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The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
FLYER
 IS KILLED IN
 PLANE CRASH
Lowell Bayles, Out for Rec ord, Dies in Accident
 at Detroit

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. Howell Bayles, speed flier, was killed here late last Saturday afternoon when his plane struck the ground and burst into flames while he was making another attempt to make a speed record.
 Earlier in the week, Bayles at tained a speed record of 28l.9 miles an hour in a third attempt for a record.
 He was killed in the first lap of his fourth attempt. He was up about 75 feet and going at a ter rife speed when suddenly his plane dipped, overturned three times and rammed the ground. The force of the impact was so great that the engine was hurled many feet away. Bayles's body was caught in the plane which burst into flames.
 No official record was made at the time of the accident but at tendants said Bayles was travelling faster than on any other trials. One pilot estimated his speed at more than 300 miles an hour at the time of the crash.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
l INDIA STARTS RESISTANCET TO
 BRITISH RULE
Boycotts Urged in Call Is. sued at Bengal-Other
 Plans Are Outlined

LONDON, Dec. 7.-In less thar week after the Second Round Table conference closed here, with out providing, as Mahatma Gandhi said, for real freedom" for India call for a revival of passive re- sistance and British boycott has been registered in three important Indian centers, according to advices received in London.
 The Provincial Conference at Bengal has urged boycott on Bri- tish goods, British banks, British Insurance Companies and British shipping lines.
 The Council of the All-India- Moslem League at Delhi has ex- pressed dissatisfaction with the British government for failure to announce decision concerning safeguarding of Moslem rights.
 At Lucknow, the Agrarian Sub Committee has authorized local subcommittees to begin a no-rent campaign.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
Unemployed Gathered in
 Washington
Homes of One Senator, One Representative,
 Under Guard

WASHINGTON, D. G., Dec. IT, From nights sleep in warm bil- lets, 1,500 men and women rose this morning planning to make de- mands for unemployment insurance on the opening day of Congress.
 A mass demonstration on the plaza fronting the Capitol, coupled with an attempt at presenting the demands on the floor of the Sen- ate and House, was the scheme of the unemployed who had gathered here from the ends of the country to greet the legislators.
 Police and secret service author ities were keeping close watch over the situation caused by the hun ger marcherS' descent on this city. Police guards were placed around the house of Senator Tas- ker L. Oddie and Representative Hamilton Fish, whose activities in exposing Communist propaganda operations in this country have aroused the ire of some of the radicals.
 Admission to the Capitol grounds was denied the marchers by Vice President Curtis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
MAY POSTPONE
 ARMS SESSION
Conference at Geneva on Disarmament Probably
 Will Be Delayed

PARIS, Dec. 7-Postponement of the Geneva Disarmament Confer enee is regarded here as inevitable. owing to the failure of the League of Nations Council to reach a sat- lsfactory solution to the Manchu- rlan problem, and other develop ments in Europe.
 international leaders foresee ut- ter failure at Geneva if the meet Ing should be held as scheduled. This, 1t is believed. would be more disastrous to the disarmament cause than delay. So it is regarded as practically certain that the Con- ference will be set back for a later date.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
WEDELL SEEKS
 NEW RECORDS
Will Attempt to Make New Speed for Trans-Con-
 tinenial Flight

SEATTLE, Dec. 7.-In a radio interview here Sunday evening, J. R. Wedel, new record holder of the Pacific Coast speed champion ship between San Diego and Van couver, announced he would seek this week to break the transcon- tinental air record He will hop off from Los Angeles within a day or two for Roosevelt Field, Long 1sl- and, seeking to lower the record now held by Maj. James Doolittle, U. s. Army aviator.
 After this flight, if he is suc- cessful, Wedell said it was probable he would go to Ottawa and seek to lower the time between that city and Mexico City, via Washington.
 Wedell flies a plane made by himself. It has cruising speed of 25O miles per hour.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
GARNER WILL BE AIDED BY
 FORMER STAFF
Majority Chooses Officers of Last Democratic House
 of Representatives
SMELL CONCEDED
 COP. LEADERSHIP
Former Leader Tilson Gives Way to New Yorker as
 Republican Leader

