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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-29
VOTERS
APPROVE BONDS
FOR CITY WORK
Only Isl Vote in Special
Election Carried
Nearly Four to One

With only 251 voting, the prop
erty owners of Juneau passed the
bond issue yesterday by a vote OF
nearly four to one in the special
municipal election.
On the first proposal, to issue
S5l 400 in bonds for regarding and
paving streets and sidewalks, the
vote was 1875 yes, 81 no.
On the second, to issue $3.50
in bonds in install sewer and wa
ter pipes, 80 yes, 43 no.
For New Bridge
On the third, to issue $4,000 in
bonds to be used to construct a
new bridge over Gold Creek at
Calhoun Avenue, 1870 yes, A no.
On the fourth, to issue $12,500
in bonds to construct concrete
bulkheads on Gastineau Avenue
and Calhoun Avenue, 100 yes, SIS
no.
For IncineratOr
On the fifth, to issue $4,000 in
bonds to be used to construct a re-
fuse incinerator, 1872 yes, 81 no.
On the sixth, to issue $4,000 in
bonds to be used to employ such
engineering supervision and pay
such overhead expenses as may be
necessary in connection with the
above mentioned public works, TIA
yes, "a no.
Five Spoiled Ballots
Three ballots were completely
spoiled when the voters marked
both yes and no on all questions,
and two were partially spoiled by
the voters marking both on one or
two questions. No explanation ac-
companied these peculiarly mark
ed ballots, so it is not known
whether the property owner wished
to express his lack of bias. or was
of two minds on the matter.
Mayors Statement
Qualification over the decisive
result of the election was expressed
by Mayor l. Goldstein today.
The heavy majority by which
the bonds carried indicates beyond
question the citizens approval Of
the action taken by the City Coun-
Gil in entering into the contract
with the PWA for securing needed
public Improvements at great
saving to the CITY," said the Mayor.
The city officials appreciate this
expression of confidence and l wish
to state that we will exercise the
utmost care in the spending of the
money which has just been
authorized"
Preliminary Work
Considerable preliminary work,
such as engineering, preparing bids
and plans, printing the bonds and
submitting of further data to the
PWA authorities remain to be done
before actual construction work on
any of the projects can be started.
All possible speed will be used
to get the most necessary work
started before weather conditions
interfere. 1t is believed that
good start can be made on the
street paving work this fall, ac-
cording to Mayor Goldstein
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-29
CLOSING PRICES TODAY

NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-Closing
quotation of Alaska Juneau mine
stock today is 10, American Can SO,
American Power and Light 81
Anaconda Us, Armour B. 62A
Bethlehem Steel 1915, Calumet and
Hecla 35s, Curtiss-W Wright Us
General Motors 80, International
Harvester 271A, Kennecott 1875, Unit
ed States Steel 34A, Pound $5.04A
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-29
WALL STREET VIEW

NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-Secretary
Morgenthau's statement the Treas
Try expects to use profits on gold
devaluation to be made on the pub
lie debt is regarded in Wall Street
circles as distinctly reassuring and
likely to bolster the Government
bond market.
The opinion is also expressed in
banking investment quarters that
the plan would help the Treasury
with its billion seven hundred and
twenty five million dollars of fl
nancing which must be done n the
next few weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-29
STOCK PRICES
firm AND Then
take DECLINE
Early Gains Cancelled or
Replaced with Small
Losses Today

NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-Stocks
held to firm undertone today I'M
til a downward drift in the final
hour and a number of early gains
were cancelled or replaced with
smaller declines.
Packing and alcohol issues were
in greatest demand today.
The close was irregular.
Bonds were uncertain.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-29
SINCLAIR IS
NOMINATED IN
CAL. PRIMARY
Socialist Who Turned
Democrat, Running Far
Ahead of Opponent

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Aug.
29.-Rcturns from 7,l64 pre-
cincts of the states 10,703 gave
Sinclair 1852 and Creel 169-
404 votes for the Democratic
nomination fer Governor.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-29
SINCLAIR NOMINATED

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. ~. -
Upton Sinclair, novelist, former So
cialist. running en- the Democratic
ticket for the nomination of Gov
ernor, has swept the primaries
running better than 2 to / over
his nearest opponent, George Creel.
Sinclair was running on his plat
form to eliminate poverty in Cal
ifornia.
Sinclair. early this morning was
polling far more votes than his
nearest Republican opponent, Act
ing Governor Frank E. Merriam.
The latter has been nominated by
the Republicans.
United States Senator Hiram w.
johnson has been renominated by
both Republicans and Democrats
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-29
LINDSEY NOMINATED

