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The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29

 La,Us Are to Be Reported

WASHINGTON, May D. George w. Wickersham, Chairman of the new Ma tional Law En tore e ment Commission, declared here that if the com m ission found any Federal law to be unenforceable, it would be so reported. This statement was made in answer to ques- tions of newspaper men.
 airman Wickersham said: Prohibition is one angle to our work. The at titude of the American peo- pie towards the law is not bounded by Prohibition"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29
AMERICAN PENS CLEVER;
 CAN WRITE ALL TONGUES

WASHINGTON, May 29-Am- erican pens and pencils are being used to write in every language of the world.
 The United Kingdom is the best customer for writing tools made in the United States, with Canada, Cuba and Argentina next in order
 Little Denmark buys more Amer ican fountain pens than any other country in the world except Great Britain.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29
Quotations Yesterday

Alaska Juneau was quoted at 59s, American Smelling 95k, Cud- ahy 501s, General Motors 715s, Gold Dust 55as, Mack Trucks 94, Mis- souri 8212, Texas Corporation 62 U. s. Steel 1665s, Bethlehem Steel 955S, Continental Motors IS, Mathie- son Alkali 43M, International Paper A 25a4, Paper B 15A. Standard Oil Of California "A, Stewart Warner 67A, American Tobacco A ITO, To- bacco B ITO.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29
IS TAKEN FROM
 JAIL, LYNCHED

ALOMA, Tenn, May 29.-A mob of nearly 100 men entered the County Jail early today and re- moved Joe Boxly, 19year-old negro, accused Of attacking the wife of the Justice of the Peace and hanged him to a tree four miles from town.
 The negro was taken from the jail about 4 o'clock this morning and his body was found shortly afterwards.
 A cardboard near the body read. "Let this - hang here until 4 pm. Thursday"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29
WILL DEFEND
 GENE TUNNEY,
 DAMAGE CASE
Homer Cummings Engaged as Counsel in Fifty Thou
 sand Dollar Suit

, STAMFORD, Conn, May 29.- Homer Cummings, former Chair rasn of the Democratic National committee, has been engaged to appear in behalf of Gene Tunney in the $50000 damage suit brought by Mrs. Katherine Fogarty.
 'The suit will be contested to the limit" Cummings said, adding that his firm was preparing an answer to the charges which are expected to be filed June "A.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29
MISS CROSSON MAKES RECORD FOR ALTITUDE
Former Alaska Flier Be- Heved to Have Reached
 New Height Women

LOS ANGELES, Cal, May 29.-- Miss Marvel Crosson, San Diego woman and former Alaska mail flier, apparently has established a new altitude record for woman.
 Miss Crosson drove Ryan mono plane up 24,000 feet. M
 The altimeter was sealed on the ship before the start and will be sent to the Bureau of Standards, Washington, D. O.. for calibration and official recognition.
 Miss Crosson is a sister of Joe Crosson, Alaska flier, an associate of Capt. George H. Wilkins in var ious flights
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29
CHAMBER NOT TO MEET
 TOMORROW, MEMORIAL DAY

Owing to the Memorial Day holi- day tomorrow, there will be no meeting of the Chamber of Com merce tomorrow. it was announced today by President H. L. Faulkner. No business of importance was be- fore the Chamber for action and as all of the business houses and offices are to be closed for the day, the regular meeting was can celled.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29
TEACH" FURNITURE

WASHINGTON, May g. - The furniture makers of America are concerned over the fact that the average householder can discuss automobiles like an expert but knows nothing about furniture. The national committee on wood utili- bation, Department of Commerce enterprise, is preparing book de- signed to educate the public in the matter of chairs, tables and beds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29
TWO BOATS WITH HALIBUT

The Sunset, Capt. Conrad Cas- person, brought in 17000 pounds of halibut this morning which was sold to the Alaska Fish Brokerage for 11A and 315 cents.
 The Bonanza, Capt. R. A. Ring stad, brought in 10000 pounds which was bought by the San Juan Fishing and Packing Com pany for 11A and 8.20 cents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29
MRS. PEARL PEDEN oLDFIELD
Associated Press Phot

MRS. PEARL PEDEN OLDfIELD
 WASHINGTON, May 29.-Mrs. Pearl P. Oldfield, Representative from Arkansas, widow of William Oldfeld, former Democratic Whip, today declared that under no cir cumstances" will she return to Con- gress after her present term ex- pires. She is the new member of the feminine bloc in the House of Representatives, as the successor of her husband.
 Mrs. Oldfield said she found pub lie life only one of grief and al- though she will carry on for the remainder of the two year term to which she was elected, following her husbands death, she will glad ly retire to the sphere which she believes woman belongs-the Home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29
F. GALLAGHER
 PASSES AWAY
Member of Once Famous Stage Team Dies Pen
 niless, Paralyzed

