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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-21
JAKE THE BARBER GETS BACK HIS
 KIDNAPPED SON
Nineteen.Y .Year.Old Youth Was Given Up By His AbductOrs Very Early To-day
BY ROBERT T. LOUGHIsAN (Copyrlght, 1883. by United Prcss)

Chicago. April 2I - (UP) - Jerome Factor, 10. studlous young son of John (Jake tho Barberl Factor. onc-timo bootblnck. who bonsted he gamblcd with the Prince of Wales, was released oar- iy today by kldnnppers who had held hin < days for $60.OoO ran- som.
 The youth. whose father had called in remnants on the power full Cnpone Gang 10 aid in obtain. Ing his freedom. said he had noi been harmed.
 The abductors freed young Fao. tor at a time when his father wnt hunting through tho underworld
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-21
coNGItEss ENDs JUNE

Washington. April 2t, -- tufD --- Encouraged by tho recent burst Of congregational speed, Speaker of tho HouHe Halney today pre- dlcted his chamber would bo In n ppoaition to adjourn tho present session Juno I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-21
COOCAN MAY BE NAMED

Washington, April 2l.-lUp!-Congres- sional circles heard today that William Gordon Coogan of New York was being favorably con- sidered by the administration for appointment as governor of Puerto Rico. The appointment was not, however, considered
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-21
Prime Minister Macdonald Tells
 Why He Is Here
Was Invited By President to Come Over and Let Them Both Reason To. gether About Present Conditions - The Gold Standard Situation Will Make No Difference
NO POLICY OF
 RETALIATION
BY JOSEPH II. BAIRD United Press Stan Correspondent

Aboard Macdonald Special Train en route 10 Washington, April 21 mission "in no way" ieesefed by America'S abandonment of the gold standard. Prime Minister ]. Ram sny Macdonald of Great Britain, hurried 10 Washington to-day after relter1ting his hope of early action toward solution of the world econ omic crisis.
 T have come here to discuss win President Roosevelt ways of conducting il war against unmerit- cd poverty" he declared. As he
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-21
WELLES NAMED AMBASSADOR

Washington, April 21.--tUPl.-President Roosevelt today sent to the senate the name of Sumner Welles, of Maryland to be ambassador to Cuba
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-21
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. April 2i.~tuP)--- Tho treasury not balance for April 10. was &a67 7.22o. 4si.06.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-21
The weatlaer
Fair Tonight and Also On
 Saturday

Complete we"'he' ''rpo" Page 2
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
TWO GRIM MAILS
 ARE QUESTIONED IN MURDER CASE
Federal Agents Assigned to Track Down Abduct-
 ors, Narrow Trail
HARVEY BAILEY, GEO. BATES ARE SUSPECTED
Both Men, Associates, Were
 at Large at Time of Sen- sational Crime

WASHINGTON, Aug. IS. -Is the abduction and mur- der of the infant son of Col. Charles A. Lindbergh about to be solved?
 This is a question that has arisen in Federal circles here following the close question ing of Harvey Bailey, in Texas, and George Bates, held in Denver.
 There are m any Federal agents who believe the ques- tiOning will lead to some light on the abduction and murder and the possibility of a sOlu- tiOn.
 It also became known to- day that Herbert cover, W hen President, promised that the United States would never give up until the crime was solved. Two men were assigned for life to the case.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18

H. LaGuardia as mayoralty can- didate to wrest control from Tam many.
 Usually Tammany has been able to corral 60 per cent of the regis tered voters, of which there are 2,339,617 this year. Political ob- servers think they will have more than ordinary difficulty keeping their forces in line at the Novem- Der polls.
 Not only are there the Republi- cans, but what some regard more significant is the fact that Joseph V. Mckee boiled 100000 anti-Tam- many votes last fall when his name was written in as an opponent to O'Brien.
 Budget Is Sore Spot
 The precarious condition of the municipal budget has kept Tam many office holders in constant hot water this year, and there is the added annoyance of the fiery protests which have greeted Mayor O'Brien's proposals for taxation.
 Judge Seabury, who refused the fusionist mayoralty candidacy him. self, is the man behind the scenes
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
DENVER ANGLE

