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The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-02
CUSTER eHARGE AGAINST MAYOR
 WALKER LOOMS
Judge Seabury Attempts to duplicate Brother in
 Possible Graft

NEW YORK, June 2.-Speedy preparations for removal charge. against Mayor James J. Walker arc in prospect with Judge Samue Sealbury, counsel for the Hofstad- ter Investigating Committee, an- nouncing his office has wound ur the probe on the City's Chief Exc cutive.
 New York City newspapers pre- dict that custer charges will be laid before Gov. Franklin D. Roose- welt next week.
 Political Effect
 With Gov. Roosevelt a Presiden- tial candidate and Walker an ad- herent of Tammany Hall, possible effects on the Walker case in the National political picture will come more and more to the fore.
 Mayor Walkers brother, Dr. Will liam Walker, sat in the witness chair at the investigation yesterday and bit his eyeglasses until they broke when he heard Seabury pro- duce evidence to show the doctors bank deposits in the last four years were almost half million dollars
 Possible Graft
 SeaIbury suggested possible graf which Walker denied. He admit ted split with a group of doctors who received large fees from the City for treating injured employ ees but denied splitting the City fees except with one doctor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-02
Walkers ShosvnlansIsip Goes v On Despite Accusations tl,at
 Are Piling Up Against Him

Before he entered politics he was a professional entertainer, wrote popular songs. To this day he ap- pears to get huge enjoyment out of sitting at piano, singing his own songs.
 The most expensive court jester that ever amused a sovereign peo- pie" was Gen. James G. Har- bord's caustic comment when liar bord was chairman of the unoffic- ial Republican Committee that named Florello H. LaGuardia as the man to take the Mayoralty away from Walker. But 497 7,165 more New Workers preferred Jim my's performance to Florello's.
 The Mayors capacity for fun, his examples as gentleman of extreme and bizarre fashion, his typical. rakish New Yorkishness' have endeared him to multitudes. Enthusiasts called him the very spirit of New York when he was elected Mayor for his first term, in 1925. And Jimmy, youthful in action and appearance then at A years Che was born in 1881), un- doubtedly saw he could capitalize on being that spirit.
 Decides to Quit
 By the latter part of 1927, Wal ker had decided he wanted to quit the post when his first term was over, he told gathering of busi- ness men and officials.
 But he stood for reelection again in 1929, and, by November of 1930 he was saying:
 "All the glory is gone, all the glitter is off; it is just a hard job and someone else ought to have it."
 III health has plagued his poli- tical path in recent years, and worse to Jirnmy's mind, some oi his foes have intimated that he was getting the political path and the primrose path mixed up.
 There has been some let up on the part of the gay spirit of New York, as personified by His Honor James J. Walker. There has been a tinge of pessimism in some of his later utterances. He hasn't beer so much the playboy Mayor.
 But Johnnys political snowman ship is yet to go dull.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-02
WORK ON THANE PROJECT Ab6UT
 6oa's COMPLETED
Ready for Last Surfa C C Course to Thane Cause
 way-Finest in Alaska

The Thane road reconstruction project is about 60 per cent con- pleted and the entire job will be ready to turn over to the Govern ment by September l, it was made known yesterday by Richard An derson, Superintendent of Cons truction, representing the Seims- Spokane Company, contractor
 Except for the final course of e-surfacing, which will not be put on for some time, work IS complete between town and the old T'hane causeway. Work IS now in progress excavating on the hillside above the causeway and is well under way. All clearing and grubloing has been completed from where the route has been changed to the bench above T'hane to the terminus below the Sheep Creek power house.
 The road is regarded by engineers as the finest ever built in Alaska. It is the first 18-foot standard highway to be constructed here. All of the heavy grades and sharp curves on the old road have been eliminated, and the new road IS the straightest on the entire Forest Highway system.
 Rock walls have been installed on all fills that tidewater reaches. Corrugated iron culvers were put in for drainage uses.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-02
By WILLIAM GAINES

