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The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-24
CORDOVA RAIL MAN PURCHASES PLANE FOR FUN
Wilbur Irving of Cordova Is Forced Down Near
 Here 30 Hours

Principally for pleasure, and just inadvertently for business, Wilbur Irving, who is employed by the Copper River and Northwestern Railroad at Cordova, has bought a seaplane and he is flying the craft to his home city. He reached Juneau last evening from Seattle and plans to take off for Yakutat this afternoon. In coming north from Puget Sound, which was left last Saturday morning, the air. ship made stops at Alert Bay and Ketchikan and then by defective spark plug was forced down on waters off Glass Peninsula 35 miles south of Juneau.
 Was Down 30 Hours
 The plane was there 30 hours, while MT Irving, who is polot and F. Davis, who is mechanic, fixed the spark plug with wire. The craft then flew to Juneau.
 Aboard the plane as passenger is James Davidson.
 MT. Irving bought the airship, which is a CurtisS- Robin. with a Challenger engine, in Los Angeles, Gal. He flew it to Seattle.
 This morning, MT. Irving, MT. Davis and Gordon Graham, of this city mechanic with the Southern Alaska airways, made permanent repairs to the defective spark plug.
 Night at Yakutat
 The plane is expected to stay tonight at Yakutat and will re- sume the flight to Cordova to- morrow.
 "This plane purchase is only in- advertently a business venture, said MT. Irving. My chief purpose is to make flights for pleasure. Occasionally, I may do some freighting with the arShip."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-24
KARLSRUHE ME N HAVE FINE TIME
 AT MOOSE HALL
Eighty of Cruiser Per. sonnel Attend Dance
 Tn Their Honor

One of the most enjoyable events in Juneau for the entertainment Of officers, cadets and enlisted men Of the German cruiser Karls- ruhe was the dance last night in Moose Hall under auspices of the Moose lodge. The festivities began at o'clock and lasted until 1.
 Eighty of the warships person. mel, headed by Lieutenants Miller and Tollner, were met at tte Gov crnment pier as they landed from the cutter from their ship by a Moose committee composed of 0 H. MacSpadden, John Pastl and Phil Jolie.
 Sang on Way to Hall
 As the visiting seamen marched in body from the pier to the hall they sang German songs.
 At the hall once before the danc- ing began, and twice during inter- vals between dances, the warshir guests sang German songs and were enthusiastically applauded by the large number of residents pres ent.
 The Gastineau Orchestra fur nished music for the occasion.
 Three Were Here Before
 Three of the visiting party were o,a the German cyriica. Esnda,1 Wher she was in Juneau several year: ago, and on that occasion were guests at a dance given by tht Moose in their hall.
 Don't forget to mention" saic MT. PasH. that the lodge com. mittee in charge of last nighti affair is grateful to the many wo. men that attended the party Then presence and cooperation mad' it a most delightful success
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-24
MOTT LEADS IN .0RECON,RECOUNT'
 IS NECESSARY
Congress Hawley "A Be- hindHBallots Will
 Be Accounted

PORTLAND, May 24.-Complete unofficial returns from the close vote for the Territorial Congress sional primary nomination in the First Oregon district between James Mott, Corporation Commissioner, and veteran Congressman Willis c. Hawley gave Mott 30,814 and Hawley 30,74o, a lead of "A for Mott. A recount probably will be necessary to determine the victor of the contest.
 Whoever gets the nomination will meet Harvey Starkweather, who is the Democratic nominee. in the General election in No- venlber
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DO-x NOW ON WAY TO HOME
 P0RT,CERMANY
Leaves London Today for
 Final Hop = In Near Crash at Landing

LONDON, May 24.-The German flying boat DO-X left for Germany this morning, having arrived here yesterday from Spain after crossing the Atlantic Ocean via the Azores from Harbor Grace, Newfoundland
 Yesterday the DO-X was caught in a fast flowing tide, after the motors had been shutoff, but me- chanics got one motor going just as the boat was about to crash against the air station jetty.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-24
STOCK MARKET IN DO W N W ARD
 FLIGHT AGAIN
Food Shares, Public UtiIi- ties, Other Issues
 Under Attack