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Aug. %
Ben Lindsey, former Denver Juve-
nile Court Judge and writer, has
been nominated for a Los Angeles
County judgeship by a command
ing majority
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-29
TO FREE MOONEY

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Aug. 30.
Upton Sinclair said that if he is
elected Governor of California next
November, his first act will be to
free Tom Mooney.
Fear is expressed by some State
Democratic leaders that conserva-
tive voters, opposed to Sinclair,
might swing the entire vote from
the Democratic to Republican tick
ct, cutting into the states party
delegation of eleven in Congress.
The eighteen of the twenty Con-
gressmen seeking reelection are all
leading on their own tickets.
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-10-23
Rites for Mrs. Black
Held at Jamestown

jamestown, N. D., Oct. 23.-R1-
Funeral services were held here Tues
day for Mira. Carolyn Witter Black,
well-known In musical circles through
out the northwest.
She was found dead in the cistern
at the family home here. Monday.
Mrs. Black had been III for several
months and was on . leave OF absence
from Jamestown College. where for
many years she was head Of the voice
department.
Dr.. B. II. Kroese, president Of the
college. was In charge Of the services,
after which the body was sent to New
manstown, Penn, Mrs. Blacks birth
place, for burial. Her husband, Prof.
Joseph 8. Black, and DR.. H. Kornmes-
ser. accompanied the body.
DR.. Kroe1e paid tribute to Mrs. Black
for her outstanding work ct the col
lege.
Mrs. Black came 70 Jamestovu q q
bride 10 years ago.
She leaves her husband, q sister,
Miss Hilda Witter, and two brothers,
Paul and Horace.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-10-23
Capitol Landscaping
Plans Are Completed

Plans for landscaping grounds Of
North Dakota's new state capitol soon
will be completed, J. N. Roherty, re-
search engineer Of the state highway
commission. said Tuesday.
Approximately $4,000 will be ex-
pended in beautifying the grounds,
Plomasen said. Engineers have been
working the past several weeks on
plans.
A long wind-break on the west side
OF the grounds will border the drive
way. It win be constructed Of trees
and hedges.
Gardens will beautify the mall be-
fore the building proper.
Other shrubbery will be planted, and
the entire land will be raised and
seeded with grass. Roherty said.
Work on the landscaping will start
next spring: 1t is expected to be COM
pleted by May.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-10-23
miami TAKES DAY
Off AS VETERANS
STAGE Big PARADE
Convention Committee Picks
st. Louis 40 1895 Con.
vention City

Miami, Fla. Oct. 23.-(R)-The
American Legion went on parade
Tuesday.
Thousands Of uniformed Legion.
mares put aside convention business
for the annual pageant Of bands
drill teams and drum and bugle
corps. All Miami, except public util-
tiles workers, took the day off ia
cheer the marchers. It was holi-
uay by proclamation Of Governor
Dave Sholtz and local authorities.
The path Of the marchers was the
shortest in the history Of Legion
professionally two miles.
The route lay between long rows
Of newly erected granostands along
palm-lined Bscayne Boulevard, and
past the reviewing stand Of National
Commander Edward A. Hayes and his
guests. Legionnaires estimated II
would require at least five hours fog
the huge procession to pass the
stand.
The convention time and place
committee gave unanimous approval
Monday night to st. Louis O. the
1885 convention city.
McCurran Speaks
Speaking at the annual national
commanders dinner. Senator Pat
rick A. McCarran (Dem., New told
more than 400 guests Of Commander
Hayes that 1t was their sacred
duty" to guard the faith Of the ma
tons children in American ideals
and institutions Of government.
The Legion's fun organization
the 40 and g." paraded Monday
night, with great rolling OF drums
blare Of bands and sounding Of
roise-making devices.
At convention headquarters, q list
of chairmen Of various important COM
mittees Of the organization was made
public.
John J. Wicker, Jr., Of Richmond
Va. headed the powerful resolutions
committee.
Another important committee, that
on legislation, was headed by Ray
Kelly Of Detroit.
Other committees and their chair
men are: Americanism, Leslie Kefeen
OF Bay City, Mich; Child Welfare,
Charles G. McQonegal; Rehabilitation,
E. G. Cliff, OF Ortonville, Mimi; In
ternal Organization, r. B. Sullivan;
Finance, r. L. Gordon of Arkansas;
Constitutional Amendments, Ralph b.
Gregg Of West Virginia: National De-
tense, Gen. Amos A. Fries Of Washing
ton. p. c., and Foreign Relations,
Carl M. Voelker Of Wisconsin.
To be confirmed In the elections
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-10-23
Bio Little Sleuth NOlu
On Trail Of 'Babyface'
Melvin Purvis, Captor Of Dill.
niger and Floyd, Nemesis
Of Public Enemies

