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The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-07
TODAY STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, May 2. Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 131s, American Can 106as, Anaconda Copper 265s, Beth lehem Steel A, Fox Films 18, Gen. eral Motors 42Ss, Granby Consoli- dated 13as, International Harvest CT 49aa, Kennecott 205s, Packard Motors 7a4, Standard Brands ITS, Standard Oil of California 37, Stan- ard Oil of New Jersey 37ss, United Aircraft 28as, U. s. Steel III, Cur tiss-Wright, 3ss, Hudson Bay AZ Checker Cab 10h 10%, 10, Califor- mia Packing 255s.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-07
Texas-to-Panama High,oay
 Blocked by Lack of Funds

to New York banks for paving and other public works loans and until the coffee situation improves there is no other source of income in sight.
 The recent Pan-American high way conference at Panama esti- mated the construction costs for each of the Central American na- tions as follows:
 Costa Rica and Guatemala. $12.- 100000 each: Nicaragua, $10,000,- 900; Salvador, 5000, 900; Honduras and Panama, s3,50O0O0 each.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-07
CLAM DICCERS, FISHERMEN ON
 REDUCED PRICE
New Scale Goes Into Effect at Cordova Because
 of Depression

CCRDOVA, Alaska, May 7.-The clam diggers and fishermen are &C., cepting reduced prices for work ow- ing to the present depression The clam diggers are returning to work at Az cents pound for clans They were out for one day.
 The Independent fishermen are accepting 271a cents for red salmon, but with gas, oil, bread and some other supplies furnished, and SIPS for kings under the same condi- dions.
 Last year the fishermen received 30 cents for red salmon and $50 for kings without supplies.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-07
LARGE DEFICIT REPORTED FROM
 J. s. TREASURY
Has Reached Nearly One Billion Dollars Up to
 May Fourth
ONE OF TWO POLICIES
 MUST BE ADOPTED
On airm an of Appropria- tions Committee Makes
 His Assertions

WASHINGTON, D. O., May IT, The Treasury deficit reached $903,- 320,757 on May 4.
 The statement showed that dur ing the present fiscal year the Government collected from all sources $2,694,632 ,531 and spent $3.- 598, ,O03 ,288.
 The present deficit of the Treas ury, of nearly one billion dollars is extremely high as compared with $152 ,950,984 on the same day last year, May 4.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-07

SAN SALVADOR, May Unit ed States money must be forth coming if Salvador is to build her link in the international highway planned to run from the Texas border to the Panama Canal.
 Officials of this republic believe that other Central American Gov- ernments are in the same boat.
 Dr. Francisco Espinoza, Minister of Finance, said the Salvadorean share of the project would cost $5,0o0.000. But already the customs receipts of the country are pledged
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-07
Eight Thousand ROtariaIls
 WiU CatIler at Vienpa at
 WorldMeeting During June

Arrangements similar to those at Ostend four years ago are being made to entertain the visitors.
 Sessions of the convention will follow the lines of the Chicago meeting last year where the dele gates were divided into groups along commercial lines. Technical problems of the steel, wool, cotton, leather and iron industries will be discussed.
 Enroute the American delegation will be joined by Rotarians from England France and other north ern European countries.
 International Rotary now claims 155 ,000 affiliates in 3,400 cities.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-07

VIENNA, May This 'jewe city of the Danube" will be the hub of Rotary's wheel in June when 5000 delegates from all parts of the world attend the sessions of h. ternational Rotary.
 Three thousand Americans are expected The first group from the United States is scheduled to em- bark at New York June 3. Five others will follow up to June 10.
 The opening session here June 22 will be presided over by Almon E. Roth, Stanford university, Cali fornia. president of International Rotary. Roth's successor will be elected at this years gathering.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-07
WACHORN DIES FROM INJURIES
Maker of Speed Record in 1929 Is Victim of
 Plane Crash

