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The Washington times., 1929-04-16
Louis B. Cross Sues
For Absolute Divorce

Charging that his wife, yelda
Marie Cross. violated her marriage
vows within four months of their
marriage. Louis B. Crpss. 5000
block Thirteenth st. N. W.. filed
suit for absolute divorce in Equity
Court today.
The couple were married at Rock
vile. Nd, on April 19, 1927, accord.
ing to the bin filed by Attorney
Raymond Neudecker and r. Joseph
Donohue and separated August IA
following, after the husband DIS.
covered his wife's alleged infidelity.
The defendant is now said to reside
in Charleston. s. C.
The Washington times., 1929-04-16
SINCLAIR HOPE
OF FREEDOM
DASHED

There 81 no possible chance for
Harry +. Sinclair TO escape the Jail
sentence imposed upon him for con-
tempt OF the Senate, II was indI.
Gated today. by Justice William
Hitz, OF the District Supreme Court.
Justice Hitz imposed the sentence
upon the oil magnate from which
he unsuccessfuliy appealed to the
United States Supreme Court.
An out.ok-tOwn morning paper
carried q story to the effect that
Sinclair counsel had presented q
plea for suspension Of the jail sem
tence TO Justice Hitx. pointing out
that investors in Sinclair companies
will lose millions Of dollars II the
jail sentence should be put into
effect.
III said everything had to say In
regard to the Sinclair case when
it was on trial." Justice Hitz de.
ciared today In answer to, . query
az to whether such q plea had been
presented to him.
Cannot BE Changed
A sentence cannot be modified
after the term Of court passes in
which It was imposed, the justice
said. However, the court pointed
out, IL new facts were presented in
q motion, the court might postpone
execution Of the sentences at term
OF court subsequent to that In which
the sentence was imposed.
No such motion has been pre-
sented, Justice Hitx said. and such a
motion win not be In order untll
the recent decision OF the United
states Supreme Court has been
inundated. Unless such q mandate
Ii called for by Sinclair counsel
before the expiration Of Is court
days following the opinion. ii would
not be handed down before May 8.
Justice IIitx declared that he had
been approached by Sinclair counsel
several days ago to ascertain when
he contemplated being out Of town
on HIS vacation. No mention was
made Of a plea for q postponement
OF SincIair's Jail sentence at that
time, according to Justice HItz, but
he admitted that the purpose Of
the visit probably was to time the
filing OF such a motion with the
mandate OF the higher court.
No Hope Ill Hoover
Sinclair's counsel feel there would
be little hope OF getting cieanency
fromN President Hoover. The oil
man and HIS counsel have the privil.
ege Of going before. the Supreme
Court before May . to ask q re-
hearing.
IF this course sl1olald be taken and
should it fait. II viii be the business
of Justice ffitE to pass final sentence
and commit Sinclair to jail.
The Washington times., 1929-04-16
SENATORS COLD
To HOOVER
MESSAGE
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Senators sitting silent throughout
Its delivery by reading clerk
The farm leaders, such as Senator's
Capper R.) of Kansas Eye R1 Of
North Dakota and Brookhart R.l Of
iowa, who supported Hoover last
fall, showed disappointment at the
Presidents relief proposals. Other
Republicans criticised the message
freely.
Sound. Says Watson
Senator Watson (R) of Indiana,
Republican leader in the Senate,
however, praised it warmly.
A sound message, thoroughly
comprehensive and lucidly setting
forth the views OF the President on
the two subjects in which the coun-
try now is most deeply interested.
I believe the message viii prove q
potential force in directing Congress
In the consideration of these inn
portant measures =
From the opposite, Robinson Of
Arkansas, the Democratic floor
leader, said:
The Presidents message is brief
II is, perhaps. unavoidabIy. indefin.
ite with respect to remedies. / take
issue with the declaration that the
flexible tariff provision should be
maintained. think 1t should be
repealed Z
Old Stuff, Says Norris
II haven't found anything new
in it, said Senator Norris EsJ of
Nebraska. I'VE all agree that
agriculture is in a very unfortunate
position. The President, though,
hasn't touched on the question of
surplus, He hasn't definitely out
lined any remedy. We are in the
same position as before
Senator Nye lR.) OF South Dakota
said:
Its q pretty good presentation
OF the farm problem, but it is not
alI-embracing. 1t shows he has an
intimate knowledge of the farm
problem, but I'm sorry he is stin
opposed to the Government taking
a more intensive interest in relief. ;.
Senator Brookhart R2.) OF Iowa.
a Hoover follower, said the fnes-l
sage was inconsistent" He said
the Presidents program failed Il
do the one thing necessary
fails to give the farmer the cost os
production and the cooperative
profits
In one instance Brookhart
added, 1T approves Government
price-fixing devices. In the other
it condemns the same thing. The
message Is Inconsistent
The Washington times., 1929-04-16
KRIETZER PU I.
ON TRIAL
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inr Of young Ryon in Kreitzer's
home last December were told in
substantially the same form as
within q few hours after the
shooting.
The first witness was Lyle Sim
mons. one OF the three lads who
had gone to Kreitzer's home to
see him about note due upon an
automobile. He told Of Ryon, sit
ting back in a chair watching
Kreitzer as the latter looked
through q kitchen cabinet for an
insurance paper, while Mrs. Kreit-
zer walked into the room and
toktnsly identified one Of the youths
az the one who had run his auto.
mobile over their lawn during the
summer.
Simmons story then related the
nock.indignatiorl expressed by
Kreitzer and the drawing Of the
revolver. It was pointed by
Kreitzer at everyone in the room
when RyoF1 spoke up and declared
Kreitzer didn't have nerve enough
to pull the trigger. Kreitzer pulled
the trigger, there was an explosion
ana they next found Ryon slumped
over in his chair, q bullet through
his forehead.
Simmons story was substantiated
by Robert and Bernard Walker,
brothers, who had gone to the
home with Simmons.
Or. George Lancaster, Of Bowie,
who examined the body Of Ryon,
was scheduled to take the stand
during the afternoon and 1t was ex-
pected the prosecution would rest
by the close Of court today.
The Washington times., 1929-04-16

