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The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-11
73RD CONGRESS GETTING READY
 FOR FINAL PUSH
Billion and One Half Relief Bill Message Due
 from President

WASHINGTON, May 11- The Seventy-third Congress, despite rows and controversies, jogged d steadily along until legislation ap- breaches an especially big bill Scores of major bills have already been placed on the statute books and there are a few more in mind before the finish.
 The one and one half billion dollar relief bill message is expect ed anytime from President Roose- welt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-11
NO GUARANTEES WILL BE GIVEN
 TO DEFAUL TIERS
Nations Not Making War Debt Payments in Full
 May Be Penalized

WASHINGTON, EIay ll.-Word came last night from authoritative quarters that debtor nations mak- ing token payments on their war debt installments due June IS will not be given guarantees by the President that they are not to be considered in default.
 Officials said that the President has decided that under the John son Act he could not give any na- tion which makes partial payments on it's debt official assurance that they will be exempted from it's provisions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-11
Is Hanged
 for Murder
 in Robbery
Ted Bradley Dies on Gal- lows Cursing Relig-
 ion and Officers

WALLA WALLA, Wash, May II. Ted Bradley was hanged at 12:05 o'clock this morning for the mur- der of George Ikeda, of Seattle, Japanese grocer, more than two years ago. The killing took place during the store hold-up
 Bradley was pronounced dead by the prison doctor at. 1920 o'clock.
 Bradley spurned religious minis trations and cursed it and all offi- cers before he died
 To hell with all - bulls! Letter go!' he cried just before the hood was placed over his head and the moose around his neck.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-11
JOHN R. WILLIS
 PASSES AWAY IN. 'ALTADENA,CALIF.|
Former Customs Collector and Banker of Juneau
 Dies Thursday

i. John R. Willis, formerly Vice President of the B. M Behrends Bank and for years one of Juneau most esteemed citizens, passed away in Altadena, California, at o'clock yesterday afternoon after seeking health for the last fourteen years in that State and in Arizona.
 Though MT. Willis has been in poor health since leaving here in 1920, when he discovered that he had tuberculosis, his friends had strong hopes for his recovery and word of his death came as a shock to the many who had known and loved him.
 MT Willis is survived by his wife who has been with him in Cali fornia and Prescott, Arizona, since they left here, two sisters, Mrs J R. Beegle and Mrs. M. s. Dobbs of Ketchikan and his mother, Mrs L. M. Willis, who is more than 85 years of age, and makes her home with Mrs. Dobbs.
 In Customs Service
 Previous to becoming Vice-Presi- dent of the B. M. Behrends Bank on January l, 1914, MT. Willis had been with the U. s. Customs Serv- ice in Alaska since July, 1900 and had served as U. s. Collector of Customs for the Territory from February l, 1909 until he resigned to accept the banking position. sE MT, Willis was born on March 12, 1876 in Pennington, Oregon, and received his appointment to the U. s. Customs Service from that State first serving in Ketchikan. From Ketchikan he was transferred to Valdez in July of 1903, and from there to Sitka ins December of the same year. In June, 1904, he was tranferred to the Juneau customs office and Mrs. Willis and he made their home here until they were forced to leave because of his ill health.
 Was Always Active
 Always active in civic affairs of Juneau during his residence in Juneau, MT Willis also took an interest in lodge affairs and became a member of B. P. O. Elks, Lodge No. APO on April 20, 1910. He joined the Masonic Lodge in Ore gon, before coming to Alaska and shortly after moving to Juneau his membership to the Mt. Juneau Masonic Lodge which he retained until his death. In 1909 he served as Master of the Masonic Lodge in this city and was always keenly interested in its 
 Funeral services and burial are to take place in Altadena tomorrow at o'clock, according to word received here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-11
Air Mail Contract
 Bill Passes House,
 Returned to Senate