NEW YORK, May 2i.-The Stock Market nosed out today and went into a downward current again. The decline was moderate but sell ing was substantially of a larger volume especially of a selective nature converging principally upon food shares, public utilities and tobacco, also many industrials.
 Rails held up well.
 General Foods, Public Service of New Jersey, Corn Products, Ameri- can Tobacco B., Liggett & Myers Tobacco B., declined about two points to new lows.
 American Can, American Tele- phone and Telegraph, Borden, Con- solidated Gas, Dupont and others were off a point or so.
 Loose -Wiles, National Biscuit were eff three and two points but recovered more than one point.
 United States Steel lost only a fraction.
 General Motors eased slightly to register a new low.
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TRUITT AND BURTON LEAVE FOR SURVEY
 OF KODIAK PROJECT

To make a survey of proposed improvements at Kodiak Ha1fbor Engineer James Truitt and Lieut. A. H, Burton, of the United States District Engineers Office, left here Saturday night on the steamer Ad- miral Watson for Kodiak. They will be absent three or four weeks depending largely on transporta- ton.
 A preliminary examination has already been made of the Kodiak project, and recommendation that it be undertaken was approved sometime sometime ago by the United States Board of Engin. eers. A bill is now pending ir Congress authorizing the work.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-24
BROWNE MAY
 HOP TOMORROW

SEATTLE, May 24.-Nathan c. Browne made additional load tests yesterday and will probably wait until tomorrow for his flight from Seattle to Japan. It is expected the low pressure area in the vic- inity of Dutch Harbor will clear up by that time.
 Late this afternoon Browne in dicated he may start his attempt ed hop tomorrow He has been granted permission to land by Ja- pan.
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NOTE TO "JOHN"

BECKETT, Mass, May 24.- Dr. John F. Condon this after noon dictated a message for a newspaper to the myster- ious John to whom he tossed the $50,000 ransom money.
 John. Money I gave you is money you can't get rid of. Return it to Lindbergh in time to get $25,O0O reward. Signed Jafsie."
 The message was dictated after Dr. Condon had been informed the New Jerse Legislature had voted a $25,- 900 reward.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-24
PASSES OVER PORTLAND
 EARLY TODAY
Residents Are Awake to Watch Dirigible Sail
 Through Air

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 23- The Navy dirigible Akron, which left the mast at Sunnydale, Gal, at 8:44 o'clock yesterday morning for the Pacific Northwest, no land- ings scheduled, passed over here at 6:25 o'clock this morning headed north at speed of 45 to 50 miles an hour. The Portlanders were awake and viewed the great craft as it skinned gracefully and ma jestically over the city.
 VISITS SEATTLE
 SEATTLE, May 24.-The Akron visited Seattle today, flying over the city shortly after the noon hour. The dirigible was seen by thousands of persons. Horns and whistles were blown.
 The Akron headed north for Bel lingham. Mount Vernon and Port Angeles.
 Enroute here from the south the airship visited Bremerton where the airplane carriers Lexington and Sarotoga are now harbored.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-24
Al Smith Gets
 Jersey Delegates

TRENTON, N. J.. May "A. - Without a dissenting voice the New Jersey delegation to the Dem- ocratic National Convention endors- ed former Gov. Alfred E. Smith for the Presidential nomination. The endorsement means 32 more votes for Smith,
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Seeks Prohibition Punk for
 C. o. ?. Platform

WASHINGTON, May 24.- Republican leaders cIose to President Hoover are seeking to perfect Prohibition platform plank, the basic principle of which would allow a slow modi- ficatiOn of the present Prohibit ti0n laws.
 There is no way of telling just to what extent, if any at all, the President is committed on the proposition.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-24
Attack On TwO-ThTds Rule Holds Possibility of Drama
 for Democratic Contention
By BYRON PRICE Chief of Bureau, The Associated Press, Washington.)
Associated Press Photo

