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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1931-12-26
PACIFIC YUKON
ROUTE SURVEYS
ARE COMPLETED
Engineer Macdonald Makes
Reconnaissance OF
Possible Routes

During the summer of this year,
Donald Mac Donald, locating en-
gineer of the Alaska Road Com
mission, Completed a reconnaissance
of various possible routes for the
Alaska section of the proposed
Pacific-Y Highway, intended
to connect Alaska with Yukon
Territory, British Columbia and
the States, it was made known
here today by a statement issued
from headquarters of the Commits
sion.
The reconnaissance covered the
general area through which roads
from Fairbanks to Dawson and
Whitehorse are considered practi-
cable The report will be referred
to Commissioners appointed by
President Hoover to study the in
ternational project in cooperation
with representatives of the Do
minion of Canada.
Work OF Expedition
A preliminary meeting of the in
ternational committee was held in
Victoria, B. c., October 9th and
10th, and further meetings will be
held to conside MacDonald's report
and other new data that may be
presented to show the economic
advantages of the project. The
American members are H. H. Rice,
of Detroit, Chairman; Ernest Wal
ker Sawyer of the Department of
the Interior, and Major Malcolm
Elliott, president of the Alaska
Road Commission. The Canadian
members are Honorable George
Black of Dawson, speaker of the
House of Commons, ]. M Wardle,
Chief Engineer of Federal Parks,
and G. P. Napier, Assistant Chief
Engineer of the British Columbia
Department of Public Works. Mr.
Black acted as chairman of the
joint meeting.
MacDonald's expedition covered
the general area between Fairbanks
Alask, and that part of the in
ternational boundary where roads
leading to Dawson, Yukon Territory
or Whitehorse, Yukon Territory,
would probably cross. He found
that there are three possible gen.
eral routes into Yukon Territory
from Alaska: Fairbanks-Dawson,
Fairbanks Whitehorse, and Gull
kama Whitehorse. All of these
routes would connect with the
present Richardson Highway, a
370-mile road from Valdez-oti the
Gulf of Alaska--to Fairbanks in
the interior. The first two would
join the Richardson Highway at
McCarty which is 80 miles south
of Fairbanks and the third would
join the Highway at Gulkana,
about 240 miles south of Fairbanks.
Dawson to Fairbanks
The Fairbanks-Dawson route fol-
lows the Richardson Highway for
go miles, then swings east roughly
along the 64th parallel of latitude
crossing the boundary about rs
miles west of Dawson The dist
ance from Fairbanks to the boun-
airy along this route is about $50
miles and the distance to Dawson
about 325 miles. New construction
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1931-12-26
HUGH GIBSON
SELECTED FOR
Geneva MEET
Four Members of American
Delegation Named
by Hoover

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 90
President Hoover has selected Am
bassador Hugh Gibson, to Luxum-
burg, as the fourth member of the
delegation to the Arms Limitations
Conference, at Geneva next Febru-
airy. There is only one more men,
Der to be selected. Charles G.
Dawes, Ambassador to Great Bri-
tain, has been selected as the
spokesman.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1931-12-26
Children at White House Cire
Noisy Welcome to Santa Claus

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 90
Shouts of children welcomed Santa
Claus at the White House as
Lawrence Richey, one of the PreSi-
dents secretaries, arrived as St.
Nick While the family was at break
fast yesterday morning.
Peggy Ann and Peter cast many
glances toward the dining room
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1931-12-26

fireplace and screamed with de-
light when finally Santa Claus
opened a big bag and presents for
all, including President Hoover and
Mrs. Hoover.
The President and his wife, Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Hoover, jr., Allan
Hoover and the children rose early
and impatiently awaited the arrival
Of Santa Claus,
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1931-12-26
HOOVER AT DESK

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 26.-
Despite a holiday for Federal en-
ployees in the Capital, President
Hoover returned to his desk early
today to consider possible add
tional action on his economic pro-
gram and participation by the
United States to the extent OF
sending an official delegate to the
world conference on German re-
parations. The sending of a dele
gate was regarded as not likely in
view of the consistent attitude OF
the American Government that re-
parations and war debts are not
directly interlocked.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1931-12-26
Tt0o Killed at Seattle
Bringing Traffic Deaths
for Year to Ninety-tlU0