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 7.- Cheering and enthusiastic Demo- crats returned to legislative power today after more than a decade of defeats and took control of the new National House of Represen- tatives. They elected Representa- tive John N. Garner of Texas Speaker. He received 218 votes to POT for Bertrand H. Shell, Re- publican of New York. Five votes were cast for Representative George J. Schneider. independent Repub- lican of Wisconsin. His votes were from insurgent Republicans and Representative Paul J. Kvale, Far mer-Labor of Minnesota.
 House Officers
 The oath of office was adminis- tered to Speaker Garner who in turn administered the oath to the other House officers, who include:
 South Trimble of Kentucky, Clerk of the House; Joseph J. Sinnott of Virginia, Door Keeper; Kenneth Romney of Montana, Sergeant-at- Arms. Trimble and Sinnott occu- pied the same positions in the last Democratic House and Romney was Assistant Sergeant -at-Arms.
 Shell G. o. P. Leader
 Former Republican Leader John Q. Tilson of Connecticut conceded the Republican floor leadership to Representative Bertrand H. Shell of New York, who was the Republi- can nominee for Speaker. There was no evidence of conflict be- tween the supporters of Tilson and Shell and the controversy is re- garded as ended.
 Trouble Brews in Senate
 In the Senate trouble is brewing for the narrow Republican major ity, but it did not appear in today's half session.
 Statements of contests were read against Senator John H. Bank head of Alabama and Josiah w. Bailey of North Carolina, both Democrats, during the oath taking.
 Sixty three holdover Senators answered the roll call. The total membership is 96.
 Vice-President Curtis's gavel fell at noon sharp and the oath of of- lice was administered to the new Senators.
 William Tyler Page, the veteran Clerk of the last House called the House to order. He remained in the chair until Speaker Garner, took the oath.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
Air Mail Seruice to AIaska NowProbable; ;Bro,un Requests
 Authority to Make Contracts

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. IT, In the annual report of Postmaster General Walter F. Brown, made public today, he recommended he be authorized to contract for an air mail service to Alaska.
 The report showed the Post Of flee Department lost $146,066, ,1s9 last year. This is almost $48000,- 900 more than the gross deficit of the previous year.
 Postmaster General Brown re- commended the two cent letter rate be raised by half a cent when a letter goes out of the locality in which it is mailed. This it is esti- mated, would bring the receipts up 50,0O0,000 more than now.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
RAIL SHARES
 PULL PRICES
 DOWN TODAY
Three Elements Enter Into Spiritless Trading on
 N. Y. Exchange

NEW YORK, Dec. "A sag in rail shares imparted heavy tone to stocks today after the list had fluttered irresolutely for most of the session Several issues closed off a point or two.
 Converting of the new Congress, gathering of railway labor chiefs in Chicago and meeting of the Re- parations Committee in Basel, made traders hesitant.
 Bonds improved moderately.
 The market rallied briskly for a time this morning but soon weak ened as Standard Oil of New Jersey and New York Central sold in some volume.
 Most of the net changes today were fractional.
 Issues off from one to two points included New York Central, Stan dard Oil of New Jersey, Westing- house, Woolw orth, Pennsylvania American Can. American Telephone and Telegraph was off only about one-half point. Auburn went up three points.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
DEPUT RECEIVABLE BRINGS PRISONERS HERE FROM SITKA

Harry Emsley, sometimes known as English Harry" was brought here today from Sitka on the steamer Admiral Evans by Deputy United States Marshal William Scnnable. He was sentenced to serve 60 days in jail and to pay fine of $l50 by Judge R. w. De- Armond. of Sitka, for violating the Alaska Bone Dry Law.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
DECIDES SMITH HAS RIGHT TO
 HOLD POSITION
Federal Power Commission Chairman Sustained
 by D. C. Court

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. IT, The right of George Otis Smith, Chairman ot the Federal Power Commission, to hold office in the face of the Senate challenge, has been upheld by the District of Co., lumbia Supreme Court.
 The case is a test of the Presi- dents appointiye power. The Sen ate withdrew approval of Smith s nomination after once approved.
 Senator Walsh, Democrat of Montana, said the decision will be appealed to the United States Su- preme Court.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
Brother of Zane
 Grey Passes Away

PASADENA, Cal, Dec. 7.-Louis Grey, aged 70, brother of Zane Grey. widely known author of western stories, died at his home here today from heart disease. He was civil engineer of promin- ence.
 Louis Grey was also well known 10 the public as an illustrator through his connection with his writer brother. He had illustrated several of the latters books.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
UNION LABOR
 WILL DECIDE
 ON WAGE CUT
Ten Brotherhoods of Rail- roads Start Confer
 ence Tn Chicago