ALDERSHOT, England. May IT. Flight Lieutenant H. R. D. Wag- horn, who retained the Schneider Cup for England in 1929, with a speed of 328 miles an hour, died today as the result of injuries re- ceived in a plane crash near Earn borough last Tuesday. His plane went out of commission and he jumped in a parachute. The wind dashed Waghorn to the ground half mile from where the plane struck and was wrecked.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-07
DRASTIC REDUCTION
 OR INCREASED TAXES

WASHINGTON, D. C., May IT, Chairman Wood, of the Appropria- tions Committee, said either drastic reduction in Government expenditures or an increase in tax es will be necessary at the next session of Congress. He made this statement after accepting an invi- tation made by President Hoover that he attend the first of series of conferences with heads of Gov ernment Departments at Hoover'' Virginia camp this weekend with g view of finding means of reducing Federal outlays.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-07
SOLDIERS ARE
 DISPATCHED TO
 TROUBLE SCENE
Troops Armed with Rifles and Ma C hine Guns
 Sent to Evarts
FIVE MEN ARE DEAD, RESULT OF DISORDER
Men Reported Picketed on Tops of Houses to
 Resist Invasion

HARLAN, Kentucky, May 7.-More than 300 members of the K e n u ok y National Guard, armed with rifles and machine guns and accOmpan- jed by a tank, marched to the coal fields near Evarts where labor disorders have so far cost five lives and much de- structiOn.
 Most of the force of the National Guard assembled in London last night and were joined by others at Pineville this morning.
 What will be found in the hills has not been established.
 Reports said some of the women and children have evacuated the district
 Men, many armed, are congregat- ing in the streets listening to speeches of their leaders.
 Infantry and cavalry are pro- ceeding to Evarts. A medical corps is also among the contingent.
 Gov Elem D. Sampson said: The troops will police the ccm- munity at Evarts, protecting those who behave and taking charge of those who do not"
 Two terrific blast swere heard in the hills near Evarts this fore noon and deputies were sent to investigate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-07
Burning OIL
 We'll at Last
 Extinguished
Nine Workmen Perish IT Earlier Attempts to
 Conquer Fire

GLADEWATER, Texas, May T. The Sinclair oil well which has been burning eight days was ex- tinguished late last. night with a shot of nitroglycerine.
 Nine workmen lost their lives in the fire in an earlier attempt to sput the blaze out.
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TROOPS ARRIVE

HARLAN, May 7.-Soldiers from Is cities have arrived here by bus, auto and special trains. There have been no demonstrations. Per- sons lined the streets. Military of ficers conferred with leaders of civic organizations and the authori- ties.
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NO TRACE OF EXPLOSION

HARLAN, May 7.-No trace of explosions resulted from the inves- tigation made by deputies
 Latest reports said that armed men are reported at the top of houses in and around Evarts ap- parently awaiting troops under command of Col. Dan Carrell, vet eran of the World War and Mexi- can border trouble in 1916.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-07
COAST GUARD
 PATROL IS TO
 AID Y0SH|HARA
Five Vessels to Westward Ready to Be of Assist
 ance to Flier

NEMURO, Japan, May 7.- Stormy weather fore e d Seiji Yoshihara, Japanese flier, at tempting to fly to San Francis co via Alaska, to return to this port several hours after taking off this morning for Murotan Bay, Kuriles Island, on the third leg of his trans-Pacific flight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-07
WOULD TAX GEMS AND FURs

BRIDPORT, England.-Taxes or lipsticks, jewelry furs and ex- pensive motor cars were advocat- ed by Miss F. L. Josephy when the National League of Young Liberals met here
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-07

It took an automobile to halt a pair of runaway horses recently at Clafin, Kas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-07

At the age of 84 J. F. Lednetter is seeking the post of sheriff or Muskogee county, Oklahoma.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-07
Baby Found AIiue Alter , Hours In Abandoned We'll

