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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-28
Veteran Teacher Dies

~ Times Special
SHELBYVILLE, Ind, April o.
R. c. Limpus, "a, a school teacher
here and elsewhere in Shelby coun-
ty for forty-f1ve years, is dead of
heart disease.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-28
Rehekahs to Hold Party

The Temple Rebeksh degree staff
will entertain with a bunco and card
party Tuesday night at $50 East
Ohio street.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-28

tofore advertised fake products,
have gone out of business as a re-
suit of the commissions exposures.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-28
OVERVALUED BLlSTERS

Court Dismisses $500 Complaint
Against Shoe Merchant.
BIZ Jnitcd Press
CLEVELAND, April 28.-Seventy-
five hundred dollars for pair of
blistered feet is too much, Common
Pleas Judge Samuel Kramer ruled
when he dismissed the suit of Henry
H. Dubbs, filed because a shoe mer-
chant sold him shoes that hurt his
feet.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
CHILD HAS NARROW
 ! ESCAPE PLAYING ON
 DELIVERY MACHINE

Playing on a delivery truck yes terday afternoon almost led to the serious injury of little Marvel l daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Clar ence Geddes near their home ir the Casey -Shattuck addition. She was unseen by the driver whc started his car in motion and the little girl fell and rolled beneath the rear wheels.
 EyewitnesseS exonerated the driv- e1, James Orme, of the truck owned by George Brothers from all blame He had stopped to make a delivery Coming out from the house, he ap- preached the truck from the rear and on the left side. A small boy was on that side of the truck and was warned of the danger of play ing around the car. Orme looked through the window on the right side but owing to the lower panel wasn't able to see the little girl He started slowly and the child rolled off and beneath the car. She vas rushed to the hospital and given medical attention. Today it was said that her injuries were minor. She passed restful night
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
ALASKA STORY
 TO BE FILMED
 IN S.E. ALASKA
Talkie Company Comin g North to Make Beach's
 Silver Horde"

SEATTLE, July 3.-With I50 OIi- ental cannery workers az fellow passengers, four motion picture players of Hollywood, Evelyn Brent, Louis Wolheim, Raymond Hatton and Joseph Rupp, sailed at 10 o'clock this morning on the steamer Lakina for Southeast Alaska to film a talkie of Rex Beach's Silver Horde" There are 61 members of the film troupe accompanying the four stars. The story will be mostly filmed in the salmon district around Ket- chikan.
 Capt. Flynn and his crew aboard the Lakina will take part in the filming.
 RKO also plans to film Beach's Iron Trail and will go to Cor dova, Alaska, for local color Sev- eral of the scenes will be laid along the Copper River and Northwest ern Railway
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
MOUSE HAVE SHORT TRACK
 FOR VICTORY
Elks and Vets Must Play
 Two Tits to Win Big July Fourth Money

The Moose have the inside track for the big money in the Fourth of July celebration tomorrow, with only single game to face, while the Legion and Elks, to take first place, must cop a pair of tilts.
 Pete Schmitz will carry the hopes of the Paps in his pitching arm for he has been chosen by Manager McKinnon to go on the mound and start the fireworks. Lansing will be at the other end of the course
 Manning will pitch the first mix up of the day for the Vets when the Legion and Elks tangle. The Legion has Koski, Goss and Will son to call on for the second game or for relief in the first encounter if such is needed.
 Although the Bills have beer weak all season they have a larger number of pitchers than either ol the other teams. Junge, Keaton ano Lowe are. the regulars, while Mc- Clair has done some good heaVlne this season. and Martin threw few good innings last week. Osborne who was one of the mainstays, un' til he went out of town, may bt here for the Fourth, and Ii so II likely to see some service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
ILACERCREN BUILDS
 FINE RACING CRAFT

