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The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-06-22
OPPONENTS BLOCK SEWARD
 BOND BILL IN CONGRESS

There appears to be but slight chance for passage of the bill au- thorizing Seward to issue bonds in an amount up to $6O,0OO for con- struction of an electric light and power plant.
 Opposition developed on h e ground that no provision was being made by the municipality to buy the private plant already existing in Seward. Opponents, few in number but highly vocal and unyielding in their belief that the measure might act to confiseate private property, had no trouble in blocking action on the bill when it came up for con- sideration in the House this week. With the bill on the consent calen-
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-06-22

worked hard in behalf of the Inter- national highway all the time he was here. While in the East he had many chances to capitalize on his dog team trip from Copper Center to Washington but he consistently refused to do so. He said he mare the trip only to help the highway and he believed his efforts in that direction would be hampered if he turned professional" He preferred a lean pocketbook to the money that money that was awaiting him on all sides, but this summer he is hopeful of picking up at least enough money to pay his expenses. In the minds of those in the States who have watched Sims activities there is no doubt whatsoever but that it would have taken a sizeable adver- Using budget to direct as much favorable attention to the Territory as Slim has done without any rec ompense at all.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-06-22

WASHINGTON, D. C., June g. With Alaska and Hawaii left out in the cold with respect to the unem- ployment and agricultural census, Delegate Dimond stepped into the breach and secured adoption of an amendment to the census bill to in- clude the territories. Some members of the House, unwilling to see any diversion of the census appropria- tion to territory outside continental United States, interposed strenuous objection to the amendment. A voice vote was ordered and the pre- siding officer ruled the nays" had it. Thereupon the delegate demand ed a division, and the amendment carried 78 to 36,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-06-22
ACT AMENDED PROVIDING FOR
 RENTAL ALAS. COAL LANDS

On the other side of the ledger is to be reported the signing by the President of two more Dimond bills. One of these authorizes the pay ment of S325 to the estate of Nellie Lamson as reimbursement for the death of foxes caused by dynamite blasts set off by government em- ployees.
 The second amends the act pro- viding for the rental of Alaska coal lands by adding that payment of acreage rental shall be suspended during any period when a mine is not operated, such cessation of op- erations necessarily being with the consent of the Secretary of the In- terior.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-06-22

Congressional action having been conmpleted, MT. Dimonds Salmon River flood control bill goes now down to the other end of Pennsyl vania avenue for the Presidents signature. While it carries no ap- propriation, it does have the effect of stating that Congress believes the community of Hyder ought to be protected from the flood waters of the Salmon River. This is expect ed to aid materially in further eff forts to induce the Public Works Administration to make an allot- ment for the project. Since the ad- ministration is opposed to any con- gressional bills carrying appropria- tions for rivers and harbors and flood control projects, it was not possible to insert in the Salmon River bill a money item to carry out the work.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-06-22

cepted by the committee and the House providing for the payment to former employees of agricultural experiment. stations in Alaska, Ha- waii and the Virgin Islands of cash in lieu of accumulated leave.
 In Alaska many of these employ ees had leave with pay due them about the time the Agricultural De- partment made ready to close some of these stations and turn others over to the Alaska College. But in vitw of the fact that many duties had to be performed in connection with the withdrawal none of the employees received their vacation and they left the service without either vacation or money. The pres ent item will serve to give these persons the money that is right fully theirs.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-06-22

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The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-06-22
'E UIMUNU 5 UfFIOE,
 By E. L. Bartlett)

dar, only three objections were needed to prevent action. Four ob- jections were heard. They had the effect of removing the bill from the consent calendar. It remains on the House calendar. from which it is very unlikely it will move during the remainder of this congressional session.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-06-22

George Gilson of Valdez, son of MT. and Mrs. J. W. Gilson of that city, who was successful in passing examinations for the naval academy, will arrive soon at Annapolis to enter the academy.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-06-22
SLIM WILLIAMS WILL SPEND
 SUMMER AT CHICAGO FAIR