The dramatic possibilities of the Chicago Democratic convention will be vastly increased if anything comes of current talk of an ef- fort to cast overheard the bewhis- kered o-bhirds rule, and nomin- ate the candidate by simple majority.
 Presumably, resort to such hero ic measures would be taken only if matters had reached a pitch of extreme bitterness. The re- sentiments which would accompany decisien of that question might make the Madison Square Garden tempest look like a spring zephyr.
 The odds are all against any such thing ever happening. Aboli- tion of the two-thirds requirement. and nomination by majority has been talked about for many years, without tangible result.
 For one thing, almost everyone agrees that if Gov. Roosevelt or anyone else once attains an &C., tual majority, it will be next to impossible to keep him from going on in two-thirds. Conversely, if any candidate got to the majority and then was blocked, it might easily mean that his lines were too shaky to risk a exchanging vote.
 That is the reason the rule has stood SC long.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-24
Rescue Workers Are
 Killed, English Mine

WE'LL, Derbyshire, Eng land, May 24.-Eight men were killed Monday in an explosion and subsequent rescue efforts at the Shinning Gutter lead mine near here. Three of those killed were members of a rescue squad, caught in a slide.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-24
Seattle Judge Named
 to Supreme Court m
 State Of Washington

OLYMPIA, Wash, May IA, - Gov. R. H. Hartley has appointed Superior Judge William Steinert, of King County, to the State Su- preme Bench, succeeding Adam Beeler, who has resigned to seek the United States Republican Sem atorial nomination.
 Gov Hartley did not mention who would succeed Steinert on the King County bench.
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HilIquit to Remain
 Socialist Chairman

MILWAUKEE, Wis, May 24.- Morris Hillquit of New York was reelected chairman of the So-
 ialist Party after bitter fight over Mayor Daniel w. Hoan of Mil waukee by 1858 majority.
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OFFICIAL ACTS

BOSTON, Mass, May 24.- s up peri n t endent of Police Michael H. Crowley said last night he had furnished the proper authorities witt h the name of the person believed involved in the Kidnapping of Baby Lindbergh and also col lection of the ransom.
 Crowley refused to divulge any details.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-24
Wind Rises, Temperature
 Drops in Idaho Locality

POCATELLO, Idaho, May 24.- This city had a taste of bizarre weather conditions. The wind rose to 50 miles an houf and the tenn perature dropped 37 degrees in the short space of 10 minutes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-24
LIGHT BACK

Sam Light, Manager of the Unit ed Food Company, returned on the Yukon this morning from a busi- ness trip to Seattle and other Pa cific Northwest points.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-24
SIGNAL HONOR EXTENDED TO
 MRS. PUTNAM
Unaccom p a nied, U. 5. Aviatrix Visits Prince
 of Wales

LONDON, May 24.-Mrs. Amelia Earhart Putnam, the first woman to solo fly over the Atlantic, paid visit to the Prince of Wales at St. James Palace today at his in vitation. This is a signal honor for the woman flier. After the audience, she went to the Ameri- can Embassy, the guest of Ambas- sador Andrew E. Mellon, and had tea with British women fliers.
 She was unaccompanied when she talked with the Prince of Wales.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-24
Harmony Plank Sought


 The newest plan for Republi- can harmony plank on prohibition proposes that the party agree to referendum, if and when ma jority of the states ask for it.
 Thus far, all discussions of this project have been in executive session. Whether the idea ever sees the light of public debate probably depends on the attitude Of the dry organizations, whose support many partly leaders are anxious to keep.
 Unless the dry leaders will agree to it in advance, there would appear to be no point in bringing it out at all. It does not go near ly as far as the modificationists would like to go, and if the drys ere to be lost to the party, any way, ire modificationist leaders doubtless will demand something more sweeping.
 With warnings from both wets and drys, pouring in almost daily the whole party organization is approaching the subject cautiously. The next two weeks probably will show whether the latest of many pending plans can accomplish the desired end of keeping the drys in line without at the same time closing the door entirely in the face of the vets.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-24

Tomorrow afternoon between 3 and 6 o'clock the cruiser will hold open house for the public.
 Soccer Game Thursday
 City Park has been turned over to the visitors for Thursday even-
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CLOSING PRICES TODAY

NEW YORK, May Closing quotations of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 97s, American Amer jean Can 36A, Anaconda 4la Beth lehem Steel 2h, Curtiss-Wright, l, Fox Films IF, General Motors 9A International Harvester 16ls, Ken necott 6as, Packard Motors 2ls, United States Steel 28
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Want to Be Home