WASHINGTON, May H. The House has passed and sent to the Senate the bill giving the Postmas- ter General the right to make one year air mail contracts and allow ing the President to name a spe- cial Commission to determine upon Federal aviation policy. The bill was returned to the Senate for ac- tion on House amendments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-11
ATTORNEYS GET
 BIG ASSIGNMENT
President Roosevelt Pro- poses Study of Grim
 inal Statutes

WASHINGTON, May 11-Lead- ership in the campaign to strength en and enforce criminal hw was assigned to the Nations lawyers by President Roosevelt, and Chief Jus tice Charles Evans Hughes, in mes sages to the American Law Insti- ute today.
 The President proposed study of criminal statutes with view to- ward commentators for revision to meet modern conditions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-11
SHIPPING AT DEAD CENTER,
 NORTH, SOUTH
Both Strikers and Employ CTS Make Claims Re-
 garding Situation
FEDERAL AGENCIES
 WORKING FOR TRUCE
Three Terminals Loading at Seattle with Re-
 cruited Workers

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. May II. Four men were injured this afternoon and three were arrested in disorders in the longshoremen's strike.
 Transportation m c h in cry was held at dead center in the coastal section. north to south, this after noon.
 Fear is expressed by dealers in staple commodities that a shortage looms in certain food if relief is not forthcoming soon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-11
WALSTEIN G. SMITH AT
 OFFICE AFTER ILLNESS

Walstein C.. Smith, Territorial Treasurer. returned to his office yesterday after being confined to his home on Fifth Street with influenza for several days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-11
ALL OFF WITH DOGS

War has been declared on dogs in Petersburg and hereafter canines will lead dogs lives indeed. A new ordinance bans dogs from the streets unless on leash, and they must be tied ups or locked up at all times,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-11
TRUCE MADE,
 ROBLES CASE

TUCSON, Arizona. May II. = With another truce declared in the Kidnapping of six-year -old June Robles. word is anxiously awaited by the family from the trackless wastes below the border.
 The public announcement by Fernando Robles, said the girls father was able to raise only $l0,- 900 of the $1s,000 asked but could negotiate for that without inter- ference.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-11
SEATTLE GANGS WORKING

SEATTLE. May II. Increased gangs of recruited workers were employed at three Seattle Term inals today and cargo was moving at an increased volume Seventy men are loading the Yukon sched- uled to sail for Alaska ports at g o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-11
TAKEN BEFORE COURT


 sull, taken to court today, refused to acknowledge jurisdiction of the District Court and uttered no plea to the charges of violating the Bankruptcy Act by using the mails to defraud in selling his company stocks.
 Insull remained silent and aloof while counsel entered a plea chal- lenging his seizure in the harbor of Istanbul, Turkey, as illegal
 Counsel refused to permit Insull to plead guilty or not guilty.
 Fellow defendants on the bank ruptcy charges entered not guilty pleas.
 The hearing was postponed un- til next Tuesday.
 It is announced that security companies are scheduling the S200,- 900 bond and Insull will probably not return to jail
 CHICAGO, H., May l1-Samuel Insull was free from custody of the Federal Government this afternoon on a $200,00O bond on indictments accusing him of fraudulent use of the mails in violation of the Bank ruptcy laws.
 Insull was immediately seized by Cook County authorities on state warrants charging embezzlement. It is believed he will be released late this afternoon on that charge on a $5O,000 bond.
 Insults son plans to take his father to a hospital for several days rest as soon as he is freed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-11
 PAINT-UP CAMPAIGN

Three houses in one neighbor- hood are being renovated this week. The owners are Ed O. Jacob son, Pete Hildre and George Get chell,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-11
STOCK PRICES RALLY EARLY,
 THEN DECLINE
Profit Taking Hits Grains on Rain Reports
 Close Is Heavy

