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The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27
TOM KNUTSON,
 CITY PIC NEER,
 DIES AT HOME
Willoughby Avenue Realty Owner Succumbs to
 Two Weeks Illness

Thomas Knutson, aged 65, a resi- dent of Juneau for 35 years, died this afternoon at his home on Willoughby Avenue in this city. He had been ill two weeks. The re- mains are at the Charles W. Car ter Mortuary. Funeral arrange ments have not yet been made.
 Soon after MT. Knutson came to Juneau, he engaged in the ranching and dairy business He was active in the dairying business until a few years ago. He was the owner ,f considerable waterfront property on Willoughby Avenue.
 He is survived by widow and several sons and two daughters. Two of the sons live at the family home. The other sons and daugh- ters are grown and reside in the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27

tate to ask for it," says the bureau of internal revenue. Tt will be furnished you willingly by the bu- reau."
 Taxpayers are urged particularly to read carefully the instructions on the forms for filing the returns, to fill out themselves the blanks they understand and to file their returns early.
 Failure to receive a form does not relieve persons from his ob- ligation to file return and pay his first installment on or before March 16.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27
INCOME TAX FACTS IN NUTSHELL
Assoctnted Press Photo

WHO-Singe who had income of $1 income had income of $3500 gross $500O must file returns
 WHEN-The filing period ends March 16 1881.
 WHERE-Colector of internal for district which the lives has his principal place of business
 HOW-Instructions Forms 104O-A 1O4O the law and regulations
 HOW MUCH-One and one-haf per the first exemption Three cent normal tax the $4000 normal the balance income Surtax net $1OO00
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27
HOUSE ACTION

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. The House overrode the veto of the veterans loan bill by a vote of BPS to 79 within an hour yesterday afternoon of it's receipt.
 The Senate, late yesterday agreed to vote on the veto at II o'clock this morning.
 In the House, Representa- tive Tilson attempted to have the veto sustained by offer ing a substitute that loans apply only to needy veterans. He was shouted down. The galleries applauded the Presidents veto m ssage when it was read in the House yesterday afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27
cAUCUSES ARE
 SLATED TO BE HELD TOMORROW

Organization details of the Tenth Alaska Legislature probably will be fully discussed and settled in their entirely Saturday if some thing unforeseen does not arise to upset the plans of leaders now here awaiting the sound of the gavel next Monday morning. Today there had been no effort to ar range slate in either branch, those on the ground preferring to await the arrival of the remaining members.
 On the Northland, due this eve- ming, there are two Senators and an equal number of Representatives which will complete the lineup. Those to arrive are: s. ator S Charles Benjamin, First, and Rob ert s. Bragaw, Third Division, and Representative A. H. ziegler, First, and Harry Donnelly. Fourth Divis- ion.
 A caucus of the House members, without regard for party affilia- tions, has been tentatively fixed for tomorrow, probably during the aft- ernoon Whether it will be ne- cessary for the Senators to caucus is undecided. It is possible that its organization program can be arranged by more or less informal conversations.
 It is understood that members plan to choose the presiding offi- cers of the respective houses and their sergeant -at-arms, the clerk of the House and Secretary of the Senate before Monday. Other Leg islative employees probably will go over until the Clerk and Secretary have an opportunity to make their recommendations.
 The selection of sergeant at arms continues to be vexing. AS certain representatives said today: After the two positions are filled we will have left enough applicants to form company of soldiers" Not only has each Division a candidate for the job, but some of them have from two to four or five.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27
MINE WORKERS
 EMPLOYED HERE
 FOR CHICHAGOF

Expansion of mining activities on Chichagof Island is beginning to absorb some of Juneau's surplus labor supply. Four workers. who had been hired for jobs on the Island, left here on the motorship Estebeth last evening.
 The vessel departed for her regu- lar weekly voyage to Sitka and way ports with almost capacity cargo of general freight and seven pas sengers.
 The passengers were Mrs. E. Lawrence, c. Mckinley for Hoonah; F. Hadland for Tenakee; Victor Rojos, Earl Osborne, George Zen endrea and Thomas Larson for Chichagof.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27
FIJI ISLANDS
 HURRICANE IS
 W0RST,H|ST0RY
Estimated that at Least Two Hundred and
 Fifty Killed
ONE THOUSAND ARE
 REPORTED HOMELESS
Storm Struck With ou t Warning Continued
 Over "A Hours