NEW YORK, May %. Edward Gallagher, member of the famous team of Gallagher and Shean, is dead.
 Penniless and paralyzed, Galla- gher entered sanitarium for men, tai disorder last February after an unsuccessful attempt to stage a comeback.
 Gallagher and Shean shot to fame in 1920 but when ziegfeld refused to pay them $1 1,500 week in 1925, they quickly dropped from sight.
 Gallaghers first wife, H el c n Gallagher, night club hostess. paid his hospital expenses and was at his bedside when he died.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29
PROHIBITION ENFORCEMENT WIPED OUT, WISCONSIN
Mrs. WiILebrandt Retires from GoUt. SerUice June IS

WASHINGTON, May B. Mrs. Mabel Walker Willie brandt, Assistant Attorney General, in charge of Pro- hibition prosecutions, will retire from the Government service on June IS.
 Mrs. Willebrandt will be- come Washington Counsel for the Aviation Corporation at a salary greatly exceed ing the compensation paid by the Government.
 Officials declined to state who would be successor to Mrs. Willebrandt who has served seven years, under Presidents Harding, Coolidge and Hoover.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29
By STANLEY W. PRENOSH GA. P. Financial Editor

NEW YORK, May 29.-Recent violent gyrations in call m oney rates, with their accompanying sharp fluctuations in stock prices, have forced curtailment in bull pool operations.
 This explains the recent series of 2,50O,O0O to 3,oOO,Oo0 share sessions on the New York stock exchange as contrasted with the 5.000,000 and 6,000,000 pace before the money pinch" created by the federal re- serve policy of curtailing the volume
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29
RETURNS FROM COLLEGE

J. J. Connors, Jr., returned home on the Admiral Rogers after com pleting his sophomore year at San- ta Clara University at San Jose, Cal He will spend the summer assisting his father at the Connors Motor Company
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29
RIG POOLS TAKE UNUSUALLOSSES
 NV WALL STREET

of credit available for security col lateral, really became effective.
 While the result of pool opera tions seldom becomes a matter of public record. Wall street has heard rather loud whispers recent ly that some heavy losses have been taken by the men supposed to make the market"
 The collapse of the pool in the Advance -Rumely issues. the quoted values of which were cut practically in half within few days on what (Continued on Page Eight)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29
Lindbergh and Bride Has Elm Guessing

NEW YORK, May 29.- . Col. Charles A. Lindbergh . and his bride, who eluded o reporters and photographers, were yesterday and last night enjoying hard won . privacy.
 Investigation of brigades . of newspapermen tir ely failed to reveal the where Q abouts of the newlyweds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29

An aged fisherman named Frye, lost his life when he ventured out on the Panama River while the breakup was in progress at Tan ana. Caught between grinding cakes of ice he was crushed to death. Frye's body was later re- covered.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29

Chief Victor Griffin is the first short haired chief of the Quapaw Indians in Oklahoma. He visits the barber regularly.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29

"Siamese twin" frogs have been found near Baden, Pa. They hop merrily about together as if un- hempered.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29

Some men are frank. One who applied for motor truck license at Richmond, Va, gave his occu- patton as ''bootlegger."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29
.KIDNAPPER IS UNDER ARREST

AUSTIN, Texas, May 29.-Jack Freith, Austin swimming instruct or, charged with kidnapping Fan nie Lee Minter, young Texas Uni versity student and daughter of a prominent family, has been arrest cd in New Bedford, Gov. Moody announced today.
 
 While Havana cigar makers spend the day twisting leaves, profess sional readers entertain them.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-29

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The Washington times., 1929-07-31
DEALERS VIE N
NEW DURANT

seventy.five Durant dealers, head
ed by j. r. Powell, branch manager
Of the Washington. Maryland. Yir-
ginla. West Virginia and Tennessee
territory, attended q special display
OF the Durant line and d demonstra-
ton at the new Durant factory Just
completed at Lansing, Mich, last
week, They travelled from this city
In their own special train to Lansing
After. inspecting the factory and
viewing the enormous assembly lines
which are now turning out records
breaking number of cars. the dealers
were guests OF the company at 9
banquet In the Oldsa Hotel. Speak
err included a. ]. Philip chairman Of
the board of Durant Motors; John A.
Nichols. if secretary and treasurer:
r. 7. Hodgkins. general sales man
ager:l II. J. Shorter, assistant gen.
eral sales manager; Bryan Warrnan,
advertising manager, and @ 2. Cary.
manager OF the truck division 7.
+. Powell, Of washington, was toast
master.
In one Of the most enthusiastically
received of the talks given by the
various Durant executives, Philip ex-
planned the fundamental soundness
of the slogan OF the new Durant ex-
eeutive group. "Our dealers must
make money" pointing out the fact
that the success Of the factory is de-
pendent entirely upon the success o.
its dealers.
The Washington times., 1929-07-31
DRIVER CHAINED
TO WHEEL