In fairness to much-criticiseo Congress, the voters should under stand that if the present session continues after the National con- ventions, it will not be because the members desire it.
 Most Senators and Representa- tives would far rather be back in their summer baliwicks during the coming summer for various potent
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-24
GOVERNOR WILL
 HONOR OFFICERS OF KARLSRUHE
Reception Tonight at Ex ecutive Mansion to Be
 Followed by Dance

The high point in the official program for the cruiser Karlsruhe will be attained tonight when Gov. George A. Parks will receive in honor of Capt Erich Wassner and the officers of the visiting German vessel. The reception opens at o'clock at Governors Mansion and the receiving line will be broken up at 10 pm.
 Following the reception, a dance will be given at the Mansion which, it is expected will be attended by cadets from the Karlsruhe.
 Start Mine Visit
 Capt. Wassner and five of his officers were guests of eneral Superintendent L. H. Metzgar on a trip through the Alaska Juneau mine and mill today. Theirs will be the only party to go through the mine, but the entire personnel, or all who desire to do so, will be shown through the big gold mill. Parties numbering 25 each will be taken through it all during the week. The first party made the trip today.
 City Park will be thrown open to the visitors Wednesday evening for the City League baseball game.
 Later the community, through the Chamber of Commerce, will be hosts to the cruisers officers and men at public dance in the Fair Building Preceding the dance, the ships band will give program concert between the hours of and 10:30 o'clock. Dancing will be from 10:30 pm. until l am.
 The program for the concert follows:
 Admiral der Luft, Marsch ......,
 ................-...............- Blarkenblag Pique Dame, Ouverture ...................
 Suppe Slavishche Rhapsodie .............
 ...............-......--... Friedemann Steuermannslied and Matrosen-
 oIoi WdSllei Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt,
 Waltzer ................. Translator Fackeltanz ................ Meyerbeer Echoes from the Metropolitanhouse
 Tobani zim Stadtel hinaus, Marsch.......-
 ..........-......--............... Meisner
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Eggs will remain fresh much longer when placed for half a minute in boiling water.
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WILL GET AWARD

WASHINGTON, May 24. = The Senate has passed bill authoriz- ing President Hoover to award the Distinguished Flying Cross to Mrs. Amelia Earhart Putnam For crossing the Atlantic colo.
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The Alaskan., 1932-07-01

the restoration will be made. The dollars and the large dollar controllers will not get over their scare for several years yet to come. They will make appear ance once in while to snap up bargains, but so far as taking the initiative in any restoration to normalcy; when we analize the holders and the motives ac- tuating their activities We can- not expect it. Let us forget it.
 The politicians, after serving for several years in the interests of the bankers and the rich men are now in a peculiar position. Their former bosses and patrons have taken to their storm eel lars and the politicians are now seeking to encourage that old wheel horse, the people, to keep the wheels of industry turning.
 Of course every country and locality is faced with different conditions. Speaking as an A. merican citizen, I am under the impression that the spectacle of politicians delivering campaign promises will go a long way to- ward restoring the morale of the American people. Speaking as an Alaskan, there is absolutely nothing I could conceive of which would more encourage the peo- pie of Alaska, than to oust the S mug copartners who have been directing the activities Of the Fisheries and Forestry bu- reauS and the introduction of a fair and equitable rule in Alas ka's two richest and most avail able industries. A rule recogniz- l ing Alaska's right to participate in commerce and to profit and to build according to the mea- sure of her resources.
 Now it is up to the people of Alaska to make their wants known in no uncertain tone. Tn order to do this we must con-
The Alaskan., 1932-07-01