Earl Lagergren today is putting the finishing touches on a new 18-foot inboard motorboat, on whicn he has lavished practically all of his spare hours since this time last year
 The racer was constructed in th- Handy Andy Carpenter Shop, and most of the work has been done by Earl, with the help of a few friends. The boat shows the re- suits of many hours of careful ef- fort, and is excellently finished in every detail.
 It is equipped with Durant motor, practically new, which sets in the forward hatch. The crai. is built for speed and comfort as well, and Earl expects to make his trial run. sometime this week, pos sibly tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
SALMON AND HALIBUT
 ARE UNLOADED HERE

Four boats were in port yester- day and today unloading king sa.- mon and echoes for local buyers, while two halibut boats, carrying 4,50o pounds apiece, sold this morn ing at 10 and SIS cents.
 Two thousand pounds of mixed kings and echoes were purchased by Melchior, Armstrong, Dessau from the Sadie, Capt Sandy Stew ems. Marlyn received 18,000 pounds of king from Fred Schrey of Sitka, aboard the Dorothy Alexander.
 The Elsie, Capt. John Hollywood, brought 18,000 pounds of kings from Atlantic and Pacific at Sitka and 2,000 for the same firm here. Alt lantic and Pacific also received 4,600 pounds of kings on the Gel tic, Capt. Henry Moy
 San Juan purchased the catch of the halibut boat Ford, Capt. Ole Brensdal, and the Margaret, Capt. Peter Hildre.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
INVESTIGATORS
 OF ALASKA R. R.
 ARE APPOINTED
Two Western Senators S Named with Howell
 to Come North

WASHINGTON. D. C., July B. Vice-P President Charles Curtis, Pres ident of the Senate, has named Senator Robert B. Howell, of Ne braska, Senator John Thomas of Idaho, and Senator John B. Kend- rick of Wyoming, members of the committee to investigate the oper- ation and management of the Alas ka Railroad.
 The resolution was proposed in the Senate by Senator Howell and provided for selection of a com mittee of three Senators to inves- tigate the operation, economic situ- ation and prospects of the Alaska Railroad. The resolution provided $5,0O0 for expenses.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
ADMIRAL ROGERS
 AND NORTHLAND !. ENROUTE NORTH

SEATTLE, July 3.-Steamer Ad- miral Rogers sailed for Southeast Alaska ports at 10 o'clock this morning with 200 passengers, in- cluding 56 steerage. The follow ing passengers are booked for Ju- neau:
 M. P. Stephens and wife, Ed mund Lewis, H w Irvine, wife end two daughters, and W. c Ellis.
 Motorship Northland sailed last night at o'clock for Juneau anu way ports with p passengers, all first class. The following passen- gers are booked for Juneau: Mrs E. E. Ravet and daughter, Mrs Robert Keeny, Mrs. Jack Rowe Mrs. Addie McKinnon, and Milton Lagergren,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
Ketchikan Permitted By Congress to Issue
 One Million in Bonds

WASHINGTON, July 3. Con. gressional action is complete on the measure to permit Ketchikan. AL aska, to issue a s1.ooo,o0o bond is- sue to acquire the Citizens Light. Power and Water Company, with the House concurrence of the Sen- ate amendments. The bill now goes to the President for his sigma ture.
 The Senate amendments require approval of 65 per cent of the citi- zens at an election by which ths issue will be authorized, rather than by majority provided by the orig lial bill. The Senate also provided that the last installment of bonds mature within 30 years rather than 50 years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
BILL
 CONTROVERSY IS
 BELIEVED ENDED
Senate and House Con- ferees Reach Agreement
 Respond to Hoover

WASHINGTON, July 3. Re- spending to written pleas from President Hoover, the Senate and House conferees on the World War veterans measure reached an agree ment on the lower pension rates provided in the House bill The House provided a maximum of $40 for veterans with permanent dis abilities, opposed to the Senate's $60.
 The conference agreement retain ed the House language and with held pensions from those able to pay income taxes.
 The Senate amendment allowing compensation to veterans who suf- fered disability by venereal disease contracted in the service. was also eliminated.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03

