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The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-24
BACK FROM KILLIsNOO

Joe Wehren and O. H. Bliss returned yesterday from Killisnoo where they have been prospecting coal outcroppings in that vicinity Several sacks of coal were brought in by the two men as samples They expect to return to spend the summer there in a few days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-24

MT. Lindley is going direct to his home in Minneapolis, while MT. Strorn expects to spend the summer in the neigtbora1ood of Banff, B. C., doing little more mountaineering just for the exer- else.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-24

WASHINGTON, May 24.-Presl- dent Hoover has renominated Charles Sheldon for Postmaster at Seward, Alaska
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-24

a worthy cause. Bridge and whist are to be played.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-24
C0NQUER0RS OF DENALI GARRY
 MARKS OF TRIP
Lindley and Strom VisiI Juneau After Ascent of
 Loftiest Mountain

(Continued from Page One)
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-08-05
What Better Proof Than
This Could Be Wanted !?

Edward A. Filene, the Boston mer-
chant and economist, had been prov
ing at the Cosmopolitan club that
mass production is an Incompatible
benefit to mankind.
"But why keep on with these
proofs?' he wound up. 1.-THE thing
is as evident on it's face as Smiths
marriage.
"'You say Smith is married, but
what proof have your an employer
asked.
"'Well, SIR said an employee. I
saw Smith pushing baby-coach last
Sunday morning, and there was a
young woman on one side of him
and an old woman on the other, and
as passed, the young woman said,
You've come home in that condition
eight Saturday nights running, you
cad And then the old woman
Clipped in with, DO, for goodness
sake, Ethel, make him put another
thousand on his life before his liv-
er's gone completely" Detroit
News.
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pect him to carry the whole ticket. and
vice versa"
Senator Dickinson said the prohibit
ton question would be the principal
issue in many states, the people hav-
ing to decide whether the Eighteenth
amendment shall be repealed outright,
as the Democrats desire, or replaced
by another amendment giving con-
gress control of the liquor traffic, the
Republican solution.
On August II President Hoover will
be officially notified of his nOmina-
ton and will deliver his speech of ac-
ceptance at the White House. He has
decided not to make a western trip
this summer, but will send Vice Pres
ident Curtis to represent him at the
opening of the Olympic games
GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT, having
~ ended his short vacation cruise.
was back in Albany attending to busi-
ness and laying out his campaign
plans with National Chairman Farley.
The latter gentleman announced
the campaign would be run through
the state organizations. There will
be a campaign committee at the
Roosevelt headquarters in New York.
but it will assist and cooperate with
the state organizations rather than
attempt to direct them. Farley said.
There will be only one national head
quarters. located in New York. The
money will be raised by a special COM
mittee not yet named. Nellie Tayloe
Ross of Wyoming will again be at the
head Of the women's organization.
Mrs. Roosevelt. who says she has al
ways been "a profound dry" has pub
licly declared her belief that the
Eighteenth amendment has not worked
successfully and should be repealed.
THOUGH the members Of the
L bonus army in Washington are
rapidly leaving for their homes, TAX
ing advantage Of the free fares Of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-08-05

seppe Bottai, minister of corporations.
Mussolini, who already was minister
Of interior as well as premier. kept for
himself the portfolios Of foreign af-
fairs and corporations. Francisco.
Jung and Ercole were named to the
other vacancies. Eleven undersecre-
taries also were displaced.
Grandi was made ambassador to
Great Britain.
IN ONE of its most important de-
cisions the interstate commerce
commission approved a plan for con-
solidation of all eastern railroads, ex-
cept those of New England, into four
great systems. The plan will prob
ably be accepted by the lines con-
cerned. though it does not suit them
In certain respects.
The four systems will be known as
the New York Central, the Pennsyl-
vania, the Baltimore & Ohio, and the
Chesapeake & Ohio-Nickel Plate. The
systems thus created will embrace
$1,000 miles of rail lines-30O roads.
though many Of them are already OPP
Grated by the large trunk lines.
The commissions ruling caused an
immediate reaction approaching jubi-
lation in railroad circles, which hailed
the plan as the most helpful factor in
that industry in IL years. In fact.
as the report pointed out. the leading
railroads have received virtually all
that they have asked for in order
to work out new plan Of economies.
CETTING into action rather more
NJ swiftly than their rivals, the Re
publican campaign leaders at Chicago
headquarters started the preliminary
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-08-05


