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The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-12-18
Black Matt Shoots DOhm, Self; Curtain
MELODRAMATIC LOURI H CLOSES BOOTLEG FEUD IN FIRST CITY; VENGEANCE IA KEN AGAINST "SQUAWKER"

"Pll never serve a day in the pen" Black Matt" Berkovich boast ed last Thursday morning, referring head for conspiracy to violate the prohibition act.
 Watching his chance in the Mint poolroom about o'clock that eve- ming, he fired two shots into the back of his erstwhile partner, Phil Dohm, fired a third shot after his victim ad fallen, pulled out let ter addressed to his son with the injunction Give this to Tony Budi- nich," and turned the gun on him self, committing suicide.
 Dohm had been the principal wit ness against Berkovich in the recent trial. Black Matt had been con- victed and was out on bail, await ing sentence. Mayor N. R. Walker immediately ordered a roundup of other witnessed who testified against Berkovich. in order to forestall any further retaliation by friends of Berkovich.
 Shot In the Back
 According to witnesses of the tragedy, Dohm had no chance to de- fend himself; he was shot in the back when he got up from card table and started for the door, ap- parently to go to work. Berkovich was standing by "a pool table close to the Stedman Street door, and as Dohm passed Matt drew a .3S cali Der automatic pistol from his pock- ct and fired two shots. Dohm col lapsed on the floor, and Matt, to make sure of his job. walked up to the dying man and fired a third shot which struck Dohm in the eye.
 Matt, what are you doing!" cried John Panketas, who was sit ting in a barber chair close at hand.
 Berkovich pointed his gun at Panketas and said, "Sit down or I'll kill you" Then he placed some letters on the counter, saying, "Give these to my son." pointd the g1z~ at his own temple and fired.
 Berkovich was about 52 years old, Dalmatian by birth. Tony Budi- nich, a fellow slav, was instructed to see that Berkovich's father in the old country receives s1OO every three monthe for life, the money to come from rents of houses owned by the deceased.
 The rest of his estate was left to his son, Nick Berkovich of Tacoma. He owned the gasboat Ramona, to- gether with other real estate and notes.
 Instructions that he be buried in Seattle beside his two wives were also contained in the letter to his son.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-12-18
FORMATION OF SECOUT TROOP IS NOW UNDER WAY

Approximately twenty boys met last Friday evening at the grade school building, in answer to call for the formation of a boy scout troop in Wrangell. Under the sup ervision of Superintendent E. A. Rasmussen, Rev. R. F. Pederson and Dr. R. N. Scruby, the boys were put through some of the elementary scout work, instructed in what a scout is and what his duties are, and provided with applications to be filled out and handed in this week. These formal applications will be forwarded to headquarters of the Boy Scouts of America in New York, and the local troop will then be formally organized and pro- vided with a charter.
 The plan at present is to form a troop of boys of 12 years or older. although after this, phase of the work is in hand it is hoped that something can be done to care for the boys of prescott age.
 The actual cost of becoming a boy scout is very small, being 50 cents for the registration fee and 50 cents for a boy scout manual. All bows who are interested in becoming scouts should see one of the above named officers, or attend the next meeting, which will be held tomor- row (Friday) evening at 6:3O in the grade school building.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-12-18
New Light Plant Nearing Completion At Head of Bay
EXPERT DUE HERE TO OVER SEE INSTALLATION OF EN. CINE; ERECT SHELTER SHED

Cecil Hull, a diesel expert who has been in the employ of the H. G. Mclaughlin Co.,, is a passenger from Seattle on the motorship Northland, enroute to Wrangell to supervise the installation of the diesel engine and electric generator for the new light plant at the head of the bay.
 The concrete base for the plant was finished some time ago, and the engine and generator are resting on blocks. ready to be lowered into place. A temporary wooden struc- ture resting on a concrete founda- tion is completed; this will serve as an engine room until spring, when permanent building of steel and concrete will be erected, accord ing to the present plans.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-12-18
Alaska Yukon
 Highway Discussed By Commercial Club
ROAD TO CONNECT WITH WRANGELL PRINCIPAL TOPIC VISITORS TALK