GENEVA, Wis, May 7.--Aft- CT five hours imprisonment in an abandoned we'll, Carroll, eight months -old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Tom Brewer, was found alive last night by res cuers.
 The baby apparently suffered no ill-effects.
 The child's father drove over the we'll with 8 motor truck causing a cave-in. The child, toddling along later,, fell through the opening which was large enough to admit an adult.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-07

The city council of West Univer- sity Place, Houston, Tex, sub urb, has organized an employment bureau to make the population 10t percent workers.
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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-10-29
w. M. CHDON RETURNS FROM
SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS

Mr.. w. NJ. Gildon, business man
of Kelso and Camas, Washington has
returned from San Antonio. TEXAS
where the last rites were conduct
ed for his wife, the late Mrs. Edna
Earl GildOn. lie was so filled with
admiration for the spirit of progress
siveness displayed b. the Negro in
that city that ne felt it would be Of
interest to others to know that our
group is really forging ahead in San
Antonio and are in the great ma
jority financially Independent. He
reports their business places, schools.
lodge halls, churches and character
building institutions as modern, in
Guiding up-to-the minute equipment.
These was noted lack of much
prejudice among the white and color
ed people. Mr.. Gildon's trip was oc-
casioned by the sad mission of taking
the remains of his wife to her native
home for burial The body laid in
state at the home of her mother, Mrs.
Mary Williams until the hour of serv-
ices which were held at st. Paul's
Church and attended by approx
mately 1900 persons. DR.. G. W.
Booker, former classmate read the
eulogy and several of her girl friends
acted as pallbearers. The Washing
ton Mortuary, firm owned by Ne
groes. had charge of the funeral.
This business institution is modern
in every respect and representatives
were at the state to meet Mr.. Gil
don when he arrived in the southern
city. lie states that he was shown
every courtesy by many leading citi-
zens, and prior to his departure for
the West he was the guest of Mr..
Washington, of the Washington Nor
tuary on sightseeing trip about
the city where he viewed the bust
ness places, homes, schools, etc.
Owned by Negroes. He also had the
privilege of visiting the school from
which Mrs. Giidon graduated. Mr..
Gildon being a westerner, his view
point is interesting.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-10-29
URGE NEGROES
TOPLACE RACE
AHEAD PARTY

BROOKIYN-Negro Republicans
and Democrats are uniting here for
the common defense. Wearied by
the continual disregard of their in
terests and spurred by the urgent
need Of cooperation. leaders Of hotk
parties met at the Holy Trinity Fan.
list Church. of which Rev. 7. S.
Harten is pastor. last Thursday eve
ming.
In making plea for cooperation
for the good of all. Rev. Harten
stated that the Negro of today holds
lower place in the ewes of the
public than at any time since the
Civil War. and that the white man
mas expressed in unmistakable terms
his unwillngness to carry the Nero
farther.
"lf we are to survive" the speak
er held, eve must unite and coop
crate; we must buy from and sell
to each other, must become produc
ers as well as consumers and We
must work and fight TO free our
selves from the economic slavery Of
which We are now victims.
The meeting went on record IA
asking The Negro preacher to be
come active in an effort to bring
about economic as well as spiritual
freedom and to urge Negro congre-
cations 10 put race ahead of party.
The speakers of the occasion in
cluded: Bcssve Bearden newspaper
woman and political worker: George
W. Wilbecan, former Republican
whip-hand in Kings County; Rev, J.
s. Williams, William Cannon Miller
and Rev Il. Lawton.
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Blasts Love Thief With Dynamite As
He Lay On Defled Bed In Home

SAVANNAH. Ga. 49, A hideous
and violent revenge was visited up
on the man who had defiled his home
and wrecked his happiness last week
by John Williams, quarry laborer.
who blast the man who had stolen
his wife to death with stick Of
dynamite, as he lay across the bed
in Williams home.
Williams whose work in the quar-
ry camps sometimes required his alb
sence from home for several days
at a time. had been informed by
neighbors Of the attentions which one
Charlie Long had been paving to his
wife in his absence. Williams had
accused Long of attempting to break
up his home, but Long claimed that
he came to the house to visit Mrs.
Williams, niece. who also lived there.
Seemingly satisfied with this eXpla-
nation. Williams let the matter Of
the gossip pass. and seemingly
thought no more about it,
On Wednesday of last week Will
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-10-29
BOYS EVIL SPELL
CAUSE OF QUEER
D0INCS In VA.

