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Evening star., 1932-05-12
Deaths Reported.

Frederick W. Murray, -, 624 Morton
st. ne.
DR.. Thomas NJ. Austin, 80. 275s Brandy
wine st.
Ola Ryon, 80, Garfield Hospital
Herman Pletz, 81, Walter Reed General
Hospital.
Edd Stanley, 81, Gallinger Hospital.
Mary E. Halmesly, 43. 2l20 End st.
Priscilla Bullock, AZ, Garfield Hospital.
Elizabeth Carter, l6 Gallinger Hospital.
Evening star., 1932-05-12
FORMER D. C. WOMAN DIES
Widow of Ernest W. Roberts Laid
to Rest in Boston.

Funeral services were held Monday
at Boston, Mass, for Mrs. Sarah Weeks
Roberts, 81, who died Friday in New
York City. Mrs Roberts was the widow
of former Representative Ernest w
Roberts of Massachusetts, who died
here in 1924, after having retired from
Congress in 1918.
Mrs Roberts was born in st. Albans,
VT, and married Representative Rob
erts in 1898. Mrs. Roberts resided at
Douglaston, Long Island, at the time of
her death.
Evening star., 1932-05-12
BELIEVED DEAD IN FALLS

NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario, May II
R.-United States sorder patrolmen
reported last night their belief that
two men whom they had surprised land
ing aliens on the American side had
Evening star., 1932-05-12

Salvag1ng Of the Northern Firth,
which was wrecked OF Brush Island
near Sydney, New South Wales, in Feb
ruary, has been abandoned because the
vessel has sunk so deep that at high tide
only the masts are above water.
Evening star., 1932-05-12
LOST.

BAG-Brown travelling bag, lost Thursday,
On Lee HighEay near War5eniton niotSn va o,5s in
articles Reward. 613 Gallatin NV. Geor-
gta 2636-W.
COIN PURSE containing four IS bills, in
Woodward & Lothrop's, tuesday afternoon.
Reward. 4216 18th pl ne. Dec. 0859-W.
FOX TERRIER, wire-haired, black and
white; answers to name o. Spot" Reward.
Georgia 1984-W.
R1NGS--Diamond engagement and diamond
studded wedding ring; white gold; left in
ladies' wash room, Ambassador Hotel May
10; liberal reward If returned. Please com
municate with owner, p. J. Michaels, 239
W. Evergreen st, West Grove, Pa.
SPECTACLESSatu May 7, between
Park Road Christian Church and 30i7 18th
st. NV. Reward. Mrs McReynolds, Adams
GALS.
VEST. black and white tweed; Saturday,
May Z; reward. 184l Ingleside terrace.
Adams $685. 12s
WRIST WATCH, white gold, Bulova, Wed.
morning. Reward. Return 3549 Holmead
pL Phone Adams 1854. Ia
BUNCH OF KEYS
On 18th St NV. North 6708.
Evening star., 1932-05-12
Births Reported.

Thomas J. and Catherine Torpey. boy.
Marion F. and Josephine NJ Davis, boy.
Michael and Helen Freschi, boy.
Paul W and Virginia Calvert. girl.
Elmer L. and Margaret Bumgsrdner, girl
Alfred C. and Dorothy Z. Nashwiner, girl
Henry R. and PAMELA Robinson. girl
wooster and Zula M. Baliles, boy.
Henry and Geneva Chinn, boy.
Sterling and Cora Dodson. girl.
James and Lille Wills, girl.
Joseph and Loretta Zimmerman, boy.
Ferman and Jeanette Pendergraph, boy.
Milton and Louise Harris, boy.
Garland and Marion Mayes, boy.
Joe and Lounell Peete, boy.
Clement and Pearl Pratt, boy.
Lawrence and Naomi Osborne, girl.
Dewitte and Sarah Marbley, girl
Evening star., 1932-05-12

Howard Hollingsworth of Lowestoft,
England, recently gave $50 tons Of coal
to local unempoyed.
Evening star., 1932-05-12

on May Z, 1882. after a long illness. at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Mabel r: June
mann, 2Sos NV ave-; BsllinSgham: IMS am Wash, asa
ley), widow Of the late Thaddeus A. Hop
kins, 81 years of age. Funeral from the
home of her son. John A. Hopkins, 2ls II
st. NV, Saturday, May IA, at pm.
Friends and relatives invited. 1nterment
GnnRraxsinna1 CamAfhrY 1ae
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27
GOV. ROOSEVELT UNABLE TO OPEN ALL HIS GIFTS
Library Stacked with Gaily Decorated Christmas
 Packages
EXECUTIVE FORCED
 TO CUT HIS HOLIDAY
Hurries Back to Albany from Fly de P ark to
 Hold Conference