From Los Angeles to Detroit,
chained toethe steering wheel of a
plymouth roadster. IN So hours and
y minutes driving time, Il ths
unique record OF Harry, Smith, Of
Los angeles. who recently arrived
IN Detroit none the worse for his
grueiling grind OF 2,735 miles.
The entire trip was accomplished
without 4 nnishap, and is claimed
as record between the two cities,
for cars ia the Plymouth's class.
The average speed was better than
30 miles an hour. Exceptional gas
oIine economy was recorded, only
131 gallons being used. averaging
nearly n niilesrto the gallon. Just
six quarts OF oil were required
The trip was made by Salt Lake
City. Cheyenne and Omaha.
Smith. formerly sales manager
Tor the r. Robert Atherton Com
pany, Plymouth dealer In Los
Angeles. and q great Plymouth
enthusiast. decided to call on fac.
tory officials in Detroit. He used
his dependable Plymouth car to
make the trip In most unique
manDer-chained TO the steering
column by leg irons. The key to
the menacles was sent by air mail
70 Detroit police after the irons
were locked by Capt. A. w. Gift
ford. head OF the Los Angeles
traffic squad.
The Washington times., 1929-07-31
Mrs. Fahy VIII Fly
Iii National Air Derby

WICHITA. Kan, July 81 1.N.8.l
Claire Mae Fahy, wife OF the well
known aviator. Lieut.. Herbert Fahy
VIII fly plans made II Wichita In
the National Women'B derby turlnx
the Cleveland races next mqntl1
The flier,s wife recetEed her
instruction from her husband and
has gained considerable reputation
In California for the competent man.
f1er in which she handles her plane.
Competing against Mrs. Fahy win
be some OF the most noted women
fiiers IN the country.
The Washington times., 1929-07-31
MayflOwer Rebekahs
Name Lodge Officers

ACCOTINK, Va, July Sl.--Mrs.
Louise Davis, noble grand of May
flower Rebekah Lodge has an.
nounced the following appointive
officers during her term OF office:
Right supporter 20 the noble
grand, Edward Allen; left, supporter
to the noble grand, Mrs. Rosetta
Love, chaplain, Mrs. Alice Denty;
warden. Mrs. Pearl Dolph; conductor,
Miss Edna Williamson; inside guar
dian. Mrs. George Shepherd: outside
guardian, Mrs. Matte Collins; music
ian, Mrs. Myrtle Dove.
The vice grand, Mrs. Emma Dove,
has appointed Mrs. Eta Baggett
as right supporter and Mrs. Mary
Denty left supporter to. thar vice
Rranda n .t.A
The Washington times., 1929-07-31
Accotink Odd Fellows
Officers Are Named

ACCOTINK, Va, July SIR. L..
Smith. noble grand, has appointed
Herbert w. Walker, right supporter
to the noble grand; N. ]. Collins,
left supporter to the noble grand
OF AccOtink Lodge No. 751, l. o. o.
F.: warden. Edward Kaiser; con-
ductor. Kenneth Dove; chaplain, j.
w. Cox; inside sentinel, Prentiss
''Woodard'; outside sentinel, r. H.
Hinton.A
The lodge sent a delegation to
Warrington last week to attend the
meeting of the Northern Virginia
Odd Fellows Associate OF which
Sergeant William Adam of this
lodge is president. Arrangements
were made for the annual meeting
OF the Association at Washington
in October.
The Washington times., 1929-07-31
So Year Collar Button
ScOffs at FOrty-Niner

NEW YORK, July St.-That old.
est collar button story started some
thing. Arthur w. Stedman, of
Manhattan, gave fair warning that
he owned a solid gold collar button
six years longer than Edward H
Hilcox's record.
In 1874 the button came into
possession OF the father Of friend
OF Stedman's, he said. s
Hilcox who lives in Linden, N. j.,
claimed the record for possession of
same collar button for 40 years.
Stedman claims his button Is S5
years old.
The Washington times., 1929-07-31
French Abroad Prefer
Living in United States

