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The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-05-29
BALL TAKES PELT EXHIBIT TO
 BIG FUR SHOW IN GERMANY

E. M. Ball, former Alaska Agent of the United States Bureau of Fish cries, and who was we'll known in Wrangell during his Alaska resi- dence, will represent the United States at the International Fur Trade Exposition and Congress to
 be held at Leipsig from May 31 to
 It will sbe held from May 31 to September 30. The United States exhibit will consist largely of fur seal from the Pribilof Islands. The first international fur congress will be held in connection with the expo sition from June 22 to June 29. It will consider questions of general interest to fur-producing countries.
 MT. Ball was transferred several years ago from Alaska to Washing ton, and later assigned to St. Louis.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-05-29
WORK ABOUT TO BEGIN
 ON EXTENSION OF THE
 SHOEMAKER BAY ROAD

W. J. Sisson who is to be the resi- dent engineer for the Bureau of Public Roads during the time that the extension to the Shoemaker Bay road is under construction, arrived here Monday on the Highway, ac- companied by J. J. Osborn and c. L. Passmore, surveyors, who are also in the service of the Bureau of Pub lie Roads.
 The contract for the Shoemaker Bay road was recently awarded to the Sims Spokane Company of SpO- kane. It is understood that the con- tractors are sending construction men to Wrangell and that they will arrive here this week to begin work on the road.
 It is also reported that M. D. Will Hams, head of the Bureau of Public Roads, and R. J. Sommers, Territo- rial Highway Engineer, will pay visit to Wrangell within the next few days.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-05-29
MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD
 FOR JOHN SAARIK0SKI

In addition to the usual service incidental to the Sunday before Me- morial Day, memorial service was held for the late John Saarikoski last Sunday at St. Philips Church. The sermon embodied a tribute to the man who lost his life recetnly while engaged in his duties on the water, as we'll as to those who are honored at the annual sevrice. The special hymns for the Saarikoski me- morial were Consolation and There Is Happy Home. The Supreme Sac rifice was sung as an offertory by adult members of the choir and the service closed with The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Less than three years ago burial service for the re- mains of Mrs. Saarikoski who had passed away suddenly while visiting in Aberdeen, Wash, was held at the same church.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-05-29
WRANGELL ICE
 AND STORAGE
 WILL ENLARGE
Directors Decide to Add Another Unit Consisting of a Twenty Thousand Pound Sharp Freezer Installation Will Be Made As Soon as Machinery Can Be Shipped.

Another unit-a twenty thousand pound sharp freezer-is to be added to the plant of the Wrangell Ice & Storage Company. This was decided upon at meeting of the directors held Monday evening. Finding that the present freezing capacity of the plant was inadequate to take care of the demands, and not wishing to turn business away the directors present voted unanimously to add another sharp freezer which will give an additional freezing capacity of 10000 pounds per day. The in- stallation will be made as soon as the machinery can be shipped.
 The directors of the company are N. Nussbaumer, president; L. A. ol- sen, vice president; Leonard M. Campbell. secretary; Leo McCor- mack, treasurer; Geo. H. Barnes. All members of the directorate were present at the meeting Monday night with the exception of Mir. Barnes who has been in California since last fall.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-05-29
DEVIGHNE FLIES FROM
 JUNEAU TO KETCHIKAN
 TO VISIT DR. SHURICK

The plane Taku arrived from Ju- neau Saturday evening with two passengers were taken aboard: MT. Miss Maxine Mclaughlin. Dr. De Vighne was through passenger to Ketchikan. At Wrangell three more passengers were taken aboard: MT. and Mrs. E. A. Fitzwater, A. J. Nell son. Three hours later the plane was back in Wrangell northbound. Miss Mcguire and Miss Mclaughlin returned to Juneau on the Taku, having come to Wrangell for the round trip flight. Dr. DeVighne was also aboard the Taku on the return trip. He had flown from Juneau to Ketchikan in order to spend couple of hours at the bedside of Dr. s. c. Shurick.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-05-29
LEGION WILL HAVE CHARGE
 MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES

Memorial Day services will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock in Redmen's Hall, under the au- spices of the American Legion.
 All ex-service men, regardless of country or organization, and Span ish War Veterans, are asked to meet at the Legion dugout at 9:30 and march to the hall with the Legion members. All men in the eommu- nity who have seen government service in either the Navy or Army during peace times, are also asked to join in with the Legion boys at the dugout.
 Redmen members have been noti- fled to meet in their lodge rooms and attend the services in a body and it is understood that the Alaska Native Sisterhood plan to attend as a unit.
 Following the services a process sion will form to march to the ceme- tery for final services there. The organizations will march in units, followed by the automobiles. The following program will be given at ten o'clock:
 Song, America" ....... Audience Prayer, ..... Rev. H. P. Corser Solo, There Is No Death" ...... ........ Miss Valborg Brunswold Recitation, "The Name of Old
 Glory" ..... Marjorie Benjamin Song, Faith of Our Fathers" Choir Recitation, Mothers of Men"
 Elna Arola Address Rev. R. J. Dfven, D. D. Song, America, The Beautiful"..
 .... Choir Prayer, ....... Rev. H. P. Corser
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-05-29
L. c. sCRIBNER TO BE
 TRANSFERRED TO NAVAL
 HOSPITAL AT BREMERT0N

L. c. Sefibner, who was seriously injured while logging near Wran- gell on March 4, and who has been in the hospital ever since, will be transferred to the government hos pitaI at Bremerton. He will be talk en south on the Admiral Rogers this week accompanied by Miss Linde- berg, government nurse who came north on the Aleutian. Future plans for his hospitalization will be made after he reaches Bremerton. It is not improbable that he will be talk en to the big new Veterans Hospital at Portland.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-05-29
GRADUATION EXERCISES HELD AT GYM TONIGHT
 FOR CLASS OF FOUR

Commencement exercises will be held at the school gym at o'clock tonight for the high school gradu- ating class of 1880. Those who will receive diplomas are Juanita Lewis, Beryl Cunningham, John Everson, and Lloyd Benjamin.
 The following program has been arranged:
 Invocation ..... Rev. H. P. Corser Alaska, My Alaska" .... Audience Selection ...............
 End and 9rd Grade Rhythm Band Address, Aims of Education.
 ............... A. Rasmussen America The Beautiful" Audience Vocal Solo, Miss Valborg Brunswold Presentation of Diplomas. ......
 ....... Mrs. J. H. Wheeler Benediction, Rev. R. J. Diven, D. D.
 A Pr. A. committee consisting of Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Waters and Mrs. Johnson will cooperate with the mothers of the graduates during the social hour following the gradu- ation exercises. Cake and coffee will be served Everyone is cordially in vited to attend both the program and the reception.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-05-29
REPAIRS PROCEEDING RAPIDLY
 ON SCOW BAY CANNERY

Repairs are proceeding rapidly at Scow Bay on the new cannery of the Wrangell Narrows Packing Go. which blew down on the night of May 18th just as it was nearing completion. Superintendent c. P. Haugen states that the crew are making remarkable headway on the repairs and with good weather everything should be ready for the salmon run this year. He believes that by June 18th one complete line will have been installed ready for canning salmon.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-05-29
Architect Coming

At a special meeting of the Town Council last Thursday night Charles I. Carpenter of Spokane was en- gagged as architect for the new school house to be built in Wran- gell.
 MT. Carpenter sailed for Wran- geIl from Seattle on the Alameda Tuesday morning. During his ca- reer he has been the architect of large number of school buildings, also temples for fraternal organiza- tions.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-05-29
KETCHIKAN BOND BILL
 IS APPROVED BY HOUSE

The bill authorizing Ketchikan to issue it's bonds in the sum of one million dollars for the possible ac- quisition of the Citizens Light, Pow CT and Water Company has been passed by the house and sent to the senate. The bill was introduced in the house by Dan Sutherland, dele gate from Alaska.
 Tn addition to congressional ap- proval. before Ketchikan can legal ly issue the bonds an election must be held at which the taxpayers will pass on the proposition
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-05-29
WILL BE IN WRANGELL
 MEMORIAL DAY

