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The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16
ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR FINES
 FOR FIVE MEN
Foshay Associates are Sen. fenced, Execution Stay
 ed for Year

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., April 16 Five men associated with Wilbur B. Foshaw in the promotion of his enterprises were today fined $1,00C each on mail fraud charges, then the fines were stayed for one year while the defendants will be or probation.
 The men sentenced were Harry McGinty, Clarence Salisbury, H. F Welch, Palmer Maybry and R. J Andrus.
 Judge Moylneaux, in assessing the fines, then staying execution. said
 These men were bookkeepers, al though they had high-sounding ti- ties. They knew they were to car " out the orders given or lost their jobs. I think there was some guilt on their part as they stayed after it was apparent there was scheme to defraud but there wa no deception when they became employees
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16

PHIIlADELPHIA, Penn, April 16.-Plans for a $1,O00,000 tene- ment development to house hosiery mill employees have been announc- ed by officials of the American Federation of F'un-FaShioned Hos iery Workers. which is sponsoring the project.
 The buildings were designed by Oscar Stonecry, 26-year-old mem- ber of the New York firm of Kast- ner & Stonoroy. who won second prize in the recent competition for the soviet palace in Moscow Union officials said that if this first housing attempt, designed t care for 324 families, proves suc- cessful, additional tenementS wil be built to meet the needs of 20,- 0Oe members here. Emil Reeving International President of the Un-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16
COSMIC RAY
 EXPEDITION
 NORTH BOUND
Scientists Sail on Steamer Alaska Today Bound
 to Interior
DUST PARTICLES ARE
 ALSO TO BE STUDIED
Nobel Prize Winner Includ- ed in Party Going to
 Mt. Mckinley

SEATTLE, April 16-An expe- dition in charge of Allen Carp, New York scientist, to study the cosmic ray and also dust parti- cles which settle on the earth as they travel through space, sailed this forenoon aboard the steamer Alaska for Alaska.
 The expedition is bound for the Mount Mckinley district
 On return from the north, pho tographs and data will be sub mitted.
 Prof Arthur Compton, of the University of Chicago, famous physicist, and winner of the No bel prize, and four others are in the expedition.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16
Million Dollar Tenement
 Planned m Philadelphia

ion, said the apartments would consist of three to six rooms and elarage and rent for s8 room monthly. After the project is well launched, he said, 1t is expected the rent can be reduced to $6.
 The project is in three sections. each Of eight stories, one to be built at each end of block and the other in the middle. The sec tions will be connected in the rear by garages with ramps and in the front by stores. The resulting en- closure will be devoted to gar dens and playgrounIds. Each of the apartments will be two stor- ies high. the elevators stopping orly at alternate floors.
 Resving said the project was being financed by several wealthy Philadelphians1 whom he declined to name.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16
JOHN CURTIS IS BACK FROM
 SECRET TRIP
Admiral Burrage Claim s Norfolk Man Talks
 with Abductors
COLONEL LINDBERGH
 GIVES INTENTIONS
Kidnapers Must Make Good; No Idle Threat
 Is Made Now

NORFOLK, Virginia, April l6 On the fcrty-sixth day since the Kidnapping of Baby Lindebergh, son 6f Col. Charles A. Iindbergh and Mrs. Lindbergih, from his crlf in the family home at Hcpewell N. J.. Rear Admiral Guy Bur rage revealed that John H. Cur Us. has returned from secret mission. While on this mission Adnliral Burrage says Curtis made ss least one contact with the supposed kidnapers.
 Admiral Burrage, Gurus ano Dean H. DobSon-Peacock, local residents, have been working or the case for the past two weeks
 Newspapermen here believe the parties they are negotiating with ere the same who were paid the $500 ransom by pr. John F Condon. elderly Fordham UnfVer- sity Professor.
 Tt is said Col Idndbergh hat asserted that unless the baby II returned. in view of the ransom naid in all faith, every possible action will be exerted to brdnG the kidnapers to justice.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16
s15,OOO FIRE
 IS REPORTED
 FROM ESTER
Toe McDonald's Home and Store Destroyed; Had
 5000 Insurance

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, April 16.- Fire yesterday destroyed the home and store of Joe Mcdonald, Ter r.torial Representtive during the past two terms, who lived on Ester Greek.
 The post office records and an automobile were saved but all mer- chandise and personal effects were lost.
 The fire is of unknown origin
 McDonald's loss is estimated ai SIS ,0O0, covered by $5,000 insur- ance.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16
ARREST THREE
 IN CONNECTION WITH FRAUDS
Investigation of Kreuger Enterprises Results in
 Charges