RICHMOND, Na--Douglas Ander-
son, who was converted TO RELIGION
when but nine years old, and whose
grandmother refused to let him be
baptized. is afflicted with an "cvil
spelp' which many attribute to the
grandparent act on. Incidents
sworn to by hundreds, including min
isters, are unbelievable.
The boy lives on the ten-acre farm
of his grandfather, John Anderson,
at Short Pump, about Ia miles from
Richmond. where most of the follow
ing recorded incidents are said &c
have occurred.
A 25-pound paint key is said to
have jumped from a place on wal
of well, struck woman, and
poured water over her, broke a win
dow, and returned to its place on
the well wall.
Glass doors and china in the An
derson home are said to be smashed
repeatedly. Dishes and bric-a-brat
are said to have vaulted from the
Ham Dances
For the truth of the following the
Rev. William Thomas, pastor oil
Springfield Church, vouches. sup
ported by testimonv of the Rev. C
M. Brown. The minister's say they
went to the Andersons' house to in
vestigate some OF the former hap
penings of which thew had heard
when ham which was being cooke,
leaped from the vessel in which i
was, and hoped through the bacl
window.
The ministers say in signe,
statement that every time that Doug
las, the boy who was held responsible
placed the meat back in the KEITH
it would repeat its former perform
ance.
Among other thnrs which are sail
to have happened when the boz wa
near are: milk can ran away; an,
when the little follow, forbidden t.
come to the house bv his grandfathe
made home in the barn. the famil
COW gored one of the horses.
Tea kettles and frying pans tina
dance, stoves that race around yard
and score of other queer happen
ings are attributed TO the power o
the boys curse
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Hams left home to go to the quarry
for three days. Instead. he doubled
back the next night. ana returned
TO his home. where he peered in the
bedroom window and saw his wife
in her lovers arms. Williams went
to the front door and knocked, then
quickly stole back to the part opes
bed room window His wife went
to the front door to answer Che
knock, while Long. half clad. sprawl
ed out on the bed. Williams lighted
a stick OF dynamite which he had
stolen from the quarry and threw
it into the room on the bed Almost
ut once the dynamite exploded. al
most wrecking the frame cottage and
hideously mutilating Long. who was
killed instantly. Mrs. Williams ran
screaming to the street, where she
was seized h., her husband and bad
ly beaten. Neighhors called the po-
lice and Williams who made no at
tempt to escape, surrendered To
them.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-10-29
TIE NEGRO BUREAU
OF ECONOMICS

vi. ESOiNCHlANl'
The National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People as
sisted in organizing a Bureau of Eco
nomies for the purpose of assisting
the Negro in Portland in his eco
nomie needs. This organization has
for its board of directors thirty-five
heads of the same number of or
CARNATIONS in the city. In this way
all matters pertaining to the Ne
groes Economic program NAV be sub
mitted by these directors, direct to
their organizations. This attempt
upon the part Of the people of Port
land is bringing every organization
together for the purpose of fostering
the economic needs of the Negro.
One of the principal objects that
the Bureau is working upon is the
employment situation in Portland.
The employment committee plans an
extensive program to obtain employ
ment for NEGROES. The committee
has met with some success already,
and plans to go to the very root of
the whole problem.
Every Negro whether he is work.
ing or not is urged to register his
name, address and telephone number
with the Bureau Executive Secre-
tary, Eugene J. Minor. 210 Old Post
office Building, or with the pastor
of your church, lastly at the VIM.
Ave. Y. W. C. A. let your numbers
be counted, as it means much to this
Bureau and its program.
The Bureau held mass meeting q
short time ago and more than one
hundred people attended.
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Convict Gets Homesick
For His Old Cell