NEW YORK, May II. = Stock sentiment improved some today but the early and scattered rallying tendencies were succeeded by some late selling A number of soft spots appeared and the close was 9 bit heavy.
 Grains reacted one to three cents under profit taking based on re- ports of probable rains in the drought areas
 Bonds were heavy throughout the session.
 Union Pacific was off three points and New York Central and Sante Fe were down two points.
 Other Issues Off
 Other issues off one to around two points included American Tele- phone and Telegraph, Chrysler, Western Union, Dupont, Montgom- cry Ward, Johns Manville, and U. s. Smelling. Radio; preferred held partly an early advance.
 A few alcohols showed resist ance.
 Utilities were slightly heavy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-11
ABDUCTORS ASK s75,OO0 RANSOM
 IN CETTLE CASE.
Co-Between Receives Tele- phone Call Stating
 Victim Alive
AUTHORITIES CALLED
 OFF; NEGOTIATIONS
One Woman in Custody Others Held in Jail
 for Questioning

LOS ANGELES, Cal, May H. Ransom to the amount of $75,000 for William F. Gettle is demanded by the kidnapers, Ernest Noon, go- between, informed the District At torney's office shortly after the noon hour today.
 Noon said he had received telephone call from the party who informed him they had Gettle alive and wanted $75,Oo0 to return him.
 The authorities have been called off the case to allow negotiations to proceed. The ransom will be paid.
 The police believe it is an inside job"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-11
CLOSING PRICES TO-DAY


 NEW YORK, May 11.-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 17A, American Can 96A, American Power and Light 6%, Anaconda 13A, Armour B 29s, Bethlehem Steel 33A, Curtiss- Wright 3A, Fox Films 14la, Gen. eral Motors 31a4, International Harvester 341a, Kennecott 19as Senaca Copper, no sales; Southern Railroad 23, Ulen Company, no sale; United Aircraft 19ls, United States Steel 4212, Briggs Manufac- turing 16, Calumet and Hecla Al Bendix Aviation 14b, Simmons l5M, Standard Oil of California 32A, Warner Pictures 57s, pound $5.l17s, Nebesna bid .95, ask 102
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-11
SUGAR BILL SIGNED

WASHINGTON, May II. The sugar production control bill has been signed by President Roose- welt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-11
WOMAN UNDER ARREST

sSOAsA1h4N SANDLAt 4AAsAsA1p
 LOS ANGELES, Cal. May H. The Sheriff's forces have detained a woman whose movements caused one of the search leaders in the Kidnapping of William F. Gettle wealthy oil man, abducted from his estate Wednesday night, to be ques- toned. He said the crime might be solved within five hours.
 The woman fell into the dragnet with six others who have been questioned but no details have been released up to g o'clock this morn ing.
 Found in Underworld
 The woman is described as bru- nette, about 30 years of age, and plump. She was taken in custody by the police in ferreting out haunts of the underworld.
 Ernest Noon, family go-between, after a short trip, said he had obtained very important informa- ton which may lead to identifica- tion of the kidnaperS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-11
Government Shaping Up
 insult Case
Stock Selling Campaign Will Form Basis of
 Coming Trial

CHICAGO, H., May LA stock selling campaign which the Gov ernment claims nicked investors for at least one hundred million dollars will form the basis of charges at the trial of Samuel Insull whose bail, set at $20000O the courts have refused to cut.
Evening star., 1934-07-29
PAUL McGAHAN
CANDIDATE FOR
POST IN LEGION
Former ID. c. Official
Asks Support of
Units.