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 16. Three men have been arrested on charges connected with the in- vestigation into the affairs ot Ivar Krueger, Swedish industrial ist, who killed himself March 12 in Paris.
 The three men are charged with falsifying the balance sheet profit and loss account to give the inn pression the Kreuger companies were in a position better than they actually were.
 The three men are also charg- ed with aiding Kreuger in juggling the accounts in other respects
 Those arrested were an aic- countant named Lang, H. Uldt bank director, and Holm Arlso, de- scribed as a director of one oi Kreuger's enterprises.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16
CLAIM NEW CONTACT WITH KIDN
Bmkley, Veteran of Politics,
 KnO,un as Iron Mdn' Orator;
 WiH Be Keynoter of Democrats
CBy OSCAR LEIDNG)-

WASHINGTON, April 16.- A man whose political philosophy has been formed by lifelong study and seasoned by 20 years ''on the hill" will be the 1852 keynote speaker of the Democratic Party.
 He is Senator Alben w. Barkley, of Kentucky, who was still in the teens when he began winning gold medals in oratoTy and de- bate by showing the qualities that will be drawn on in the coming convention.
 Affirming the belief in the peo- ole, he is brief and to the point in summing up his philosophy: Tn spite of shortcomings, the people in the main are entitled to be in- trusted with the power, and dem ocracy is able, if properly led, to correct its own evils"
 "The Iron Man"
 Back in the bluegrass region he is known as 'the iron man, for, in campaigns, ne has given from 10 to 12 speeches in a single day. His soamnia is pronounced, for he is sturdily built, and now, at 54, he has a shock of dark hair that is just beginning to frost at the temples.
 Always a hard worker, he draws upon a physical reserve which when he was working his way through Marvin College, was sui ficient not only to allow him te carry on his studies but to pt janitor of the school and at tht same time to become a champion debater, champion runner anc jumper and a baseball and foot. ball player
 Later he studied law, making his way by learning shorthand and becoming a court reporter where he made the contacts tha' gave him political ambitions. Ht was in his middle juveniles wher he successmully ran for his frs elective office, that of count, prosecuting attorney.
 Has Hobbies
 His hobbies are his books or history, biography and politica philosophy, of which he has am Gssed a large library, where h. spends most of his spare time walking and motoring.
 He also has collection o walking sticks, obtained from al
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16

LONDON, April 16. = Thirty years ago the people of KimDer- ley, South Africa, presented 10 Cne late Field Marshal the Earl oi Ypres magnificent sword, It's nit Of gold encru5ted with dlamonos and rubies
 The Earl treasured it as a me- mento of the Boer war campaign But with his death hard OlmeS and increased prices for gold re- sulting from Britain's lapse from the gold standard have led to sale Of the sword to London bullion broker.
 The broker thinks the trophy too beautiful to melt up and Is
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16
HONOLULU CASE
 RESUMED TODAY

HONOLULU, I. H., April 16.- Clarence Darrow. veteran attorney and defense lawyer in the honor staying" case, was much better to- day after an attack of indigestion which caused a postponement of the trial yesterday and testimony taking was resumed today.
 Lieut.. Thomas H. Massie, one of the four defendants and husband of Mrs. Massie, who was assaulted by Joseph Kahahawai. who is al- legged to have been slain by the de- ferdants, took the stand this morn ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16

over the world, and his joke hobby, as he calls it, is an ire sistible desire to buy every neck tie I see in the shop windows. He added: |" And I usu- ally succumb to the desire" He is widely travelled
 To keep in good condition for what he calls the busiest session of Congress, bar none, he swin1s in an indoor pool, walks and plays golf in season.
 Entering Congress as a Repre- sentative at the beginning of ths Woodrow wilson's first term, hJ offered as his first bill a meas. ure to amend the Constitution anc abolish the lame duck" session He had particular pride thi. year, then, though his name wa not attached to it when the meas ure was passed.
 "On the hill" his main inter. ests have been in legislation deal. ing with interstate commerce. H. helped frame the Adamson eigh hour law, the transportation ac of 1920 and was joint author o the bill which became the railma. labor act,
 He is married and has thre' children.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16
Famous Trophies Sent to
 London's Gold Melting Pot