SUVA, Fiji Islands, Feb. 27-At least 250 persons are dead, hun dreds are injured and at least l. coo are homeless as the result of the worst hurricane in the history of this section.
 The hurricane struck last Sat- urday noon and continued to late Sunday.
 The hurricane st u ok without warning and communications were so crippled that particulars were not received except by courier.
 Many families are without food.
 Rice is being dispatched to the stricken as rapidly as possible.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27
Income Tax Rate Reperts to Old Rate,
 Yet l93O Returns May SI,o,u Drop

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.--The 1881 series of the American tax payers classic, the battle of in- come returns, is in full swing and will continue until St. Patrick s day.
 The nationwide scramble to file returns on incomes received during 1880 will come to a close by gov ernmental mandate at midnight, March 16 This is one day later than usual because March Is, the customary deadline date, falls on Sunday
 Income taxes paid during 1880 amounted to $2,332, ,968 ,393, about $170,000, ,000 less than the total pay ments in 1929. Depressed busi- ness in 1880 is expected to result in considerably diminished returns this year, offset to some extent by the higher tax rates.
 The one per cent reduction in taxes on income of 1929 was a tem- porary measure only, the rates on 1880 incomes reverting to the level of those of 1928.
 The reversion to the old rate, deemed necessary because of a treasury deficit, is the only change in income tax requirements The tax rates on individual net income for 1930 are one and one half per cent on the first $4,000 in excess of personal exemption and credits, three per cent on the next $4,000, and five per cent on the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27
|CANS
 OF HOUSE IN
 PARTY CAUCUS
Longworth and Tilson Are Unanimously Renom-
 mated at Session FIFTEEN REGULARS
 FAIL TO SHOW UP Possibility of Dem ocratic Nominee for Speak
 CT Now Looms

WASHINGTON, D. O., Feb. 27.- The Republicans of the House, at caucus last night, unanimously rencminated Nicholas Longworth as Speaker and John Q. Tilson as Floor Leader.
 Fifteen Republicans failed to at tend the caucus thus strengthening the possibility of a Democratic nominee, who is expected to be John N. Garner of Texas. He may win the Speakership as the Repub- licans will have majority of only one seat at the next session.
 Absentees included the Inde- pendents and five Kansas regulars who demanded an oil embargo.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27

balance.
 The rate of tax on the net in come of a corporation is 12 per cent. The surtax rates on indi- vidual net income in excess of $10,- 900 remains unchanged.
 Returns must be filed by single persons who had a net income of $1 800 or more, or gross income of $5,000 or more, and by married couples who had net income of $3,500 or more, or gross income of $5,0O0 or more.
 eff you need help in making out your income tax returns, don't hesi-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27
PIONEERS URGE HOME W0RKERS'
 EMPL Q YMENT
Grand Igloo Will End Con- vention Tomorrow with
 Memorial Service

Employment by the fishing and other industries operating in Alas ka of all idle laborers in the Ter ritory before bringing any workers from the States was advocated in resolutions adopted yesterday by the Grand Igloo of the Pioneers of Alaska, in annual session here. Thanks to the women's auxiliary for its gift of an Alaska official flag to the Grand Igloo and thanks to w. D. Gross of Juneau for his work in collecting Christmas fund for inmates of the Pioneers Home at Sitka were expressed in other resolutions passed by the Grand Igloo.
 Anchorage Letter Filed
 The request of the Igloo at An chorage that the Grand Igloo en- dorse the proposal that second Pioneers Home be established at Anchorage was read and filed
 A petition asking that Grand Igloo authorize the organization of an igloo of Sons and Daughters of the Golden North was referred to the committee on constitution and bylaws. The petition seeks official recognition of an associa- tion to be composed of young men and young women born in Alaska but yet too young to qualify under the eligibility residence rule for admission to the pioneer igloos.
 Consider Rail Increase
 At the morning and afternoon sessions today, the delegates dis cussed other resolutions that had been offered. One of these protests against the recent increase in rates on the Alaska Railroad.
 Yesterday afternoon the dele gates recessed for few minutes to have a group photograph taken.
 Tonight in Elks Hall, the annual dance of the Grand Igloo will be held. The affair is, open to the public
 The Grand Igloo will end it's ses- sions tomorrow with memorial service for departing pioneers.
 Grand Officers Present
 Grand Igloo officers present are John T. Spickett, Anthony J. Di- mond, H. R. Shepard and Erik Forss, past grand presidents; Cal M. Brosius, grand president; Will liam Jarman, grand second vice president; George J. Love. grand secretary; Percy G. Charles, grand treasurer; the Rev. c. E. Rice, grand chaplain; Alfred Lomen, grand trustee.
 In the absence of Alex Cameron, grand sergeant-at-arms, Ulysses Grant Norton was named by the grand president as grand sergeant at-arms during the present conven- tion.
 Igloos represented at the meet ing are Nome, St. Michael. Fair banks, Ruby, Juneau, Valdez, Wise- man, Seward, Flat, Panama, An chorage, Ketchikan, Nenana, Cor dova, Hyder, Wrangell, Chitina, Dillingham; and Bethel.
 Aux.liaries represented are Nome, Anchorage, Juneau and Ketchikan
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27
VETERANS IN LINE