HYDE PARK, N. Y, Dec. 27- Great piles of Christmas gifts are stacked in the library of Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt's home and the gay holiday wrappings are un- broken while he prepared to hurry back to Albany.
 The Governors Yuletide reunion with his family was interrupted by pressing affairs.
 I'll never get them all opened" was all the Governor was heard to say as he surveyed the scene.
 Every hour brought scores of holiday greetings by mail and wire.
 Confer With Davis
 A conference with Norman H. Davis, Delegate to the Geneva Dis armament Conference was the oc- casion of the Governor shortening his day at home. Advisors say his talk with Davis will be in line with his plan to get first hand in formation regarding the European debts, disarmament and world economic conferences before his in- auguration as President.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27
| NCO ME TAX ON GOLD MINES MAY
 GET BIG BOOST
Bunnell Says Congress May Hoist 1t from IS to 50
 Per Cent Soon

SEATTLE, Dec. 27.-An effort to raise the Federal income tax on gold mines from 15 to 50 per cent of the net revenue will be made in the nsar future, according to Dr. Charles E. Bunnell, President of the Alaska Agricultural College and School Of Mines at Fairbanks. He has just arrived here from Washington and will sail for his home next Saturday.
 Dr. Bunnell refused to comment on the possibility of him becoming the next Governor of Alaska.
 Regarding the possibility of a boost in the Federal income rate on gold mining, he said efforts to raise it from IS to 50 per cent, as in Canada, will be made the first time revenue bill is opened by Congress for amendment, as the purpose of the American Mining Congress. He said while in New York, he took up with number of public men the allowance for depletion under the Federal income tax on mines, which he said, is re- tarding the production of gold.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27
BRITISH PLAN
 TO CAN FISH,
 LARGE SCALE
Scheme F ormu ulate d in Order to Compete
 with Foreigners

LONDON, Dec. 27.-A chain of British owned fish canneries is planned to encircle the British Coasts and compete with foreign importation.
 All processes from mining the tin for cans, manufacture cans, fishing and packing the cans, are to be British.
 ''The remarkable fact, that al- though Great Britain is the lead ing fishing nation, and our fish, cries are of vital importance, the bulk of our canned fish at present comes from aboard z. w. Smed- ley, chairman of the canning com pany here said, and added: Tt is hoped that in the future we will keep a bigger proportion of this trade at home, for our own people. Apart from the home mar ket there is a great market over seas for British canned fish which has never been exploited"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27
Nations of World, With Their
 Rulers, Obserpe Christmas Eue

In England King George be- came a country squire as he ban shed cares of state and sat around blazing yule log with his children and grandchildren.
 On the European continent, rul- CTS and people alike laid aside their cares to observe a festival of peace.
 Relief Workers Busy
 Throughout erica, church bells called Christians to Christ mas Eve service while relief work CTS kept busy long into the night packing boxes of food. clothing and toys for those in need.
 President Hoover, with a party of friends, enjoyed fishing cruise.
 President Elect Roosevelt spent Christmas Eve at his estate on the Hudson River, surrounded by his children and grandchildren
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.--Christ- mas Eve, under starry sky, last Saturday night, recalled the night of 1922 years ago when The Christ was born.
 Pilgrims from many lands gath cred in Bethlehem last Saturday night to begin impressive Christ mas observance which had an echo in every corner of the globe. Many American pilgrims paused in their round-the- world cruise to wis., it the Holy Land
 Pope Plus the Eleventh. in his Christmas message to the Universe, proclaimed Holy Year during which he hopes the world will benefit by cessation of talk about repara- tions, war debts, armament and other troubles, and turn their thoughts to expiation reform.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27
NORMAN MACK PASSES AWAY,
 BUFFALO HOME
Former Publisher, Power. full Democratic Lead
 CT, Dies Tn East

BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. 27.-Nor- man E. Mack, former publisher and a power in Democratic national politics for 40 years. is dead here. Asthma, which wore down his vi- tality, caused a weakened heart and this is given as the cause of death.
 Norman E. Mack boarded the "yatcht" politics in 1892 and rode the waves of success from an ob- scure editor to a national figure in the Democratic party and as pub fisher of the Buffalo Sunday and Evening Times.
 Business Romance
 Publication of daily newspa- per, which grew from $2,50( borrowed fund to an enterprise worth several millions of dollars was his life's work. His rise 1T American journalism constituted 2 chapter in business romance.
 Born of Scotch Canadian par ents at West Williams, Ont, July 24, 1858, his meager education wa! obtained in a country school bull by his father. When only ten year! old he left home to live with rela. tives at Pontiac, Mich, where h. obtained work in mercantile es. tablishment
 It was not long before MT. Mack was convinced that working fo1 others was not profitable and he SC out for Detroit, where he engaged in the advertising business. Flo several years he travelled the stat of Michigan, sold hotel registers which he published himself, an solicited advertising.
 View Changes The hotel register business ex banded until the young mans acti vities covered several states.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27
KING COUNTY
 LEGISLATORS TO BE HELPED
Many Are Unemployed and Un able to Finance
 Olympia Trip

SEATTLE, Dec. 27. - To King County Legislators who are un- employed and unable to finance the trip to Olympia for the State Legislature next m onth, Santa Claus has come.
 Democratic Party leaders discov- cred that eleven members of the coming Legislature need assistance and they voluntarily created a re- volving fund of s250, the money to be repaid when the Legislators begin drawing s5 daily.
 Through another agency, the leaders have obtained house in Olympia where the eleven members may slsep, dormitory fashion and also provided with two meals 8 day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27
RENO D|vORCES
 ARE DECLINING, FIGURES SHOW
Possibly Two Can Live Cheaper than One
 Depression Cited

RENO, Nevada, Dec. 27-Making the unhappily wed, single and happy again, fell off so markedly in 1892 that Reno wonders that if after all there might not be some truth in the old saw about two being able to live cheaper than one.
 Divorce attorneys blamed the falling off of divorces to depres- sion as they counted the decline in revenues of about $200,000 as compared to last year.
 From January 1, this year, through December 23, only 3,214 complaints have been filed as con1- pared to 4,745 last year.
 The county filing fees dropped s40,OO0.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27
EARLY ALASKA l. PIONEER DIES IN CALIFORNIA
Thomas Gilmore Passes Away as Result of
 Paralytic Stroke

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Dec. 27.- Thomas Gilmore, aged 61 years one of the early Alaska pioneers died last Friday at Shulvista, Cal ifornia as the result of a para lytic stroke.
 Gilmore was in the Circle City diggings prior to '98 and stam- peded to Dawson two years later
 Gilmore discovered the Fairbanks camp with Felix Pedro in 1902 Gilmore Creek, near Fairbanks, was named after him.
 Gilmore went outside last win ter. He is survived by his widow Louise Gilmore.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27
ROCK SLIDES
 INTO VALLEY Thousands of Tons Are Loosened by Earth
 Movements

DURANGO, Coly., Dec. 27.-To the accompaniment of subterran- can rumblings, an action continues in huge mountain of the La Plata Range, three miles south of here, which has faulted during the past 10 days. Thousands of tons of rocks have let go from time to time to crash into the valley. No towns were in the path of rock avalanches.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27
DRY FORCES
 TO LINE UP
 IN CAMPAIGN
Conference Slated to Be Held in Washington
 During March

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Saying the time has come when reserves must be brought up' to fight against Prohibition repeal or modi- fication, Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes. Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, announced last Saturday night that leaders of a number of denominations gather here in March to consider the present temperance situation"
 The Bishop said in addition to the support by church leaders, an effort will be made to enlist gen. eral religious leadership not here tofore available to temperance dis cussion, also non church groups willing to aid.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27
Seats of Mighty to Be Vacated
 Shortly; Some Hard Shedding

capitalizing their contracts as lob byists.
 Others may be able to live on their incomes or return to profes- sions from which they came, but for the large number it means re- turning home and starting all over again in the struggle to make a living in the world which has passed them by.
 Many lame duck Congressmen will return to the practice of law Many employees busted with them will have to shuffle along the best they can.
 Civil Service employees are for tunate as they will not be affect ed i.l any great degree.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27-A tre- mendous turnover among the seats of the mighty is now only about two months away.
 For many of the present occu- pants of the seats. the outlook is one of trepidation mad uncertainty. The situation is complicated by he fact that the Democratic broom made clean sweep at the time when employment opportunities in private life are at a premium.
 Many who have spent their years in the public service will be thrown out of work.
 May Become Lobbyists
 Some may receive employment of some sort in the Capital such as
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27
SEVEN DIE IN
 AUTO SMASHES
Suicide, Plunge from Hotel Brings Violent Deaths
 to Nine

