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The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-09-27
Costly Waste.
Cincinnati Enquirer. )

We have had the stock market crash with its inevitable resultant depression, the long and disas- trous drought, the annual cost of disease and the poor have with us always We rated fore most among the progressive Christian nations. We vaunt our cvilizing forces and influence, and yet we go on spending annually estimated sum of $7,5OoooOOOO for the damage from crime
 Nothing much is said about this enormous cost to the people at least nothing much of importance is done about it. Much time is spent in the dis cussion of tariff and industrial problems and the farmers ills, but the mighty flood of crime ex- gigantic amount represents than one-half of the Nations agricultural product is about eight per cent. of the national income A great of it is preventable. The people pay this enormous and indefensibe tax. We getting nowhere in relation to it. Committees appointed to inquire into it, and they report, more less ambiguously, respecting aspect of the intricate and com- plex problem. Churches discuss the matter with academic detachment. Educational forces deplore the fact but bring forth little better than abstract proposals for it's relief Politicians and statesmen sdestep it frankly become entangled as a part of the web of iniquity,
 The truth is that the crime situation and its cost is challenging the forces of civilization and Government in America, and so far successfully. It will continue to be successful long the public permits it to be SO
 What appear to need, former President Coolidge suggests, is not more law, but change of heart Seven and a half billions of dollars would go far to relieve problems of the people and Government At present paying that much for the hilarious luxury of crime!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-09-27
NOTICE OF HEARING ON
 FINAL ACCOUNT
In the Commissioners Court for

In the Commissioners Court for
 the Territory of Alaska, Division
 Number One.
 Before A. w. Fox, Commissioner
 and ex-officio Probate Judge, Ju-
 neau Precinct.
 In the Matter of the Estate of
 ROY H. ELLIS, alias R. E. HOLMES, deceased.
 Frank A. Boyle, administrator of the estate of Roy H. Ellis, alias R. E. Holmes, having filed herein and rendered for settlement his final report of the administration of the said estate, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That a hearing will be had upon the same before the undersigned on November A. 1930 at Juneau, Alaska, at 10 o'clock A. M., at which time and place all persons interested in the estate may appear and file ob jections in writing to said account and contest the same.
 Given under my hand and of- ficial seal of the Probate Court above mentioned, this 30th day of August, 1930
 (SeaD A. w. FOX,
 Commissioner and ex-officio Pro.
 bate Judge, Juneau Precinct. First publication, Aug. 30, 1880. Last publication, Sept. 27, 1930.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-09-27
The War on Billboards.
(NeW York World.)


 One of the curious developments of the last year two is the open hostility that is being shown to the billboards that line highways and railroads Previously there hostility, but it was not very vocal Periodicals diffident about speaking out for they sold advertising space themselves in the position of entering a contro versy from ulterior motives And citizens diffident about speaking out, for many of them were in business themselves, and they felt that if advertising signs helped business they should be Perception of the fact that these signs nusances that they ruin beauty that ought to be public property, has overcome the uneasy feeling that ob- tained before, and there is wide demand that they be removed Magazines cartoons and edi- torials about them, and newspapers do the same; at least State, New Jersey has passed law intended to tax them out of existence. And in New York Col. Frederick Stuart Greene, Superintendent lof Public Works, has announced that he will plant Shrubbery in front of them so that they cannot be read and the owners will have to take them down.
 All of this suggests that we are likely to see such signs abolished by the advertiser himself This lgenteman is certainly shrewd, and he must see that if their chief effect is to enrage the man who looks at them they cannot be very good for business. If they are not taken down something is sure to be done about them but it would be pleasant to see American business take a step of its own accord for the general good.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-09-27
BROWN BEARS AT TT AGAIN.