After having been in Washington since December, Slim Williams has pulled up stakes and gone by auto to Chicago to spend the summer at the fair. A great favorite with President and Mrs. Roosevelt and their daughter, Mrs. Dall, Slim has
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-06-22

One more Alaska young man has been commissioned an ensign in Uncle Sam's navy. He is Henry L.. Miller of Fairbanks, who graduated a few days ago from the naval acad- emy. He is now on a short vacation at the conclusion of which he will report for duty on the battleship TeXas.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-06-22
ALASKANs ARE INCLUDED IN
 DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS

To mention once again the de- ficiency appropriation bill, that last minute "catch-all" has an item pro- posed by Delegate Dimond and ae-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-28
NAVY VISITORS
 WELCOMED IN
 MANY AFFAIRS
Officers and Men of Sub- marine Division Are Be-
 ing Entertained

With the largest number of Un- cle Sam's fighting craft moored in Juneau at one time, Juneau welcomed Rear Admiral c. w Cole and his officers and men of Submarine Division Twelve, en- Enthusiastically, whole e-heartedly and a round of public and private en- tertaining, sightseeing and fishing began on arrival yesterday after noon.
 Approximately 250 Juneau peo-
 pie greeted Admiral Cole anc ninety officers at public recep- ton and tea at which Gov. John w. Troy was host, yesterday af- ternoon between four and six o. clock.
 At 6:30 o'clock last night base ball team from Submarine Divis- ion 12 played picked Juneau all-
 star team in which the home towners won to 5.
 Following the baseball game many of the men from the fleet visited the Territorial Museum, the
 numerous flower gardens of Jul
 neau, curio shops, made trips tc the Glacier and generally looked
 over the town.
 At 9.30 o'clock the dance for the
 men in the Mandarin ballroom
 began, and large crowd gathered
 and danced to the music of Jim-
 my Steeles Orchestra, chaperoned by committees from the Juneau | Woman's Club and the Juneau Business and Professional Wo-
 mems Club.
 In addition to the public en- | tertainment many groups of off
 cers and men were entertained
 with automobile rides and parties
 in the homes of Juneau people. Many of the townspeople strolled along the waterfront enjoying the
 beauty of the exceptionally fine evening and looking at the fight ing craft moored to the Govern
 ment and City Docks, and tht
 Ortolan. anchored in the harbor
 The music and voices from tht
 talking pictures aboard the crafi could be heard along the water front and added an interesting bii to the occasion which is delightine Juneau so much.
 Today the visiting ships art graciously receiving many interest ed Juneauites who are stepping
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-28
.CHAS. HOLMER
 SHOOTS WIFE. ALAN MILLER
Fires at Range of Few Feet While Pair Walkin g on
 Street This Morning
KILLER IS CAPTURED
 BY SAILORS AT ONCE
Couple Live Only Sh ort ime-Woman 30 Min
 utes, Man Four Hours

