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The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-10
NAVY AND ARMY AIR FORCES IN NEW AGREEMENT
Army Will Hereafter Guard Coastlines of U. S.,
 Oversea Lands

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 10.- The aerial defense of the coastline of the United States and over seas possessions is now up to the Army.
 This announcement wcs made to- day by Admiral Pratt and General MacArthur.
 An agreement has been reached for the future and the Naval Air Force will be an arm of the fleet and land stations will be main tained for training only.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-10

Mrs. J. J. Connors is passen- ger aboard the Alameda returning to her home in Juneau after a visit in the south.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-10

administration, lowering of prices, stoppage of federal contributions to doles of various kinds, and increas- eS in taxes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-10

dick, Sitka, arrived here last night on the Ranger IX., Capt. George Peterson. He will leave tomorrow on the motorship Norco for Ketchikan 70 bring the Ranger VII, back to Sitka.
 The timber cruised at Tenakee is to be cut by Jim Casco to be used for trap logs and piling in next seasons operations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-10
PIONEERS DISCUSS
 GRAND iGLOO PLANS

Pioneers of Alaska at their regu- lar meeting last night discussed ar rangements for the annual session of the Grand Igloo, which will be held in Juneau February 25. Com. mittees were. named to take care of the various activities.
 At last nights meeting recently elected officers were installed. Aft erwards, cards were played and re- treatments served.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-10
RANGER BURDICK ON
 WAY TO KETCHIKAN

After cruising timber tract in Tenakee Inlet, Ranger Charles Bur-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-10
German Politics Are Rocked by Adoption
 Of the Young Plan

Continued rom Page One)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-10

MT. and Mrs. w. s. Pullen, who have been visiting their children in Seattle and Portland, left Seattle on the Alameda today for home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-10

Mrs. Frank Metcalf and daugh- ter are passengers for Juneau on the Alameda after spending several weeks visiting in the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-10
U. S DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE WEATHER BUREAU
The Weather

O. s. Forecast Rain tonight Sunday; easerly
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-24
CLANNINI PREPARES FOR EPIC STRUGGLE
AMONG AMERICAN FINANCIAL INTERESTS

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. "a U.p)
"A. P. Giannini, whose bold fin
anCing built TranSamorica Corpor-
alton into the nations biggest bank
holding concern, Joined with stock
holders today in a battle for power
that may become an epic of Amer
ican commerce.
Fighting against the proposal of
directors to -relinquish the corpor-
ation's control of many vast sub
sidiaries, Giannini found himself
arrayed in opposition to the men
whom he entrusted with the $780,
100000 company when he retired
two years ago,
Financial battles are nothing
new to Giannini with his 30 years
as banker, and he entered this
one ready to exert himself Ito the
full extent of my mental and ply
sical ability"
Giannini, watching Transam-
erica plunge to a new low OF
Al under the stress of heavy
trading that followed the di-
rectoratc'S reorganization an
nouncemcnt, called again on
stockholders not to sell. When
he revealed that many stock
holders have communicated to
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-24
Continued on page g.
ARIZONA POLICE
SEARCHING FOR
BRUTAL ROBBERS

PHOENIX, AriZ., Sept. "a. UP)---
Two youthful bandits who slugged
their victims into unconsciousness
and then set fire to the house to
hide their crime, were sought
throughout the state today as death
had claimed the lives OF Mr.. and
Mrs. r. l.. Wright.
Wright. who was Sc, gasped out
the story of the brutal Staying be-
fore he died in st. Joseph's hospi-
tai His wife was cremated in the
kitchen of their home.
Two young men forced their way
into his home last night, Wright
told Sheriff r. L. McFadden, and
demanded money. Mrs. Wright in
terceded, and was struck over the
head with a gun.
MY God, how fought for her, 3"
Wright gasped. but they beat me
over the head and / fell unconsci-
Gus.
The next 1 knew, was being
dragged from the blazing house by
Paul Peterson, my neighbor. Ny
wife was still inside, but it was too
late to save her.
Peace officers were handicapped
in their search for the men by lack
of an adequate description.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-24
new PRESIDENT
DIRECTS HOOVER
DAM ACTIVITIES