The plane Taku will be in Wran- gell all day tomorrow to participate in the Memorial Day exercises which will be held under the auspices of the American Legion. Wreaths will be dropped from the plane on the graves of soldiers. Flowers will also be dropped from the plane on the water.
 The Taku will be available for short flights all day, except during the Memorial exercises.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-05-29
DR. KERR WILL VISIT
 THE STIKINE LATTER
 PART OF THE SEASON

Dr. Forrest A. Kerr of the Geo. logical Survey of Canada is now in Vancouver. On June 15 he will go to Tulsequah, B. c. where he will be working during the first of the sum- mer. He expects to spend some time on the Stikine toward the end of the season.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-05-29
Son Arrives

Announcements have been re- ceived by Wrangell friends of the birth of boy on May IS to MT. and Mrs. Donald Cameron of San Fran cisco. Mrs. Cameron was formerly Miss Katherine Harvey of Wran- gell. The new son has been named Donald Edward.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-05-29
TEA AND FOOD SALE
 AT WRANGELL HOTEL
 SATURDAY AFTERNOON

A tea and food sale will be given in the lobby of the Wrangell Hotel Saturday afternoon. May S1, by the Auxiliary of the American Legion.
 On this occasion the tea and cake will be served by MT. and Mrs. H. B. Crewson. MT. Crewson is the rep resntative of A. schilling & Go.
 The entire proceeds from the Tea and Food Sale will go to the Auxil- iary.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-05-29
Waller Will Be Here Soon

H. H. Waller of the engineering firm. of Hubbell & Waller came north from Seattle to Ketchikan on the Yukon. He will arrive in Wrangell in few days to make a complete survey of Shoemaker Bay and lay out the site for the new industrial school.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-05-29
Eyons Have New Son

A son was born Tuesday after noon, May 27, to MT. and Mrs. John Eyon at their home in the Wrangell Bakery building. The Eyons have four daughters ranging from six to nineteen years of age, but this Is their first son. He has been named John Jr.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-05-29
SATURDAY SPECIAL BOX STATIONERY. .45 Cents
 BOOK NOOK

Mary cannot learn to love you. Jim-But, I've saved $10,O00.
 Mary-Give me one more lesson.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-05-29

It is real work to wash blankets in your home. Read the wrangell Steam Laundry ad.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-05-29
TOWN WILL GET
 DEED TO GOVT
 SCHOOL PROPERTY

| jlegate Sutherland Notifies Mayor Diemart That Congress Has Passed Special Act Required In Order To Effect Transfer Of Property.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-04
TWO QUAKES
 ROCK BURMA
Over Score Are Known Killed-Material Dam
 age Is Large

ABINGDON, Burma, Dec. A. Twenty-two are known to have been killed and a number are in- jured in two quakes that rocked Burma last night.
 Much material damage has been done in the Pyu district
 The first shock was a mild one but the second was more intense, The shocks were about three hours apart.
 Buildings in the Pyu district were razed and several miles of railroad tracks and numerous bridg es have been practically wrecked.
 Scores are homeless.
 The Mandalay Rangoon m train was in the quake area and was wrecked.
 Communication lines have been broken thus delaying information from other districts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-04
PATROL OUT TO PREVENT
 LANDING OF
 C0NTRAbAND
Efforts Made to Halt Flood of Liquor-M Mexican and American Au- {
 thorities Act

TIAJUANA, Mexico, Dec. 1. - Armed soldiers are pa trolling the can shores, highways and lOwlands be- tween this city and Ensen- ada to prevent unloading of ccntrabard liquor valued at thousands of dollars.
 The liquor cOmpOses car goes of a fleet of ships on Rum Row off the coast of Lower California.
 Mexican officials are CO., operating with the American Secret Service officers to halt the flood of liquor along the line southwest of San YaidrO, California, regarded as the easiest route for smuggling.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-04
MILLIONS OF
 MEN JOBLESS
President Green Issues Es- inmates for Month of
 November