Mrs. Mary HoImer of Ju-
 neau, and Alan A. Miller of
 ketchikan, were shot to
 death last night between
 l2:55 and 1 o'clock by Charles
 Holmer, husband of the wom-
 an, in front of the Juneau
 Drug Company on Seward
 Street at Front. Mrs. HOlmer died of her
 wounds at 1:3O o'clock in St.
 Ann's Hospital, while Miller
 died at 4:45 o'clock. Accord ing to Dr. w. w. Council, lphysician-in-charge eight bull
 lets lodged in the woman and 2 in the man, all of them
 being from a .32 caliber autO-
 matic pistol.
 Witnesses stated that Mrs. Holmer and Miller had just
 left the Mandarin Dance Hall
 and MT. Holmer the Juneau
 Ice Cream Parlor. Holmer stepped up to the
 couple, and fired his shots into them at close range, only
 two going astray, which went
 through the drug store win dow.
 Holmer fired two h O ts
 into Miller's back, and then a
 burst into Mrs. Holmer, the
 last two shots being poured
 into her body as she slumped to the sidewalk, all while standing within a few feet of the pair.
 Holmer, according to witnesses,
 was more calm than the spec- tators.
 Sailor Captures Him Just as he was about to fire
 more shots, having reloaded his pistol, J. F. Karb, sailor from the IU. S. s. Holland, crept upon him and leaping several feet away, bore
 Holmer to the sidewalk. knocking lthe pistol from his hand. A sec- ond sailor. Waldrup. rushed in and grabbed Holmes and picked up the gun.
 A crowd of several hundred per- sons, just leaving the dance, and collecting from various places in
 the vicinity rushed to the scene, and pressed closely about the in- jured man and woman. Call for Police A call for the police was sent in by Eddie Nelson, driver for the Yellow Cab Company. and when
 Night Officers Al Lundstrom and Wv. J. Markle arrived a few sec
 onds later, they found Deputy
 Marshal John Mccormick and Po- lice Officer Kenneth Junge putting the handcuffs on Holmer, and pushing him back into the en- trance of the Juneau Bakery, out of the surging crowd. There was no disorderliness among those who were attracted to the spot.
 A call for an ambulance was sent in at los o'clock and another at Tor, about which time the White
 Line Ambulance appeared. to take the wounded to the hospital. Bleeding on Sidewalk In the interim. the woman and
 man lay upon the sidewalk, she
 bleeding from the breast, and he from the head.
 Mrs. Holmer died without re- gaining consciousness, shortly after being taken to the hospital. Miller
 was in semi-coma, but tried to |
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-28
HEAT SUBSIDIES BUT RAIN NOW
 NEEDED BADLY
|Blistering Heat Has AL ready Taken Toll of 1,429 Persons

CHICAGO, Ill, July 28.-Rain is still the crying need of the Farm Belt and other sections from the whitening heat that has already taken a toll of 1,429 lives.
 The heat wave is believed, how ever. to be generally routed. Rains that did fall only moist ened the surface of the soil leav- ing unchanged the prediction of greatly impaired crop yields. Drought stricken cattle continue to flood the markets.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-28
CONTESTS HELD IN FLEET FOR ENTERTAINMENT
Amusing Events Held for Personnel of Submarines
 During Alaska Cruise

Contests in sea stories, fish stor- ies, fish or sea jokes, Acey-Duecy. cribbage, ping pong and luck or ability in the art of fishing are being held for the officers and men of Submarine Division Twelve while on the Alaska cruise to en- liven the cruise and promote in- creased good fellowship through out the division by friendly rivalry. Tremendous interest has been ta- ken in the contests throughout the division and there are lots of attractive prizes for the winners.
 The committee on prizes has the loot safely slowed away and declares they are worth lots of bait casting. They are to be awarded as soon as possible after the arrival of the Division in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The contests are divided into groups headed, stor- ies; fishing; ping pong; cribbage, and acey-duecy with many sub- divisions in the first two groups.
 Stories
 Subdivisions under stories are the best fish story, the best story of the sea, and the best fish or sea joke, with three prizes for each. Judges for this contest are Lieut.. Commander P. A. Caro-, Lieutenant w. V. O'Regan and Lieut.. Gg) l.. P. Johnson. It was suggested to the judges that among other rewards the winners in these high ly intellectual events be permit ted to inflict on shipmates all other best" stories without fear of just retribution or even vocal recrimination until after January l, and the matter has been taken under advisement
 Fishing
 Keen interest has been taken by the officers and men of all ships in the fishing contest and streams and fishing grounds have been whipped with trout lines, salt water, trolling and stripping in a feverish effort to cinch the at- tractive awards of which twelve. in all, are put up.
 Lieut.. c. D. Beaumont, Jr., U. s. s. olland, Lieut.. w. A. Mo- Dowell, U. s. s. Nautilus, Lieut.. G.g) w. B. Sampson, U. s. S. Nautilus and Lieut.. Og) R. F. Pryce, U. s. s. Bass, are mem bers of the committee on fishing rules and regulations and the committee on prizes is made up of Lieut.. Avery, Lieut.. Beaumont and MT. Nolan.
 Subdivisions in the fishing con- test are, (a) largest fish with hook and line, 3 prizes: (b) larg- est fish caught trolling, 3 prizes,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-28
|COLored Comic Section Next
 Saturday, Sure