considering its return to Kimberley.
 One of the Ascot gold cups won at the famous track since begin ming of the reign of George ", has also been sold to a broker. There is much speculation as to which of the 9 Ascot meetings since 1910 it belonged
 The Gold Cup. a magnificent trophy of the turf, brought sl,75J from the broker. He immediately scratched off it's name and date so that unfavorable publicity might not attach to it's previous owner
 He first ascertained, however that 1t was not the 1907 cup, stolen shortly after it was won.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16
AGED ADMIRER
 CONFESSES TO
 FATAL TRAGEDY
Twenty-seven Year Old Di- vorcee Is Murdered in
 Centralia
ARRESTING OFFICER
 HAS NARROW ESCAPE
Bullet Jams in Assassin $ $ Gun; Lot of Trouble
 Is Plea

CENTRALIA, Wash, April 16.-- The police said today that T. H. Ramsaur, elderly admirer. admit ted he fired the fatal shots yester- day resulting in the death of Mrs. Opal Brink, aged 27 years.
 Ramsaur will be charged with first degree murder
 When taken in custody, Patrol man Lou Geer said Ramsaur also attempted to shoot him but the bullet became jammed.
 Ramsaur. who is 69 years old, said he intended only to frighten Mrs. Brink because she had caus- ed him Hot of trouble"
 Mrs. Brink was divorced. She is survived by three children.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16
BEER PARADES
 TO INFLUENCE
 CONGRESSMAN
Mayor Walker, New York City, Making Arrange
 ments for Big Day

NEW YORK, April 16.-Mayor James J. Walker announced today he would seek the cooperation of mayors of all large cities, Ameri- can Federation of Labor and the American Legion for gigantic beer parades an over the nation on May 14.
 The beer par5des will be an at tempt to influence Congress to legalize and tax beer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16
14-yEAR-0LD BOY MURDERS
 AGED WOMAN
Lad Addicted to Wild West Stories Shoots His
 Foster-mother

BAKER, Oregon, April 16. P Clarence Woolery, aged IA years, has admitted he shot and killed his foster mother, Mrs. Frank Gar lock, aged 50, as she sat at the dinner table in the ranch home last "Wednesday night.
 The sheriff blamed the weak mentality of the boy for the crime. He was also addicted to wild west stories.
 The sheriff said the boy admired the fiction of the outlaws and showed no remorse when confess ing. The lad admitted that twice before he planned to kill Mrs l Garlock
 The immediate cause for the murder was a reproval Mrs. Gar lock had given the boy for neglect of farm duties. Her husband hac also threatened to send him back ] to his mother at Spokane, Wash ington.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16
u. s. DESTROYER
 REACHES ANDY

ANDY, China, April l6-The United States Destroyer smith Thompson has arrived here to pro- tect Americans from the advancing Red Army.
 Missionaries have taken refuge op Kulangsu Island
 The Chinese military authorities announced today that 1000 Com munists have been slain in battles
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16
OF REPUBLICANS
 IS INDICATED
Senator Dickinson Select ed for Honor; Shell to
 Be Chairman

CHICAGO, H., April 16-The Re- publican National Convention Ar engagements Committee is meeting here today.
 It is indicated that United States Senator L. J. Dickinson, of Iowa, has been agreed upon as the key noter.
 Representative Bertrand H. Shell of New York, is conceded to be the choice for permanent chairman of the convention.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16
BRUSH FIRE ON HILL
 DISCOVERED IN TIME

A telephone call at Il o'clock last night called the fire depart ment to a well-started grass fire about 8 block up the mine trail from Second and Harris streets. A quick run was made by the fire boys and with chemicals and brooms the blaze was extinguished. The grass on the hill sides is dry and a good start of flames would per- haps have resulted in a serious fire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16
CLOSING PRICES TODAY

NEW YORK, April 16.-CloSing quotations of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 13 E, American Can 54, Anaconda 6, Bethlehem Steel 13A, Cu%iss-Wrignt 1A, Fox Films 21s, General Motors 12B, International Harvester 19%, Ken- necott IT,, Packard Mbtors 27s United States Steel 33, Bunker Hill no sale.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16
WALTER BURNS DIES SUDDENLY

CHICAGO, Ill, April 16.-Wal- ter Nobel Burns Burns, aged 59 years, former newspaperman, war correspondent and author, died suddenly here yesterday following an operation. Among his western stories is "Sag-A- Billy, the Kid
 Burns was correspondent during the Spanish American, Mexican and World Wars. A widow sur wives.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16
LINDBERG SOUGHT