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. A. The American Federation of La bor estimates showed 4.860,000 men unemployed in November.
 The figures were given out by President William Green with warning that at the rate of in- crease, February will see seven mill lion men jobless.
 Estimates are based on reports of unions in "A cities.
 The analysis of the reports show. ed a general decrease in employ ment throughout the country but the highest is in New York City, Buffalo, Los Angeles, Birming- ham, Philadelphia, Detroit, Chicago and Denver.
 Railroad employment showed an increase as did theatres but build ing, metal, printing trades, clothing industries and manufacturing serv- ice industries dropped.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-04
STORM FORCES CYCAN BACK IN
 RENAHAN HUNT
Cutter Un a ble to Co to Gravina Island to
 Investigate

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, Dec A. A galelike wind which threw Clar- ence Strait into fury forced the cutter Cygan back to port yester- day while enroute to Vallenar Bay Gravina Island The cutter had started to investigate the report that Pilot Robin Renahan may have crashed This report was brought here by rancher.
 The storm also held the Naval fliers to the ground
 The Cygan will try to reach the island as soon as the weather per mits.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-04
HOUSE KUSTLES . ON BILLS FOR DEPARTMENTS
Wish to Finish Considera- ton so as to Be Free
 Over Week-End
DISCORD APPEARS IN
 DROUGHT FARM AID
Only Two Battles Appear Over Nomin a tons
 Made by Hoover

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. A. As the Senate is expected to pass the Bus Regulation bill, the House continued busy with the Treasury and Post Office Supply Bill hop ing to get through with it Friday It a night session for a free week end.
 A new discordant note developed in the proposal of aiding drought farmers. Measures have been in troduced asking for sixty million dollars. The Agricultural Depart ment asked for twenty-five million dollars and the Administration leaders followed but the Democrats hold for a higher figure.
 The Tariff and Federal Power Commissions are expected to be the only battle ground among the appointments the President has sent to the Senate
 The Muscle Shoals question seems to be deadlocked unless the House gives new instructions to the Com mittee comforting with the Sena- tors who wish Government opera tion The House holds for private operation
 Vacancies on Committees
 The Republican Committee on Committees has filled vacancies on various standing committees for the short session.
 Senator Morrow of New Jersey, has been assigned to the Military, Post Office, Public Buildings, Edu- cation and Printing Committees.
 Senator Davis of Pennsylvania, has been assigned to the Commit tees on Naval Affairs, Banking, Civil Service, Manufacturers, Inter ocean and Canals.
 Senator Carey of Wyoming, has been assigned to Banking, District of Columbia, Civil Service, Military and Irrigation Committees
 The vacancies left to be filled by Democrats are one place on each of the following committees: Banking, Military, Naval and Post Office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-04
DOCTOR USES DOG TEAM TO
 GET PATIENT
Mushes Into Mountains of Idaho for Prospector,
 Critically III

M'CALL, Idaliv, Dec. 4-Par4 4iel- ing exploits of Alaska mushers, Dr Don s. Numbers returned here last night from a 30-mile dog team trip into the mountains with J. D. Mon- roe, 73-year-old prospector who is critically i'll.
 Monroe was hauled most of the way on a sled
 Dr. Numbers said the aged man had a good chance for recovery although he is in a serious condi- ton as the result of loss of blood caused by ruptured ulcers of the stomach.
 Dr. Numbers has made several other dog team rescue expeditions into the mountains of Idaho.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-04
INCOME TAX RATE LIKELY
 TO ADVANCE
Increase Is Seen Both by President Hoover,
 Secretary Mellon

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. Alt locks more than ever like taxpayers will have to pay one per cent more on this years income.
 President Hoover and Secre- tary of Treasury Mellon see such a thing in prospect.
 The Presidents opposition to a continuance of the reduction went to Congress with the bud get message.
 Secretary Mellon supported the Presidents views in his annual report and repeated his forecast of a deficit at the end of the fiscal year in June amounting to S108,000,000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-04
R-100 CRASH
 IS EXPLAINED