CHICAGO, H., Dec. 7.-Union Labor began to deliberate today on the proposal of the nations rail- roads for a voluntary 10 per cent cut in wages.
 Executives of ten Brotherhoods are to decide whether Organized Labor will accept the 10 per cent cut for one year.
 The program calls for prelim- mary group meetings between Union representatives for two days, with a combined meeting of all delegates on Wednesday when a decision is expected.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
HOOVER DELAYS SUGGESTIONS TO
 HELP RAILROADS
Will Watch Effect of Relief Moves Already
 Planned

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. IT, President Hoover has decided to withhold specific recommendations on the railroad situation until cer- tain relief moves already instituted have been completed.
 The President revealed he is planning special message to Con- gress on the plight of the carriers situation If no improvement is seen after helping steps planned have " en placed in effect.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
HITLER MAY
 IBE DICTATOR
 | OF GERMANY
Fascists Expected to Win Next Election, Con-
 trol Re;chstag

PARIS, Dec 7-Germany, dis ccuraged over the economic and financial outlook, is turning to Fascism. At the next general elec- ton to be held this month, Fascists are practically certain to capture control of the Reichstag, giving them control of the National gov ernment.
 Adolph Hitler, Fascist, is regard ed as certain to become dictator of Germany All Europe is watch ing developments with deep inter- est and some anxiety.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
KELLER RETURNS FROM INSPECTION OF SCHOOLS

Having completed school in- spection trip that extended to Sew ard Peninsula, Interior Alaska, Cor dova and along the Copper River and Northwestern Railway, w. K. Keller, Commissioner of Education, has returned to his headquarters in Juneau after an absence of two months. He was an incoming pas- senger on the steamship Admiral Evans, which arrived here from the Westward this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
THESE PROBLEMS
 CONFRONT CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. LA crowded work schedule confronted the Seventy-Second Congress when it convened to- day. Here are a few of the outstanding items demanding attention:
 Intergovernmental debt mor- atorium.
 Balancing budget and tax in- creaSes.
 Emergency economic program providing for liberalization of federal reserve and national banking laws.
 Unemployment relief meas ureS.
 World Court. Farm relief.
 Philippine independence. Silver question. Tariff.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
FIND DOORS BARRED

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. IT, The hunger marchers" marched back and forth on Pennsylvania Avenue this afternoon to find both White House and Capitol doors barred against them. They paraded under police escort. They found other armed police waiting for them at both ends of the Avenue
 At the Capitol, the marchers' representatives were twice repulsed in their efforts to gain the Senate floor. They were refused permis- sion to see President Hoover at the White House. The marchers were ordered to move on and did so quietly.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
VETERAN ACTOR
 TAKES HIS LIFE
Body of Eddie Lawrence Found in San Fran
 cisco Hotel Room

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Dec. 7-Tne body of Eddie Lawrence, aged oO, veteran character actor, wellknown on the legitimate stage on the Pa cific Coast, was found in hotel room Saturday. The police said he committed suicide by gas. Friends of the actor said he had been Respondent since his wife died two years ago and he had worried over financial difficulties recently.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
IS TRAPPED IN
 FIRE,ESCAPES
Student Nearly Loses Life in Moran Boys School
 Blaze

SEATTLE, Dec. Hilary Jargoe, aged IT years, a student, Tell through the buring floor to the basement and was trapped in a fire which destroyed build ing of the Moran Boys School on Bainbridge Island. He escaped un- aided.
 Speedy runs of the fire boat and a Coast Guard cutter from Seattle are credited with saving four other buildings after damage estimated at S1OOOO had been done.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
Directors of Kennecott
 Cut Quarterly Dividends

NEW YORK, Dec. 7.-Kennecott Copper directors today reduced the annual dividend to 50 cents from s1 declaring a quarterly disburse- ment of 121z cents share. It is the fourth cut made by Ken necott during the present depres- sion period.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
''Hasten Prosperity" Motto
 of Congress; Work Schedule
 Headed by Debt Moratorium,
KEYNOTE OF CONGRESS
By Francis M. Stephenson

ny rranclS M. Stephenson
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 7.- Prosperity is the keynote of the deliberations of the Seventy Second Congress.
 To that goal every major piece of legislation will be pointed and to it's realization each party will seek to surpass the other in con-, tributionS.
 There will be as many differ ences of opinion on how best to hasten prosperity as there will be legislative proposals, but early and definite action on some measures is in prospect.
 First of all, the one year mora torium on intergovernmental debts by which President Hoover sought to aid economic stability through out the world will be brought up. --r----
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
Sixty Million Dollars Asked for Improvements
 to Riuers and HarbOrs

gress today calling for $60, 900 900. The Budget Bureau cut $l5,000,000 from the original request.
 In the estimates reported to Con- gress by the Budget Bureau is one for $22 800 for Nome, Alaska, har- bor maintenance.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
FRED zIECLER
 DEAD, ACCIDENT