PARIS. July al n.N.s.).--French.
men prefer the United States, Il
circumstances prevent them from
staying home, according to figures
recently reported to the minister Of
foreign affairs by the chamber
OF deputies.
Those who live there number
ISL, 900, with Argentina as second
best with $500. Fifty-eight thou.
sand prefer Switzerland, $4,000
Belgium, $4,000 England and Can.
ada, 1900.
The Washington times., 1929-07-31
Tug .BOat AmbuIance
Saves Pafient'a LIZA

CfIARLsEVoIX, Mict.. July 81
u.N.s.) Nine.yearold Joah colburn.
daughter of Richard colburr. yestsr.
day has chanee Tor life because Of
the prompt action Of . tug boat
which rushed her here from st.
james, Beaver Island, for an acute
appendicitis 6pekation.
Stricken suddenly It the summer
home OF her parents, the girl prob.
ably would have died, doctors said
had not the tug boat come to her
rescue.
The Washington times., 1929-07-31
H 4 n D SIGNAL s
ARE URGED

While there are some customs
that grow old or become out-of date
in motordom, the hand signal Is
one the motorist will find especially
profitable, aside from the legal
conipuIsion that surrounds It.
This point, made by Oscar Cooli-
can, local distributor, empha sizes a
feature of signalling that Isl fre-
quently overlooked: namely, that
1t protects the motorlst who uses
signals as well as fulfills. the law
which requires quite generally
that driver must inform traffic.
following him what deviation he
intends to make from a straight
ahead course.
The hand signal" declares Cool
lean. ''is very necessary practice
with automobile traffic becoming
heavier in every section OF the
country.
Hazards Avoided
whether it is In the city or out,
on the open road. the rantorist who
uses II win avoid many annoy.
ances and possible hazards ii he
keeps drivers informed Of changes
in his course.
SignaIing. is q definite assistance
to the driver approaching as we'll
as the one behind. It informs tie
approaching driver; IL one Is to
make a left turn, that he. may
expect the other car to cross his
path. Or il the approaching driver
must swing out OF the extreme
right traffic lane to pass another
car, he knows, If. the driver com.
ing toward him signals that he is
prepared to stop, that a head-on
collision will be aver.ed.
''The, District of Columbia traffic
code prescribes signal whenever a
driver draws out from the curb or
parking space. turns right or left,
or stops. This signal is made by
extending the arm straight out and
beyond the side of car. Many drivers
20 step further and point In the
different direction of the intended
turn when they are about to make a
left turn. While not prescribed by
regulations, this is a good practice.
Mark of Care
"Use of a hand signal for a right
turn is a mark of a careful. con-
slderate driver. Many fail to signal
for this turn. but particularly in
heavy triffic it is essential. And, of
course, the regulation calls for its
use.
''The arm should be extended SUI.
f!ciently beyond the car to make it
clearly visible to the driver behind
Some motorists lose the value Of
their signals by dropping the arm
at the side OF the car, where it is
almost entirely hidden from view by
the rear fender.
IF traffic is to move with the ex-
pedition that every motorist desires,
no driver can get along without sig
mails. In the case of stop light,
one should make certain that this
device is always in working order.
And in every case the signal should
be! given with care so that there can
be no mistaking its meaning"
The Washington times., 1929-07-31

mOSC Trying COIAU1t1UAASs
Investigate this finer Oldsmobile Six.
Seek out owners and learn what
their experience has been. Drive
one yourself and make critical COM
parsons with other cars. Prove to-
your own complete satisfaction that
you get full return in value for
every dollar you invest, when you
buy an Oldsmobile.
The Washington times., 1929-07-31
THEE ScORNs OLD BILLS

RICHMOND. Va. July 3f.-win-
chester. Va.,. has a burglar who in.
sists on having only new money.
Some OF the smaller. paper money
was displayed in a jewelers. show
window with several of the old
notes. The robber of discriminating
taste heaved a padded brick through
the window and helped himself to
the new. leaving the old and also
some attractive silverware.
The Washington times., 1929-07-31

factory service. The heavy~gauge steel
frame is strengthened by five sturdy
cross-members. 1t is tapered at front to
shorten the turning radius, and low
dropped" in order to achieve maximum
reliability with no loss of head room or
road clearance. Four Lovejoy hydraulic
shock absorbers make riding restful and
add to the life of the car by tempering
road shocks. The oversize four~wheel
The Washington times., 1929-07-31

the minority which refuses to do
likewise.
Some day. with right, justice. and
reason on his side, he may insist
upon a change In the situation. The
change. many insist, can be nothing
other than 4 minimum speed law.
Copyright 1921
The Washington times., 1929-07-31
liberalization Nears
For Speed LdlDs
BY ]. LE0 sU0RUN

sneed limits are slowly Il not surely catching up to auto
mobiles. -
A to actually oyertaking them the possibility rather
for engineering seems rather speedy than eg
ton But there are two things happening to speed laws that
are making the lot of the moorist happy and third that
probably would make it happier than the other two.
The Washington times., 1929-07-31
The VIKING