The Vice Consulate of Norway in Juneau wants in formation about Abraham Lindberg, born at Hom- estrand, Norway, October 26, 1884 He was last heard from while working on Polly Creek, vio An chorage, in November 1928.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16
Unemployed Not " anted
 At COrdOua
of A. RIG at Chitina Has Sound
 ed Warning

CORDOVA, Alaska, April 16.- A warming against unemployed men coming to this section has been sounded by R. J. Shepard, Super intendent of the Alaska Road Com mission, at Chitina.
 On account of the reduced ap- propriaItions, demand for men is less than usual and we can give work only to those already prim- ised," said Supt Shepard.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16
CHILDREN DIE
 IN N. Y. FIRE

NEW YORK, April 16.-The second tragic tenement fire of a week, swept a Bronx tenement and killed two adults and four children Many others had narrow escape from death in the flames.
 Several families occupied the tenement.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16
PROHIBITION
 REFERENDUM
 BEING URGED
Two Senators of Wyoming Join Forces; G. 0. P.
 Forecast Made

WASHINGTON, April 16.-Sub- mission to the people of the pro hibition question was urged yes teraay by Wyoming's two United eatates Senators, Kendrick, Demo- crat. and Carey, Republican, be- fore the Senate Subcommittee.
 Meanwhile in Chicago, pr. NIGH olas Murray Butler, President oi Columbia University, predicted Vne Reu,blican National Convention would approve resolution for the repgal of the Eighteenth Amend snent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16
MATRICIDE IS
 OUT ON BONDS
Seattle Dentist Will Go to Trial Latter Part of
 This Month

SEATTLE, April 16.-Dr Albert e. McKeown, prominent dentist who is charged with second degree murder for the staying of his mo- tl,er is slated to go to trial April 25 He has won his freedom, nending the trial, on a s2O0OO bond stoned by his father and six oth- CTS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-16

Territorial Commissioner w K. Keller returned on the Norco after 2 trip to Petersburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-01-14

by partisan motives" in making his
suggestion.
Shortridge at first contended it was
necessary to pass the resolution in
order to give his committee authority
to make even preliminary investiga-
ton.
Robinson replied, however there was
mot an excuse in the world" for re-
fusing to allow the committee to de-
termine whether it wishes to hear the
contest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-01-14

Robinson, the Democratic leader, who
said there is mo fair or substantial
basis for the contest"
Resolution Is Referred.
The Senate agreed by unanimous con-
sent to Robinson's proposal to refer to
the committee the resolution introduced
by Chairman Shortridge to authorize
hearing the contest brought against
Bailey's election by former Represent
alive George M Pritchard, his de-
feated Republican opponent.
Shortridge temporarily objected TO
the request, but later withdrew his OBJ
iections after several Senator'S includ-
ing Borah, Republican, Idaho, had sup
ported Robinson.
Robinson contended there were some
unusual features of this contest" and
mo sound justification for it.
IT do not believe we ought to initiate
proceedings Of this nature" he said,
until a prima facie case has been
made for the necessity of hearing it."
The Democratic leader pointed out
it would cost about 100000 to hear
the contest. He denied he was moved
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BEULAH |. BURDETTE DIES
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
DAMASCUS, Md, January 14.-Beu-
lah L. Burdette, wife Of Earl Burdette,
died at her home, here, near Plane No.
4, early yesterday after an illness of a
week, due to a complication of diseases.
Besides her husband, she is survived
by four characterization, IA Ruth and
Ruby, 9, and Helen, S. She is also sur
vived by her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur c. Haney of this vicinity. Serv-
ices will be held at her home Saturday
morning at 1890 o'clock, with inter-
ment at Howard Chapel.
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BAILEY ELECTION
UP TO COMMITTEE
Senate Action to Determine
Basis of. Charges Held
to Be Unusual.

The Senate yesterday took the I'M
usual procedure of instructing its Elec-
lions Committee to determine If there
Is sufficient basis for hearing the con-
test against the election of Senator
Bailey, Democrat, of North Carolina.
The move was demanded by Senator
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-01-14
1882 Fair Dates Set.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, January
IA Especially Tentative dates for the
1882 Fredericksburg Fair have been
set as September TO- 81, % and
%, Houston K. SweetSer, president of
the local fair association, has an
nounced. Beyond fixing tentative dates
no plans for the fair have been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-01-14
Library Groun to Meet.