And still another tragedy is reported in which brown bear is the offending aggressor Mike Kamanoff Indian hunter, taken to Ko- diak hospital early this week for treatment for injuries inflicted by bear. Details lacking, but it is thought the victim of bruins rage will recover
 They do not always recover, however, from these afrays with bears, and those who do usually bear and frequently injuries that stay with them long they live. The Kodiak Indian will prob ably be among those that do so number have been injured tbis year that will bear evidences of the fracases for life Among them is Deputy United States Marshal There others who saved by quick shooting and a lot of good luck
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-09-27
New Jerseys Part.
(NeW York Times.) ]


 New Jerseys contribution to the metropolitan zion of New York is well established and reaches back so far in time that the trans-Hudson area does not quite feel the need for advertising other sections might mention. Vest chester, remoter Long Island, silver of Connecti- cut, may be forgiven certain exuberance about their new metropolitan affiliations.
 Not that New Jersey is without it's share of public note. Bridges being spun across the Hud- son. tunnels under the river, a notable first step in eletrifying the suburban railroads, these bob up with sufficient frequency to recall that New Jersey is still the greatest reservoir of commuter life for New York City.
 Now the latest estimate by the Merchants Association on the 1880 population of the metro politan district. Of total of 10740000 residents the New Jersey sections account for more than one fourth. This is more than three times the population of all of Westchester and Long Island outside of New York City In the showing is more than impressive. Of something less than 3 800 square miles in the metropolitan area, the State of New Jersey has nearly 2300 close to 60 per cent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-09-27
HEIFNER IS EXPRESSING ALASKA.

The first plank in the constructive part of the platform on which State Senator Charles G. Heifner is running for Congress the Democratic ticket in Seattle is:
 Liberalization of Alaska laws to allow
 freer development of the Territory
 This interest in Alaska affairs is not new to MT. Hefner He did much any other one person to get the Democratic Congress that was elected in 1910 interested in Alaska and to enlist the support of the Wilson Administration in the ..Develop Alaska" program in 1913. He made two trips to Washington for that purpose and devoted all of his very large abilities to the work He abored with intelligent understanding and unlimited
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-09-27

industry. He contributed a great deal toward se- curing the passage of the giving Alaska a Territorial Legislature and the bill authorizing the Alaska Railroad
 MT. Heifner is a of superior intellectual capacity. He is versed in the science of govern ment and peculiarly well qualified for public serv- ice. If he should be elected to the National House of Representatives he will not only be very i'm portant addition to the strength of that body but it will give Alaska another and influential friend in Congress. If the Democrats should win the Congressional elections this fall and MT Hefner be among those that make up the majority he will take a leading part in legislation and be the strongest representative Alaska will have at court
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-09-27

Germany has deported Jack Legs Diamond |" notorious New York gangster. That puts him in the class with William Randolph Hearst, except that MT. Hearst voluntarily left France when he was informed that his presence there regarded as a to the country
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-09-27
By J. ". LEVERS,

This football season will be the system at North Carolina. The team, under Chuck Collins, scored 346 points last year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-09-27

The difference between a Chicago gang leader and gangster seems to be the difference between a check book and gun-u Indianapolis News)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-09-27

England is queer sort of place. Why they have by-elections over there without any u" in them-(Boston Herald)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-09-27

Detroit has been arrested ST times for drunkenness First thing he knows judge is going to impress upon his mind that America has Prohbition.-(F Florida Times Union)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-09-27

Detroit's Reform Mayor who elected last November has already been reformed out of office. There is nothing to ndictae how long the new Performer" will last.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-09-27

And not having heard from Washington, or else where for that matter, cant help but wonder how the crop of wild oats withstood the drought -( Cincinnati Enquirer
New Britain herald., 1930-08-28
ARRESTS CLEAR UP
 THEFTS OF CHICKENS
Five Men Held for Whole sale Losses in Many
 Towns

NorUalk. Aug. o8 LP-The arrest of five men here today cleared up the mystery of a series of chicken thefts in towns and cities of Fair fieldr county and several towns in New York state. The men, who are being held without bonds for trial in Norwalk city court Saturday are all residents of Norwalk They are: Clarence Jennings, ST, 1T, Clarence Jennings, Jr., 16, Fred Reddy, r, Joseph White, 20, Charles Neach, Is.
 With the exception of Jennings, ST, the prisoners have confessed to the police that they raded poultry farms in NorWalk. Milford, South port, Westport Lyons Plains, Pop lar Plains, Bedding Ridge. Ridge field, Wilton, New Canaan, Darien, Stamford and towns in New York state adjacent to Ridgefeld. The authorities estimate that the quintet stole thousands of chickens, which they sold.
 The police. under the direction of Detective Charles Bouton. whose seven months investigation resulted in the arrests, and still working on the case and more arrests are OK pected today. \
New Britain herald., 1930-08-28
Few Resume Search