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. At the Veterans Bureau some veterans were in line waiting for the Senate's ac- tion.
 Although A d m nistrator Hines refused to give an of- ficial opinion he said he be- lieved all certificates would have to be two years old be- fore being eligible for loans.
 This forenoon Administra- tor Hines said he would be able to start loans five min utes after the Senate vote, and the Bureau officials would be ready for the rush.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27
New Orleans Lays
 $62, 1000, 900 Stake '.
 On Ports Future

NEW ORLEANS, La, Feb. 27.- New Orleans has started work on a $62 100000 program of port im- provements in preparation for the return of the good old days of hea- " traffic on the Mississippi
 The city forsees the dawn of a new prosperity in announcement that the last link of through channel from Chicago to New Or leans will be completed by the summer of 1933
 Officials of the Mississippi Valley
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27
IS REACHED,NAvY
 SUPPLY ISSUE
President Urged to Take Hand Which He Did
 Successfully

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 27.-- Congressional conferees have reach ed an agreement on the Naval Appropriation, the last of the sup ply measures.
 President Hoover was urged TO break in on the disagreement and at a breakfast conference this morning he did and quick set- tlement of differences resulted.
 The conferees agreed to the Senate's provision for 100000 cruiser construction and agreed 1t should be done in Government yards If time and facilities per- mitted.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27
TODAY'S STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 8A, American Can 124%, Anaconda Copper 41A. Beth lehem Steel 66h, General Motors 43%, Granby Consolidated 2l4, h. ternational Harvester 59h. Kenne- colt 297s, Packard Motors 11A Simmons Beds 22la, Standard Brands 19A. United Aircraft 351s U. s. Steel l48s, Curtiss- Wright 5A, Hudson Bay 54s.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27

association predict that completion of this link will result in the movement Of 100000, 900 tons yearly of water -borne freight and P lions share of this commerce will prob ably originate in or be destined to this port.
 New Orleans is preparing for it by spending s5,000,000 for ten new public wharves; $26,50o,oO0 for new rail terminals and bridges; $l5,000,- 900 for waterways and barge line improvements, and $4,000,000 on other miscellaneous port facilities.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27

OIn,stead Succeeds
 Griffin
Change Is Made in Com mand of Washington
 Alaska Cable System

SEATTLE, Feb. 29.-Lieutenant Colonel Dawson Olmstead takes charge of the Washington-Alaska Military Cable service here on July l, on orders from the Ninth Corps Headquarters at San Francisco.
 Lieut.. Col Olmstead will succeed Lieut.. Colonel Frank J. Griffin who has been transferred to Honolulu.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27
Reapportionment Legislation
 Is Killed

WASHINGTON, D. O., Feb. 27. = Reapportionment legisla- ton at this session was killed when the House Census Com mittee voted to table all meas ures to increase the House membership.
 The Census Committee put aside the Thurston bill to in- crease the House membership to 485; the Edwards bill for an increase to 462 and the Knutson bill to postpone re- aportionment for two years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27
Shipment of
 HaIibut Sent
 By Anplane
Seattle Company Flies Fish South-Cut Flowers
 Brought North

SEATTLE, Feb. 27.-The first commercial shipment of fish by airplane has been made.
 Two thousand pounds of halibut were sent by the San Juan Fishing and Packing company to San Fran cisco by the Pacific Western Air line as freight.
 The same plane brought cut flow CTS to Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27
SENATE ACTION