50-yard Dash, Girls, 12 years and
 under-$1, 75c, soc. Boys Three-Legged Race, 50 yards,
 IA years and under-$2, $50, 45-yard Dash, Boys, II years and
 under-S1, 75c, soc. 45-yard Dash, Girls, Il years and
 under-$1, 75c, soc. i0-yard Dash, Boys, 10 years and
 under-$l, 75c, soc. 40-yard Dash, Girls, 10 years and
 under-$1, 75c, soc. Boys Three-Legged Race, 40 yards,
 12 years and under-$2, $1.50,
 $1.
 Girls Egg Race, 40 yards, IA year,
 and under-$1, 75c, soc. 35-yard Dash, Boys, years and under-$l, 75c, soc. 35-yard Dash, Girls, years and
 under-s1, 75c, soc. 30-yard Dash, Boys, years and
 under-$1, 75c, soc. 30-yard Dash, Girls, years and
 under-$l, 75c, soc. Boys Sack Race, 30 yards, Is
 years and under-$1, 75c, soc. Girls Egg Race, 12 years and
 under, 35 yards-s1, 75c. soc. Boys Three-Legged Race, 30 yards, 10 years and under-s2, s1.50 25-yard Dash, Boys, years and
 under-$1, 75c, soc. 25-yard Dash, Girls, 2 years and
 under-$1, 75c, soc. Boys Sack Race, 25 yards, 13 years
 and under-s1, 75c, soc 25-yard Dash, Boys, years and under-$l, 75c, soc. 25-yard Dash, Girls, years and
 under-$1, 75c, soc. Boys Sack Race, 25 yards, II years
 and under-$1, 75c, soc. Girls Egg Race, 25 yards, 10 years
 and under-S1, 75c, soc. 2o-yard Dash, Boys, years and ullder-$l, 75c. soc. 2o-yard Dash, Girls, years and
 under-S1, 75c, soc. Boys Three-Legged Race, years
 and under-$2, $50, s1. Girls Egg Race, 20 yards, years
 and under-$1, 75c. soc. Boys Sack Race, 9 years and under
 -s1, 75c, soc. 20-yard Dash, Boys, years and under-$1, 75c, soc. 20-yard Dash, Girls, years anc
 under-Sl, 75c, soc. Boys Three-Lagged Race, 6 years
 and under-$2, $l.50, $1. Boys Sack Race, years and under -$l, 75c, soc. Ladies Race, 50 yards, IT years anc
 over-$3, $2, $1. Fat Mems Race, 50 yards, over POI
 pounds-$3, $2, $1. Old Mems Race, over 50 years, 5i yards-$3, $2, $1. Balloon Race, Boys, under 12 year' of age-$250. Balloon Race, Girls, under 12 year,
 of age-$2.50 Contestants to furnish own rope egg, sack or other equipment ex cept balloons) | 2:15 P. M. - BASEBALL AT CITY BALL PARK. American Legion vs. B. P. O. Elks
 Moose vs winning team of frs
 game. $25000 prize money.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
SHOWERS FAIL TO DIM LOCAL
 FOURTH PLANS
Community Gets Ready for Annual Observance of
 Fourth of July