decree and Chancellor
Won Papen became virtual dictator Of
Prussia. naming Mayor Franz Brachts
of Essen as chief assistant. When
Prussian Minister of the Interior Sew
ering declared he would yield only to
force, the decree Of martial law was
Issued. Premier Braun and Severing
were removed from the Prussian min
istry. Open air political meetings had
already been forbidden throughout the
reich. sec
F. That Germany faces revolution is
seen in the fiat threat by Hitler that
If his Nazi party does not win control
of the reichstag in the coming cleo
lions 1t will forcibly seize control Of
the government and arrest all So
ciallst and Communist leaders. Ac.
cording to an Amsterdam newspaper.
Gen. Kurt Won Schleicher, minister of
defense, will cooperate with Hitler
The general, 1t has been recognized
for some time. is planning to make
himself eventually the actual ruler of
Germany.
The Amsterdam journal also says
Former Grown Prince Friedrich Will
helm recently visited the ex-kaiser in
Doom to discuss plans for coup
d'etat after the elections. The scheme
is to form a new government with the
ey-crown prince as leader; to bring
Wilhelm back from exile In a German
warship and to restore the regime of
house of Hohenzollern. Hitler, the
paper says, will help but will not par
ticipate in the government.
DREMIER MUSSOLINI of Italy
made grand shake-up In his cab
met, five ministers resigning by COM
pulsion. Chief of these was Dino
Grandi. minister Of foreign affairs.
Che others were Alfredo Rocco, min
tier Of justice: Antonio Mosconi, min
User Of finance; Prof. Balbino Gull.
40. minister of education. and Giu-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-08-05

former marine. projected himself into
the picture by giving the veterans a
Enthusiastically vigorous talk urging
them to stay right there and praising
their behavior.
"They are trying to get you to go
home" he said. "You ought to keep
some one here in the front line
trenches. You have as much right to
lobby in Washington as the United
States Steel corporation. Don't take
step backward. Remember. as soon
as you pull down the camp flag this
movement will evaporate. Those OF
you who do go home, vote to kick hi
out Of your enemies"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-08-05
Study New Bullet

Military experts of Europe are
much interested in a new bullet, in
vented by German engineer. which
is said to attain velocity of $500
feet second, more than twice that
of any other bullet, and to penetrate
hardened armor plate one-half inch
thick.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-08-05

tial law in Berlin and
the province Of Bran
denburg. In hire e
weeks more than a
hundred persons had
been killed and 1900
wounded in the pre-
election campaign en-
counters, which were
mainly bet Seen Hit
ler's Nazis and the
Communists. Presi-
dent Won Hindenburgh
therefore issued the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-08-05

fered by the govern
ment, those who re-
manned. especially the
radicals, were threat
ening more trouble in
the form of a picket
ing of the White
House. A promise to
do this If congress
were not called in spe,
cial session to pay the
bonus was made by
Urban LeDoux ("Mr.
Zero"). Brig. Gen.
Smedlqv n Ruflar
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-08-05

work for the election
Of IL United States
senator's in the central
states. The plans are
under the direction of
Senator L. ]. Dickin.
son of Iowa, keynoter
In the national con-
vention. 1--WE are go
ing to concentrate on
the senatorial fights,
he said. "Where a
senator Is stronger in
his state than the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-08-05
News Review Of Current
Events the World Over
St. Lawrence Seaway Treaty Ready for Investigator by
Borah- Dictatorship Decreed for Prussia
Great Railway Merger Plan.
By EDWARD W. PICKARD

limited STATES and Canada have
- signed the treaty for construction
Of the great st. Lawrence seaway.
which is to cost In the neighborhood of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-08-05