NEW YORK, June 2.-Whatever charges have been hurled against James J. Walker, no man has called him dull.
 Bitter enemies have heaped upon the New York Mayor and his ad- ministration a pile of accusations reaching astounding proportions, but always they have been aware of Walkers needle -like wit Some times they have winced at his wise cracks.
 He Staged a Parade
 Does the Seabury investigation of the New York administration concentrate its spotlight upon the Mayor? Well, that does not keep him from calling upon the citi- zenry to take part in a gigantic beer parade which strikes respon- sive chords in the hearts of many of New York City's millions. Jim- my Walker leads the parade. Hun- dreds of thousands cheer him.
 Does Seabury, on another occas- ion, press hard with questions? That does not keep the Mayor from looking to his health. He prepares for a trip to the German spas. The day before his boat sails he appears in swanky beach club in powder blue trousers and sporty coat.
 A reporter gets some replies from him, then, by way of parting, casually asks the Mayor If he knows anything else. Well, do,' replies Jimmy Walker, but that's what I'm trying to forget Thou sands laugh. and Jimmy sails away from his harassers.
 Jimmy Snowman
 Jimmy Walker is a snowman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-02
HOTEL PROJECT IS APPROVED BY LOCAL CHAMBER
Need Long Re co ized, Says Board, in Approv-
 ing Contemplated Hotel

The Chamber of Commerce to- day formally approved the apart ment hotel project of R. J. Som- mers and expressed its belief that MT. Sommers' plan for financing was one that would make it pos sIble for the community to fill this long standing want. MT. Som- mers, who was present at the invi- tation of the Board of Directors, gave a brief comprehensive outline of the project and the financing program.
 He submitted an estimate of re- ceipts and expenditures, which, he said, have been examined by con- servative business men and pro nounced sound, and which showed it to be a desirable investment. Chamber Realizes Need The Chamber of Commerce, it was pointed out by the report of the Board, has been cognizant for several years of the need for a first class hotel. It has on more than one occasion endeavored to interest outside hotel interests in such project, but without suc- cess.
 The Board, after hearing MT. Sommers yesterday, approved his pdoject and declared his plans of for n -,ra,t;oo1 vx,ao,,c ~f og,foi,,iv,u just the kind of an establishment needed, one that will be commun- ity owned and community man. aged.
 In his tentative estimates of fixed charges and operating reve- nue, MT. Sommers showed prospect i've annual earnings sufficient to cover every necessary expenditure and leave enough to establish a retirement fund to take care Of all bonds as they become due. No Promotion Costs
 He made it clear that there will be no promotion cost nor any fees for financing, and the cos struction will be done by MT. Son. mers' own company at cost, no charge for contractors profit to be allowed.
 The financial plan calls for a paid up capital stock issue amount ing to $75,000, and the issuance of $150,000 on first mortgage, six per cent bonds, the first of which will be redeemable two years after the plant is completed and put into operation. The total cost of construction and purchase of the property was fixed at s225 900. MT. Sommers said he had been considering the project for several years but had been deterred soon- CT by high construction costs. These are the cheapest now in many years and probably will not go lower, he added. Of the total cost,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-02
IRON HAND TO RULE REPUBLIC INDICATED NOW Won Pappen's Government to Exercise Auto
 cratic Powers NEW CABINET SLATED FOR ONLY SHORT LIFE A Accusatio ns Are Being Made Against President
 von Hindenburg

BERLIN, June 2.-The possibility of virtual military dictatorship over Germany during the life of the new Franz von Pappen Government is seen by some political observers.
 These observers point out that the new Cabinet, framed yesterday in all likelihood will be unable to obtain a vote of confidence in the Reichstag if it is convened.
 President von Hindenburg sum- moned the members of the new Cabinet today to administer the oath of office.
 Observers predicted the President will not call the Legislature to- gether but would continue to have the Government function under an article of the constitution grant ing almost autocratic powers in emergency.
 Some critics accuse President vor Hindenburg of turning back to his first love of German Nationalism' in accepting Blue Stocking Cab met devoid of any labor represen- tation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-02
Straight Shooting Italians
 Trained by Army Chiefs

ROME, Italy, June 2.-Rifle tar get shooting is booming in Italy, backed by the War department.
 Paying three-fifths of the cost, the department has restored 429 old target grounds and started 100 others. Plans for 324 more are being drawn.
 A national sharpsnooters' com- petition will be held in the Au- tumn to mark the tenth anniver- sary of the fascist march on Rome
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-02
VOICES
 GRATITUDE FOR
 LOCAL SUPPORT
A. R. C. Appreciates Back ing Given It by Chamber
 in Opposing Transfer