Despite showery weather pre- vailing today and for the past few days, Juneau was today pre- pairing for it's annual Fourth of July celebration which opens to- night with smoker at A. B. Hall, runs throughout tomorrow an d closes with a big dance at Elks Hall tomorrow evening.
 Weather predictions this after noon said showers probably would continue tomorrow, but 'if we have real good luck it will clear up,' said Weather Man R. c. Mize.
 Decorations Appearing
 By noon today many business houses were putting on holiday dress, and bunting and flags were adorning storefronts, display win dows and doors. The street decora- tions will be put into place this evening.
 Many visitors were arriving in town from out of town points. The harbor boat Torrance arrived in port from Chilkoot Barracks with about 25 aboard. Other craft were also coming into port during the day.
 The day will open at 9:30 o'clock tomorrow with a marine parade in the local harbor Many boats were expected to enter This will ne followed by a feature program of marine sports which will continue to 12:30 pm. A band concert will be given during the morning hours.
 At l pm. the childrens sport section of the program will start at the City Baseball Park. There are some 40 events on this. Inn mediately after it is completed, the baseball contest will be staged. In the opening tilt, the American Le- zion and Elks meet. The Moose will play the winner of the first game for the $250 purse.
 From 2 to pm. the City Band will give a concert downtown. At e:30 pm. there will be fire works display. The dance at El6s Hall will close the program.
 Program in Full
 The program tor the celebration follows in full:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
FRIDAY MORNING JULY 4, 1880

9:30A. M-Water Sports in front of Government Dock. Marine Parade from Lower City Float to Government Dock. Parade to be headed by Official Boats and Juneau Marine Band. Gas or Diesel Boat Tug War 6 Entries) First prize, $35.00 cash; second prize, $2500 credit courtesy Chas G. Warner Co. Outboard Motor Boat Race @ miles, 4 Entries) (Handicap). First prize, $25.00 cash; second prize, $500 credit-courtesy Thomas Hardware Co.,; third prize, 5000 credit = courtesy Pacific Coast Coal Go.
 Halibut Gear Setting Race (One Skate, Entries). First prize, $500 cash; second prize, $25.00 credit - courtesy I. Goldstein, third prize, $500 credit-court- esy Standard Machine Shop. Creased Spar Contest Crime limit 3 minutes, entries). Firs t prize, $500 cash; second prize, 5000 cash; third prize, $500 cash.
 Free-For-All Inboard Motor Race CHandicap). First prize, $500 cash; second prize, S20.00 credit courtesy Geyer Metal Works ($10.0O), Juneau Cabinet and Detail Millwork ($10.00); third prize, 5000 credit = courtesy Alaska Steam Laundry. Halibut Gear Batting Contest (One Skate, Entries). First prize, S25.0O cash; second prize, Stet- son Hat and pair F or h m Shoes-courtesy H. s. Graves, Gents Furnishings; third prize, 5000 credit-courtesy New York Exchange.
 All contestants must file entry at starting scow moored off Govern ment Dock before 10 am, July 4th. Finishing line of all races will be between starting scow and designat- ed point on Douglas Island.
 Judges-H. c. DeVighne, M. D., George K. Cleveland, Andrew Ros- ness.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
CHINA REBELS
 ARE DEFEATED
Government Armies Alp. pear Victorious Along
 40 Mile Front

SHANGHAI, July 3.-The North ern Alliance Rebels have been de- feated along a 40-mile front ir the Honan Province.
 The Government armies drove the rebels toward the Yellow River banks and smashed through the rebel lines and seized important po- sitions.
 A heavy surprise attack split the Northern Alliance defenses neai Lanfent and sent the rebels in wilo flight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
SHARKEY AND STORYTELLING GO
 DECLARED OFF
Madison Square Garden Officials Fail to Get
 BuelowRelease

NEW YORK, July 3.-The pro posed return bout between Jack Sharkey and Max Schmeling in September was declared off by the Madison Square Garden official1 when they failed to provide release from Arthur Buelow, Schmeling's deposed manager, satisfactory to Joe Jacobs, Schmelings manager of choice.
 Sharkey had agreed to take 12h per cent of the challenger's share and also agreed to purchase Schmeling's freedom from Buelow out of his share of the proceeds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
HOODLUM GIVEN
 1 YEAR IN JAIL