The issuing of the additional col0red comic section in the Saturday Empire has been nec- cssarily delayed one week.
 However, this hilarious sec ton made up of Mutt and Jeff," "ToonervilIe Folks" "The Nebbs" and "Tailspin Tommy" along with four nationally known column strips will def initely appear in next Satur- days Daily Alaska Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-28
IMPORTANCE OF s PROTECTION TO
 ALASKA URGED
Admiral Cole, Welcomet
 by Chamber, Says Alas
 ka Highly Important

The importance Of Alaska to the country and it's need for protection and development were stressed tO< day by Rear Admiral c. w. Cole. Commander of Submarine Division 12, at a luncheon given in his honor today by the Chamber of Commerce. He and his command were welcomed briefly and in a happy vein by Judge James Wick ersham.
 "The Navy takes the greatest interest in this region. We feel it is very important, mighty im- portant part of the United States, and needs protection and develop ment," he declared, after having voiced the anticipation with which he and his officers and men had looked forward to the trip. Feel at Home we feel we are not strangers in the Territory and there is no necessity for any particular form of welcome. However, the wonder ful welcome we have received ev- anywhere we have been, and par ticularly the one we have been given here is greatly appreciated" Admiral Cole continued. It is an honor that extends to the whole Navy, and in the Navy's name and for my officers and men I express thanks.
 This is a magnificent country. There is no scenery to compare with it's, and it's climate is mar velous. The time is coming, and coming very shortly, when it will be developed and become the gar den spot of the country"
 Cites Two Needs
 Admiral Cole told the Chamber what he considered two outstand- ing needs of Alaska-transportation development and extensive adver- Using. This crowd is going to tell them something about it, he added.
 With air mail development and large scale advertising to tell peo- pie about what you have, you will get more people here than you know what to do with. Tourist business is a good business in it. self, and it leads to permanent settlement and development"
 He said the most beautiful pie ture he had ever seen was painted by nature two evenings ago when the division anchored in Frederick Sound. No one with any artistic blood in his veins could fail to come back again after seeing such a view"
 If God wills, we will come back here, and come more frequently" he concluded.
 They Are Just Home Folks
 In welcoming Admiral Cole and the Navy" Judge Wickersham recalled that the American fleet brought the American Army to AL aska in the beginning of its Am erican history. Both have been here continuously since. Your work has been so successful and we are under so many obligations to you that we look upon you as a part of Alaska" he declared.
 He expressed the pleasure felt by Juneau in welcoming "this demon stration of power in Alaska" He recalled the part that the Navy has played in the settlement of Alaska and the same, he added, is true of the Army.
 Greet Col. Dusenbury
 Col. Ralph Wayne Dusenbury. who recently relieved Col. w. c.
 (Cnntfn1Iod nn Douo Eo1,rl
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-28
U. s. s. HOLLAND WELL EQUIPPED
 FOREMERCENCY
Nothing Stumps Skilled Mechanics AboardCiant
 Submarine Tender

If anything goes wrong with the equipment of submarine, 1t is up to the U. s. s. Holland, ac- companying the six big fleet sub marines on their Alaskan cruise, to fix it.
 There is nothing which stumps the skilled mechanics aboard the Holland. She carries machinists' mates, torpedomen, divers, carpen- ters' and other specialized rat ings, and they can repair anything from one of the submarines big 5000 horsepower diesel engines down to a sextant or a pair of binoculars.
 She's wonderful ship, the Hol- land. Not much for outward show as far as war vessels go because she looks far more like moder- ate sized passenger vessel painted war gray But the briefest visit aboard is enough to arouse a landsman's keenest interest and make him eager to learn more of her. AS for navy man, exper- ially "pigboat" man, she's a dream she has everything he wants in a ship of her type.
 Repair Facilities
 She's a floating navy yard. She can supply every need, make ev- cry repair necessary on sub marine except those for which a dry dock is needed. And, if need be, she can almost supply that lack by hoisting sub half out of water under her speciallybuilt bows so repairs can be made on the underside.
 Holland History
 As a submarine tender, the Holland is one of the most aptly named ships in the world, for she honors the memory of great American inventor, the man who made the submarine practical John Philip Holland, constructor of the United States navy's first submarine.
 Perhaps it might be well to be- gin the Hollands history with mention of the efforts of the in- ventor whose name she bears as told on a bronze tablet aboard the ship. He was an Irishman, the tablet relates, born in 1842, came to the United States and laid his first plans for a submersible yes sel before the Navy Department in 1875. It was 20 years before he won contract to build one.
 The vessel, the Plunger, never was finished but amounts paid toward its construction were cred tied to new contract made in 1900 covering the purchase of two submarines built at Elizabethport,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-28
NAVY PL AYES AT KETCH|KAN,
 JDNEAU BOUND
Two Squadrons of Six Ships Each Fly North
 ward from B. C.