- the new S0-desreo VsSyp& EiRhGs
&C medium price = built IA che Olds
factories, by Oldsmebile erafesmon.
and cold through e1adamohi ils dsalers.
ing in value In irs field 81 ths p6pEs
lar Oldsmobils eix. ths iine car Of
low price
The Washington times., 1929-07-31

brakes are smooth, quiet,
quick~acting, and power
full.
And Oldsmobile gives the
performance advantages of
a big 62~horsepower high
compression engine. It
delivers brilliant speed
swift, sure acceleration-
and, above all, a steady,
effortless flow of power.
The Washington times., 1929-07-31

10. b. factory, Lansing, MichigaW
Spare Tiss and Bttnpevs Extsa
Consider ehe delivered prics ~ well a.
the lise price when comparing automo-
bile values. OldmobiIe delivered prices
include only reasonable eharges for de-
livery and financing.
The Washington times., 1929-07-31

more than ample for any need. This efficient engine
is economical to operate, thoroughly depend,
able in daily use, and will stand up under the
The Washington times., 1929-07-31

In every section of the country Oldsmobe continues
to score tremendous gains in public acceptance,
because it offers value to be duplicated it's price
Consider carefully all that Oldsmobie gives for 1875.
Compare it, point for points with other in its field
Oldsmobile is stylish, luxurious The spacious
interiors are roomy and comfortable Seats are wide
deep-cushioned, and form~httng. Upholsteries COM
bine long wear with fine appearance. Fisher combi~
nation wood~and<steel construction gives Oldsmobile
bodies exceptional durability and long life.
The details of Oldsmobie chassis construction
sterling dependabty and thousands Of miles of salts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-13
LABORATORY FUMES
ENDANGER FIREMEN
Gases From Burning Photograph
er's Films in Loew Building
Penetrate Masks.

Fumes emanating from photograph
er's films burning in a room in the
Loew Building. lilo F street, this morn
ing were so strong that they penetrated
gas masks worn by firemen of No. l
rescue squad, the first unit to respond
when the fire alarm was turned in.
The firemen said they experienced
considerable discomfort, but so far as
could be learned no i'll effects resulted.
Members of the rescue squad made
their way into the studio, rugged a
water hose through front window on
the fifth floor and quickly extinguished
the fire. The studio and equipment,
however, was considerably damaged by
the flames, and water soaked the walls
for several floors below.
The fire, thought to have originated
from defective electric wiring, was in
the Washington Photo Service studio.
managed by H. H. Rideout. 1t was dis
covered by Paul Underwood, engineer
of the building, about 7:30 O'Clock.
Virtually all of the stock and equip
ment in the dark room. also used as
depository for films and prints, was
destroyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-13
SUITS ASK $4,000
IN ELEVATOR DEATH
Wife of French Embassy At
tache and Infant Son Were
Killed in Accident.

Damage suits for $20,0 900 were filed in
the District Supreme Court today by
Roland s. Robbins, administrator of
the estate of Mrs. Marie Paula Fiot
and her infant child, Louis, both of
vator accident in an apartment house
at 1881 Euclid street. Mrs. Fiot was the
wife Of Andre Fiot, an attache OF the
French embassy
Mrs. Jamie Shorter Gore, owner and
operator of the apartment building,
was named as defendant.
Through Attorneys Wilton ]. Lambert,
Rudolph H. Yeatman, and Austin F.
Garfield, the administrator asks $10,-
900 damages in each case, and he tells
the court that Mr. Ffot rented an apart
menti n the building and, with other
tenants, was accustomed to use an au-
tomato elevator, which was so equip
ped that when the doors were opened
it could not be moved.
On the day in question, the court IS
advised, Mrs. Fiot entered the elevator
In the basement of the apartment house,
having with her the infant in O baby
carriage.
It is claimed that when she reached
the floor above the elevator door was
opened, and while she was in the act
Of withdrawing the baby carriage, be-
cause Of some unknown defect the eleva-
tor started upward, crushing her and
the child and throwing them into the
well below. The child was killed out
right, but the mother fingered several
days.