Appreciation for it's loyal sup port and appreciation of our 2i years of service in the Territory, was expressed to the Chamber oi Commerce today by Maj Malcolm Elliott, President of the Alaska Road Commission, who referred briefly to dark clouds on the h ;rs- zon" that threatens the Commits sion's very existence.
 He had reference to the pending legislation in Congress to transfer the Commissions powers and du- ties to the Interior Department What our future is rests with Congress, he said.
 Appreciates Local Action
 "This Chamber of Commerce and others ir Alaska have taken action in this matter which we greatly appreciate Should a change oc- cur, it is our hope that it will only be the members of the Com mission who will suffer and not the people of Alaska, nor the very ef- ficient personnel in the Commis- sion's service" he declared.
 The Commission, he added, is facing year or more sharply de- creased appropriations. It will he said, do all necessary mainten- ance work, and twill use the money as far as it will go to give all the employment possible to resident AlaSkans."
 Supt. Hatten Speaks
 c. E. Hatten, Superintendent of the Jessie Lee Home for Children near Seward, another guest of the Chamber today, extended to il greetings from the Seward Cham Der of Commerce which he is an active member. He rejoiced in the spirit of cooperation that exists between the various commercial or ganizations of the Territory and their harmonious relations.
 Although realizing that Alaska needs more stttlements, he declar- ed jobseekers without funds should be discouraged from coming to the Territory at this time. He relat- ed an instance of hardships re- sulting from that source. Recent ly, he said, young married cou- pie went to Fairbanks, confident they could obtain employment there. It failed to materialize and after short time, they decided
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-02
COP. PIank Brings Forth
 PrOhi Threat
Drys Warn Convention Delegates Mus Not
 Change Liquor Laws

WASHINGTON, June 2.-Coming on the heels of Postmaster General Browns statement that the Re- publicans will have Prohibition plank to which all could subscribe, organized Prohibitionists, through the National Board of Strategy, called on friends to serve notice to every party and candidate that those seeking to weaken the pres ent liquor laws by any method can expect organized, aggressive and relentless opposition" '
 The spokesman said that what ever happens at the Chicago con- vention, the drys will be guided by the master motive of not taking a licking lying down"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-02
COnlnlemOratiOn Flight Planned by Major DOoLittle

WASHINGTON, June 2.-A dawn to dusk flight, over the route covered by Washington in his travels, will be made July 26 by Major James Doolittle, to commemorate the part play ed by the First President in founding the United States Postal System.
 Major Dooittle expects to demonstrate the great advance made in transportation by cov- ering 5000 miles in one day. The distance would have re- quired 150 days in Washing toms time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-02
WAR IN IRELAND INVERTED BY BRITISH NAVY SHIPS
MIL TTARYDICTATORSFHIP GERMANY
Senate Passes BiH To Glue Roads to
 Interior Department

The Senate today passed . Senator Howel's bill trans- ferring the powers and du- ties of the Alaska Road Commission to the Depart ment of the Interior, accord - ing to an Associated Press dispatch received by The Elm pire. It was sent immed- . lately to the House.
 That body already had a similar measure before 1t. = It was introduced by Rep . resentative Taylor, Colorado, . and favorably reported a . few days ago by the Com mittee on Territories.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-02
Mine Assessment Work Is
 Suspended for Year Period

The resolution protects valid min ing claims against forfeiture of title for nonperformance of the required $l00 worth of labor.
 Thousands of small mine claim ants will be relieved by approval of the measure.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-02
Sweden's Artist Prince
 Has German Film Job

STOCKHOLM, June 2.-Prince Sigyard, 24-year -old second son of Sweden's Crown Prince, is going into the German movies.
 He has job as a stage manag- CT and assistant director of q light opera film to be started by UFA at Munich on July 1.
 The Prince scored successes here painting scenery for several dramatic productions. As a stu dent at the University he was rated a good actor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-02
FauOrable Action Is Taken
 On Expansion of Currency

ably and authorizes the use of all United States bonds as basis of currency for a five-year period.
 The plan provides that National banks may secure currency on their Government holdings to the extent of their capital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-02

WASHINGTON, June 2. - The House resolution to relieve mine claimants from performing the re- quired annual assessment work dur ing the year ending June 30 has been passed by the Senate and sent to the President for his sigma ture.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-02

WASHINGTON, June "A move to permit the expansion of cur- rency to approximately one billion dollars was approved yesterday by the Senate Banking Committee. The measure was reported favor
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-02
Garner Relief Measure
 Approved by A. F. of L.