SEATTLE, Dec. 27. - Christmas weekend auto accidents ended in seven deaths in Western Washing ton. There was one suicide and a fatal plunge from a hotel bring ing violent deaths to nine.
 Two persons died from heart att tack during festivities.
 Two persons were killed Christ mas Eve in Tacoma by hit and run drivers.
 A Kelso youth was killed by a hit and run autoist, the same evening. Two persons were killed in Port land in auto accidents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27
3 TACOMANS
 MEET DEATH Killed in Traffic Accidents Drivers Are Not
 Identified

TACOMA, Wash, Dec. 27. = Christmas Eve brought death to three Tacomans and injuries to two others in traffic accidents.
 The dead are: John Ness, 68, Mrs. Mary Jane Leo, aged 80, and an unidentified bicycle rider.
 The injured are George Crepin. aged 45, and w. c. Hudson, aged 62.
 All were in separate accidents and none of the drivers of cars were identified.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27
May Need
 Sales Tax
 for Budget
Chairman Collier Will Sup port Revenue as
 Last Resort
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Chai

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27-Chair- man Collier of the House Ways and Means Committee said today: We are going to balance the Bud- get this session if we have to re- sort to a general sales tax.
 T hate the sales tax like the devil but frankly, if we can't find any other source of revenue to bal ance the Budget but the sales tax I'll support it as last resort"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27
|MRS.J.THOMPS |BEATEN,ST
 CAST FROM AUTO
Young Woman Claims Was
 Kidnapped Near City Hall Early Last Night
OFFICERS QUESTION TWO MEN; ONE HELD
After Brutal Beating, Wo- man Is Hurled from Mov- 1 ing Car Toward Creek

Mrs. Jerry Thompson was today in the hospital recover ing from a brutal attack, and Federal and municipal 0ffic- CTS were searching for two men she claims slugged her early Monday evening be- tween the City Hall and the entry to the Cliff Apart ments, pulled her into an au- tomObile where she was beat en, attempted to stab her, then tried to throw her from the moving car inlo Gold Creek.
 She was found in an un- conscious cond ;tion at the south end of the bridge over that stream by w. E. Bathe about 7;30 pm. He hailed Grant Baldwin as the latter approached the SC e n e and they took her to St. Ann's Hospital in Baldwin's auto- mobile.
 Two Ribs Broken
 Mrs. T h mpson was suffering from blows on the back of the head, probably from a fist, two broken ribs and minor scratch on her breast, inflicted by a knife blade, the point of which was found inside her clothing next to her body. She was also suffering badly from shock.
 Dr. H. c. DeVighne, who was engaged on another case in the 1 hospital when the woman was brought in, was summoned and BdFC ClIlCl BCliSy tlCdtlliCllt. OliC Weiso unconscious and moaning intermit- tently from pain. It was several hours before she had recovered suf- ficiently to give her name and an account of what had happened.
 Question Two Men
 Fred Lasarde, an intimate friend of Mrs. Thompson, who had din- ner with her about o'clock at a Seward Street restaurant, and left her at the postoffice just before the attack occurred, and Joe Stalt- man, another close friend of the woman, were questioned by Fed eral officers. Staltman was held by the authorities for further in- vestigation. Lasarde's story is said 1 to have checked with that told by the injured woman
 Called by Telephone
 When she regained consciousness early today, Mrs. Thompson told officers she had been summoned by telephone early Monday evening while she was in her room at the Bergman with Lasarde. She did
 tContinued on Page Two)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27
REMEDY IN SIGHT

ALBANY, N. r., Dec. 27.-Nor- man H. Davis, American diplo- mat and delegate to the League of Nations Disarmament Confer ence at Geneva, told friends that Gov. Roosevelt believed important steps have been taken toward world disarmament by an agre m t which would reduce international tension, relieve nations of finan- cial burdens which the machinery entails, and pave the way for a successful world economic confer ence early next summer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27
Lisbon Builds Homes

LISBON-To decrease unemploy- ment and aid in solving the hous- ing problem of the working classes, the Portuguese government will build 1000 small homes at cost of $650,000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27
OVER 400 DIE
 IN ACCIDENTS OVER WEEKEND
Motor Traffic Responsible for Over 50 Per
 Cent of Deaths

BULLETIN = CHICAGO, H., Dec. 27.-A later check by the Associated Press indicates that over 400 lives were sacrificed in accidents over the Christmas holidays.
 California, with 20 deaths, led the States, Michigan reports 15 deaths; Pennsylvania and Dela- ware with B each, Missouri and New Jersey with II each.
 Seventeen deaths are report ed from drownings.
 CHICAGO, H., Dec 27.-Alone the nations roads, Christmas week end brought many deaths and in juries inevitable with the products of the holiday which lured thou sands to the city boulevards anc country pike.
 A tabulation from Associated Press reports across the country indicated the loss of more than 200 lives incidental to heavy travel ol accidents which might have oc. cured at any time.
 By far the greatest price wal exacted by motor traffic accidents which accounted for 100 deaths The mine disaster at Howeaque Illinois, was the greatest tragedy
 A few celebrants were drowned some falling through ice whil' skating. Several died from fire or explosions. Gunfire took 2 lives, some following the intoxi cant trail.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27
Mild Weather tor
 Holidays. PreUdils
 In Western ALaska