order to use their vast influence to
help the President OF the United
States to promote q more patriotic
attitude toward all laws and q sim.
plification of our judicial procedure,
just as you would uphold his hands
il we faced a foreign foe on the
battlefield or on the sea.
Blame for the widespread disre-
gard of law rests upon no particular
class. Secretary Good said.
Plea for World Peace
Senior Don orestes Ferrara. am.
bassador of Cub. and Maj Gen.
John A. Lejeune. former command
ant Of the Marine Corps, greeted the
delegates. The Cuban ambassador
pleaded for world peace AM urged
the d. A. r. to take an active part
In any movement looking toward
that end.
Representative Ruth Bryan Owen
of Florida, daughter of the late Will
lam Jennings Bryan, advocated
strong national defenses, good
citizenship. statesmanship and law
enforcement. She expressed her
faith in modern youth and declared
that Col. Charles A. Lindbergh was
the best ambassador America ever
sent over the sea.
Mrs. Edward Everett Gam. sister
of Vice President Curtis, was pres
ent and sat at the right hand OF
Mrs. Alfred j. Brosseau, president
general. She was called upon for an
address. she responded with the
shortest talk given AZ the congress
The Washington times., 1929-04-16
DR.. Hubert Work Back
From Pacific Coast Trip

DIR. Hubert Work. chairman OF
the Republican national committee.
returned to Washington today from
a trip to the Pacific Coast. where
ne went shortly after the lnaugura.
ton OF President Hoover last month.
The Washington times., 1929-04-16

Delegates to the congress Of
Daughters Of the American Revo-
luton are looking in vain for
the n1uch.lauded. spring in Wash
ington. They can't see mitch Of
1t through the rain.
The Washington times., 1929-04-16
General Butler to Go
To Ouantico Monday