The projected Alaska Yukon High way, which is to provide an uninter- rupted motor highway from Mexico to Alaska, was the principal topic for discussion at the regular Mon day luncheon of the commercial club this week. The talk centered about a proposition that Wrangell work in conjunction with Ketchikan to obtain "a spun road down Bradfield Canal to connect the two coast towns with the main trunk road which is charted through the inter- for.
 Several members of the club pointed out that this plan would en- tai! the construction of a road over the coast range at high altitude, and that the road as whole would necessarily be through an extremely rough country. No action was talk en in the matter.
 Letters from prospective fur farm CTS and other settlers were read and the secretary authorized to reply. Staff Sgt. McNeil of the British Co., lumbia Police spoke of his mission to Wrangell, and D. S. R. Walker of the International Development & Holding Co. Ltd. of Vancouver made a brief address. stating that he and his associates were interested in the industrial possibilities of Wrngell and it's environs, and that he expect ed to return to Wrangell in the near future.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-12-18
TROLLERS WILL FIGHT
 SEIZURE OF FISHING BOATS

Salmon trollers of Astoria are haking part in a campaign to raise $4OOO for fighting through the Ca nadian court the case of four Am erican trollers, Tillie M., Queen City Sunrise and May.
 The four craft were seized and confiscated to the Crown last sum- mer, the Canadian court holding that no treaty exists under which American trollers can seek shelter on Canadian shores in case of heavy weather. The local trollers claim this ruling if 1t becomes precedent will work serious hardship on them when they make their spring voyage sto Alaskan waters.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-12-18
ALL QUIET ON WESTERN
 FRONT" AROUSES GERMANS

BERLIN Dec. 11-Germany's board of film censors has ruled the picture "All Quiet on the Western Front out of the nations theaters, The board found the picture endan- gered Germany's international standing. Many riots followed as the result of showings.
 Last night garden snakes were turned loose in theater where the film was run and started a panic until the patrons were shown the snakes were harmless.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-12-18

NEW YORK, Dec. 17-The case against former Judge Ben Lindsay charged with creating disturbance at a religious meeting, was dismiss ed today. No one appeared to tes- tify against him.
 The champion of youth and com panionate marriage was arrested In the cathedral of St. John the Divine after he arose to refute charges made by Bishop Manning.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-12-18
ALASKA JUNEAU MINE DECLARES FIRST DIVIDEND

The Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company has declared an initial quarterly dividend of ten cents placing it's stock on a 4O-cent an nual basis, according to the Juneau Empire. This is the first dividend declared by the company. While it's operations have been conducted profitably for several years. the re- turns have been used to retire in- debtedness.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-12-18
JAIL SENTENCES FOR TWO IN COMMISSIONERS COURT

Fred Edmunds was sentenced to serve 60 days in jail for larceny, and N. R. Ballinger was fined $3O and sentenced to serve 25 days in jail on a charge of vagrancy, this week.
 Edmunds was charged with steal ing some hams and bacon from the Wrangll Cafe and bucket of paint from Ole Johnson.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-12-18
PELTING OF FOXES TO BE LATE; MILD WEATHER

Fox fur in this district is priming slowly this season, according to Neil Macdonald, we'll known fur farmer of Sokolof Island, who was a visit or in Wrangell this week. This is due to the unusually mild fall, Mac Donald says. Ordinarily the pelting of blue foxes begins about Thanks giving and is all over by the New Year.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-12-18
REPORT FROM FISHERMEN REQUIRED BY CUSTOMS

In compliance with a request from U. S. Collector of Customs T J. Mcbride of Juneau, Inspector w R. J. Reid of the local office has posted notice about town that ques- tionnaires are to be filled out by all boat owners who engage in fish ing.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-12-18

for Seattle after spending several years in the Mackenzie country. With him was Tip, his big male mute. A tag on the dogs collar reads, 'I am Tip from the pirate ship and who in the hell are you?'
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-12-18
REVOLUTION IN SPAIN CRUSHED AND LEADER WILL BE SHOT

MADRID, Dec. 13-In a furious battle near Ayerbe sawn. Federal troops took 100 prisoners, seized .rebe! equipment and drove revolting regiments back upon the town of Jaca where the rebellion flared yes terday. General Berenguer, prime minister, asserted the engagement terminated the revolt
 The federal troops are in control of the Jaca area. Loyal forces are continuing to converge on the revolt center.
 An Exchange telegram received In London said that several leaders of the revolution will be shot tomor- row.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-12-18

Mrs L. Wood of the firm of Dunn & Wood, formerly proprietors of the Wrangell Cafe, is a passen- ger to Seattle on the Queen.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-12-18