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Dec. ga
boiler explosion wrecked the loco
motive of the Southern Pacific West
Coast Limited train near Richule
yesterday. The engineer, Joseph
Strum, and fireman. Walter t.
Stone, were killed. No passengers
were injured.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1931-12-26
ROOSEVELT WINS
NEWsPAPERPOLL
BY wide MARGIN
Out of $4,000 Votes Gets
Over ,000IHoover
Receives Only 405

SEATTLE, Dec. 26.-The trend
of political sentiment in the Pacific
northwest is reflected by a poll on
possible presidential candidates just
completed by local newspaper
Out of $4,000 votes cast in its
straw ballot, Gov Franklin d.
Roosevelt of New York, had first
place by a wide margin, getting
about 10000 votes Gov. William
H Murray of Oklahoma was second
with about $500.
President Hoover was way down
on the list He ranked fourteenth
and received only 405 votes.
United States tanners are cred
tied with producing 80 per cent of
the worlds output of leather
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1931-12-26
new MOVEMENT
/ AU N CHED FOR
RESERVE
E aste rn Conservationists
Mass Forces for Attack
on Alaska's Stand

Eastern wild life conservationists
are again massing forces in an at
tack on Alaska for its brown bear
position, and driving toward estab-
fishing a reserve on Chichagof and
Admiralty Islands for brown
bear sanctuary
The movement is sponsored by
the American Society Of Mammal
ogists and New York Geological
Society, and is directed by COM
mittee known as the National Com
mittee for the Protection and Pres
ervation of the Alaska Brown Bear
and Grizzly Bears.
HOlzwOrth Is Chairman
John M. Holzworth, wellknown
New York sportsman, is chairman
of the committee. He is the author
of one book, THE Wild Grizzlies
of Alaska" which was published
this year and gives an account of
trips made to Admiralty Island
and Interior Alaska.
The book was dedicated to Allen
Hasselborg, prominent Alaska guide
who has resided at Mole Harbor,
Admiralty Island for many years.
1t is said reliably that MIR. Has
selborg, after reading the book, in
dignanntly condemned it as a
tissue of lies"
Using Radio Publicity
Mr.. Holzworth isutilizing the
radio to disseminate his propagan-
da about the need for more strin-
gent regulations for protecting bears
in the Territory. He has delivered
a series of four radio talks over
station WIZ and the blue network,
and printed copies of his talks
have been distributed widely. 1t is
thus evident that the movement
is adequately financed.
Both over the radio and II The
printed pamphlets in circulation, he
urged everyone interested to write
to the Senate Committee on Wild
Life Conservation, Chairman Fred
erick Walcott, and individual Sen
ators and Congressman urging
their intervention in the matter.
Quotes Walcott Report
In his radio broadcast of Deem
Der II, Mr.. Holzworth quoted from
a report he said was made on
December by Senator Walcott to
the American Game Conference
held in New York City under the
auspices of the American Game As
ISOLATION. The Senator, he said,
and other members of the Senate
committee made "a critical exami-
nation of the status of the grizzly
and brown bears of Alaska during
this past Summer"
Continuing, Mr.. Holzworth said:
"As a result of his personal in
vestigation Senator Walcott was
able to say that in several of its
most important habitats the num-
Der of these bears had been SO
lessened through vigorous hunting
that they had reached a danger
point in numbers and if they were
to be saved more stringent laws
should be passed and also that
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1931-12-26
TWO KILLED
IN EXPLOSION

SEATTLE, Dec. 26.-The city's
traffic deaths for the year reached
90 last Thursday with the deaths
of j. H. Templeton, prominent at
torney and grandson Of Ezra
Meeker, and Mrs. Robert Norrie,
both being struck by automobiles.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1931-12-26

A recent shipment of 81 900 bags
OF coffee from Brazil was the
largest ever received at New Or
leans since the World War,
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1931-12-26
Women BIOlUn
Into Street;
Escape Injury

TACOMA, Wash, Dec. 90
Three employees of the DeSoto
Creamery escaped injured, but
two of them, both women, were
literally blown into the street.
An exploding ammonia tank
wrecked the ere amery and
broke doors and windows in
nearby buildings.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1931-12-26

BateeSe Lefevre, oldtime Yukoner
died at his home near Dawson on
Clear Creek, early this month.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1931-12-26
WINTER GRIPS
FIGHTING AREA
IN MANCHUR|A
Bitter Cold Experienced
by Japanese and
Chinese Forces