CHICAGO, H., July 3-Jack Mo Gurn, dapper hoodlum and reputed Capone gunman, has been sen- fenced to the county jail for one years and fined $500 for carrying concealed weapons, by Judge Frank houser. This is the maximum sentence. McGurn is one of the most widely known gangsters of Chicago.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
TODAY'S STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, July 3. >Closing quotation on Alaska Juneau mine stock today is SIS, Alleghany Cor poration 20as, Anaconda Copper 50, Bethlehem Steel 795s, General Motors 40ss, Granby 217s, Inter- national Harvester 81h, Kennecott Copper 381s, Mont g o m y-Ward 34ss, National Acme IFS, Packard Motors 135s, 13A, 1872, Simmon Beds 23A, Standard Brands 19as, Standard Oil of California 60H
 Standard Oil of New Jersey 65 United Aircraft 52A, U. s. Steel 157N, Hupp Motors 1873, 13A, 1873, Stewart Warner 2o7s, 20A, 20A.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
MRS. BENDER GOING EAST

A telegram from Mrs. Robert w Bender to her father, John w Troy, says she is leaving Seattle today with MT. Bender for the East. When she left Juneau last week Mrs. Bender expected to re- turn to Juneau and remain until fall, and then join her husband ir Atlanta. MT. and Mrs. Bender will visit New York before going tc Dixieland,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
Acquisition for
 Alleged Lingle
 Assassin Signed

SPRINGFIELD, Hi, July 3.-A requisition for the return of Frank Foster, alias Frank Foreman, gang ster, from Los Angeles, where he is under arrest, to face the indictment charge of the murder of Alfred Jake" Lingle, veteran Tribune re- porter, has been signed by Lieut. Gov Sterling.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
HUNTER BOYS CONTINUE ON
 GREAT FLIGHT
In Air Over 523 Hours Make Request to Tes-
 tify byRadio in Case

CHICAGO, H., July 3. = John and Kenneth Hunter, pilots of the plane City of Chicago, made for- nal request of Judge Feinberg, of the Circuit Court. that in the court proceedings to be held next Tuesday in a suit against them, they be allowed to testify by radio
 The two fliers have now been in the air more than 523 hours and have $15,000 in cash coming as prizes.
 The Hunter brothers have beaten all world records for a refueling, endurance flight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
JONES GIVEN
 N. Y. WELCOME
American Champion Greet ed Upon His Return
 from Abroad

NEW YORK, July 3. = Bobby Jones, who captured the champion ships abroad, was welcomed home yesterday afternoon on the steps of the City Hall. He tried to tell how grateful he was for the well come, and said:
 This has overwhelmed me. It has put me off my game"
 Mayor Walker said: The worlds worst golfer meets the worlds best.v
 Jones left for Minneapolis last night to play in the National oren.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
PETERSBURG MAN IS ARRESTED CHARGED
 WITH GRAVE CRIME

Willie Mills, charged with rape was arrested Tuesday at Peters, burg, where the crime charged is alleged to have occurred. Deputy United States Marshal c. V. Brown was the arresting officer
 Mills is being held in the Peters, burg Federal jail pending a hear ing in the United States Commis- sioner's Court before Judge c. Clau- sen. This was expected to take place today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
Plane Southern Cross
 Winging to California

CHICAGO, H.. July 3. The plane Southern Cross winged away lat 6:45 o'clock this morning, Oak land bound, with Wing Commander Kingsford- Smith at the controls and the crew of the North Att lantic flight with him.
 There are no more oceans to cross. We will fly the ship to Cali fornia where it will be decided what to do with her." the com mander said before the take-off.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
Special Session of
 Senate # Congress
 Adjourns This P.M.