Brig. Gen. Smedley d. Butler.
slated to take command of the
marine base at Quantico, Va, to-
day, will not reach that point until
Monday.
An extension Of leave has been
granted to General Butler, who is
now at his home at Westchester,
Pa, Brig. Gen. Lee is in temporary
command at QuanticU.
The Nome nugget., 1929-04-13
TROPHY GAMES ENDED

The final of the series of card games carried on by the Pioneer Social Club was finished last Sat urday evening. April 9th. and the grand trophy prizes were carried of by Mir, Leo Seidenverg for the gentlemen and by Mrs. J. Hewitt. for the ladies. The prize awarded to Mrs, Hewitt was a beautiful cut glass bowl. while Mir. Seiden- verg became the proud possessor of beautiful leather suit case.
 The attendance was over one hundred and there were twenty six tables and fourteen games O: whist wound up the finals. After the games delicious lunch was served and thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by the happy guests. who later danced until the early hours. and in parting. while glad of the coming Spring regretted the ending of the series.
 The card parties giving by the
The Nome nugget., 1929-04-13

which the hall will be cleared and dancing will be in order. The Syncopaters Orchestra will furnish up to the minute music. the scores of some of which was received on the last plane. Floor manager Carl Johnson says that moonlight dances will be featured as usual. Nun sed, and 1t goes without say ing that good time is assured all who will attend.
 Luncheon will be served. Moose style, during the course of the dance. The price of admission has been fixed at s1.50 for gentlemen, the ladies, as customary. being ad mitted free. Don't miss this party
The Nome nugget., 1929-04-13
LOCAL NEWS
CITY COUNCIL
 GRANTS FRANCHISE

A special meeting of the City Council was called 10 order on Thursday evening at eight o'clock for the purpose of considering the application of the Alaskan Indus- trial Mining and Power Co. for q renewal of their electric lighting and power franchise for a period of ten years. After considera blc discussion. on motion duly made and carried, the Council granted the company franchise for Il term of ten years. This grant. however, Is subject to ratification of the electors of the City of Nome, and the Council will again meet in special session on Monday evening to fix the date of the Special election 10 be held for this purpose.
The Nome nugget., 1929-04-13
ROLILCKING PARTY AT
 MOOSE HALL TONIGHT

Under the auspices of Nome Lodge No, 1i13 Loyal Order of Moose. one of those never to be forgotten parties will take place tonight The committee who have the matter in hand. will make good their assertion that this par " will eclipse all those given pre- riouSly and, from all accounts, it is going to bc so.
 Arrangements have been com pfeted for the comfort and enter tainment of those who will attend the function, and a good time is assured,
 Sharp at r, NJ, at Moose Hall a short session of progressive whist will be commenced after
The Nome nugget., 1929-04-13
SOLOMON FREIGHTER HERE

Joe Fielder, the well known old timer and solomon freighter, ar rived in town the early part of the week with his horse teams and on the return trip will take back coal and supplies for horse feed.
 He was caught in q blizzard en- route and had to lay over a day at the Cape Nome Roadhouse. The trail from there to Nome was cov- cred deep with snow and Joe had one beaut of time to make it. but then Joe always gets through.
 Joe has been engaged this win ter in freighting machinery to Council City from Solomon for the Northern Light Dredging Co.,. but his last trip was the most strenuous of the year, taking him six days. where under ordinary conditions the trip would have been made in half the time He was compelled to break trail thru deep snow, double trip it, and on top of that his team broke through the ice and to get them out re- quired all his skill and ability, working as he was in blinding blizzard he finally got his horses out and after we'll blanketing them, he was forced to spend the night camping out, and to apprec- fate the pleasure of a trip of this kind. one must go through it..
 After resting up his stock and himself he expects to leave for Solomon today.
 Billy Langley who accompanied Fielder to Nome from Solomon. has l been busy freighting the new dredge of the Goldsmith Dredging Co.,. from Solomon landing to the head of Solomon river. He vii! also return today with load of supplies.
The Nome nugget., 1929-04-13