MUKDEN, Dec. 26.--Bitter wea-
ther is holding forth on the frozen
plains of Southern Manchuria
where the hostile Chinese and Jap
anese forces face each other on
opposite sides of the River Lao.
The japanese are tring to force
a passage to the west side of the
river at two points saying it is di-
rected against Chinese bandits.
The Chinese are believed operat-
ing in the same area but officially,
nothing has been learned for the
past several days. Ten thousand
Chinese are believed to be in the
area and Chinese regulars are also
at ChinchoW.
1t is not known whether the
japanese drive on the River LAO
is toward Chinchow or not.
ADVANCE HALTED
MUKDEN, Dec. 26.-The advance
of the Japanese on Chinchow to-
day appears to have been halted
once more.
1t is said that most of the de-
tachments of the army of occupa-
ton driving toward that city in
a campaign against the Chinese
irregulars have been withdrawn to
south of the railway zone and a
major conflict has been averted for
the present.
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-14

in the wires underneath the plane.
Sensing their peril, the two off,
GERS shot the craft upward to a
great height. executing a dizzying
series of loops. spins and violent
dives. The bombs held fast.
Again the fiiers climbed sky
ward, subjecting the plane to ter
rife strain as they endeavored again
to shake the missiles loose.
To descend would have meant
sudden death, as the bombs would
have hit the ground before the
wheels.
To remain aloft almost was
equally hazardous, as the projectiles
we're swinging back and forth
like penduluns, knocking together,
threatening any minute to explode.
Captain Breene righted his plane
from new series of deadly serious
stunts and flew straight out away
from the bay and other land.
Major French stepped out of the
cockpit and leaped straight out from
the plane and its cargo of death.
Captain Breene adjusted his
parachute, quickly deserted the con-
trolls and followed.
A moment later the hiers, drifting
swiftly toward the ground and
safety, heard a terrific roar above
them.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-14
TRUCE AVERTS
TROOPS BATTLE
WITH FARMERS
Conference With Governor
Brings Order to Send
GuardSmen Home.

BIZ United Press
IOWA CITY, Ia, April 14.-Gov-
ernor Dan W. Turner barely has
averted a battle between enraped
farmers and national guardsmen
over enforcement of the state law
for tuberculosis cattle testing.
The farmers assembled at the big
white farm home of E. c. Mitchell
near Upton, prepared to repulse
with Shotguns and pitchforks the
veterinarians who wanted to test
Mitchells cattle.
Two companies Of troops likewise
gathered at Cedar Rapids. nearby
ready to force Mitchell and his co.
horts to submit the cattle to tuber-
culosis examinations.
When it appeared as though
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clashes between the farmers and the
troops were inevitable, Mitchell
telephoned the Governor at Des
Aioines in an effort to settle peace
fully demands for repeal Of the bo-
vine testing law.
Governor Turner replied that he
would meet Mitchell and other farm
leaders here lin neutral territory
if Mitchell would submit his cattle
for examination.
Mitchell agreed, the troops were
dismissed, the veterinarians went
ahead with examination of cattle
and Mitchell came here to confer
with the Governor, who entrained
simultaneously from Des Moines.
After a four and one-half-hour
closed session with Mitchell and
about thirty other farmers, the
Governor announced that the law
would be enforced until some settle
ment was reached legally.
Mitchell has been the leader of
the farmers who insist that the
tuberculosis testing Of their cattle
has ruined their herds and forced
them to take large financial losses
in cattle destroyed.
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PAGE 5

the passage Of the trading with the
enemy act and the time when the
patents were turned over to the
chemical foundation.
Two important oil decisions were
handed down. The patent pool and
croSs-licensing systems employed to
handle valuable oil-cracking pro-
ceSses were held legal. and the court
ruled that income from state-owaed
oil lands in Texas is subject to fed
eral income tax.
Other decisions we're:
Upholding Of the Arkansas full train
and fun switching crew laws. CHALLENGED
BY the Missouri Pacific railroad
Confirming Of the =ncinEs Of Special
Master Charles Warren in suit brought by
the government to quiet title to the beds
OF the Green. Colorado and San Juan rivers
in Utah.
Holding valid the tax Of sf.IIs an acre
imposed on submerged lands of the Como
wingo Dam backwaters bv the state OF
Maryland and protested by the SuSQuehan-
na Power Company
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-14
filters LEAP AS
CAUGHT BOMBS
BLOW UP PLANE
Explosives Fall in Wires OF
Ship; Army AviatorS
Saved by 'ChuteS.'