erce between the Canadian fish, cry laws and administration, and the Alaska laws and admin iStratiOn?
 Right off hand the first reply is "There is no difference" But before letting that answer stand we must qualify it. There is a difference-in administration. The laws which govern the Ca |nadian fisheries are no differ lent from those of Alaska. Tn fact, Alaska's laws have been patterned after the Canadian.
 The Commissioner of Fisheries in B. C.,-Major Motherwell-- has the same absolute, complete authority over the fisheries that Commissions O'Malley has.
 Their power is complete and final.
 In Canada the administration ot the fisheries under Major Motherwell meets with the ap- Iproval of all nterestS-canners and fishermen. In Alaska, the administration of the fisheries by
 MT. O'Malley is unanimously condemned by every fisherman and by a large number of can 'nerS who have been made to feel the mailed fist of the bu- reaucratic autOcrat. In Canada the fisheries is administered with the idea of conservation of the salmon and the protection of the laborer at the same time. Tn
 Alaska, the fisheries is admins tered for the protection of the vested interests and without any regard for the population of the
 territory.
 It is hoped that this summer
 a distinct comparison will be
 made and reports presented to
 Congress whereby the intolerable
 condition in Alaska may be
 cleared up.
The Alaskan., 1932-07-01

centrate on certain objectives. There are a number of things badly in need of attention and the application of a little horse sense and justice, but most of Cur present troubles have their roots in two bureaus-the Fish cries and Forestry am going te write you weekly letter. have often heard the term 'construc- tive criticism my letters will be my interpretation of constructive criticism. If you think they are worth printing, our lords and masters and their yes men can take it or leave it.
 E. s. HUNGERFORD
The Alaskan., 1932-07-01
Post Convention
 Observations
Editor The Alaskan,

Last night I read a condensed sketch of the Republican party's National platform I suppose that before this reaches you, we will have the same chance at the Democratic parties offering.
 There is one thing to be said for the Republicans: They seem to have awakened to the fact that there are other things to be considered in the problem of government, than merely the in tereSts of big business What strikes me most forcibly is the fact that if the will of the vot- CTS of the United States of America crdain that the next four years of administration is to be in the hands of officials pledged to the Republican plat form, they will be compelled to institute some drastic changes in Alaska either that or go down through the records of history as liars and hypocrites. No! Yes You bet!
 AS you probably noticed, the introduction plank carries a hu-
 man note when it states that "The supremely important pro- blem that challenges our citi- zens and governments alike is to break the back of the depression, to restore the economic life of the nation and to bring encour- agement and relief to the thou sands of American families who are Sorely afflicted" Here is the part which is liable to cause trouble for some of the malfac- tors of great power in Alaska. "The people, themselves can and will work out the cure. It is our
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task to assist that recovery. Well! Well!

task to assist that recovery. Well! Well!
 In the body of the instrument, there are a whole lot of other blanks of interest to Alaskans, but just stop for an instant and notice the above. You will per- celve that it is to the people to whom the politicians look for a solution of our economic pro- blems. The Republicans under MT. Hoover's leadership are not aS forward this year in claiming credit for the happenings of the last four years as they were four years ago in claiming responsi- b.lity for the prosperity under President Coolidge. Also you will notice that it is not the Bu- reaus, or the bankers, or our super -fiinanciers, or our super statemen to whom they turn for SolutiOn-but to the people. You will notice that they rather ambiguously pledge themselves to help the people.
 am somewhat encouraged to think that if the people of Alas ka properly grasp the golden op- portunity thus presented. the coming four years will see some oWful jolts delivered to the high and mighty bureau heads in Alaska. That is of course provid- ing the next four years is under a Republican administration and providing also that the people of Alaska get their backs up and are outspoken enough in their demands and in the language they use, etc:-I have no doubt that the Democrats will give us the same encouragement to hop to it and help ourselves.
 There is no shadow of doubt In my mind, but that the economic situation will eventually be re- stored somewhat and there is no question but that it is through the industry of the people that
The Alaskan., 1932-07-01
PINHEADS

We listened to a group of men lgossiping, slandering scandal Imongers. We have heard many a meeting of old hens who rolled tidbitS off their tongues about this woman or that woman. But we must hand it to the men for !putting it all over the women when it comes to pulling off their slanderous gossip. The women are not even out of the Sunday school class when it comes to the "old women" who travel around wearing pants because nature made lem so.
 The Golden Rule-is not made
 for the cultured, christian" people to observe. That is a law which they do not have to ob-
 serve; but the heather Chinese,
 the uncivilized African and oth-
 CTS of the flower" classes of the human race, they must observe it. The civilization, the christian ity, the superstitions of the
 white race must rule the world
 it is the only true religion; it is the only true theory. While try
 ing to force down into the hearts |of the uncivilized the doctrine