BREMERTON, Wash, Dec. IT, Fred ziegler, pioneer of Bainbridge Island, dairyman and active Re- publican, was drowned here last Saturday when he backed his car off a dock into the Sound.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
LEGISLATIVE AFFILIATIONS
 UNPARALLED IN RECENT TIME

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 7.- The new Congress, born of political unrest, assembled today under the burden of legislative tribulation un- paralled in recent years. The Re- publican Senate and Democratic House answered the call of the Constitution for a session that is expected to increase taxes, revise the banking laws, create new credit agencies, and settle a thousand and one other questions of National policy
 Following the election of off, cers in the House and the oath taking in the Senate committees
 'Cont,nuec on Page Two,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
CAswELL RETURNS HOME

Deputy United States Marshal William H. Caswell of Ketchikan Eleft for home on the steamship Admiral Evans. He came to Ju- neau early last week on official business.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
DUTCH HARb0R
 IS SHAKEN UP

DUTCH HARBOR, Alaska, Dec. "A violent tremor of eight sec- onds duration was felt here at 11:20 o'clock Sunday morning, Pa cific Coast Standard time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
LONE BANDIT
 ROBS LAUNDRY

TACOMA, Dec. 7.-Flourishing revolver, a middle-aged robber held up the Tacoma Laundry last Sat- urday night and escaped with be- tween $l,200 and $1 800 in cash.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
CLOSING PRICES TODAY

NEW YORK, Dec. 7.-Closing quotations of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 121s, American Can 64A, Anaconda Copper 12%, Beth lehem Steel 26A, Curtiss-W Wright IF, Fox Films 4, General Motors 24B, International Harvester PTS, Kennecott IFS, Packard Motors 45s, Standard Oil of New Jersey 3OA. United States Steel 53A, United Aircraft 1874.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
CRAIG MAN GIVEN SIXTY
 DAYS IN KETCHIKAN JAIL

Tony Coopir, Craig. was sent enced to serve 60 days in the Ket- chikan Federal jail for violation of the Alaska Bone Dry Law, ac- cording to advices received by United States Marshal Albert White.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07

WASHINGTON. D. C., Dec. T. Major General Lytle Brown, re- gently sent to the Budget Bureau estimates of money needed for river and harbor work for the next fiscal year and this came to Con-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
JAPAN PLANS NEW ATTACK
 ON CHINCHOW
Bombs Are Used, 300 Chi nese.Killed-Advance
 to Be Resisted

TOKYO, Dec. 7.--Reports from Mukden state 300 Chinese were killed when Japanese airplanes bombed Kungtapiu, to the south west of Mukden. These reports were also confirmed from author.- tative querters and dispatches stat ed a new Japanese campaign was being planned in the direction of Chinchow
 Additional reports have been re- ceived indicating the Chinese are rushing defense works at numerous points and if another drive takes place it will probably be a major operation lasting severa weeks as there are 40,0O0 Chinese in the Chinchow region.
 The bombing of the Japanese is reported to have been a campaign against Chinese ban dts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
RETURN TO PLANE

TACOTNA, Alaska, Dec. '. - Brothers Feltes and LaPeyre left here Sunday to return to their plane with fuel and will take off again as soon as the weather permits. The plane is 30 miles west of here and it is expected it will take two or three days to make the trip by dog team from here to the plane.
 The two Missionaries said they landed their plane in a wide area near Crater Peak. They said they were unable to find the food sup plies dropped by Pilot Harry Blunt as the snow was waist deep and they had no snow shoes. They had no blankets and suffered much from the cold.
 Contrary to first reports, the Mission plane is not damaged. The two Brothers were undecided when they left here whether they would fly here or to Holy Cross.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
NO EVACUATION

HAWKING, Dec. 7.-China will not comply with the Japanese de- mand she evacuate Chinchow. The official spokesman said the Chinese troops will be ordered to resist in the event of Japanese attack.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07
MISSIONARY
 PLIERS ARE
 AT TAC0TNA
Are Rescued by Dog Teams Suffered from Cold
 and Hunger