WASHINGTON, June 2-The American Federation of Labor yes- terday endorsed the Garner Rellef bill at a hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-02
AmeIia Dances lOith Prince Three Times
 at Attar m London

LONDON, June 2.-Mrs. Amelia
 Earhart Putnam, aviatrix who re- gently flew across the Atlantic solo,
 danced three times with the Prince
 of Wales at an affair given here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-02

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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-04-21
Outdoors

The things one can do without
money was the slogan brought in
TO the waterfowl hearings of the
Senate Special Committee on Con-
servaion of Wild-Life Resources,
on April 4, Sand 6, by one school
of thought when preponderance
of testimony from more than 100
Witnesses swung toward the i'm
mediate need of funds to restore
the dwindling duck supply.
= State =. game commissioners,
. scientists and leaders Of sports
mems group agreed that migratory
ducks generally are being gradu-
ally pushed out Of existence by de-
struction of nesting, resting and
feeding areas, Notwithstanding poll
ution,- low water condition, large
ly caused by overdrainage, and
other evils attending short-sight-
ed make more money now age.
They asked for a federal hunting
license for migratory bird shooters
nv which waterfowl hunters could
finance restoration of suitable wild
fowl habitat, but almost unani-
mously opposed the cent-a-shell
tax bill now before the House
Ways and Means Committee as
unfair to other shooters.
The smaller faction, claiming
that no financing plan could be
put in force soon, urged that
sportsmen fight hard to get appro-
priations from Congress under the
Norbeck-Andresen Act, which
authorized appropriations totaling
100000 to be spent upon a ten
year migratory bird refuge pro-
gram, which is now 100000 be-
hind schedule. ......-.
It termed the coordination bill,
passed by the present session men
since it would compel all federal
departments to cooperate with the
Biological Survey and the Bureau
of Fisheries whenever practicable
in forwarding wild life restoration
programs.
The spectacle Of one government
agency promoting drainage pro-
jects for agricultural purposes
while another fights to save agri-
culture as well as wild life from
drainage projects is only one evil
dence Of waste at which the bill
is aimed, it pointed out.
It was claimed that navigable
streams, overflow lands and other
public water marsh areas can be
turned into Ravens for ducks
through proper cooperation of
government and state agencies, at
little cost, and that sportsmen
themselves can carry on restora-
ton and protection programs 10
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-04-21
City News Items


DIR. ]. A. Dubois, DR.. J. F. Du-
Bots, B. F. Dubois, Atty. L. l.
Kells and Carl Fischer motored to
st. Paul Monday to be in attend
ance at the democratic meeting at
which Gov. Roosevelt spoke. A
huge number of people attended the
session. The Sank Centre gentle
men are loud in their praise for
Gov. Roosevelt and all heartily en-
joyed his speech.
The following members of
Naomi Chapter motored to Glen
wood last week Thursday evening:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hansen, Mrs.
w. A. Moore, Mrs. Otto Falkstead,
Mrs. Ed L. Rattle, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. w. Rotert, Mr.. and Mrs. G. H.
Vandesteeg and Mrs. H. Strom.
They attended a school of instruc-
ton given for the benefit of both
the Glenwood and Willard lodges.
Mrs. Smith, Miss Frances Eb-
bens, Mrs. John Waxvik and
daughter, Geraldine, motored to
st. Cloud Saturday on a buiness
trip.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-04-21
Scarlet Fever Always Serious Ply
sicianS Saw

