break and no report had
been received by Washington police
The front door Of the jail had been left
open and unguarded On account OF the
hot weather.