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. The Senate this afternoon overrode the veto of the vet erans' loan bill by a vote of 76 to IF.
 Sixteen R epu blicans and one Democrat voted to sus- tain the President in his veto.
 Thirty-six Republic ans joined in passing the meas ure.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27

South Dakota lawmakers are con- .templating changing the time line so that the State will be in the Central belt. Half of it now is under mountain time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27
STORMS IN ITALY;
 g PERSONS DEAD

NAPLES, Italy. Feb. 27.-Twenty- seven deaths in Southern Italy are laid to storm which. have demor- alized shipping and damaged the inland.
 Floods washed away houses at Reggie and Calabria.
 Fallen buildings blocked the streets at Tririolo.
 The River Basento engulfed Po- tenza.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27
House Disposes of Loan on Certificates With
 Tn Short Time
SENATE COMPLETES
 FINAL MOVE TODAY
Administrator Hin es Says Bureau Ready to Handle
 Rush of Business
VETO VOTE HOuse-32S to 79. Senate-76 to IF.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 27.-The veterans loan bill is now a law as both the House and Senate OverrOde the veto of the m asure which was made yesterday by President Hoover.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27

Three. generations of Bohnen- kamps have operated farm near New Vienna, Iowa. The first set- tied on it in 1846.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27

A Muskegon, Mich, man has bought harness shop believing the morse is coming back" as trans portation power.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27

George R. Cole, Hastings. Mich, collects old motor car license plates. He has them from 35 countries as well as every State.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27

MRS. BLUE SOUTHBOUND
 Mrs. Wayne Blue, wife of the Admiral Line agent at Seward, is a passenger aboard the Admiral Farragut. She is bound for the states on purchasing trip for her store which she operates at Seward.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27

The Cleveland Grays, famous vol unteer regiment of soldiers, has ex- isted 94 years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27
HALIBUT BUYERS KEEP SILENT. ON
 FUTURE PRICES
Shipments Must Becom e Steady Before Con-
 jectures-26 Quoted

SEATTLE, Feb. 27.-Effects of the fishermen's strike on halibut prices is matter of conjecture among the buyers here and none will hazard a guess as to the fu- ture prices until shipments become steady.
 There has been but one boat in since the season opened, which sold at 26 cents for first grade.
 Fishermen and vessel owners re- port nothing new in the situation as both sides remain firm.
 The fishermen have refused to accept the 1929 and 1880 agree ment.
 Both sides refused to predict a possible settlement soon.
 Two days ago an Associated Press dispatch to The Empire stated the first boat of the season had ar rived there with $50 pounds of halibut and sold for 16 cents. This in view of the above dispatch, was evidently an error.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-27

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Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-05

turn the low price of $348O has been arranged; two meals at the Curry hotel, $250; into the Park via the Mckinley Park Transporta- tion & Tourist Co.,, including meals, $169O, or a grand total of $54.2O.
 Autos, on this excursion, will be carried to and from the Park fro. m Seward for $500, for the round trip. Anyone taking their own car would eliminate payment of the $16.9O to the Park transporta- tion company.
 Leaving Seward early in the morning, the train would leave Anchorage, where many will board the train, at 1:3O p. m., arriving at the Park that night. The ex- cursionists would leave the Park the following day, Sunday, arriv- ing back in Seward Monday.
 For further information, see Agent SWeek at the local depot.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-05
FREE! FREE! FREE!

This Friday, August 7th, we will give a box of Haas Fresh Candy FREE with all cash purchases amounting to $1.OO or over, in any department except news and to- bacco.
 Thousands of items you need to choose from. Many extra counter specials and this opportunity to get Haas Candy FREE makes it we'll worth your while to come this FRIDAY. ALASKA SHOP.
 The only store in this district authorized to sell Haas Candies. Large sales and direct factory ship ments insure freshness.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-05
FUNERAL SERVICES BE
 HELD 0N SATURDAY