$SOO,UU,OUO, Dut tue
pact must be ratified
by congress and the
dominion parliament
before becoming effec-
tive. Ratification is
probable but by no
means certain. There
are various parts Of
the treaty to which
grave objections have
been raised, notably
those relating to d.
vision of power to be
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-08-05

ueVelOpeu, anu WILL
drawal of water from Lake Michigan
for the Chicago sanitary canal. These
and all other phases Of the pact will
be Investigated by senate committee
headed by Senator Borah Of Idaho.
The inquiry will not start until August.
The treaty. which had been under
negotiation for eleven years, was
signed by Secretary of State Stimson
for the United States and Minister
William d. Herridge for Canada. By
its terms the seaway is to be con-
structed under the supervision Of a
commission to be known as the St.
Lawrence international rapids section
commission. Five members are to be
appointed by each country and the
work Is to be carried on free from
governmental red tape and on bust.
ness basis Thee commissioners will
not have the right to direct construc-
ton of the power plants to develop
100000 horse power, although they
can coordinate these with the sea-
way. They can order deferred any
works. When their job Is done, they
cease to exist as commission.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-08-05
Spare the Afflicted

The gods spare the afflicted and
do not always Cypress those who are
nfortunate.-Ovid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-08-05

DRESIDENT HOOVER signed the
L relief act but still had to complete
his plans for reorganization of the
Reconstruction Finance corporation
which is to handle the huge fund. In
doing this he had to decide on success
sors to Eugene Meyer. governor of the
federal reserve board. and Paul Bes-
tor, farm loan commissioner, whose
retirement as directors of the corpor-
alton was made mandatory by the
measure. =.
The corporation itself decided to
discard red tape to expedite loans
from the $3OO,OOO,OOO for state relief
of restitution and 1922, OOO 900 for pub
lie works. the latter including $780,
100000 which may be used to match
state highway expenditures. More
than two-thirds Of the $300,OOO,O 900
sum will be applied for Immediately.
DOLITICAL riots and murders in
Prussia resulted in the establish.
ment Of dictatorship for that Ger
man state and the declaration Of mar
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-08-05
Stern Truth

Teacher-What tense Is II am
beautiful?
Pupils-Past. BE-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-08-05

TIE economic conference of the
L British empire opened in Ottawa
on Thursday with many of the en-
pire's most eminent men in attend
ance. Stanley Baldwin, lord president
of the British council, leader of his
delegation, said that this is the most
important conference in history for
two reasons:
First, Britain never before has
been in a position to negotiate with a
free hand from the electorate, and,
second, never before was the trade Of
the world so depressed"
60 by Western Newspaper Union-l
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-08-05

WHEREVER in this country or
wv abroad are found former students
of the University of Illinois the news
of the death of Thomas Arkle Clark
was read with mournful interest. For
many years dean Of men in that in
stitution, he performed the difficult
duties of his position with extraordi-
nary skill and tact, and won for him
self high place in the educational
world.
Among other deaths of the week
was that of Jules ]. Jusserand, who
for many years was French ambassa-
dor to the United States and was one
of the most popular Of all the dip
lomats in Washington. Americans In
Paris Joined with the French In pay
ing last tribute to him at the
funeral services.
Field Marshal viscount Plumer. one
of Great Britain's distinguished gen.
erals of the World war, and indeed
of previous wars. died In London
and was inferred in Westminster Abb
hey with great military pomp.
Louis Maurer. who was the chief
artist Of the now famous Currier &
Ives prints. died in New York at the
age of one hundred years. He lived
to see his pictures. rather scorned at
the time he made them. selling to
annnnfcSonpc of hiOh nPiaoc
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-08-05

THOUGH the members of the
4 bonus army in Washington are
rapidly leaving for their homes, TAX
ing advantage Of the free fares Of
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-07
BABE To FIGHT
UNION RULING