LANGLEY FIELD, Va, April IA.
Two army fiiers engaged in a deS-
perate, silent struggle high in the
air to dislodge two bombs which
had become caught in the wires of
their plane.
Then they escaped in parachutes,
late Monday, a few seconds before
the plane was blown to bits.
Captain Robert E. Breene, air
corps pilot, and Major Charles A.
French of the coast artillery, were
dropping bombs into Chesapeake
bay during maneuvers with the
tactical school.
Two high explosive bombs caught
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-14
United States soldier remains
Nicaragua"
Battle Toll Heavy


MANAGUA, Nicaragua, April IA.
United States marines and sailors,
landed at Puerto Cabezas from the
cruiser Ashville, were believed in
control of the coastal region today
after an outbreak by Instruction
lists which was reported to have cost
heavy toll of lives.
Except for the staying Of Captain
Harlan Pefley of CoxSackie, N. Y,
and a national guardsman. official
confirmation of a high casualty toll
was lacking, but private messages
said several more marine officers
had been killed in that district.
An unconfirmed message to the
Standard Fruit Company in the
Canal Zone said 500 bandits had
killed twenty-five persons, including
ten marines, at Bragman's Bluff,
Nicaragua.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-14

Be smary dressed Choose of higher priced which
been REDUCED to this low SALE PRICE for
fashions that have rOrderd time after time
COaman styles polo CLOTH plain tailored
furrmmed coats for Dress scarf collars
tweeds brOadcoths, trico. Sizes women.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-14
SANDING ENDS
TRUCE; REVIEWS
FIGHT ON U. S.
Struggle Will Continue as
Long as Marines Remain
in Nicaragua
BIZ United Press


MEXICO CITY, April 1.-THE
end of the truce which Augustine
SANDING. Nicaraguan insurrectionist
leader, declared after the Managua
earthquake, was announced by
Sandino's agent, DR.. Pedro Zepeda,
today conincident with reports Of
renewed fighting between rebels and
United States marines.
zepeda said SANDING had ordered
renewal of hostilities on Pan
American day-today-because OF
attacks" by marines. Hostilities
were ordered resumed "on all
fronts"
SANDING also reiterated that he
would fight as long as a single
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-14
HOTELS RULED
LIABLE IN RADIO
MUSIC 'LECCINC
Owners Must Pay Damages
for Copyright Violation,
Justices Decide.
United Press

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, April 14.-Hotel
owners who furnish their guests
with radio music are liable for
damages under the copyright act
if the station whose broadcast is
being received is sending out copy
righted music without permission,
the United States supreme court
ruled Monday. The decision was
rendered in a test case.
Another important decision was
that the United States alien prop
erty custodian is entitled to royal
ties on German patents seized dur
ing the war, which accrued between
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-14
Raided; Faces Booze CHARGES

George Shelby, 1909 North Capitol
avenue, apartment /, faced charges
Of operating blind tiger today fol-
lowing a raid by police Monday
night at his residence. Police said
they found about forty quarts of
beer at the place.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-14
TAKE $500 IN CLOTHES

Theft from Home Is Reported to
Police by City Woman.
Theft of clothing valued at 5000
from the residence of Mrs. Lucille
Branch, 924 Highland avenue, was
reported to police today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-14
CITY POLICEMAN DEAD
Henry Baker, Ga, Succumbs to III
ness of Six Weeks.

Patrolman Henry Baker, 81. of
435 North DeQuincy street, died to-
day at his home after an illness of
six weeks. Mr.. Baker was named to
the police force Sept. Is, 1905.
In addition 20 the widow Emma.
Mr.. Baker is survived by four sons.
Otis, Clyde, Harry and Jason Baker.
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-03
NEW YEARS EYE
 CELEBRATED BY BARN
 DANCE AT \. E. HALL

New Years Eve was celebrated Wednesday night, December 31st, Nt the A. B. Barn Dance. where the barn motif was followed out in detail
 Following the usual custom, the Arctic Brotherhood staged their bis dance of the year. called the Barn Dance, to whtch everyone comes dressed in farmer clothes and different degrees of hick out fits.
 Hay and harness were placed around the hall and in d huge pile in the center of the dance floor A new phonograph pickup appar- atus was tried out and used for dance music. a large horn being hung over the center of the floor from the ceiling.
 All of those attending declared they had a fine tiue and ushered i'll the new year with many happy greetings to everyone. The A. Bs declare the dance was socially and fina ncially an overwhelming sue. cess.
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-03