Paul J. McGahan. department COM
mander Of the American Legion in
the District in 1924 and a mem
Der Of the National Executive Com
mittee for six years. is a candidate
for election as a member Of the
National Executive Committee from
the District OF Columbia. He has
addressed a letter to the commanders
Of the various posts Of the District OF
Columbia Department requesting them
to announce his candidacy 10 the
delegates TO the local convention.
In his letter Mr. McGahan said he
IS opposed 10 the so-cslled STATE
method OF selecting the officers OF
the department. Z believe 1T Is rea-
sOnable for a ticket to be gotten
together for the Office Of commander
and the vice commanderships, but /
feel that the delegates attending the
department convention should nave
perfect freedom in electing the mem
ber Of the National Committee. the
alternate, and also the delegates and
alternates 70 the national convention.
He says: Il have publicly stated In
the approaching department conven-
ton. f he still remains a candidate,
l shall vote for Comrade J. O'C. Rob-
erts. In that connection, / invite your
attention to the fact that this would
appear to be poor political strategy,
since Comrade John Lewis Smith, the
present National Executive committee
man. against whom I am campaign
ing, is on the slated ticket headed by
Comrade Roberts. It would also seem
to have the effect of preventing the
friends Of opposing candidates from
supporting me.
In this situation. 1t would seem to
me. especially since / am not taking
part in any of the efforts TO break
cur department membership into frac-
tional groups in support Of one set
of candidates as against the other,
but, on the other hand, am placing
my candidacy before the entire MEM
bership of the department, that I
should rate some consideration
Evening star., 1934-07-29
Knights of Columbus.

4 MOONLIGHT excursion will be
a held by the five councils of the
District August 8. The steamer City
of Washington will leave the Seventh
street wharf at $50 pm, returning
about midnight. There will be dane
ing and other features.
Spalding Council will meet next
Thursday evening at the club rooms,
with J. Fred Brady. grand knight.
presiding. This will be the only
meeting during August. the regular
semi-monthy meetings being resumed
in September. After the meeting an
entertainment will be provided.
Washington Council met last Tues
day evening at the knights Of Co
lumbus Club house, Grand Knight
Harold F. Jones presiding.
Grand Knight Jones announced
the appointment of the following
standing committees, additional COM
mittees to be announced later: Execu-
tive, Harold F. Jones, chairman; Al
fred A. McGarraghy, Paul w. Nc
Govern, DR.. A. d. wilkinson, Harry
e. Brooks, Carmine Garofalo, Julian
7. Cromelin, Cecil Mears, Edmund
M. O'Sullivan and Fred ], Diegel-
mann; Relief. Alfred A. McGarraghy.
chairman; Harold r. Jones, DR.. A. D.
Wilkinson and Harry Z. Brooks: En-
ployment. Harry SommerviIle, chair
man; Cecil Mears, Joseph Bahen.
James Z. Collinower and Lewis Payne:
Sick, Alfred A. McGarraghy, chair
man; Funeral. James Fowler, chair
man; Thomas Griffin, G. L. Ferry,
James A. Sullivan, L. Harold Soth-
oron, j. A. Donovan and J. T. Seavey:
Degree and Paraphernalia, Richard
Field, chairman; John Di Joseph,
Joseph johnson. James Fowler and
Michael O'Brien; Printing, Harold
F. Jones, chairman; Paul w. Nc
Govern and DR.. A. d. wilkinson.
Retiring Grand knight Michael J.
Racioppi was presented with a set
OF silver by the council, the presenta-
ton being made by James A. Hulli-
van. A letter of appreciation from
the retiring grand knight was read
to the council.
The next meeting will be August %.
Evening star., 1934-07-29
Eastern Star.

Matron Minnie M. Neil called a
special meeting of Brookland Chapter
last Wednesday to render the Eastern
Star funeral service for Alice Hughes
who died July %.
The chapters Add-To COMMITTEES
held a lawn party July 10. Children
OF some Of the chapter members pre-
sented playlette under the direction
Of Frances Bonar. The past matrons
will picnic today at the Summer home
Of Past Matron Nubson.
GaveI Chapter will hold a tacky
party August II at 1041 Wisconsin
avenue. Prizes will be awarded the
tackiest costume. There viii be dane
ing and games.
Members of Washington Centennial
Chapter will participate In the re-
ligious services on Temple Heights to-
day at o'clock.
Harriet Mears, matron OF Esther
Chapter, announces the members will
take part in the open-air religious
services at Temple Heights at 4 o'clock
today.
Evening star., 1934-07-29
Sons and Daughters oi
Liberty.