A later report from Madrid states that fighting has been renewed, that all Spain is in a turmoil and that King Alphonso is expected to abdi- cate the throne.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-12-18

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The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21

Annual runoff Gila river SS5,OOO
acre feet.
Duty of water, acre feet per
acre of land.
Congressional Act authorizing
construction June 7th, 1924.
Preliminary construction started
Mach 1st, 1925
Construction contract let Novem-
ber 1st, 1925.
Contractors, Atkinson, Kier Bros.
Spicer Co., Los Angeles.
Construction work started Jan
uary 1st, 1927.
Dam completed January 1st, 1929
Storage of water started Novem-
Der 18th, 1929.
Appropriation for dam costruc-
tion, $5,5OO,OOO
Estimated cost entire project,
$1O,OOO,OOO.
Project lands all in Pinal County
100 miles below dam Immediately
adjoining Salt River Project on
South.
Ownership, $4,000 acres Indian;
$4,000 acres white.
Railroad, Southern Pacific thru
center of project running from Tue
/ son to Phoenix
Principal towns, Florence, Cool
! idge, Casa Grande.
Climate, average maximum tenn
perature 113 degrees F. Average
minimum 81 degrees F.
Precipitation, 10 inches; soils
gravelly loans to heavy silt
Crops, cotton, cantaloupes, let
tuce, alfalfa, oranges, lemons,
dates, grapefruit, figs, olives, grain
cereals, corn, watermellons, etc.
Power plant at base of plant.
Installed capacity, 10000 killio-
watts.
Average annual revenue, $780,
| 600.
Reservoir area involved submerg-
ence of old town of San Carlos, es-
tablished in 1872 as military post
for Apaches. Notable for locale of
Geronimo, Apache Kid, Naches and
other Apache Chieftains. Involved
removal Of 20 miles of Southern
Pacific r. r. running from Bowie
TO Globe. Cost of removal $2,4O0,-
900, of which Government paid ST.
100000. Indians removed, $50 in
over 100 homes and teepees. so
government and traders buildings
torn down and salvaged.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21
HINTS FOR
POULTRY
FANCIERS
Produce Good Pullets
at Reasonable Expense

At the Pennsylvania state college
926 pullets were raised to maturity
at a cost of 1925 per bird after de
Quoting the returns from 924 cock
erels. Most of the chicks were leg
horns valued at 70 cents each. The
cost of production included feed and
coal, labor at 30 cents per hour. and
interest at 6 per cent on the in
vestment in equipment, feed and
chicks.
The pullets were also charged
with depreciation on the houses at
five per cent and the depreciation
on the equipment ut 10 per cent.
Undoubtedly the results in brooding
and the mortality rate were very
satisfactory to produce good pui-
lets at the laying age at cost Of
$126 per bird.
Many poultrymen sell leghorn
pullets at eight weeks of age at
about 81 each. At three months Of
age they are worth about $1.25 each.
Pullets that are ready to lay are
seldom sold by poultrymen for less
than 50 to $3.50 each unless they
have surplus.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21
COOLIDGE DAM DATA

Elevation top of dam,2535 feet
above sea level
Height of dam above bedrock,
$50 feet
Height of dam above stream-bed,
22O feet.
Thickness of domes at bottom
21 feet.
Thickness of domes at top, feet
Length of dam on top, $50 feet.
Length of dam on bottom, 800
feet.
Distance from rear of dome to
toe of buttress 2S6 feet.
Buttresses spaced $50 feet on
centers.
Buttresses from so to "a feet
thick.
Area of land submerged, $4,000
acres.
Reservoir length, 23 miles.
Reservoir capacity, 100000
acres.
Will irrigate (present designa-
tion) 100000 acres.
Concrete in dam, 205,O00 cubic
yards.
Steel (reinforcing) $500 tons.
Rock and gravel excavation, $780,
600 cubic yards.
Present stored water supply,
170,600 acre feet.
Present available above pen
stocks, 145, 100 acre feet.
Area cultivated this year $4,000
acres.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21
DISTRIBUTION OF MAILS

All letters dropped up to 1920
a. m. deposited on train No. 4 east
bound.
All mail distributed to boxes and
general delivery open at $3.50 a. m.
All letters dropped until 500 p.
m. dispatched on train No. 13 west
bound.
Lobby open from 700 a. m. to
900 p. m.
DORA H. MUTT, Postmaster.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21
COUNTY OFFICIALS
Court House in Florence