P.ARCHMAN. Miss. -Twenty-four
hours after Arts Edwards, convict
broke the line and made his escape
from the Rankin farm near Jackson,
he woke up officials at Camp No.
Parchman, knocking on the door
and asking to be let in behind the
bars
Edwards was transferred to Ran
kin, got "hOmesick" for Parchman.
so he took freedom in his hands and
came back home" He was sent up
from Kinds county in 1927 for life
Iterm for murder.
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GIVES 70 JOBS TO MEN

INV YORK.-(ANP) The Ho-
tel Taft, formerly the Hotel Mana
ger at 50th Street and Seventh Ave
nue., one Of the largest hotels of
the city, has been instrumental in
placing some seventy colored men
in positions as bellmen and elevator
men. It is hoped that colored help
will be placed in the dining room
department. at an early date,
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-10-29
Soldiers Pan" Granger
Who Criticized Uniform

Los ANGELES -. Granger
formerly secretary of the Urban
League, and columnist, has been
called "pernicious thinker. agnos-
tic, and an enemey to free people
and their political Independence" by
Ben Bowie Post, American Legion.
Mr.. Granger is now director of ex-
tension work at Bordentown In
dustrial School, New Jersey.
Legionaires took exception to
Changers statement that no self re-
speeding man would wear soldiers
uniform.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-10-29
Night Riders Force Farmer
To Pick His Own Cotton

MELBOURNED. Ark, - Several
days age Lillard Watkins, n farmer
about ten miles from this city, waa
advised to pick his cotton and
place IL on the market. and when
he refused to do 80, four masked
white MEN appeared at his home
"Wednesday night. chased him out
Of his house. fired several shots AT
him and told him that If he did not
carry OFT the orders he would he
killed.
Watkins has appealed To the
sheriff for aid and protection, de-
claring that his entire family had
been torrori2ed by the marauders.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-10-29
BAKING co. EMPLOYS WOMEN

NEW YORK (ANP) Through
the efforts of the Harlem Business
Mems Club. six women have been
engaged THE General Baking Com
pany in three months campaign
to encourage the sales Of Bond
Broad in Harlem. They are under
the supervision Of Clarence Temp
kins, "A young colored man who has
been in the employ of the company
for "A number of years.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-10-29

COLUMBUS. S. CT. S. wiki
inson. president of the South Car
Olina State. waR reelected to the
presidency of the Conference of Col
lege Presidents. Deans and Reg
istrars. which held It's annual sell
sion at Allen University, here this
week.
Other officers elected were: ID. IT..
Sims, Allen University, vice presi-
dent; } j. Starks, Benedict College,
treasurer; A. G. Smith. benedict
College. secretary
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-10-29
ONE CENT A DAY PAYS
UP TO 500 A MONTH

The Postal Life & Casualty lnsar-
ance Co. 9132 MOriarty Bldg, Kansas
city. Mo. Is offering a new accident
policy that pays up to 500 a month
for "a months for disability and
81 10000 for deaths--costs less than
&c day-$3.50 a year. over G8, 900
already have this protection. Simply
send name, address. age. beneficiary's
name and Relationship and they Will
send this policy on 10 days FREE in
spsetion. No examination Is required.
This offer IL limited, so write 1hem
today,
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INSTRUCTIONS

Firemen, Brakemen, Baggagemen;
colorcd Train or Sleeping Car Port
ers, $f5O-$250 monthly. Exper-
fence not necessary. S6S Railway
Instruction bureau, East st. Louis,
Illinois.
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Beautiful Wrist Watch
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