SEWARD, Alaska. Dec. 27.- Christmas weather in this section of Alaska was the mildest in many yesrs. This city is practically clear of SHOW as well as are the valleys.
 Steamer Starr sailed for the Far Western run several days ago with shipment of trees for the holi- days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27

Although the Shechsr Chancellor of Germany by President Paul Hindenbug hailed by the and public well change  sibiity policies which dictated For the rulers of th have known that the real with who behind the desk the Richsweh Min y and time during the last decade schher could have Chancellor, ddnt h:ve remarked M Chancellor would need only assistant They Fanx Bacht Commissioner of Prussia and Minister of the Interior Dr. Guenhr Cereke Minister of Vor Sheer Minister of Defense which places him of being control of the and p political machinery predicted that Schcher will ruthless Adolf Hitler Fascist fire  the but it believed that Hitler will into line and with the regime Won Schicher has ambitious for relief of and the of This him the of the and resulted
 6 favorable reaction months the Berlin stock
 exchange
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27
Noted Stage Character
 Dies in New York City

NEW YORK, Dec. 27-Max Rog- CTS, nationally known stage favorite for many years died here today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-27

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Seward daily gateway., 1932-11-18
RENO CQMbATANTS
 KISS AND MAKE UP
 hFTER F|ST|CuFFS

RENO, New, Nov. 13-H. John son and J. Holland, who Wednes- day engaged in a fistic exhibition during which one blow happened to land squarely on an optic of Ruth Elder, actress, aviatrix and three-time divorcee, shook hands and called all bets off.
 The day following the melee, when the men appeared in court, Johnson asserted Holland was kicking Miss Elder, who was prone on the floor.
 Holland said he could not recall what happened in the apartment.
 Miss Elder, at a nearby dude ranch, said she felt trouble was brewing between the men so had left before the fight and therefore knew nothing about what occurred.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-11-18
FRAUDS AT
 PHILADELPHIA POLLS
 UNDER INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 18.- Investigation has begun into all legged fraud in the Pennsylvania election.
 It is charged that Philadelphia city and Federal employees were assessed per cent as their contri- button toward campaign funds and that 75,000 persons voted illegally.
 In some instances, it was charg- ed, votes were purchased for 25c and soc.
 Strong arm men, carrying shot guns, cruised about in automobiles and one judge and three election officials were said ot have been drunk.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-11-18
NEDD|NC BELLS R|NC
 F0R OLYMPIC CHAMP

TOXIC, Nov. IT, (P)--The worlds greatest jumper has taken the leap.
 Chubei Nambu, Olympic hop step-and- jump champion and holder of two world records, mar ried Miss Hisako Yokota in Tokio shortly after his triumphal return from the Los Angeles games.
 For his wedding costume Japan's greatest track and field athlete wore his Olympic uniform, the blue blazer and white trousers, in which he marched in the parade of ath- leteS at Los Angeles.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-11-18
FINDING 0F SKELETONS SAID CONF| |RM ANCIENT
 lEGENDS, THEORIES

OAXACA City, Mexico, Nov. 18.- Prof. Alfons Caso's archaeological expedition, eXcavating in Monte AL ban where early this year he open ed an extremely valuable tomb, has discovered an underground passage several hundred feet long in which were many human skeletons.
 Professor CaSO attached import ance to the tunnel, which appar- ently confirms ancient legends and modern theories that the OaXaca hills and mountains around Monte Alban, seat of the ancient HeXe- can empire, were honeycombed with connecting tunnels used in battle campaigns.
 Skeletons which cluttered the tunnel floor are as yet unexplain- ed
Seward daily gateway., 1932-11-18
ROLPH ATTACKED BY
 W0MAN's DRY CLUB

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18-The Los Angeles Woman's Prohibition Club attacked the vicious intention of Gov. James Rolph, Jr., to pardon hundreds of ''bootleggers and a horde of other criminals" and may demand that he be recalled.
 Governor Rolph announced last week, following the defeat of the Wright dry law at the general cleo tion, that he intended to grant am nesty to 500 violators of the Wright act. The ladies take exception to the thought.