Colebrook. Aug. 2S GP) - Only a handful of searchers took to the fields, woods and marshes of Litch- field County. today in the hunt for Kenneth Swanson. Barre, Vt, young ster. now in its fifth day,
 Of the small army of more than 300 men, women and children who combed the territory for miles around the small farm house from which Kenneth disappeared just at noon Sunday, scarcely a score took part in an unorganized search to- day as the conviction grew that the two and a half year old son of Mir, and Mrs George Swanson had been kidnapped and probably was no long CT in the state.
 Mrs. Theodore kennette. grand mother of the missing boy today said she was convinced enemies Of the family in Vermont kidnaped Kenneth. She said the boy was of a shy and retiring disposition and would not have entered the automo- bile of a stranger without strug- gle, She thinks the kidnapers were persons known to Kenneth. that he went over 10 their automobile to talk 10 them. and was pulled into the car.
 The Winsted Evening Citizen to- day offered a reward Of $500 for in formation as to the boys where ahouts.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-28
Brooklyn Starts Drive
 Against Known Gangsters

New York. Aug. 2S (UP) - There is no room for gangster5 in Brook lyn. District Attorney George E. Brewer said today,
 Announcement that he would drive gangsters out of the borough through drastic measures, came as a result of a series of racketeer shoot ings on Tuesday, when two of three men were mortally wounded.
 Just what these drastic measures will be are 10 be discussed today in a conference between Brewer and Brooklyn police officials.
 T am taking immediate steps to settle on a plan with the police to round up known gangsters in Brook lyn," Brewer said. T will have these known gangsters brought to this of flee to be questioned. This drive will not be directed against those with 8 past record of convictions who are going straight or trying to get hon. est occupations. Such men will be encouraged and not harassed. The drive will be only against known gangsters that are still gangsters."
New Britain herald., 1930-08-28
WOODS IS CONFIDENT
 @ DEFEATING ALLING
Prosecutor Believes He Will Get c. 0. P. Probate
 Nomination

In the first statement that has come from either camp during the contest between Prosecuting Attor- ney Joseph G. Woods and Attorney General R, W. filling for the repub- lican nomination for judge of pro- bate, MT. Woods today expressed confidence that he will be nomin- ated. Incorporated in the statement is the reiteratiou that Mr. Woods is candidate for the office. This is believed 10 be intended as an answer 10 the rumor that he would with draw
 Mir Woods statement follows:
 'I wish it clearly understood to all voters Of the city of New Britain and Of Berlin, that I am a candidate for judge of probate, and seek the nomination at the probate conven- ton, for the district Of Berlin.
 q have been strongly urged by my many friends 10 sock this nom ination, and 1 am convinced that k shall have their loyal support
 After giving q careful survey Of the situation, I am satisfied that with the support which I have at hand. I am assured of the nomination for the judge of probate at the prima- rles on September 4
 My life has been spent with the people of the city of New Britain. During that period I have grown up (Continued on Page Two)
New Britain herald., 1930-08-28
Beer Runners Jailed
 In NOrWalk Court Case

Norwalk, Aug 2S Lq) - In city court today Joseph Toblusky of 22nd avenue, Brooklyn, was fined S1,000 and sentenced to jail for Is days, when he was found guilty of trans porting liquor, and William Hayo of East 32nd street. New York City, was fined $500 and sentenced to IS days in jail. The men paid the fine.
 The pair were arrested in Norwalk Monday night as they were passing through the city, Toblusky was driv ing a truck loaded with 100 half barrels of beer and Hayo, who was in another machine, was acting as a convoy.
 By a special court order the truck will be sold at public auction here and the beer will be destroyed.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-28
HOLDER OF RECORD
 TRIES OUT COURSE
Hawks Does About 175 Miles an
 Hour at Chicago
PROMISES BETTER MARK
Sharp Turns Allow Speed Demon to
 Make Excellent Time, Although
 Motor Not Really Opened Up Safety Measures Taken.