SEWARD Alaska, Dec. 7.-The two Jesuit missionaries, Brothers George J. F'eltes and Martial La Peyre, forced down in their Mission plane two weeks ago yesterday on a flight from McGrath to Holy Cross, were taken to Tacotna by dog teams last Saturday. The driv- CTS of the dog teams were Charles Harland and Charles Goebel.
 The two Brothers were found or Canes Creek, where they had oeep camped, and where they wer sighted by planes sent out t' search for them.
 They said they were forced down because of fuel shortage and thef had suffered considerably iron. cold and hunger.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-07

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-07
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
THOMAsTON
HARWINTON FAIR
 ATTRACTS MANY
Local People Capture Prizes-Ponies to Play
 Sunday

The Harwinton fair held at the fair grounds attracted one of the largest crowds ever to attend this event. Thomaston was we'll rep- resented and the prizes for the horse show were captured by Thomaston owners. Mrs William Benedict captured first prize with her horse in the driving class. and also got first for gentle sad dle horses. In the pony class. Ralph H. Barnes, captured a first and second with his ponies. Mrs Ralph H. Barnes also won seyer- al first prizes in fancy work. John Gleason captured first prize in oxen drawing and William L. Gil- bert got a second prize with his oxen.
 Football Sunday.
 The Ponies football team. who have won their first three games will play the Springfield, Mass, team at the Plume and Atwood field Sunday. The team will meet for practice Thursday evening un- der the direction of their coaches, Fay Vincent and Jack Innes. Election of Officers Friday Evening
 The Christian Endeavor society of the Congregational church will give supper in the church par lors on Friday evening. Election of officers will follow, and plans for the years work made. The committee in charge are Janet Weller. Ruth Terwilliger. Cynthia Pratt and Mary Ross.
 K. of F. Meet Thursday Evening
 Gasceon lodge, No 20, Knights of Pythfas will meet in Pythian hall on Thursday evening, when business of importance will be transacted. All members are* re- quested to be present.
 Church Board to Meet.
 The monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Metho- dist church will be held Friday evening in the church vestry. The meeting was to be held Wednesday evening but was postponed.
 Card Party Held.
 Mrs William Aschoff of Center street entertained her pinochle club at her home yesterday af- ternoon. Prizes were won by Mrs August and Mrs Oscar Eb- ner. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
 Briefs.
 The news of the death of John Conlon of Bristol was received here yesterday. He was well-known in Thomaston, having been a visitor here many times.
 John Hayes of Bristol spent Tuesday in town on business.
 Contractor William S. Yoos is building a new bridge at Litchfield and Marine streets.
 The members of Trinity church choir will hold a rehearsal on Friday evening. The junior mem- bers will meet at o'clock, and the seniors at o'clock.
 The question of a new athletic field for the young people of the town which was tabled until the March meeting at the annual tawn meeting is bound to receive the support of local citizens.
 The Thomaston group of the Hartford Choral club will meet for rehearsal at the Methodist church this evening under a director from Hartford.
 The feature picture at the Par amount theater this afternoon and evening will be John Wayne and Laura La Plante in Arizona.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-07
FAMOUS SCULPTOR
 FRENCH DIED AT
 SSUMMER HOME

Pittsfeld. Mass. Oct 7.-CUP)- Daniel Chester French, S1, world famous sculptor and designer of the Lincoln Memorial in Washing ton, died in his sleep at Chester wood," his summer estate in Stockbridge, to-day.
 French became i'll two weeks ago upon completing a magnificent marble figure of Andromeda, a mythical character. He had since been confined to bed. A heart at- tack was the immediate cause of death.
 Mrs French, the former Mary French of Concord, a cousin of the sculptor, was at the bedside, as were their son-in-law and daugh- ter, Major and Mrs Penn Cresson of Washington, D. c.
 French was born in Exeter, N. H., April 20, 1850. He had a brother William, late director of the Chicago Art Institute, and two sisters, also deceased.
 The sculptor's first triumph was the statue of the Minute Man at historic Concord battle-ground, where the second encounter of the Revolutionary Wra occurred.
 More than 100 public monuments scattered throughout the United States are credited to French.
 Among his most famous works is ''The Appeal to the Great Spirit" placed in front of Boston Museum of Fine Arts. It depicts an In- dian horseman with outstretched