LONDON, Dec. Apr. Eckener, Graf Zeppelin Commander, drew a picture in words today as to why the R-1OO fell. He said gas seeped out of the forward bags, slipped astern and escaped through the tail and the nose dipped. The con- trol men threw out ballast, stopped the engines and the loss of motive power sent the ship into a dip.
 The second dip was described by survivors. An electric current was broken at the crash and a spark set the gas in flames as the ship struggled to right herself and the little rips through which the gas escaped became rents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-04
MORE ALASKA
 NOMINATIONS

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. A. Among the nominations sent to the Senate by President Hoover are the following two for Alaska:
 For U. S. Marshal, Second Divi- sion-Charles D Jones.
 For U. s. Marshal Fourth Divi- sion-Lynn Smith.
 Both of the above are reappoint- ments as they have been serving for the past four years. Jones. and Smith had the endorsement of Republican National Committeeman Capt. A. E. Lathrop.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-04
Oil Flame Does Large
 Damage, NY. Waterfront

NEW YORK CITY, N. Y, Dec. 4. Streams of flaming oil from wharves of the Standard Oil Com pany illuminated Brooklyn's water front last night. The estimated damage is $500,000
 The fire was stemmed by more than 300 firemen Two hundred thousand gallons of gasoline, crude oil and turpentine, eighteen tanks, piers and barges were destroyed. A fire boat and oil tanker were dam- aged.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-04
Reclamation Policy
 Not Consistent With
 Agricultural Problem

ments which take into considera- tion the available land areas" he continued, 'the probable growth of population, the trend in consump- ton, technical progress in agricul- ture, and foreign trade prospects indicate that the present need is not agricultural expansion but con- traction.
 For a decade at least our chief task will be to prevent too rapid an expansion of the arabic acre. age"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-04
FRENCH GOVT.
 IS DEFEATED
Administration Loses on Vote of Con-
 fidence in Senate

PARIS, Dec. 1.-The Tardieu Government was defeated by vote of 147 to 139 on the ques- ton of confidence.
 Such a defeat is generally followed by the immediate re- signation of the Government. If this does not follow it will be the fourth time in ths his tory of the Republic that the Government has been forced out in the Senate. The last time was when the HerriOtt Government was defeated in 1926.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-04
ARMED SOLDIERS ARE WATCHING RUM RUNNERS
Secretary Hyde Makes Ans,Uer To Economists

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.
 Secretary Hyde had an
 c answer today for economists . who have contended there is . no such thing as overpro- . duction, because all foods . and fibers are eventually . consumed at some price. . He incorporated this sen . tence in his annual report . to President Hoover: Q There is over production . if the price received does not . exceed the cost of produc- Q ton by a margin suff' cient . to give the reasonable eff . ciency farmer a fair net in- . come"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-04
MOSCOW TRIAL IS NEARING END

MOSCOW. Dec. 4-The trial of eight engineers charged with a counter revolutionary plot with statesmen of other countries is nearing completion as three judges held closed sessions Preparations have been made for final open court.
 Only two of the defendants have counsel. All have confessed and six have thrown themselves on the mercy of the court,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-04

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. A. Secretary Hyde today pronounced the Federal reclamation policy in- consistent with present efforts to curtail farm production.
 In his report to President Hoover, the Secretary said 'it is a serious question whether in view of the existing overproduction in agricul- ture it is advisable to promote agri- cultrual expansion through irri- gation and drainage"
 Studies of our land require
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-04
Children Born After Tragic Deaths .Of Their Fathers

BEDFORD, England, Dec. 1. A daughter was born today to the widow of Major G. H. Scott, Commander of the diri- gible R-100, who lost his life on the last flight of that ship.
 A few days ago a child was born to Mrs. Doreen Rope, widow of Squadron Leader F. T, Rope who also perished in the crash of the R-l00.