COUNTY OFFICIALS
Court House in Florence
SHERITF-Walter Laveen.
TREASURER-Alva L. Weaver
COUNTY ATTORNEY Ernest
w Mcfarland.
SUPERIOR JUDGE. l.. Green
CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR
COURT-Dan Bennett.
SCHOOL SUPT-Margaret T.
Randeli
ASSESSC R-Tbad Moore.
SUPERVISORS. w. Ray, Supe-
rior; Carl Lynch, Ray; Robert
Denton, Casa Grande.
Supervisors meet first Monday in
each month.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NJ. Hall.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21
INFORMATION
Mileage from Coolidge

COOLIDGE was founded by R.
]. Jones in the summer of 1925.
The town was named in honor of
Calvin Coolidge, then President of
the United States.
The original townsite was locat-
ed on the D12 of Sec. %, T5S( RISE,
S R. & G. R. Meridian
Elevation, 1925.
Population to date, approximate
ly 90
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21

BUY everything you need at
home. Trade with home mer-
chants. If they can not supply
what you want, patronize an Ari-
zona concern that can. Keep money
in the state.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21

Proper management I'm feeding
and housing the flock are the most
important measures in the control
of roup
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21

TELEPHONE 157R11 when you
want fine job printing No job too
large or small.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21

LETTERS from all over the State have come and are
coming to the editors desk congratuatng The Examiner
its debut its advertising patronage and typographical
appearance. Friends, sincerely thank you and will
try conduct the paper that will merit the
nice things being said about it.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21

THE democratic leaders, at least of them, are
out trying to throw the governor asso dark
horse The old crowd have their choice already corraed
They have heard the The republicans may
make mistake by not having freefor-a entry People
tire of cut and dried group manipulation.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21

Advertise in The Coolidge EX-
aminer.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21

FRANK -Superintend-
ent of Southwest Monuments.
NJ. o. EVANSTEAD-Chief Clerk.
Hiding PALMER-Custodian of
Chaco National Monument, SUI
pervisor of Construction
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21

Patronize your home town mer-
chants. They pay taxes here.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21

YOU find people from every state in the Union
in Coolidge and they passing the word along back to
the eastern folks that they to Arizona to
Coolidge.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21

TELEPHONE 157R11 when you
want fine job printing. No job too
large or small.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21

AFTER the dust came the storm and the rain and
how it did rain Worth TO the state of Arizona untold
millions in stored water and power.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21

BUY at home there is no better method to build a
town The money have to spend put out where if will
stand chance of coming your way again Notbno moro
simple Lots of folks talk it, in civic organizations TO
keep what Chnaman calls, their face and then send
away for what they get home in many instances
cheaper Talk is cheap, and like most things cheap, the
bunk
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21

IN the Summer the shade of trees is appreciated,
and when the dust fog sweep the country the lack
of trees is keenly felt Plant trees.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21

THE EXAMINER is not particular as to what part
of this city grows fastest it is to help make all its parts
and additions grow speedily.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21
rLEADINC...-------.---
RADIO PROGRAMS

(Time given is Eastern Standard
subtract one hour for Central and two
hours for Mountain time.)
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21

JUST say Hello, Coolidge whenever you happen
to from this town by the tracks of the
S. P Just say Hello, Coolidge and say it with
SMILE to folks away from home, it make things worth
while Just say, Hello Coolidge, street. road or
train and you'll find the CHEEKY "hello echong
back again. Just say Hello Coolidge there's copy
right the phrase it will advertise good fellowship,
feeling that always pays. Just say, Hello COOLIDGE
townfolks passing by, it is surely worth try.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21
WEST BOUND

No. 13 .----..--.----... 5:4S Regular Stop
M. L. DURHAM, Agent
American Express and Western
Union Telegraph Co. representa-
tive.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21
TIME TABLE

Southern Pacific r. r.
EAST BOUND
No. II --.-...-.--.1:25 A. NJ. Flag Stop
No. 104 ....S:26 A NJ. Regular SOP
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21