DALLAS, Tex, Dec. Z. W.P)-
While still hopeful that the con-
troYersy over amateur standing of
Mildred (Babe) Didrikson, greatest
of women athletes, can be peace
fully ironed out, ner friends and
her insurance man employer today
planned a fight to the bitter end
fol the 19-year-old Texas girl.
The Olympic star, holder Of
many records, was deprived of her
amateur standing by the Amateur
Athletic Union after it was charged
she allowed Use OF her name and
picture in advertisements of a
motor car.
"If necessary" said Homer
Mitchell, president of the insurance
company which employs Miss Did
r.kson, I'VE will surely go to the
courts of justice"
Mitchell last night telegraphed
j. Lyman Bingham of Chicago,
secretary to the president of the
A. A. u, asking him to come here,
at Mitchell's expense, to make an
investigation in the case.
Bingham replied that he would
not accept the invitation unless
asked to do SO by the southern as
sociation. ANY reconsideration OF
the case must begin with that
body, he said.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-07
JUNIORS PLAN
HONOR AWARD

l.. j. Thomas of Imperial was the
principal speaker before the FL
Centric Junior Chamber of Com
merce this morning, talking on the
benefits of insurance to policy
holders and illustrating its value
with stories of personal expert
ences.
Following Thomas talk. the or
gani2ation moved on TO general
business under the leadership OF
Josh Wilson, president.
A resolution was adopted where
by the Junior Chamber of Com
nerce will ask the Ell Centro
Chamber of Commerce TO appoint
q committee which will select a
candidate for a distinguished ser
vice award given by the United
States Junior Chamber of Com
nerce. The candidate must be 35
years of age or under, and must
have rendered some distinguished
public service. He need not be a
member of the Junior Chamber of
Commerce.
Josh Wilson, speaking of pro-
posed improvements 10 a tract
north of the Harding school set
aside as park, recommended
that the matter be dropped for
the time being, in view of the
shortage of city funds. An appro-
rriation from these funds would be
necessary to carry through the
plan of making a park.
Bud Harrigan was instructed,
however, to obtain an estimate of
the cost of planting a row of trees
on each side of the park and ar
ranging for irrigation of the trees.
Other routine business of the
was transacted.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-07
TROJAN CREW
WORKING HARD

LOS ANGELES, Dec. Z. (U.P) -
With one eye cooked supiciously in
the direction of Notre Danes on
coming football train and attend
ant hospital bulletins" Southern
California directed the other or
bit diligently today at the business
of squaring off for Saturdays grid
iron battle in Memorial stadium.
AS this report was being written
Southern California was three tack
les and four backs up" or behind
the Ramblers in number of report
ed cripples, but the Trojans con-
sidered this not only a matter OF
unimportance but also of down.
right suspicion.
Reports that illness had deci-
mated the ranks of Notre Danes
backfield to such an extent that
Hunk Anderson may have to use
third-String Al Costello, at half
back, stirred painful memories in
the minds of Troy. They feared the
Akron, o., boy may prove a coun-
terpart of one Bucky O'Conner, who
celebrated his sudden rise a couple
years ago by defeating Southern
California almost unaided.
Untouched by reports of Notre
Danes sick ranks, Coach Howard
Jones was drilling his charges
strenuously behind locked gates
until darkness hides the ball. THE
Trojan mentor has not indicated
his starting backfield but he has
been working Homer Griffith at
quarter, Gordon Clark at full, and
Bob Erskine and Kenneth Bright
at the two halfback positions. Sucn
a combination would give Southern
California plenty Of driving power
with backfield averaging 1913
pounds. Their force would not au-
CUR well for Kurth and Krause, the
Rambler'S huge tackles and the
most feared members of the squad.
Jones also is strengthening his
pass defense which has cost the
Trojans the only two touchdowns
scored against them this season.
Aubrey Devine, who secuted the
last four Notre Dame games, was
working in the backfield, imper-
sonating several of the Notre
Danes big guns.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-07
BUSY PICKING
NEW COACH