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. "a. U.P)
The construction of Hoover dam
went forward today under the lead
ership of w. A. Bechtel, Sr., who
was elected president of Six Com
panies, Inc, to succeed the late
William A. Watts
Bechtel, head of the company
bearing his name. was chosen last
night by other members of the syn
dicate holding the $48000,000 dam
contract. Watts died of cancer here
two weeks ago after directing pre-
liminary work on the dam from his
bed in a hospital.
The new president is one of the
best known contractors in the west
and in 16 years has participated in
S30,000,000 worth of contracts. His
company was one of the six which
combined to bid on the giant Colo
RADIO river project.
H. j. LaWler, an executive of
Walls Utah Construction company,
was elected to the late presidents
place on the board. Another new
director chosen was Leroy Stevick,
representing companies which uu-
derWrote the contract bonds.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-24
ISLAND FREEDOM
IS DEMAND MADE
IN RESOLUTION

MANILA. Sept. "a. U.P)-A reso-
luton demanding independence for
the Philippines was adopted un-
enimously at joint session of the
island legislature today
The resolution will be presented
to Secretary of War Patrick j. Hur-
ley, here to investigate island con-
ditions for a report which will be
used by Washington officials in
forming the administration future
independence policy.
The action was the most impor-
tant taken by independent propon-
ents since the secretary's arrival.
Sergio OSmena, acting president
Of the state, made the principal
speech, saying "the Philippines
want no halfway measures"
The resolution said that a stable
government has been established,
fulfilling the conditions laid down
by the United States as a prclini-
nary to independence.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-24

SAN PEDRO Cal, Sept. "a. U.P
The S. S. Colombia, wrecked off
the coast of Baja California, has
been given up for lost and only a
$3.50 900 gold shipment is available
for possible salvage, Captain Theo-
dore Oaks of the Inflated vessel
said here today.
Captain Oaks. with Chief Off
Ger George Dow and Chief Engi-
neer Victor Paso, returned from
the scene of the wreck aboard the
salvage tug Peacock.
The captain said that for the
past five or six days no one has
been able to board the Colombia
due to high seas and the fact that
the ship has broken apart on a
jagged reef.
Oaks managed to secure the ship
log, standing orders and night
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-24
Continued on page 81
WRECKED COLOMBIA GIVEN UP ASLOST
ASCAPTAIN AND OFFICERS LEAVE ship

shipping orders. which were expect
ed to be valuable in steamboat
inspectors hearing scheduled to be
resumed late oday.
Captain Oaks said he was at a
loss to explain how the crash,
which forced ia passengers and 1870
members of the crew to life boats,
occurred.
II left the bridge about three
hours before we struck" the cap
tain said. Il had been up all night
previous fighting a hurricane and
was compelled to sleep. A short
time before the grounding of the
tanker H. S. Miller passed us to
the inside and got by the reef in
safety"
The captain said he felt sure
that, with proper equipment, the
gold cargo can be reclaimed as soon
as the weather calms.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-24
LEAGUE COMES
TO DEADLOCK
ON CHINA WAR
Embarrassment OF Lead
ers Obvious When Ne
gOtiations Fail.
BY HENRY WOOD
Inited Press Staff Correspondent


GENEVA, Sept. "a. W.P)-Efforts
Of the League of Nations to settle
the Sino-Japanese dispute over
Manchuria were deadlocked today
The apparent embarrassment of
league leaders regarding their abil-
ity to deal with the situation, OBJ
vious since China requested immed-
late league Intervention to prevent
endangering of peace, was evident
throughout the negotiations.
A secret session of the league
council called last night to con-
slider China's demands and
Japan's counterclaims ended
without definite progress.
Earlier, five leading powers repre-
sented at the league session held a
secret meeting to discuss Man
churian developments. Hugh Will
son, United Press minister to Swift
zerland, conferred with Sir Eric
Drummond after he had held a
telephone conversation with Wash
ington. Drummond left the five
power conference to meet Wilson.
Lack Smoothness
When the league council met to
hear China's charges against Japan
the lack of a veteran statesman to
smooth the way for negotiations
was obvious. Aristide BRAND had
returned to Paris; Arthur Hender-
son and Sir Austin Chamberlain
were occupied with the political
and financial crisis in London; the
German delegates were interested
chiefly in meetings OF the disarm-
ament commission.
The work of pacifying China anG
Japan fell chiefly on Viscount Cecil
of England, veteran apostle o
world peace and a capable states
man but more interested in disarm-
ament than in far eastern conflict.
Sharing the burden we're Alexandra
Lerroux. Spain's new foreign min
ister and president Of the council,
and Rene Massigli of France,
shrewd diplomat but distinguished
chiefly as a disarmament expert.
Japan refused to consider league
Intervention in Manchuria after a
plan had been worked out for a
mixed commission to study the sit
uation at Mukden. China refused
direct negotiations with Japan, al
though such procedure had been
Suggested unofficially by Finance
Minister T. V. Soong.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-24
WOMAN HELD In
JAIL HERE FOR
DARING FORGERY