Curtiss- Reynolds Airport, Chicago, Aug. 2S LPl - Captain Frank NJ Hawks, holder of the transcontinen- tai speed records for both directions across the United States, flew his monoplane through 6 drizzling rain at the national air races today on practice flight for the S1O,O00 Thompson trophy race, He was clocked unofficially at between ITO and l75 miles an hour.
 Captain Hawks picked an early hour for the trial. He clocked his own speed accurately butt declined to let it be known.
 T knew others would me docking me, and for that reason l did not let the motor out" he said "I didn't hold it back much. though. I want ed>to get accustomed to the pylons. ' will fly around them again before the races"
 Lost Little Speed
 The flier made sharp turns and pylons which mark the mile course They are checkered posts projecting into the air and race planes must fly around them.
 The Thompson trophy race is to be run Labor Day and many famous pilots are expected 10 start. The dis tanCe will be 100 miles, 20 laps around the course, and any type of plane with any sort of motor is eligible. The entrants may also equip their motors with super-charg- CTS or special fuels. First prize is s5,O00, second s3,00O and third s. 00Q.
 The rain stopped before the start of the days program and the sun popped out as bright as it has beer for the five previous days of the meet.
 The army air corps. which has been thrilling the crowds daily with fast wartime maneuvers. introduced an innovation at the meet today when Lieut.. Arthur Innes directed squadron of army bombers from the ground by radio
 Heard Over Radio
 His directions were heard by Co.,
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New Britain herald., 1930-08-28
Confi- dent of Winning Nom- nation, Asserts He Will "Shoot Full of Holes" Claims Made By Seymour Aide.
Mayors Wing of City Re- publicans Backing States to County, State and Congressional Conven- tions in Effort to Set Up Strong Organization.

T shall be nominated and re- elected" Congressman E. Hart Penn told newspap permen as he left the office of Mayor Quigley at noon to- day after nearly an hours conversa- ton on subjects which neither the congressman nor his potential rival for the nomination would disclose.
 renn came here solely for the purpose of talking with Mayor Quigley and after their meeting left the city. He was directed to Quigley's office by former Mayor A. NJ. Paouessa, a candidate for the democratic nomination which he hopes will- place him in the office held by Tenn for several terms. The congressman either did not know reveal the fact. Paonessa. recogniz- ing Fenn, appeared quite amused at the incident.
 Maintains Secrecy On Canvass
 When the door of Mayor Quigley's office was opened after the con- ference the mayor stepped out with the congressman.
 Were you in town to inquire into the mayors stand with reference to the congressional nomination he was asked. For the answer to this question Fenn referred reporters to the mayor.
 What do you wish to say to the press?" he was next asked. Il
 His reply was: T shall be nomin- ated and reelected, I have had this assurance from the county. but I'm not going to disclose my canvass or make statements. Let Rogers do that CRogers. presumably, is Will lard B. Rogers Of Manchester, spokesman for Clarence W. sey- mour). I have always polled heavy vote in Hartford county, in fact believe I had more votes than Hoover. Let Rogers make his state ments and announce his canvass re- suits then I'll shoot them full of holes"
 Congressman Fenn declined to give the names of friends who. he said. are handling his campaign, but said he would have no campaign managers otheA than this group Of friends.
 Mayor Quigley who had busted himself with other matters while re- porters interview Fenn, joined the group as the congressman began voluntary explanation for his pres enCe in New Britain today.
 If He Gets the Delegates"
 T had a couple of matters I wanted to talk over with George" he said T am always interested in New Britain. and also in Newing- ton. You know I was responsible for the veterans hospital being plac-
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New Britain herald., 1930-08-28
PLAN PERMANENT INSTITUTE

Sacramento, Cal. Aug, eS P0A move toward establishing a perma- nent institute of Pan-American re- lations was under way here today by delegates from countries of South ano Central America to the Pan American reciprocal trade confer ence.
 A committee was named to study a proposed constitution submitted by Robert G. Sproul, president of the University Of California. This committee will make it's final report Saturday when a vote on it's rec ommendatior will be taken,
New Britain herald., 1930-08-28
Harold Duncan Attacks Man Who
 Pummelled His Sister Recently