DENVER, Colo, Aug. IS. The Rocky Mountain News publishes a story that it has learned that two F d era l agents are attempting to con- meet Harvey Bailey, Midwest outlaw, under arrest in Texas, and his associates in the ab- duction and murder of Col. Lindbergh's son.
 Checking up on members of the gang and following roundup of Mid-Western suspects, Albert L. Bates, held here as Kidnapping suspect is being questioned by the Federal agents.
 Both Bailey and Bates were at large at the time of the Lind bergh Kidnapping and it is said they were in the East at the time.
 The newspaper also said it learn ed the two Federal agents were assigned to the Lindbergh case for life or until the abductors were apprehended.
 The two agents declined to make any comment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
FIVE HUNDRED -
 ARE MASSACRED
Assyriian Christians Killed in Clash with Iraq
 Soldiers

LONDON, Aug. 18. - Reports have been received from Baghdad Iraq that 800 Assyrian Christians have been killed in a clash with Iraq soldiers and this has caused uneasiness here.
 Premier Ramsay Macdonald came here from his vacation and conferred with Government offic- ials.
 The Daily Mail said the mas sacre was in retaliation for an armed incursion of 1900 Assyrians who killed a number of Iraq troop CTS earlier in August.
 King Peisal promised the British Government to prevent a recur- renee, but killings continued, the Daily Mail says.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
GOVERNMENT TO PURCHASE H0CS;. SUPPLY NEEDY
Program Outlined Today in Address at Century
 of Progress Fair GOVERNMENT TO-

CHICAGO, H., Aug. 18.-Secre- tary of Agriculture Wallace to- day outlined the Government emergency hog program for buying 5000 ,OO0 swine, then employing meat packers process and distri- outing the meat to the needy, in an address at the Century of Progress Exposition.
 The Secretary said the plan will go into effect in a few days. The program calls for the pur- chase of 100000 pigs from 25 to 100 pounds at cost of to g cents a pound; 100000 sows weighing minimum of 273 pounds at the market price plus bonus of S4, the purchases to be com pleted by October l.
 Secretary Wallace estimated 1t will cost s55 5,OO0,O0O and this will be met by a processing tax.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
MAY
 END TONIGHT
Settlement Is Expected in Garment Workers
 Trouble

NEW YORK, Aug. 18-Be- lief that the garment industry strike will be settled by nightfall was expressed early today by Grover Whalen, MIRA mediator, after an all night conference with labor leaders, factory operators and own CTS.
 It is said the unions have com promised on a 35 hour week but no agreement as to pay has been reached but this is expected soon.
 Meanwhile the pear pickers of California are expected to be grant ed 25 cents an hour, but repre- sentatives of the growers refuse to recognize any industrial unions. They have agreed to give raises individually, but not collectively.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
STOCK PRICES TAKE DROP IN
 SELLING DRIVE
Leaders, However, Prac. tically Hold Gains
 Made Yesterday

NEW YORK, Aug 18.-Stocks followed wheat in last hour sell ing drive but support arrived be- fore the close and the market losses of one to four points were reduced substantially.
 Alcohols were the principal suf- ferers.
 The final closings were one to two points lower as the turnover approximated 2,l50000 shares.
 Early Flourish
 After an early flourish, trading settled at an easy jog. The lead CTS were inclined to hold the gains of yesterday. Grains were watched carefully and when they turned irregular under profit taking stocks moved sympathetically.
 How They Stood
 National Steel and United Smelt- ing and few others ended the day up one point.
 Losers of one to two points in- cluded Western Union, American Telephone and Telegraph, Ameri- can Can. Most of the rails held declines to fractions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
COAL, STEEL CODES BEING
 WORKED OUT
President Insists on Speed -Administrators S
 Office Crowded

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18.- At President Roosevelt's personal in sistence greater intensity has been put in the MIRA drive to place the Blue Eagle over the coal and steel industries by tomorrow night.
 MIRA headquarters are crowded today with leaders of industries h lowering about Administrator Johnson's office.
 Oil spokesmen are busy analyz- ing production and control price supervision.
 Tn is afternoon Administrator Johnson predicted a steel agree ment late today and coal agree ment by tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
OIL INDUS TRY
 CODE PREP AIRED
 INCONVENIENCE
Principles Agreed Upon by Roosevelt, Johnson
 and Ickes

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18.-Agree- ment on the principles of the oil industrial code have been reached at a White House conference De- tween President Roosevelt, Admin istrator Johnson and Secretary oi the Interior Ickes.
 Administrator Johnson said he believed the code will get 100 per cent approval from the industry.
 Secretary Ickes, who has been demanding severe regulations to prevent cut-throat competition and curb production, said he was sat- isfied and believes the ideas Will be in the code by tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
FILM ACTOR IS SUED FOR
 BIC AMOUNT
Suit for Damages Brought Against Mulhall for
 Starting Fight