Light cases need same care as
acute medic bulletin warns.
There is no such thing as Trif-
ling case of scarlet fever, in the
opinion of the Education Com
mittee of the Minnesota State Med
ical Association.
The large number of cases of
scarlet fever in Minnesota this
spring has prompted a special
word of warning against neglect Of
so-called light cases of this trea-
cherous disease, in today's bulletin
from the association.
Scarlet fever is reaching the
peak of its regular six year cycle
in Minnesota this spring, says the
bulletin. The last year that showed
a comparable number of cases was
1926 when approximately 5000
cases were reported to the State
Health Department.
This years epidemic is not vir-
ulent in character That is, there
have been few deaths in the acute
stage of the disease and initial
symptoms have not been severe. It
is we'll for every parent to remem-
Der, however, that the mildest case
may have very serious after eff
fects. A great deal of childhood
kidney disease, mastoid infection,
and pneumonia date from an at
tack of scarlet fever that seemed
trifling at the time.
Eevery child who develops fever
and sore throat even without the
Characteristic bright red rash
should have immediate medical
care, the bulletin points out.
Many cases of scarlet fever ap-
pear without the rash or with so
title rash that nobody but physi-
nian can detect it. the doctors, say
| Such cases, even if the child is only
slightly ill, should have careful
watching. The child should be kept
nuiet in bed for at least two weeks
He should have frequent examina-
tions including urinalysis until it
is quite certain that he will not
develop the characteristic kidney
symptoms that are among the
frequent and serious complications
OF the disease. He should be watch
ed also for the development of any
infections of the ear, or any dis
turbance of the heart. -.
Immunization against scarlet
fever has demonstrated its value in
some instances, but it has not vet
reached the stage where the ma
iority of physicians recommend 1t
for routine use, says the bulletin
The best protection is still early re
cognition of the disease, and ade-
uuate quarantine. s- 49,.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-04-21
American Legion
Vets Want Cash Now Instead of
IL Years Hence

Declaring that many thousands
of world war veterans are in dire
need of funds to feed and clothe
themselves and their families, Min
nesota Legionaires at their April SO
spring conference and through
their department executive commit
tee, adopted a resolution urging
their national leaders to push con-
gressional legislation which will
make their adjusted service certifi-
Gates payable in cash now instead
of in 1915. The resolution reads:
Legion State Resolution "
Whereas it is the opinion Of
the American Legion Of Min
nesota department executive
committee that conditions have
substantially changed since the
October 1881 Detroit Legion
national convention; and where
as it is our opinion that the ma
jority of Minnesota Legionaires
favor the immediate payment
of the adjusted service certif1-
Gates; be it resolved that we
request National Commander
Henry L. Stevens to call a spec,
iaI meeting of the Legion MAJ
tional executive committee to
reconsider this question and to
adopt suitable resolutions urg-..
ing congress to make the adj!
justed service certificates pay,
able in full" n
The foregoing resolution was
adopted following an open forum
addressed by Legionaires from all
over Minnesota, including Arthur A.
Sturdevant, Harry Aim and John B.
Barker, of Minneapolis, George Hol-
lenback, of Benson, Gerald v. Bar
ron, Of Cloquet, A. B. Kapplin, of
Duluth, Sam Swenson, Of Dawson,
Joe, Epple, Of New Ulm, Lloyd Kol-
liner, of saltwater, Lewis Merriall
of Hutchinson, H. L. Starbird, of
Onamia, E. B. Miller, of Little Falls,
C. J. Alexander, of Jackson, Clint
Boo, of Pine City, William Scott and
Earl v. Cliff, of Ortonville, James
Pruett. of Rochester, and DR.. Gus
R. Anderson, Of Camridge.
All the speakers were in favor OF
making the face value Of the vet
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-04-21
SAUK CENTRE MARKET
Cattle, Sheep Steady-Hog Market
Declines

D0CIlnoS
South st. Paul, April 19-Light
receipts of cattle here today boil.
stored the live trade in the face of
bearish news from dressed markets
at eastern centers. Better steers
and yearlings scored at $6.25-6.50,
bulk, all weights $5.O0-6O0, beef
COWS from $3.00-3.75, butcher heif-
ers $4.00-5.25, cutters mostly $500
ESQ. Medium grade bulls cleared at
$2.25-2.65, vealers selling mostly
steady at $3.50-550.
Trade in the hog division worked
another 10-15c lower today in line
with outside trends, spots on pack
ing sows averaging as much as 25c
down. Better 140-220 Id weights
cashed largely at $3.70-3.S0, 220-240
lb averages $3.5O-3.70, 240-27O Id
selections $3.30-3.50. Most packing
sows sold at $2.75, pigs largely S3.25,
strongweights to $3.50.
The meager showing in the sheep
cleared at unchanged prices today.
good to choice native lambs reach
ing $3.50, medium grades $5.00-6.0O,
throwouts $4.O0-4.50. Slaughter ewes
turned at $2.O0-3.0O, choice kinds be.
ing salable to $3.50.
Feeders and StOckers
Outlet for stockers and feeders
while slow was on a steady basis
today, most thin offerings centering
at S3.504.75, with f1eshy kinds spar
ingly to $5.00-5.50. Stock pigs con-
tinued mostly at $3.25, while sever
al decks of shearing lambs late
Monday sold to f1nishers at $5.75.