nemude, Pomeran County. Ger many. April 18th, 1860. He came to Nome in 1900 and as far as can be learned has resided here ever since. His occupation was that of fisherman and during the summer months he took care of Nome's racing canines.
 He became member of the Pioneers of Alaska Igloo No. 1, in 1920. and was an active mem- Der up to the time of his death. Undertaken Nelly accompanied by Deputy Creamer made the trip to Fort Davis for the remains, which are now at the undertaking par lors.
The Nome nugget., 1929-04-13

Pioneers is an annual event and is looked forward to with pleasant expectations and is one of the principal events that tend to make sojourn in Nome, during the winter, agreeable.
 The card parties are not only open to the Pioneers, but to their guests. A nominal charge is made to cover incidental expenses, but all this is fun. During the winter there were six card parties when small prizes were awarded to the three winning ladies and the three winning gentlemen. The booby prize has always been an event which caused much merri- ment. The genial Marshal, Chas. D. Jones. with an expanding smile, was master of ceremonies.
The Nome nugget., 1929-04-13
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR
 WILL BE ATTACHED

BATON ROUGE, April 13, R- The impeachment legislators had before them charges of misuse of public money and carrying con- cealed weapons against Governor Long. He has been indicted for publishing libelous matter, intimi- dating witnesses and bribery. Yes terday the Senate met to adopt rules for the trial of the Governor on some date after April 22.
The Nome nugget., 1929-04-13
VIM. H. WATT PASSES AWAY

The funeral of William M. Watt
 WM. NJ. WATT PASSES AWAY whose body was found in his cabin upon the reservation at Fort Davis will take place tomorrow. Sunday, at ? P. M. under the auspices of the Pioneers of Alaska.
 The funeral services will be held in the Federated church and interment will be in Belmont Point cemetery.
 Mir Watts body was found by Ed. Johnson and John Anderson, who not seeing any smoke issuing from the stove pipe, investigat- ed. The Marshal's Office had been notified by Pete Anderson that no smoke had been seen and Deputy Marshal w. F. II. Creamer expect ing that he might be in need of medical attention, as he had visit ed him a few days previous and he complained that he was not feeling well. went down to in vestigate. where upon he found life extinct The body was un- dressed and lying in bed in a natural position. Death evidently resulted from natural causes and the end was easy.
 The deceased was born in Sivie-
The Nome nugget., 1929-04-13

An furnishfngs, besidiAes leds. mattresses, and other personal TO. peYty csutained in the Golden OSts hotel and adjacent bu1Adinga. r.. longing to the egtate of the late JamNs A. 0wartzel will be oAssetf for sale. --Tesms Cash, inquire 0es. s. Maynard, administrator. at the Nome NuEget OAlce.
The Nome nugget., 1929-04-13
I. o. o. F. ANNIVERSARY

All Odd Fellows, Rebeltahs and their families, single Odd Fellows their lady friends, single Rebekahs and their gentlemen friends are invited to attend the Odd Fellow Anniversary Celebration on April 2G, at s:45 P. NJ. in Odd Fellows Hall. Committee.
The Nome nugget., 1929-04-13

New Air Mail Envelopes now on Sale at the Nugget OfIire.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-09-06
EUROPE PLANS TO ADOPT
 GAS MASK FOR MINERS

WASHINGTON, Sept, 5, (P- Carbon monoxide gas masks and self-rescuers, used extensively in American mines following explo- sions and fires, are attracting widespread interest abroad, espec- ially in Germany, where it seems likely that the devices will be adopted, according to a statement made public by the Bureau of Mines, Department of Commerce.
 The success attending the use of carbon monoxide masks and self rescuers, in conjunction with oxy- gen apparatus, in mines in the United States following explosions and fires, has aroused considerable interest in England, France, Bel gium and Germany. The United States is the only country that uses gas masks extensively in mines.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-09-06
LEGAL NOTICE