Washington. Oct. 23.-(R)-A thin
little fellow who likes books and gets
buck fever" when guns begin to 60
off, set out Tuesday to put his third
public enemy No. !" out Of circula-
ton.
He is Melvin II. Purvis, 3O-year old
former law student, who sprang the
trap on John Dillinger It was Pur-
Wis who led federal agents and police
in killing Charles Pretty Boy" Floyd
Monday.
The odds are heavy that Purvis,
chief Of the Chicago agents of the
department OF justice, will have a
hand in bringing Lester M. ellis,
better known as George "Babyface"
Nelson, to book.
The 'babyface'' companion In
crime of Dillinger moved into first
position among Americas bad men
Tuesday. He was tagged as the new
public enemy No. Ia tag which
is rapidly becoming ticket to death.
Since Al Capone, who held that title,
was sent to prison by the depart
nlent OF justice, succession Of out
laws have thus been denominated,
and most Of them have come to no
good end.
J. Edgar Hoover. whose prosaic,
almost Flooding methods in building
up the justice departments bureau
o. investigation have brought sensa-
tional results, has stamped Nelson a.
crazy killer
We're going to get that fellow"
Hoover said. Nobody can kill ou1
men and get away with it."
He referred to the staying Of w.
Carter Baum. specia, agent killed in
g. Wisconsin wood last April when
Dillinger and his mobsmen bla0ed
their way out Of country inn to
freedom.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-10-23
~ on r / n u E n
from page one
Projects T0taling
$297,794 Approved
Throughout State

Shields township, stripping
coal, mine, $1,617.
Grand Forks-Home moderniza-
ton, $1.1l6; Emgrove school district.
repair and redecorate school, 5000;
county, construction four concentra-
ton camps for baling straw at Grand
Forks. Northwood. Larimore and
Thompson, 1882: Turtle River town.
ship, ditch cleaning, 1866.
Griggs county Ditch cleaning,
weed-mowing, $1,000: Helena town.
ship, dam on Bald Hill creek, $3.50.
Kidder - Lake Williams township,
three miles crawling. 1000.
Logan - Starkey township, grading
and crawling road, three miles, $500.
McHenry-Layton township, gravel
ing road, two miles, 93,075: Pratt
township, grading and crawling roads,
two miles, 1896
Mckenzie - County, three one-half
miles grading, s1,254.
Mcintosh - Ashley city, Mcintosh
airport, labor, $2,767.
LaMOure - County, emergency crop
loan office. $3.440; Bluebird township,
two miles crawling, $1,847; Dean
township, two miles crawling, $2,OO8.
Mountrail = FERA office, building
shelves, $3.50: county landscaping,
memorial building, SITS: Crowfoot
township, crawling, one mile, $1,150;
crawling, two miles. 81 CTS; Skies town.
ship, one and one-half miles grading,
$2.75O
Morton = County, earth dam, 3d.
272.
Nelson-County, o. miles grading,
NRWR project, 92,150. Funds allocat-
ed to highway department.
Pierce-County, national re-employ-
ment service, clerk. $3.50: Rosedale
school district, repairs and painting,
$500: Reno Valley township, road
work, $500.
Ramsey-Home loan project, 1886.
Renville- County, distribution sur
plus commodities. 1860.
Richland - Lidgerwood public IL
brary, cleaning building, cleaning and
repairing books $3.50; Dunn township,
grading and crawling, $l,4S8; Center
sN"AASAAAF' ASP0A 4AA8 S0AvCAIos $G,zUVs
Sargent-Sargent township, gravel
Ing and filling, $2,499.
Wells-Lincoln school district. re.
pairs and painting. 1882. County,
canning vegetables and meats, $3.50:
county, national unemployment sery-
ice, $3.50.
Ward-County. surplus cattle prof.
ect, $37, 688.
Walsh County, surplus cattle pro-
gram. 81, 420.
Williams - Stewart school district,
filling IN and grading school yards,
$825.
Federal relief topped all previous
records during the last week, with Z
total Of 1881 persons employed, who
received an aggregate Of $200,727,
Wilson said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-10-23