YOU know, folks the writer has a great respect for
the old s. F. We suppose that part of it from the
fact that the early history of the road mother and dad
were In California and Nevada The and completion
OF the road great event in their lives The builders
were their neghbors While they lived it was pleasure
for them to bring up incidents relating to S P history
Another reason why inclined be sentimental
about the road that newspaper experience has been
mainly IN helping to bring in countries thru which its
rails passed, or have since been constructed We have
conducted newspapers in Southern Arizona and the West
coast OF Mexico during the last twenty-five years During
this time the Southern Pacific has spent many millions of
dollars IN developing new territory The company has
ana is gong to spend large part of publicity fund in
helping to increase population in Arizona and this section
VIII come IN for large share of the expenditure The
companys depot here is not very attractive one but
Coohdge can afford to be patient in this matter The
town just moved along too swift in growth The main
thing is the handling of the freight The depot will
along in due time. The conductors brakemen and local
agent are the height of accommodation and service and
tnat counts high IN the esteem of the patrons When the
boys IN the office at Frisco catch up with the growth
OF Coodge we won't have to bring seats to sit
thke attending small circus in Mexco) while waiting
Tor the train In the meantime we can afford to he na
uent, for the s. P. knows its business.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21

GIVE it beauty treatment Have the face of your
front yard lifted by planting flowers.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21
OFFICIALS AT THE CASA
GRANDE RUINS

Distance from Coolidge
One and One-half miles
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-03-21

THE more complicated the machinery, the easier
trfng thing puts out of adjustment This expla
nation has been applied folks who are who want to
be- known temperamental 1t appears easy for those
afflicted with the temperamental complex to msjudge
mlsconstrue and msrepresent. Many of the greatest
geniuses remembered for their unsefsh acts of life
time, Others matter the extent of their talent left
heritage of having to slang phrase, given the world
pain in the neck Their flaws put the machinery out
OF adjustment People want to be happy and laugh Oc
casonaly they pay fancy prices great traged
portray the roles of misery all branches But they
don't like to such characters in real life whe-
er in city, town country SIander gossip knocks
give the intelligent person blues when they
want their mind to clear and free fe battles
When feels inclined pedde gratis that which hurts
their fellow being let them the and give the
doefu to their best friend The friend with the
hateful soul
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1930-03-06
Government Aid Extended
Farmers In Drought Areas

WASHINGTON, March Especial
to the News)-Montana farmers in
drouth-stricken areas are to receive
financial aid from the federal govern
ment, according to legislation which,
with the support Of Congressman
Leavitt, has just passed the House. A
similar measure sponsored by Sena
tor Wheeler has passed the Senate.
Wr. Leavitt's original bill author
ized an appropriation of 100000
for loans in the crop failure area of
the Northwest. 1t was incorporated
in a general bill which authorizes the
appropriation of 100000 to be u.s.
ed in the storm, flood and drouth-
stricken areas Of Is states.
In making his argument before the
House Of Representatives Congress
man Leavitt told of petitions request
ing relief from Daniels, Valley and
Roosevelt counties. These counties,
he pointed out, had suffered severly
from short crops for three seasons,
due to early frosts and unusual
drouth.
Il was greatly interested in anal
wing the petitions received to find
that POI of those from Valley and
Daniels counties listed the number of
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1930-03-06
Love of Officer For Indian
Maid in Conoco Program

the raiding savages, so that advance
information can be obtained and a
trap set for the Indina band. How
he falls in love with the maiden, but
clings steadfastly to his duty despite
this, and the ultimate triumph of love
over all obstacles, forms a thrilling
miniature drama.
Conoco Adventures each week at
this hour produce on the N. B. G. net
work a drama of "conocoland", the
great American West. The programs
may be heard from these stations:
WIS, Chicago; KWK, st. Louis; WD
AT, Kansas City; WREN, Lawrence,
Kas.; WOW, Omaha; WHO, Des
Moines; WLW, Cincinnati; VINO,
Memphis; KVOO, Tulsa; WKY, Ok
lahoma City; WFAA, Dallas; KTHS,
Hot Springs; KPRC, Houston; WOAI,
San Antonio; KOA, Denver; KSL,
Salt Lake City; and WHAS, Louis
vile.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1930-03-06
4O-To Tower Is Raised
At Laurel Refinery Site

a prone position. Repairs were made
and again the locomotives power was
applied. The red tower, highest struc-
ture on the property, now stands on
its concrete base. Running from it
are guy riggings that are hooked into
concrete dead men" buried in the
ground in a circle about, and some
distance from the tower.
Superintendent Sage said Monday
morning that a week or so after I
get one of these things placed I begin
to feel young again"
Crude oil from Oregon Basin, Wyo.,
expected here Saturday, put in ap-
pearance Monday morning in the
Laurel yards and was delivered TO the
refinery that afternoon about 2