II. $. LAND OFFICE, ANCHOR AGE, ALASKA.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that RALPH SPARKS, entryman, together with his witnesses. HAA- kON SUNSBY, and THEODORE ALBERT NUTBEEM, all of seI- dovIa, Alaska, has submitted fin al proof on his homestead entry. serial O6799, for lands embraced m U. s. Survey No. 1541, Longi- tude 151' 12' 3Ou w. Latitude 59o S6 N. containing 17.55 acres.
 If no protest is filed in the II. ;. Land Office, Anchorage, Alas ka, within the period of publica- ton or thirty days thereafter said final proof will be accepted and final certificate issued. The proof is now in the files of the local Land Office at Anchorage, Alaska.
 J. Lindley Green, Register First publication August 20, 1929. Last publication October 30, 1929
Seward daily gateway., 1929-09-06
INVESTIGATION UNDER WAY DISCOVER CURE
 ALASKA MARBLE FLY

Tn an effort to study and effect la cure, if possible, Dr. Dove of Washington, D C., is still in the Interior regions down river ac- cording to recent arrivals in the city, carrying on investigations with respect to the warble fly which caused a great financial loss last year, to owners of rein deer herds.
 pr. Dove was sent to Alaska at the request of General Mana ger o. F. Ohlson, of the Alaska Railroad. Roughly estimated it is eaid that this insect cost the i'm dustry $500,0O0 the loss being lin the hides.
 While in Washington last win ter Colonel Ohlson showed de- partment heads a hide a fair sample which closely resembled a piece of cheese cloth, or a gar ment shot thru with buck-shot, So many were the holes in the
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hide. Ordinarily hide in good condition brings around $8 on the open market as the hide makes the finest of gloves and riding brooches and other items. How ever, a hide which has been att tackled by the warble fly, which seems to eat it's way in and under, practically ruins it and the price per hide falls to about $1.
 The results of pr. Doves study will be watched with interest.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-09-06
HOUSE MADISON USED
 IS ID BE RESTORED

WASHINGTON, Sept, 4, P)- The Octagon, historic building in which President Madison once lived, is to be restored and develop. ed as a national center of architec- ture and allied arts.
 The work, costing $6OOOOO will be done by the American Institute of Architects, according to D. Everett Waid of New York, chairman oi the building committee of the institute.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-09-06

Only personal contact can bring a realization of the size of Alas ka and the wonders of it's coastal scenery declares J. H. Brinkerhoff of Chicago, General Agent of the Northern Pacific Railway, Chicago. who with Mrs. Brinkerhoff and MT. and Mrs. A. T. Schauffler. of Kansas City, are in the Interior.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-09-06

George L. Mclean, the well known Kougarok and Teller min ing man, was a recent arrival at Nome. Mr. Mclean brought in a shipment of five pair of silver fox, valued at $1O,OOO with which to start fox farm in the Port Clar- ence district.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-09-06

E. J. Canary, ot Skagway, was adjudged insane by jury in the U. s. Commissioners Court and was committed to Morningside by Judge J. J. F. Ward.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-09-06

Charles Tonnissen of Ketchikan
 as found dead aboard the gasboat Emily R" in Trollers Cove, Kasaan Bay. Indications are that he died of natural causes. The deceased was a resident of Ketchikan, em- ployed by the Mralyn Fish Co.,, as a buyer.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-09-06

Hear the record Utah Trail. Play ed on the New Brunswick Portable; price S35. Also the record Barnacle Bill is good and some more about Bill will be on the next boat. SCHALLERER'S ALASKA SHOP.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-09-06

WE CARRY THE BESI BRANDS )F CANDY MANUFACTURED II, THE UNITED STATES BOTH IN BULK AND BOX. The Candy Cot tage.