PALO ALTO, Dec. 7. W.P)-Glenn
S. Pop" Warner prepared to leave
today for Los Angeles to witness
the Notre Daniel University Of
Southern California football clash
Saturday while the Stanford
campus seethed with speculation
over the selection of his successor
as head coach of the Cardinal
football squad.
Plans of several members of the
1892 Stanford freshman eleven to
follow Warner to Temple univer-
sity, where he has signed to coach
after 10 years at Stanford, were
received coldly by the willy "Old
Fox" of the gridiron.
THAT is just sentiment reaction
from my resignation" he said.
They couldn't play until 1884 if
they changed schools and I am
aiscouraging the idea"
Claude E. "Tiny" Thornhill, for
II years Stanford line coach, con-
tunued to be the favorite of the
campus for the vacant post, al
though many alumni were urging
Ernie Nevers, Stanford's All-Amer-
ican fullback in 1925 and Warmers
assistant since his graduation.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-07
LEAGUES WANT
SALARY LIMIT

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 7. U.P)-
The thirty-first annual meeting of
the National Association of Pro-
fessional Baseball clubs opened
here today with minor league chiefs
from every section of the country
IN attendance. The convention
will last. through Friday.
Informal meetings of individual
leagues have been held the past
two days, with the main topic of
discussion the salary limits of play
ers. The American association has
adopted a monthly salary limit of
$500 a club and the Interna-
tional League a salary limit of
$780, 900 a club, for one season.
The Pacific coast league, how
ever, has refused steadfastly to
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-07
IRISH ARRIVE
IN ARIZONA

TUCSON. Ariz., Dec. z. UP)-
Greeted by q crowd OF hundreds of
supporters and an ambulance, th>
irish Of Notre Dame arrived early
today for a two-day practice ses-
son before continuing TO Los An
eeles To meet Southern California
Saturday.
The ambulance met the football
team at the train to take Ray
Brancheau. first string halfback,
10 the hospital for treatment of
influenza. His condition was re-
ported serious.
Immediately upon detraining,
Hunk Anderson, aided by assistant
coaches and managers, led his
fighting Irish to a local hotel from
where they went TO the University
of Arizona stadium.
The Irish will practice behind
barred gates in the stadium. An
derson is expected to attempt to
perfect similar surprises to those
perfected in 1880 by the late Knute
Rockne. Rockne's surprise mainly
was the substitution Of Bucky o.
Conner for Moon Mullins in the
iullback post. The Irish won that
year.
Despite arrangements of Tucson
residents TO entertain the team,
Anderson gave strict training or
ders and told his boys to decline
all invitations.
Although claiming he was not
given to superstition, Anderson ex-
pressed hope the stay here would
be lucky this year.
K.nute Roekne stopped here in
1890 and we beat Southern Cali
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-07
WEATHER To
AID MATMEN

Snappy weather which came up
during the night indicates a nice
stimulant will be provided wrest-
lers at the Imperial Valley Athletic
club tonight when the first card
CT the season will be conducted.
Minus overcoats, earlaps, nit
tens-minus everything in fact but
sort of Gandhi belt, the wrestlers
will have to keep moving or grow
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-07

his neck. They are neavyweights
and those sitting near the ringside
will have to protect themselves at
all times, for wrestlers have habit
of throwing each other into the
laps of spectators.
Basanta Singh and Ernie Gross
will warm up the ring first for the
main eventers with a one hour
limit two out of three falls. While
not quite so heavy as the main
eventers, they are heavy enough
and still active enough to make it
interesting.
An exhibition of jiu jitsu will
precede the first bout. The pro-
gram will start at $50.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-07

join the other two Glass AA leagues
N adopting salary limits.
Major league magnates and man
ayers also gathered here today to
discuss player deals. The Chicago
Cubs, represented by President
William Veeck and Manager Char
ley Grimm, are seeking a south
paw pitcher, and are wiling to pay
high in cash and players for the
right man.