Word was received in Nome this week of the birth of fine baby boy to MT and Mrs. M. A. Winkler, late of Nome, and now of Kodiak. MT. Winkler. who for The past several years has been game warden in the Yukon River and Nome districts, was transfer red last fall to the Kodiak reserve where he is now serving in the same capacity All of his Nome friends congratulate the couple on their good fortune.
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-03
BASKET BALL SEASON TO
 START NEXT MONTH

Following a conference of the young men around town, it was decided to start the basket ball season sometime around the first of February, playing between s and twelve exhibition games which the public of Nome will no doubt take lively interest in.
 Much new material turned up this winter. many of those spend ! ing he winter in Nome, having had some basket ball experience. Last year about l2 basketball players were available. This year, i it develops, there are as many as i 20. From these perhaps three teams may be formed. If so, fol- lowing the general get-togetheT and practice meetings which will take place soon, the boys state they will probably be in "a position to put on some real poppy games for the benefit of athletic sport during the remainder of the win te"
 At5e h, eama played by two teams before Christmas, for the benefit of the Community Xmas Tree Fund, many of the spectators expressed the hope that real basketball series could be formed and played after the new year. iThe receipts from the games last year were used for the purpose of getting in new equipment from the outside such as basketbails. jerseys, etc. with the intention of oU2fttn% the teams this year iu stead of each player having to supply himself with a complete outfit and then donate toward the balls.
 An athletic spirit iu small COZ munit% is well to keep up. and provides good. clean fun and sportsmanship for both spectators and players alike. It is a fine thing to have such a spirit in any town. and inasmuch as Nome has put out many basket bali teams and has enjoyed the fun of long winter through watching them play at home, it goes without say jing. that the public will endorse ithe move.
 1 Plans have also been discussed for starting indoor baseball games which may materialize in the near future. In any event. watch for the opening announcements of the
 first games of the season. They will be ''corkers Don't miss them when they come along, be- cause the boys will certainly ap- preciate q good attendance. and
 will put up some real classy bas- ket ball
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-03

The large cake donated by Bob Schiedla toward the benefit of the Community Xmas Fund, was won by Mrs. A. G. Thommen, holder of No. chance, drawn at Leh mann's store this week, JanH Smith drew the number which was the last of three drawn, it having previously been agreed that the third number drawn would be tue lucky one.
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-03
\ 0 T I c E

All Pioneers are requested to attend next meeting Wednesday, January 7th, at 7:30 PM. Install the lady Pioneers for Pioneers and their families.
 Regular meeting at 7:3O pm.
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-03
Mail carrier Pete Curran.

his dog team, arrived in Nome Wednesday with the overland mail from down the coast. He left again Friday morning carrying mail for the outside.
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-03

The Wright Hardvar Company also carried out their drawing last Wednesday evening. Miss Ella Snyder with No, 451$ won the range. Mrs. Geo. S. Maynard with No. 4556 won the cut glass jew el case and No. 17SS drawn for the Perfume Set, has not yet been brought in
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-03

George Bodis connected with the Dick Creek Mining Company in the Kougarok, made trip to town during the holidays, and spent New Years in town. After com pleting business arrangements he will return to the Kougarok.
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-03

Father Post is in receipt Of a telegram from August Hamburger the well known Nome carpenter, who is at present at Seattle Mir Homburger left Nome on the last sailing of the season and intended to visit his old home in Germany. He wishes one and all in Nome a Happy New Year, he is having a good time visiting old Nomeites in Seattle and says he is in fine health
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-03

The drawing for prizes at Lom- en Bros, took place last Wednes- day evening, Dec. 31st. The first number drawn, 12519 for the Or thophonic being given away was held by Al Sittou. The second number. 15S61. for the Reming- ton portable typewriter, was held by Dr. F. J. O'Hara. and the third number, 15S76, for the Desk Pen Set, is as yet unclaimed
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-03

Look for further announcements concerning the Arctic Dramatic Club stage presentations to take place the 17th of this month. They are going to be good; see what they will do on that date.