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Aug. 18.- Damage suits totaling $135 900 were filed yesterday against Jack Null hall, film actor, and his friend, Charles Fredericks, by Maurice Fine, of Santa Monica, style cre- ator, his wife and their two guests.
 The four charge Mulhall and Fredericks with invading the ap- artments of Fine on the night of August 5 and starting fist fight.
 Mulhall and Fredericks are all ready out on $l 900 bail each await ing trial on battery charges.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18

in this newly organized barrage to drive out Tammany from it's politi- cal control. Since his wholesale in- dictment of city office holders dur ing the Hofstadter legislative in- vestigation-an inquiry which re- suited in the resignation of Mayor James J. Walker-his political in- fluence has risen
 LaGuardia A Fighter
 When he and Xxi gsla nd W Macy, state republican chairman demanded that LaGuardia be se- lected as fusionist candidate, they won a dynamic candidate.
 LaGuardia, an Italian and a for mer Congressman, has long been a power in New York politics.
 Despite the potentiality of the threat of this fusionist attack, the Tammany ranks are going quietly along with their plans. With many years Of victories behind them, and with the influence of nearly 150,- 900 current office holders, they say they have little to fear.
 Withal, New York seems nearing one of the most bitterly fought mayoralty races in it's history.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
MURDERS WIFE
 THEN SUICIDES
World War Veteran Leaves Note Indicating Crime
 Was Premeditated

ORTING, Wash, Aug. 18.-Clark Huntington, aged 38, World War veteran, shot and killed his wife Irma, aged 35, and then killed him. self last night while their children Clark, Jr., aged 13, and Irma, Jr. aged 12, slept in an adjoining room.
 Huntington shot his wife first through the ear and then in the back as she was trying to escape She had been employed at the Soldiers Home.
 A letter addressed to Mrs. Elsie Larson Redwood, Mrs. Hunting tons mother, indicated premedita- tion by Huntington for long time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
4 4ELECTROCUTED,
 PAY FOR CRIMES
Law Takes Its Toll But Crime Also Causes
 Deaths in States

WASHINGTON. Aug. 18.-Crime and the law took a toll of lives today and steel jaws snapped shut on other hunted men. Texas electrocuted R. T. Bennett, a ne- gro, for the staying of Dallas woman.
 In Sing Sing. George Swan, aged 21 years; John Gordon, aged B years, were electrocuted for the staying of policeman during a hold-up; and also Stephen With erell, who killed his father, rob- bed him and then went on a hon. eymoon, whined, T don't rate this a good deal I'm getting as he started the death march.
 Killed in Battle
 Gene Johnson was killed in a police battle in Arkansas. He was wanted for the staying of Kan sas City policeman. Johnson's wife was wounded in the shooting and captured.
 John Donovan, aged 65, recluse of Elizabeth. New Jersey, was found in his home with his skull crushed. He had been robbed.
 James Palermo, truck driver. was found truSsed in such man. ner that every struggle frightened the ropes about his neck and he garroted himself,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
HUNDREDS OF
 THOUSANDS IN
 NEW POSITIONS
Secretary of L ab or Says Purchasing Power h.
 creased Millions

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18.-Sec- retary of Labor Perkins announces that approximately 100000 factory workers returned to their jobs early in July and the purchasing power of all manufacturing workers in- creased about $29,OOo,OOO in week ly wages in July compared to March.
 On the basis of reports received it is estimated that 100000 were re-employed in manufacturing in- dustrias from March to July.
 Secretary Perkins said in addi- tion to this, 100000 workers re- turned to jobs in non-manufactur- ing industries, excluding railroads and agriculture. She said the manufacturing pa yroll increased $7,5O0,000 weekly in July over June and if the increase is maintained she said, it will add S390,00o, DOC by the end of December to pay rolls for the year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
LINDBERGH CASE MAY SOON BE SOLVED
Business
 Recopery
 Continues
Midsummer Crisis Passed Without Any Slow
 ing Process