DALLAS, Tex, Sept. "a. UH-
Mrs. Laura Chaplin, alias Laura
Rapasky, in Jail at Ell Centre, CAL.
was indicted late yesterday by the
county grand jury for alleged forg-
cry of a will disposing of the $780,
900 estate of Charles c. Cobb.
Dallas attorney. Cobb died April
5, 1880.
Investigation of the purported
will began several months ago.
Cobb apparently died without leav-
ing a will Later, document ap-
parently bearing his signature and
leaving the bulk OF his estate to a
"son by my former wife, Laura
Rapasky," was filed in probate
court. Mrs. Chaplin was charged
with forging Cobb's name.
Mrs. Laura Chaplin was arrested
by Jack Carter and Mrs. w. l..
Cowan, matron, north of the rail-
road tracks where she has camped
with her son and daughter-in-law.
When booked at the county jail
she gave the name Of Mrs. Laura
Rapasky. A telegram from Texas
officials gave her last name as
Cobb but she denied that was her
name
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-24
HEAD INDICTED
FOR Staying OF
ERNEST PURYEAR
Believed To Be Move To
Forestall Habeas Cor
pus Proceedings.

Fortifying the stand taken by
the district attorneys office in the
J. w Head case, the county grand
jury returned an indictment at
1890 o'clock today accusing Head
of the murder OF Ernest Puryear in
Brawley September 8.
The indictment was requested by
the district attorneys office and was
believed to be move forestalling
action on the part of the defense
counsel to obtain writ of habeas
corpus based on the grounds that
preliminary hearing for Head was
held in Imperial instead of Brawley,
where Puryear was killed
M. w. ConkIing, defense attorney,
contended at the preliminary that
the Imperial justice of the peace
was without jurisdiction ir the case.
Under a grand jury indictment, a
writ of habeas corpus cannot be
obtained
Grand jurymcn and women
filed into the jury box at 1890
O'Clock and Foreman f. B.
Christian turned the one in
dictment over to Judge Vaughn
Thompson in division two of the
superior court.
This action confirms rumors
that such action would be taken
by the grand jury and sets to
rest rumors that another would
-,
The indictment read as follows:
The grand jury in and for the
county of Imperial by this indict-
ment filed the oath day Of Septem-
Der 1881, hereby accuses j. w. Head
Of a felony, to wit, a murder, COM
mitted as follows, to wit:
THAT the said y. w. Head, in
the county of Imperial, state of
California, and on or about the
9Th day of September, 1881, and be-
fore the filing and finding of this
indictment did then and there will
fully, unlawfully feloniously and
with malice aforethought kill and
murder Ernest Puryear, a human
being"
Head is expected to be arraigned
in superior court sometime tomor-
row.
This report of the grand jury be-
fore the superior court is the first
since early last winter. Whether a
formal report Of the years investi-
gations by the grand jury will be
filed SnO1o jc NOT lynOu11
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-24
Will Undertake
Liquor Inquiry

WASHINGTON, Sept. "a. U.P)-
Secretary of Agriculture Arthur M.
Hyde said today he soon will under
take an investigation of the econo-
mic aspects with regard to agricul-
ture of proposals to permit manu-
facture of beer
Hyde said he had received num-
crous inquiries concerning the pos
sible effects on farmers of resump-
ton of prohibition production
of hops and barley, He said his
inquiry would be directed toward
determining how many farmers
would be thus employed if the pro-
hibition act should be modified.
81 am undertaking it purely as
personal matter" he said,
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-24
MRS. MARSHALL
ACQUITTED OF
MURDER CHARGE!
Elderly Invalid Unbal-
anced When Husband
Shot, Jury Decides.