The manhunt which has had
posses of several midwest states
on the trail of Pretty Boy" Floyd
came to a sudden end late Mon
day when the desperate was shot
down in a cornfield, seven miles
north Of East Liverpool, Ohio, by
department of justice agents, led
by Melvin Purvis, ace government
sleuth, also the nemesis Of John
Dillinger. Floyd is shown above
with his sister, Bonnie, when
thoughts of death were fartliest
from his mind. At the right is
George "Babyface" Nelson, other
wise known as Lester M ellis.
Floyd's successor as Public Enemy
No. l, whose capture is now the
principal objective Of the depart
ment Of Justice.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-10-23
NOODLE Asks VOTE
FOR ENTIRE SLATE
Democratic Candidate for Gov
ernor Hopes to End Ex-
ploitation Of Poverty

jamestown, N. D., Oct. 23.-(P,-'It
is Just as vital that you elect the en-
tire Democratic state and national
tickets as that you elect a Democratic
governor" Tom Noodle, Democratic
candidate for governor, declared at
q rally here Monday night.
THE people Of North Dakota have
suffered for many years from divid-
ed responsibility and political dicta-
torship and If We are to obtain our
objective Of good government and a
new deal for North Dakota we must
elect the entire Democratic ticket.
sincerely hope that the voters Of the
state will sense this responsibility and
cast their votes accordingly.
Underlying all Of the states prob
lens is the fact that 70 per cent Of
North Dakota's population is living
on {. poverty level. The federal de-
partment of agriculture set up figures
showing that for bare existence the
average farm family of five must have
an income of 81 800 per year. $500 OF
which can be in products Of the farm
such as milk, butter, eggs and other
products. This same department OF
agriculture shows that in 1928. when
conditions were normal, that less
than so per cent of farm families OF
North Dakota had cash income OF
$500.
Poverty is easy to exploit politi-
cally, and this has been done IN
North Dakota. hold that 1t Is the
duty of all of the people of the state
to cooperate in order that We may
escape from this condition.
Development of such projects as
water conservation and an intelli-
gent land use program are steps IN
this direction
Noodle read from William Langer's
book. published in 1920, in which he
criticized the political machine OF
which he now is the head (which he
has developed to a degree which
scarcely seemed possible few years
ago." He declared himself for lie
gal moratorium and study Of the
taxation problem with objective Of
giving the state a modern, equitable
system.
II am for taking poor relief out Of
politics"
Speaking with Noodle were John
Moses, candidate for attorney general,
and J. H. Costello. candidate for lieu
tensnt governor.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-10-23
G. o N TIN U E ID
iron page one. -
City Fathers Pass
Rule on Defective
Automobile Lights
Abatement Granted

Penalty and interest amounting to
5000 on the property Of the insolvent
Western Baking company was recon-
mended to the county board for abate-
ment upon application Of the First
Trust company of st. Paul.
Another ruling ordering the clean
ing and repairing Of all out houses
in the city was passed by the COM
missioners and police officers were
ordered to check the city for places
where urlsanitary conditions prevail.
DR.. A. M. Fisher. city health officer,
submitted his monthly report which
included the report Of Esther H. Teich-
mann, school nurse. The report show
ed II cases of measles In the city, 10
cases of dysentery, IL colds, four cases
Of whooping cough. three of diptheria,
six Of throat trouble and one acute
bronchitis. Two hundred and eight
students were examined and 20 were
excluded from schools because Of ILL
ness, the report showed.
The audit report Of the city was
approved, as was the yearly report OF
the city police department for the
fiscal year ending July, June 80, 1884
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-10-23

out extradition proceedings.
But to that Bash said extradition
through state courts was not neces-
sary when the accused faces q fed
eral charge.
Wellsville. O., authorities. who
Monday night agreed to give up the
desperate to the custody Of Missouri
and federal agents. Tuesday amend
ed their decision: but a conference
was expected to iron out difficulties.
Another peace officer formally laid
claim to Richetti Tuesday when
Major Louis Means Of the Missouri
state police at Macon telephoned ask
ing that the fugitive be held for him
on the strength OF indictments charg-
Ing him with the murders Of two
state policemen at Columbia.
Richetti's alleged victims were Ser
geant Ben Booth and Roger Wilson.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-10-23
|PHALEN DISCRED|TS
REPORTS ON NRWR
Work Progressing 'Satisfac-
toriIy, Never Has Been Halt
ed, Federal Chief Says