NEW YORK, Aug. 18.-The pass ing of midsummer without any appreciable slowing progress in business recovery is said today by Dun -Bradstreet, Inc, trade review to make the possibility of any size able recession more remote by each passing week
 At the same time the review said delay in "perfecting codes for fall competition is exerting a retardative influence in the rate of activity in number of indus tries"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
ROAD FUNDS TO
 WESTWARD ARE
 CREATING WORK
Highway Construction in Progress Railroad
 Rehabilitating
ANCHORAGE. Alaska. Aug.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Aug. Is. The Alaska Road Commission has received funds for the pur- pose of extending highway con- nection northward to Eklutna and the Matanuska farming area.
 This with other development problems is expected to relieve un- employment in this section.
 The Alaska Railroad is adver- tising here for all available men for extra gang construction of the road under the National Public Works movement
 The railroad is offering 491z cents an hour, deducting 50 cents per meal under a 30-hour plan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
Second Quarterly Diuidend Declared,
 Gold Mines, B. C

VANCOUVER. B. O., Aug. 18.- The directors of the Gold Mines of British Columbia have declared a quarterly dividend of Is cents share for the quarter ending September 30, payable on October 3.
 This is the second consecutive quarter the company has paid di- vidends on the present scale.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
RAINBOW GIRLS
 WILL INITIATE
 AND GIVE DANCE

The Rainbow Girls will hold an initiation at the regular meeting tonight and after the lodge cere- monv a dance will follow and re- treatments will be served.
 The Rainbow Girls are requested to meet at 7:15 o'clock ready for the initiation which is the first one during the term of the pres ent officers. This meeting is held in the lodge room of the Scottish Rite Temple and the dance which will follow the meeting will be in the spacious ball room of the Temple.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
IS HANGED
 FOR MURDER

SAN QUENTIN PRISON, Cal, Aug. 18.-Joseph Began, aged 26, was hanged this morning for the murder of Policeman Hugh Crow ley of Westwood, Lost Angeles County, during hold-up.
 Jack D. Green, convicted with Began, will probably be hanged September IS.
 The Governor refused Began a seventh reprieve, saying he did not see why further reprieves should be given,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
Bremen
 in Peril
 at BIase
Three Story Warehouse of Varnish Company De-
 stroyed, Chicago

CHICAGO, H., Aug. 18.-Ac- companied by scores of explosions, imperiling lives of hundreds of firemen, flames destroyed the three story warehouse of the Tousey Varnish Company here early this morning.
 One company of fire fighters narrowly escaped being caught in terrific blast which blew out the front walls of the building.
 The damage is estimated at sey- eral hundred thousands of dol lars. 5
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
SILVER TEA FOR
 MARTHA SOCIETY

Mrs. Gunnar Blomgren and Mrs. Charley Sey, will be hostess es at a Silver Tea in the Blom- gren cabin at Lena Cove, Thurs day, August 24.
 Tea will be served from one until six, everyone is invited, ac- cording to the hostesses, and the entire proceeds of the affair will be given to the Martha Society.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
HUNTING FOR STRONG FARM
 POLICE, CUBA
Drive Against Former Sup porters of Machado
 Continuing

HAVANA, Cuba, Aug. 1.-Two men were killed in the vicinity of the capital, one at Camaguey yes terday, as drive against support- CTS of former President Machado was renewed.
 The move is also a special at tempt to drive members of the Porra, former secret strong arm police force out of the country or slay them. A number of the secret police have already been killed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
BART LOWRIE
 NOT MISSING

Bart Lowrie, reported missing yesterday, showed up this morning at the City Clerks office after reading the notice of his disappear ance in yesterdays Empire.
 Lowrie has been working in the Alaska-Juneau mine, and merely neglected to notify his brother that he had changed his mind about visiting him as he had planned three years ago.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
MAHATMA NOW
 GROWING WEAK

POONA, India, Aug. 18.-After 40 hours of his threatened fast to death, Mahatma Gandhi today be- gan showing signs of weakness His voice is however, strong.
 Reports from the Yeroda jail where he is serving a one year sentence in connection with his disobedience campaign, said he is conserving his energies and re- mained in bed attended only by his secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
CLOSING PRICES TODAY

NEW YORK, Aug. 18,-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 265s, American Can STA, American Power and Light 12, Anaconda 1873, Armour B. 35s 1, Bethlehem Steel 39, Calumet and Hecla 6ss, American Telephone and Telegraph 1261s, American Smelt- ing 35A, General Motors 30A International Harvester 367s, Ken necott 20as, Missouri Pacific 6s4 Packard Motors SIS, Radio Cor poration 85s, Standard Brands 27%, United States Steel 52B, Western Union 64h, United Air craft 351a, Ward Baking B 3%, Curtiss- Wright BE-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
WEDDING BELLS