NOGALES, Ariz., Sept. "a. U.H-
A gray little woman who has been
under the cloud of a murder charge
since last May left here today, free
of the accusation, for her home in
Tucson, where she will get back in
the harness again. in helping less
fortunate beings.
The woman, Mrs. Louise F.. Mar
shall, an elderly philanthropist, was
acquitted last night of a charge
that she murdered Thomas K. Mar
shall, 60, her husband.
Il am oyerjoyed," she told the
United Press when informed that
jury had sustained her contention
that she was temporarily unpal-
anced last April 81, when she shot
Marshall as he slept.
MY plans? Oh, l am going back
to Tucson and get in the harness
again. There's nothing else to do"
Manages Charity
BY getting back in the harness
Mrs. Marshall referred to managing
the Louise F. Marshall foundation,
a charitable institution, which,
among other things, has endowed
one of Tucson's major hospitals. 1t
means also helping struggling stu
dents through college, aiding un.
fortunate girls and keeping
watchful eye on poor Mexicans who
might be overlooked by charitable
organizations.
Discussing the trial for her life,
which was climaxed by acquittal
only half an hour after the judge
had charged the jury, Mrs. Mar
shall said.
zone Of my attorneys said
Wednesday morning that he
was riding the clouds, that ac-
quittal was sure. But ! was
grovcling in the depths. l told
him ] would remain there until
acquittal and then my spirits
would soar upward as though In
an airplane."
The end of the trial brought,
seemingly, a physical and spiritual
transformation to the elderly in
valid. Her posture was Straighter,
her eyes brighter, and, with cheeks
slightly flushed, she seemed inter-
ested in life again.
Mrs. Marshall, an heircss, came
to Arizona as a girl for her health
and taught languages at the Uni
versity of Arizona because of an
urge to accomplish something.
Met Husband
While teaching she met Thomas
K. Marshall, a nature student OBJ
tanning a belated education. He
worked for her, finally becoming
manager of her million dollar estate
and upon graduation they were
married.
Almost a year ago, Mrs. Marshall
1 n
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-24
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HOLTVILLE BANK
CLOSES DOORS
AS PROTECTION
Step Taken To Protect
DepOsitOrs; Assets Out
weigh Liabilities.

With assets of approximately
S235 900, compared to liabilities OF
Sl50,000, the Holtville bank today
closed its doors purely as mea-
sure of protection to depoSitorS, di-
rectors announced this afternoon.
Steady Withdrawals had been
experienced recently and direc-
tors closed the institution vol
unfairly and notified the state
banking department of the
action, according to S. T.. Shaw,
cashier. State banking depart
ment representatives are eX-
pected to arrive in Holtville to-
night.
"On account of the financial con-
dition of the bank said ID. B. Ro-
berts, attorney for the bank. "the
banking commission could not have
closed the dors, The bank was in
good condition with assets of ap-
proximately S235 900 and liabilities
of Sl50.000 Withdrawals led di-
rectors to take the step as pro-
lection to depositors.
Recent bank failures in Yuma are
believed TO have had some effect
upon the situation by causing the
Withdrawals.
1t is believed the closure of the
Holtville bank will have no effect
upon the other Holtville bank or
banks in other valley towns.
Depositors and residents of Holt
vile accepted the situation philoso-
phically and the business OF the
town was carried on as usual.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-24
AKRON IN SECOND AIR TEST TONIGHT;
FIRST TRIAL PROVED GREAT SUCCESS

claimed "airworthy" after a success
full maiden voyage, was made ready
for further tests today to prove its
right to become the flagship Of
Americas lighter than air fleet.
Expressing himself as "satis-
fled" with the first flight.
Lieut.. Commander Charles E.
RosendahI, skipper Of the giant
airship, was to confer with the
naval board of inspection and
survey on the date and route
for the second trial trip aloft.
He indicated the "test" would
be made either tomorrow or Sat-
urday.
THE Akron lifted a load of l13
men, the largest number ever car
ried in an airship, on its first
flight the skipper said. 1--WE
cruised for three hours and Al min
utes, and are we'll satisfied with the
performance of the ship. The zRS-
4 is an innovation in airship de-
sign and construction. but there is
every reason to believe this type of
ship will be a successful one"
Secretary Satisfied
Charles Francis Adams, secretary
of the navy, who was aboard when
the Akron swung away from the
Goodyear Zeppelin Corp. dock here,
joined Commander Rosendahl in
expressions of satisfaction.
THE appearance of material and
ease of handling are credit to the
workmanship Of our people in a
new art and to their care and skill
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-24
ADMINISTRATION
REGARDS WAGE
CUTS HOPEFULLY
BY RAYMOND CLAPPER
United Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Sept. "a. U.R)-
Administration officials regard the
wave of wage cuts just announced
in the steel and other industries
as deplorable in their individual
hardships but hope some compen-
sating benefits will result to help
the general business situation.
Organized labor, however, is far
less resigned. President William
Green of the American Federation
of Labor issued a bristling state
ment declaring the wage reduc-
tions "indefensible,' proposing that
the tariff protection be taken
from the steel industry in retalia-
ton, and throwing some pointed
barbs at the huge salaries and
stock dividends which have been
spooned out to higher executives
and stockholders.
Green indicated bitterness
that the workers, excluded from
the melon cuttings in times of
prosperity. are being asked to
sacrifice 10 per cent of their
wages in time of adversely.
Railroad labor leaders are watch
ing the situation uneasily because
they are the next big group which
might be hit The interstate COM
merce commission is completing
hearings on the railroads applica-
ton for a flat Is per cent freight
rate increase
Rumors Persist
Though officially denied as the
intention of the roads, it is persist
emily reported that if the roads do
not get higher rates they will have
to pay lower wages.
The whole situation. which has
remained relatively placid through
two years Of depression. is showing
the first signs of boiling up. The
recent statement made to this writ
er by Assistant Secretary of Com
merce julius Klein, who said that
if there is general wage slashing
there will be hell to pay" has
been requoted repeatedly since
the wage cuts were announced this
week.
The situation is taking a turn
now which is expected by many to
Continued on page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-24
Wage Reductions
In San Francisco
To Aid JObless