Hollywood. Cal, Aug. 2S GP - Harold Duncan, brother of Vivian Duncan, exacted summary revenge for the pummeling his famous sis ter received at the hands of Rex Lease recently, by soundly beating the motion picture actor in a hotel cafe here last night.
 Eye witnesses of the encounter said Leases eye was blackened his face cut and his nose was bleeding when the fight was halted. Duncan also was marked, although not so badly as that of his opponent.
 The fight started. according to witnesses, shortly after Lease and Duncan met in the cafe, a place much frequented by Holiywoods
New Britain herald., 1930-08-28
SHAVING AND SUICIDE SOLVED THROUGH NOTE
Woman Once Accused of
 1 Murdering Second Hus- band Killed by Third

| New York, Aug. 2S tP) - Acquit- sd two years ago of the staying of CT second husband. Mrs. Frances Eirkwood Van Clief, 34 years old, fas shot and killed last night by her fird husband, Eugene Van Ciief, fho then committed suicide. F This was the theory Of police ased on note found after the two fodies were discovered in a Brook n rooming house. The note address, to Ida Van Clief, a daughter by previous marriage, read:
 Please forgive me for what have bne. It is the best way out. Your Id Eugene"
 The note was found in a furnished Som hired by Van Clief.
 tPolice learned Van Clief, who larried Mrs kirkUood a year ago, gently had met financial reverses
 roadside stand he conducted. aior to discovery of the note, police Are inclined to believe the woman Tot the man and then took her own ". A plStol lIoill Hllltll louI cliotS pd been fired was found near he-
 md.
 bShe had a bullet wound in her rht temple. Van Clief was shot in e breast and his temple had been lzed by a bullet.
 The woman's second husband, Dr.
 ann Kirkwood. a veterinarian, was
 bbed to death in their home in eens. At her trial on a charge of rnslaughter she said the veterin- 1an was killed accidentally in the yuggle for the weapon with which q intended 10 commit suicide.
 Ter first husband was John A. ,,Avoy a textile designer, whom
 divorced. ,fan Clief had returned home nssday night after having been
 ay for more than a week, police
 rned. Neighbors said they heard
 couple quarreling.
New Britain herald., 1930-08-28
WIPES SPINE FRACTURED
 BY JUMP OUT OF WINDOW
Bride of Nine Months Who Decided to End It All Listed
 As "Very Sick

An X-ray examination of the in juries sustained by Mrs. Constance Legas, 21, of 27 Oak street, when she leaped from a third story win dow of her home Tuesday afternoon following a dispute with her hus- band, has disclosed fracture of the spine, it was said today at New Brit ain General hospital, and the young woman. while not considered in a critical condition. is listed as "very sick Her recovery is expected, how ever.
 According to Mrs. Legas' state ment to the police, she and her hus- band, George, quarreled because he wanted to take her to the movies and she would not go on account of their limited finances occasioned by his failure to find employment. The couple were married about nine months ago.
 Mrs. Legas said that she jumped from the window to end it all"
New Britain herald., 1930-08-28
CARGO PINS CAPTAIN IN SINKINGFREIGHTER
Skipper Dies as Boat Rams ScOw in New York
 Harbor-24 Saved

New York. Aug. 2s Lp) - Caught by shifting freight, captain was carried down with his ship in New Yark harbor last night after col lision with a ScoW. His crew of A was rescued.
 The collision between the Clyde Mallory freighter NeChes and the third. of a string of scows in tow of a. tug occurred in the narrows off Staten Island.- Coast Guard boats and police launches saved all the offi- cers and ment but Captain Eber Estes of the Neches. He was wedged in by load of pipe on the after deck.
 Chief Engineer F.. Carey, of Hill side, N J., fought desperately to free him but was pitched into the water as the ship turned over on its side.
 You cant help me. Take care of yourself, Carey" were the captain S last words, Carey said after he had been taken from the water.
 The Neches, 4,500 ton vessel was bound for Key West and Mobile with a miscellaneous cargo, after having left its berth in the North River late in the afternoon.
 Carey was taken to Marine hos pital. Staten Island, suffering from severe bruises. He was olso bowNd over by the pipe but freed himself. The officers taken from the Neches besides Carey were First Mate S. Stalsan. First Assistant Engineer Carl Reuhlbach and Third Engineer D. l.. Thompson.
 The other % members Of the crew had taken to a lifeboat as the vessel was sinking.