Robert Clifford Heath and Helen Elizabeth Franklin were recently married at Fairbanks. The brloe has lived at Fairbanks practically all of her life, educated in the public schools and graduate of the Fairbanks High School ana Alaska Agricultural College ana School of Mines. The groom mas been a Fairbanks resident for sev- eral years and is engaged in min ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
MISSOURI TO VOTE WET ON
 ELECTION DAY
Prediction by Governo Park Is Repeal Will
 Win by } to

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, Aug. Is Wet leaders are confident that Missouri will become the twenty second State to vote for repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment.
 The vote will be taken tomor- row.
 Gov Guy B. Park today said he believed the Vets will win by a vote of 3 to 1.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
'Cashier Knocked
 Do,cn, Then Robbed Of Large Sum

VANCOUVER, B. C., Aug. 18.-R. A. Pearce, cashier of a mercantile concern, was at tackled by three men, knocked down and robbed of between S1I,OOO and S12,000 in cheeks and $70 in cash.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
H|CCOUCHINC CAUSES DEATH

NEWPORT, Wash, Aug. 18.- Three days after he started hic- coughing, E. G. Sherman, aged 76 years, died at his nome last night. He had been i'll for several months.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
COME TO JUNEAU

T. ODonnell and G. w. Pawol were passengers on last night s steamer from the South for Ju- rleau,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
By NOEL THORNTON

NEW YORK, Aug. 18-Buoyed by the confidence of 150 years op- eration of it's gigantic political ma chine, Tammany is confronted by the most militant opposition it has faced in more. than half a cen tury.
 In November a mayor is to be elected to rule New York for the next four years. John F Curry and his governing council in the ranks of the Tiger wigwam already have named Mayor John P O'Brien as their choice to succeed himself.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
OLD RELICS" ARE
 BEING TORN DOWN

Two old buildings, tum-
 bled-down, rotting and an eyesore, near the rear of the Zynda Hotel, are being torn down. Some of the lumber may be fair second hand, the other worthless but a most unsightly relic of the early days is being removed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
100000 MORE MEN GOING TO
 BE EMPLOYED
Public Works Projects IT East Are Approved,
 Money Allotted

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18.-Up- wards of 10000 men are expected to be given jobs on public works projects with approval of $65,0oo- 900 more for construction of the New York tri-borough bridge and $44.0OO,O00 for 29 public buildings in g states, and $12,000 for slum erasing and housing projects.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-18
Mckee Vote Significant

Ordinarily this would be tanta-
 mount to saying that he would be the next mayor, but this is not an ordinary year. The 100000 re- publican voters in New York have aligned themselves with several powerful fusionist groups, in close association with Judge Samuel Sea- bury, and the result has been se- lection of the independent, Fiorello
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-07-12
AGRICULTURAL MEN
ADDRESS ROTARIANS
n. O. Putnam Of Bismarck ane
Ernest George Of Mandan
Speak At Luncheon

Talks by H. o. Putnam, Burleigh
county agricultural agent, and by
Ernest George, forestry expert at the
U. s. Great Plains Field station, fea-
tured the Wednesday noon luncheon
Of the Rotary club.
Putnam, who discussed the new
farm marketing act, outlined the
plan to be followed in arranging the
county set-up and mentioned the fl
nancing process. Benefits which the
farmer and business generally will
derive from the act were listed by
the speaker.
Stating that approximately $780,
600 men now are enlisted In the CT
william Conservation corps, George
described reforestation and erosion
work now in progress in North Da-
kota.
He pointed out that flood control
and erosion work Is more important
here because soil and weather condi-
tons make the work Of reforestation
lengthy process. He discussed the
facilities which the school of forestry
at Bottineau and the Great Plains
station offer the farmer and Others
wishing to plant trees.
DR.. L. w. Larson, program chair.
man, introduced the speakers.
N. O. Churchill announced the bal
game between East Grand Forks ane
! Bismarck at $3.50 O'Clock this evening
and invited the club to attend.
Visitors were George w. Lewis
Sterling; James Little, Regan; E. M
Hendricks, Bismarck; E. Ellis Dodd
Peoria, ILL.,, and w. A. Mcintyre
Grand Forks.