| NWRA road work in North Dakota
has progressed satisfactorily" and
has never been halted since its in
ception, A. E. Palen, head Of the
federal bureau Of public roads at st..
Paul, said here.
His statements were in reply to
Claims made by supporters Of ousted
Gov. william LANCER that NWRA
road work had been delayed, and
THAT Frank Vogel, former state high
way commissioner, had met with re-
Bluffs in his attempts to obtain more
tran $2,000,000 additional road funds
from the federal government.
| 'Vogel never made any application
to the federal government for addi-
tional funds" Palen said. "He made
no application. either through E. A.
Wilson, federal relief administrator
for the stats, or through my office.
THE NRWR roads progam in North
Dakota has progressed better than
IL has in a number of other states:
there has been no delay in the work.
Monies allocated for work of this
nature have almost been used up.
1.-THE entire 100000 set aside for
this purpose has been used steadily.
Approximately $l5o00o remains to be
expended"
There was never any cecessity for
Vogel to feel that NRWR funds must |
be used within q certain period;
there was no expiration date in con-
nection with the money-it was to be
here until used"
Under recent ruling, Palen said,
state highway funds may now be
utilized to carry on NRWR road work,
If the state government desires.
Originally, Palen explained, q total
OF 100000 was set aside for NRWR
work. OF this amount, $2,l00, 900 was
represented in work relief, admin
istered by the FERA, and the re-
rlainder was used for materials and
ST pervision.
Wilson said he wrote to WASH
ington, after he had been informed
that funds we're getting low, although
''at that time less than half the
money allocated had been used"
From Washington came reply,
Wilson explained, that no more
funds would be allotted for NRWR
projects, but that the highway de-
partment could use other federal
monies in connection with combined
FERA projects, in which FERA would
supply labor. and the highway de-
partment truck and team hire, sup
ervision and material.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-10-23
e. O N TIN u E n
Scott and Black
End Long Journey
Half Day in Lead

straightway in an automobile for an
official welcome by the chief secre-
tary Of Victoria, the lord mayor of
Melbourne and Sir Macpherson Rob-
ertson, candy manufacturer who
promoted the race.
1T seems to me we started the race
some five centuries ago." Scott ex-
claimed in a husky voice. with every
mile on the last lap to Melbourne
0rom Charleville) 1t seemed we slip
ped back two.
II do not adequately realize am
here. This paper in my hand tells
me that am, so it must be 50. The
press never lies"
Neither Of us got q wink Of sleep
on this trip" he added. I'VE had to
be on the job with the plane all the
time. We were feeling pretty done
on the run down but feel better now
that we are here"
The filters had close shave over
the Timor sea when an engine gave
out and only determined work en-
abled them to keep going to a safe
landing. Then quick work by skill
ed repairmen at Port Darwin per-
mitted the Englishmen to keep the
lead in the great race.
In addition to the $4,000, Scott and
Black receive gold cup valued at
$4,000. The second place winner gets
$500 and $500 makes up third
prize.
Turner Greeted ct Darwin
At Port Darwin Turner said I'VE
have had good trip and enjoyed the
flight SO far" The Americans were
given q hearty welcome by 4 crowd
there. Col. Turner still was spruce
and smart in blue silk shirt and
cord riding breeches with high boots.
Fourth place in the race was held
by 1t. Cathcart Jones and Ken WAL
Ter Of England, who arrived at Bata-
via, Java. at 2:23 q. m.
Behind them were Squadron Lead
er Malcolm MacGregor and Henry
Walker Of New Zealand who reach
ed Calcutta at 1:41 p. M, and then
took off for Singapore half an hour
later. .SAt,
John H. Wright and John Polan-
do Of America arrived at Baghdad at
2:28 a. M, about the same time that
Squadron Leader D. E. stodart and
X. g. Stodart, Britons, and G. ].
Melrose Of Australia were taking off
for Karachi, India.
Two pilots lost their lives In the
race, In which 10 planes took oft from
Mildenhall airdrome Saturday morn
ing. Flying Officer H. D. Gilman and
]. Y. G. Baines, his co-pilot, 10th
Englishmen. were burned to death
when their plane caught fire after
leaving Rome Monday.
Captain James and Amy Mollison,
England's flying couple who led the
race as far as Baghdad, remained
temporarily marooned at Allahabad.
India. They were forced to drop out
Of the race because Of the failure Of
an engine.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-10-23
PRESIDENT URGES
HEART.FUND giving
Makes Radio Appeal in Behalf
Of 1884 Mobilization for
Human Needs

Washington, Oct. 23.-(R-Presi-
dent Roosevelt says every good citi-
zen should ease the governments relief
burden by giving what he can to pri-
vate charity.
The president made q radio appeal
Monday night In behalf Of the 1894
mobilization for human needs, headed
by Newton p. Baker.
He stressed two points:
1.-THE first" he said. rs that the
federal government, state govern
ments and local governments are all
Of them bearing an unusually heavy
load of expenditures for relief and
employment purposes load so heavy