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. "a. U.P
Wage reductions ordered by Unit
ed States and Bethlehem Steel cor
porations will bring about increased
operations and added employment,
President A. T. De Forest of the
Columbia Steel company. subsidiary
of the U. S. Steel, said in a state
ment today.
AS employer of $500 of the $500
steel workers in California, the Co.
lumbia announcement was greeted
with relief in labor circles.
De Forest said that production
at both the Pittsburgh and Tor
rance plants of the company will be
stepped up Immediately by divert
ing eastern orders, and. that men
now out of work will be added to
the payrollS.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-24
Lawyers Still
Picking Jury

LOS ANGELES, Sept. "a. U.P)-
For the fourth consecutive day, at
torneys in the retrial Of David II.
Clark, young attorney accused of
the murder of Herbert Spencer, edi-
tor of a political magazine, worked
today to try to get jury.
When court adjourned at noon
both sides had passed the twelve in
the jury for cause but the defense
retained 10 peremptory challenges
and the prosecution IT
The jury in the first trial was ln-
able to reach a verdict and was dis
missed while standing IL to l for
acquittal.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-24
NEXICALI
TO LOSE
CAPT AL
Governor Tejada An
nOunces Intention Of
Moving To Tijuana.
RESENT MOVE HERE
Border Residents In Open
Resentment At Action
OF District Leader.

SAN DIEGO. Sept. "a. U.H-
Carlos De Tciada, governor of the
northern district OF Lower Califor-
mia, today announced the capital
of his district will be moved from
Mexicali to Tijuana.
The governor and his staff have
established headquarters in one Of
the bungalows at Aqua Caliente
pending erection Of permanent gov
ernment buildings.
Governor Tejada's announcement,
although rumored for some time i'll
Mexicali, came as blow to business
men and politicians in the Mexican
border town. They firmly believed
protests against the rulnored move
ment of the capital had decided the
governor against such an action.
Had Made Denial
Also, denials from the governors
palace he contemplated such a step
had gone far to quiet fears of Mex
icali residents. Governor Tejada
had repeatedly denied he was even
considering moving the capital form
Mexicali to Tijuana.
While runIOrs still persisted
Governor Tejada was to be re-
placed as head Of The northern
district CT Baja California, and
reliable sources in Mexico City
even upheld these rum0rs,
Mexicali business men had little
fear Tejada would take step
which must have the result of
creating much feeling against
him in this section.
Movement of government build
ings and Mexican troops will entail
a great deal of expense to the Mex
! lean state. it was pointed out to-
day While adyices from Tiajuana
indicated residents there are jubi-
liant over the announcement made
by the governor. influential men in
Mexicali were open in expressing
their resentment against what they
termed an uncailed-for move.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-24
Press To Show
World Series

Play by play record of the
worlds series baseball games
again will be shown from the
huge electric board in front of
the Imperial Valley Press Of
flee and Penny" Richmond
will announce.
The series is scheduled to
begin October 2, each play
being shown on the board i'm
mediately after it is made by
means of leased wire service
provided by the United Press.
Equipment will be installed
and tests made early next
week in order that everything
will be in readiness for the
first play ball!'