THERE will be a meeting of the
State Council Good of Order Com
mittee Tuesday at the home of Mrs.
Sadie jenkins, Ola street southeast,
The last meeting of Justice Council
was called to order by Mrs. Elizabeth
Shepherd. The following officers were
installed by Mrs, Mary Williams, as
sisted by Mrs. Mary E. RiSler and
Mrs. Carrie Powell: Councillor. Mrs
Elizabeth Shepherd: associate coun-
cilor, Mrs. Okie Young; vice councillor,
Mrs. Bertha Browne; associate vice
councillor. Mrs. Emma Grouse; guide,
Mrs. Ef1e Schickler; inside guard,
Mrs. Bessie Cook. outside guard, Mrs
Emma Schippel, and l6-;nonth
trustee, Harry Wood. a gift was pre-
sented TO Mrs. Elizabeth Shepherd
by Mrs. Minnie Stewart from the re-
firing councillor. Mrs. Margaret Wilson.
The next meeting will be August at
Northeast Masonic Temple.
Washington Council will meet Au-
gust IS at e35 G place
The last meeting of Columbia Coun-
Gil was called to order by the coun-
cilor, Mrs. Ethel Hodkinson. The next
meeting viii be August 2 st Fourth
street northeast
Evening star., 1934-07-29
CURLEY GROUP
PLANS OUTING
IN SUBURBS
Spiritual Exercises OF
Mems Retreat G. OsS
Today.

The Curiey Club will hold an outing
and supper next Thursday in the
suburbs. Members will meet at the
Continental Hotel at 7;45 O'Clock.
The Athletic Committee has arranged
a program Of entertainment.
The annual retreat for men Of the
club will close with benediction Of the
blessed sacrament tonight at O'Clock
at the Manresa Retreat House at
Manresa on -the-Severn. Md. The
spiritual week end exercises started
Friday evening after dinner. when
Rev. Eugene de L. Mcdonnell. superior
Of the Jesuit Retreat House, welcomed
the members Of the club.
A moonlight excursion will be on
the City of Washington August 6.
when the club will join the Knights
Of Columbus. The steamer will leave
the wharf at $50 O'Clock.
A business meeting of the club was
held in the hall adjoining st. Johns
Church, Forest Glen, Md. Thursday
evening. when members were guests
of Rev. Charles o. Rosensteel, pastor.
Refreshments were served, followed
by dancing.
District Auxiliary, No. I. Knights Of
ST. John, held its quarterly meeting
Thursday evening. Mrs. l. Shea, Miss
Rose Moore, Mrs. o. x. Bingham,
Mrs. M. Mccarthy, Miss NJ. E. Ban
non, Mrs. M. Mulroe, Mrs. E. Rutan,
Mrs. C. Federico and Mrs. M. Sugrue,
who were delegates to the interna-
tional convention recently in Syracuse.
gave reports.
The Legion of Decency and the
Catholic Action Guild were given
unqualified Endorsement.
The District president Mrs. NJ.
Burke, was among those who pre-
sented a wreath at the Gibbons
Memorial Monument on the occasion
Of the celebration Of the centennial
Of the birth of James Cardinal
Gibbons last Sunday.
Business Women's Council meeting
Tuesday at pm In the chapel of
the Covenan t-First Presbyterian
Church. There will be a social under
the auspices of the Recreation Com
mittee. Rev. Samuel r. Allison will
have charge of the devotional period
at 6:45 o'clock. Supper 5 to 6:15
o'clock. Meetings will be discon-
tinued during August. A garden party
will be held August 4, at the home of
Miss Ruth Boyer, 81 Quincy street, at
2 pm.
The District of Columbia Branch of
the National Woman's Party was
held at 144 B street northeast
last Tuesday. The chairman, Mrs.
Lucia Hanna Hadley, announced the
appointment of the following commit
tee chairmen; Miss Mabel Van Dyke,
Membership, and Mrs. w. j. O'Leary,
Ways and Means.
Zonta.-With the president in the
chair, the club held its monthly busi-
ness meeting last Wednesday. The
members will go to the Y. w. Vaca-
ton Lodge. at Cherrydale. Va, next
Wednesday, where they will be served
luncheon. Cars will leave the Seven
teenth and K streets branch of the
Y. w. c. A. at 1880 pm.
The Washington Branch of the
American Association Of University
Women will hold a tea tomorrow at
the club house, 1884 I street, at 4:30
O'Clock. The hostess will be Miss
Ellen Anderson.
The club hostess for August viii be
Miss Ruth Winifred De Voc.
Evening star., 1934-07-29
JR. 0. u. A. vi.