SILVER SPRING. Md, January IA
(SpeciaD The Organization Commit
tee of the Silver Spring Library Asso-
citation will hold a meeting in the IL
brary tonight to make final arrange
ments for the annual meeting of the
association. which will be held at the
county building on January 80, when q
board of trustees will be elected.
Floods have caused heavy damage in
parts of the Irish Free State recently.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1932-02-18

eSS.
Clarence Miller of Lucan spent the
past week at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George frost.
George Fuhr and son Lennie were
business visitors at Redwood Falls
one day the past week.
Miss Josephine Rohlik, nurse from
Carroll, Iowa, who has been taking
care of her mother, Mrs. John Rohlik,
returned to Carroll the past week.
Mrs. George Gales who has been
receiving treatments at the Univer-
sity hospital for several weeks re-
turned home the past week.
The Sheridan town board held a
meeting in the village Thursday af-
ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Rohlik and sons
Tom and George and daughter Mary
spent Saturday evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Pape and family.
The Ladies Aid was entertained at
the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Lamb
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Ed.
Mogenson as assistant hostess.
Lloyd Peavy caree over from Wa
basso Thursday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Clyde Davis and spent the evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Fagen and
family.
Mrs. Henry Pape spent several
hours with Mrs. John Rohlik Sunday
afternoon and evening.
Joseph Troske drove to Redwood
Falls Friday after the Seaforth group
of students at the Redwood High
school.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Bagdons and
children of Wabasso and Mr.. and Mrs.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1932-02-18
News Items From the
,SeafOrth Community

Seaforth, February 15-Mr. and
Mrs. Herbert Winn were Redwood
Falls visitors Wednesday.
The Juvenile branch of the Degree
of Honor held their regular monthly
meeting at the Workman hall Satur-
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Kramer and
family spent Sunday at the John
Rohlik home in the village.
Josephine Lyons who has been
seriously i'll is slowly improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lars GrOng entertain
ed group of neighbors and friends
at their home Friday evening. Cards
were the order Of the evening. Re-
freshments were served by the host
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1932-02-18
Wanda

Wanda, February 15-A. P. Rams
of Morgan was business caller IN
Wanda the past week.
John Drees and Nick Hap left for
Red Lake Falls Thursday.
Henry Jenniges motored to the
Twin Cities Saturday morning to
visit friends and relatives.
A number of Wanda folks attended
the pre-lenten dance at Lamberton
and Springfield Tuesday night.
H. H. Jenniges returned home from
Minneapolis Tuesday afternoon.
Tony .Hoysler hauled several loads
of livestock to the South St. Paul
market the past week.
M. j. Eichten was business caller
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visited relatives in Belview Wednes-

day.
A number of elderly ladies were
entertained at the F. w. Fixsen home
Wednesday afternoon in celebration
of the birthday anniversary of Mrs.
F. w. Fixsen. Later in the day an
other party of ladies stopped in to
spend the evening and to wish the
hostess many happy returns of the
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard O'Connell at
tended the automobile show in St.
Paul Tuesday of last week.
Henry Kramer was a Walnut
Grove visitor during the past week.
Rev. j. D. Keith was in Vesta We'd
nesday evening where he assisted
Rev. Alexander in starting pre-lenten
services in the church there.
Members of the Oriental Mischief
makers held their annual meeting in
ing the city hall Tuesday evening. A
class of candidates was initiated into
the secrets of the society and other
business was transacted during the
session. Lunch was served.
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at Redwood Falls Thursday.
Dick Burton of Fairmont was a
business caller in Wanda Friday af-
ternoon.
Nicholas Jenniges and Helmer
Eichten were Lamberton callers Fri
day night.
A great number of children and
grown-ups in Wanda and vicinity are
contracting the flu. There have been
many absences in school the past
week, due to the flu epidemic which
has been sweeping the nearby towns.
! G. A. Otto, local store manager, has
been employed by the Lamberton
Farmers store to serve as its new
manager.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1932-02-18
Sleepy Eye Group
Favors Income Tax

Four hundred persons at a county
wide tax meeting at Sleepy Eye
adopted resolution favoring an in
come tax. J. S. Jones, st. Paul secre-
tary-treasurer of the Minnesota farm
bureau federation, spoke.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1932-02-18

B. Fuhr and family were Sunday
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. r Cloudy
and family.
George frost, Clarence Miller and
Gordon Cloudy were Friday visitors
at Redwood Falls.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1932-02-18

Some men dispose of a disagree
able matter by stuffing the papers in
the drawer of a desk-Ex.