Funeral service and burial of Frank Straubinger, pioneed resi- dent of Seward and Lake Kenai who passed away Monday night, will be held in the Seward Under taking Parlor Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Earl R. Reis- ner, officiating. Interment will be made in the Seward cemetery.
 Local and friends from the lake are in charge of funeral arrange ments.
 In speaking of Mr. Straubinger yesterday, one who had known him for many years, paid tribute to his memory when he recalled that whenever MT. Straubinger heard boat coming down the lake, he would immediately put on the cof- fee pot. Should occasion arise which required his absence from home for any length of time, it was MT. Straubinger's habit to bake cake, biscuits, etc., set the table with sugar, cream, but ter and the coffee pot ready, for any visitor who might come along. His cabin door was never closed to opyopo
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-05
SEWARD EXTENDED
 INVITATION ID JOIN
 EXCURSION ID PARK

The citizens of Seward are ex- tended an invitation by General Manager Otto F. Ohlson, of the Alaska Railroad, to join an excur- sion to Mckinley National Park, leaving Seward Saturday, August Is, at 7::3O a. m Colonel Ohlson hopes many Sewardites will find time to take this brief outing.
 From Seward to the Park and re-
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-05

Ray c. Larson, Anchorage busi- ness man, accompanied by Mrs. Larson and daughter Helen, will arrive in Seward Friday with their auto, enrOute to Valdez. The fam- lily will tour the Richardson High way to Fairbanks, returning home from the Interior by rail.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-05
FREE DEMONSTRATION

H. B. Crewson, Alaska repre- sentative for Shillings, will arrive in Seward on the next steamer from the South and will give a free demonstration Saturday of Shiling's products at McMullen's store.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-05

"The Majestic" last word i'll mo- dern refrigeration, at Brown & Hawkins.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-05

Vessels in port today include the steam tug Akutan and the fishing schooner Marian.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-05

The best ice cream yet! HOR- LUCK'S Danish Ice Cream Candy Cottage, sole Seward agent.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-05

Have you heard he new "OkEH' records at Sylvia's. They are WOn- derful.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-05

Don't miss the "TalkleS!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-03
|DAMROSCH TO
 BE GIVEN HONOR
Special Hour Broadcast for Him Tonight at
 9:3O

The semi-centennial in the public career of Walter Damrosch, beloved
 dean of American conductors, will
 be celebrated in a special one-hour
 program presented in honor by the
 National Broadcasting company to-
 night. This celebration will be
 broadcast over an NBC-WJZ net
 work from 9:30 to 10:30 p. m. E. D. T.
 Damrosch will direct a symphony
 orchestra in the interpretation of
 several of his own works, including
 selections from his opera "Cyrano
 de Bergerac."
 Deems Taylor, noted American
 composer and author, will serve as
 master of ceremonies. During the
 last few months he has become contemporary of Damrosch in broadcasting. The veteran musician has his NEG Music Appreciation Series and Taylor recently inaugur- ated a similar series in opera appre-
 citation.
 Another contemporary author musician, John Erskine, head of the
 Juilliard Foundation, will review Damrosch's career since his public debut with the May Music Festival
 in the Seventh Regiment Armory HIty years ago. On that OccaSlOn Damrosch, an untried youth of eighteen years, assisted his father Leopold Damrosch, founder of the
 New York Symphony orchestra, in drilling chorus of 1900 singers. Reinald Werenrath will sing Rud-
 yard Kipling's stirring poem Danny Deever," as set to music by Dam rosch. Frances Aida will render arias from Damrosch's opera. A studio Diamond Horseshoe" in which will be seen many persons famous in the world of music and in New York social life, will be present in the NEG studios for this program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-03
" O~ KiiOcycies
395 Meters
New York

5:00-Chats with Peggy Winthrop. 5:15-Ivy Scott, soprano. 5:3O-Little Orphan Annie-Sketch 5:45-Stock Quotations. 6:00-Van Steeden's music. 6:25-Baseball scores. 6:30-Gloria Gays Affairs. 6:45-Topics in Brief-Lowell
 Thomas. 7:00-Amos 'n' Andy-Sketch. 7:15-The Phantom Caravan. 7:30-Phil Cook. 7:45-Believe It or Not-Robert
 Ripley. 8:00-Moments of Adventure. S:30-Musical Crusaders. 9:00-The House of Terror
 Sketch. 9:30-Dance orchestra. Lu and Em-Skit. 5-Poems-Howard M. Clancy. Il 1:00-Slumber Music. II :30-Songs of the Homeland. orchestra. 12:30-Buck orchestra.