WASHINGTON, July 3.-Presi- dent Hoover informed the Senate leaders at conferences today that he will call the Senate into a spe- cial session next Monday for con- sideration of the London Naval treaty, in the event Congress ad- journed tonight. @
 Senators Watson. Reed, Allen and Walcott are confident in keeping a quorum next week however to bring the treaty to a vote within a week or ten days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
Makes 15,000 Foot Leap;
 Lands Safely

D NEW YORK, July B.
 . Equipped with a device to . open a parachute without , using numbed hands, Mrs. , Rita Shoemaker leaped from . a plane more than 15,000 , feet up in the air and estab- } lished the woman's record for . altitude jumping.
 . A 10-foot rope was secured
 Q to the plane and to a ring of
 . her parachute. The rip cord } was pulled and the parachute Q opened and floated down. Q She narrowly escaped high Q tension wires.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
Chair Factory in
 Prison Stockade
 Destroyed by Fire

FRANKFORT, Ky, July 3.--l art late yesterday afternoon caused a loss of $25000O to the Frankfort Chair Company in the stockade oi the State Reformatory.
 Seven hundred and eighty-seven prisoners left the building in or derly rank and sat within the walls of the stockade laughing and jok- ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
FRIDAY EVENING
 JULY 4, 193O

700 to 8:00P. M. Band Concert in business district. 8:30 P. M.-Grand Display of Fire works, middle Gastineau Chan nel. 9:30 P. M-Dance at Elks Hall.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
Another Wonder Is Accomplished By TeIeuision

. NEW YORK, July 3.-A . silent speech for the defeated . dream of Alexander Gra- . ham Bell, was transmitted publicly last night by tele- . phone for the first time, done by lip reading over a . television circuit of the Am . erican Telephone and Tele- . graph Company. Two partly . deaf young women held con- . versation and talked. The . women saw each other in . natural colors and appeared . about 10 feet apart. They . said they heard every word. . c
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
Persons Injured,
 Building Demolished
 M Series of Quakes

4GAUMATI, Assam, July 3--Nine earthquake shocks were recorded within period of six minutes here and many persons were injured. During the short disturbance build ings were demolished and telegraph wires were broken. Slight shocks continued long after the heavier ones.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
Attempt Is Made to
 Bomb Calcutta Train

Peshawar, India, July 3.-An at- tempt was made to derail the in- coming Calcutta mail train by per- sons who placed bomb under meath the rails. The bomb ex- ploded but no damage was done.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
TtOenty-eight Are
 Acquitted, Charges
 Liquor Conspiracy

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, July B. Twenty eight residents of Rock Springs, including four City off, cials, have been acquitted of charg- es of conspiracy to violate the Ma tional Dry Laws.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
RECEIVE RED HATS

VATICAN CITY, July 3. - Five new Cardinals recently created at g Secret Consistory, none for Am erica, received the red hats from the Pope at a public consistory Of the entire Curia of Cardinals.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
FRIDAY AFTERNOON JULY 4, 193O

HOOP. M.-CHILDREN'S SPORTS Races at City Ball Park. The list of events follows: 50-yard Dash, Boys, 15 years and under-$1, 75c, soc. 50-yard Dash, Girls, l5 years ano under-$1, 75c, soc. 50-yard Dash, Boys, IA years ano under-$1, 75c, soc. 50-yard Dash, Girls, IA years anc under-$1, 75c, soc. 5O-yard Dash, Boys, l3 years ano under-$1, 75c, soc. 50-yard Dash, Girls, l3 years anc under-$1, 75c. soc. 50-yard Dash, Boys, l2 years anc under-$1, 75c, soc,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
Chrysler Corporation
 Announces Cut in Pay

DETROIT, Mich. July 3.-A 10 per cent reduction in pay Of all
 salaried employees is announced to- day by the Chrysler Corporation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
Fifteen Are Killed, Thirty Are Injured
 In Train Collision

SASON, Italy, July 3.-Fifteen persons were killed and 30 injured in collision of the Milan passen- ger train with freight train Il miles from Bologna, this afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-03
Steamship Company President Charged
 With Large Theft

LOS ANGELES, Cal, July B. Frank Hill, President of the Cali fornia and Eastern Steamship Com- pany, has been arrested on an in dictment charging IA counts of grand theft totalling $l36.0O0.
 Hill denied misappropriating the money.
 The indictment alleged he trans ferred the amount to his personal account.