THE annual excursion sponsored by
Star Spangled Banner, Potomac
Valley Forge, Washington. Benning,
Liberty Bell and Eagle Councils was
held at Marshall Hall July 10. Athletic
events resulted as follows: Peanut
race, for girls, aged 5 to 10, won by
Miss Reta Beckert. Boys peanut race,
aged to 10, won by Warren Mil
stread. Running backward race, for
boys, ages 10 TO IA, won by George
Money. Shoe race, 8 to IA years, won
by Warren Milstread. Wheelbarrow
race, ages II to 16, won by Ralph
Cox and B. Graham. Potato race,
for women, won by Mrs. McNey.
Double-needle race, for women, won
by Miss E. Anderson and Miss E. So
demon. Girls potato race, aged IL to
18, won by Miss E. Boswell. Girls So
yard dash, ages IL to 18, won by Miss
Dorothy IngleS. s. B. Hoile and Ivan
Gates, winners of the double needle
race for men. Fifty-yard dash, for
men, won by z. Ackerman.
The annual reunion of the Junior
o. U. A. M. will be held at Pen-Mar
Park, Pa, August IS. A special train
will leave Union Station at am.
Star Spangled Banner Council was
presided over by Vice Councillor w. I.
Thompson, jr. The honored guest was
C. Long of Benning Council.
Edward j. Ross Council was pre-
sided over by the councillor. James
H. Green was elected to membership
by card from Round Hill Council,
Round Hill Va. The change of the
bylaws, recommended by the trustees,
was discussed.
Liberty Bell Council convened with
Vice Councillor NJ. Esberger presiding.
Due to the resignation of H. R. Nous
seau as councillor an election was held
as follows: Junior past councillor, z.
W. Bray; councillor, Max Esberger;
Vice Councillor, A. r. Mousseau, jr.;
conductor, j. NJ Duhig; warden, H.
H. Hid; inside sentinel, F. z. Potter,
jr.; outside sentinel, j. M. Thorn.
They were then installed by State
Deputy w. M. Boyd. Tribute was
paid to the late Otis Wilson, who died
July 81. w. H. beavers was reelected
as chairman of the Good of the Order
Committee. He appointed as his as
siStants F. E. Potter, jr as chair
man of the Refreshment Committee,
and E. B. Bray as chairman Of the
Entertainment Committee.
J. w. Crawford, jr., presided over
Anacostia Council. Lloyd E. Deanns,
Kenneth r. Larigey, Edwin Mere
dith and Paul T. Wells were elected
to membership. The following rep
resentatives were elected to the State
council convention: H. r. Collins,
Clark w. Teats, Eathon Rettstratt,
r. F. Kerby, P. J. Martin, r. Bag
gott, Charles King and T. P. Red.
Alternates are: A. Hogan, G. F. Scott,
r. H Randall, r. H. Little and F. c.
Prather.
Benning Council met with the coun-
cilor, Robert Lloyd, presiding. The
applications of John NJ. Jester and
S. D. Balderson, for membership,
we're received.
Andrew Jackson Council was called
to order by Councillor E. s. Fergerson.
The obligation was administered for
Paul c. Sprinkel. The council paid
tribute to George w. Chesses Of st.
Georges Island. Nd, who died
July 81.