KErCHIKAN, Alaska, July 28.- Squs drons VP-7 and VP-9 of the Navt's fighting air craft, arrived pert where they alig hte on pert where the ya1ig hted on Thursday because of fog after a flight from Seattle.
 The two advance planes alight- ed on the water here at 1:20 O. clock yesterday afternoon and the ten others arrived one hour later. The planes will go to Juneau next Wednesday. AvOcet Due at 4 The U. s. s. Avocet, first of the Nays air force contingent to AL aska is scheduled to arrive in Ju- neau at o'clock this afternoon, according to radio. The Avocet serves as a rescue and relief ship to the planes and is said to be similar in type to the Orotolan, now in the harbor. Tentative plans call for her moor ing near the Alaska Juneau rock pile.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-28
NAvY'S DAY PROGRAM
Tonight

Tonight Band Concert, Triangle Square, 7:30 o'clock. Basketball, High School Gym, 8 o'clock Fleet vs. Juneau.
 Chamber of Commerce Public reception and ball for officers, Elks' Hall, 10 p. m. Dance for enlisted men, Mandarin HM.
 Sunday Ships Band Concert, g to 10:30 a. m., Triangle Square. Church services. Trips through Alaska-Ju- neau mill.
 Golf and tennis. Sightseeing.
 Fishing trips. Baseball, 5:30 p. m.
 GOODBYE
 Monday Morning Sendoff for Submarine Di- vision Twelve, Government Dock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-28
STOCK PRICES
 CREEP|N 6 UP,
 SHORT SESSION

NEW YORK, July 28.-Stock sentiment was a little more hope full at the short session today.
 Prices generally edged up from fractions to around two points.
 Trading was exceptionally dull There were few soft spots.
 Today's close was fairly firm. The curb was higher.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-28
TENSION EASES

VIENNA, Austria, July 28.-The tension eased slightly late yester- day afternoon as the fear of Nazi attack against the Capital failed to develop, but the vigilance of the Government continues with troops scattered about the city.
 Late yesterday afternoon the gov- ernment appeared to be in the ascendency.
 Battles were reported in various sections of the country but these reports were so fragmentary that
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-28
CLOSING PRICES TO-DAY

NEW YORK, July 28.-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 1873, American Can 94, American Power and Light Az, Anaconda 11A, Armour B., no sale; Bendix Aviation 117s, Bethlehem Steel ETA, Calumet and Hecla 39s, Chrysler 34Ss, Curtiss- Wright 2% General Motors 26Hs. International Harvester 25b, Kennecott 18. Elec- tric Auto Lite 16ss, Ulen Company no sale; United States Steel 35
 Warner Pictures 3c, Pound $.037.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-28
REVOLUTION IN
 FULL SWING IN
 VARIOUS AREAS
Desperate Battles Report ed Raging Southern,
 Western Sections
THREE THOUSAND
 BELIEVED SLAIN
Italy Ready to Send Troops Across Border Doll-
 fuss Rites in Vienna

BULLETIN = VIENNA, July 2S. = Government ma chine guns, rifles and artil- lery are driving the rebel li0us enemies of DOllfuss out of Austria according to an official report issued late this afternoon.
 The d e ad Chancellor was eulogized in an impressive funeral service t h is after noon.
 Government force are crushing the Nazis and fore ing rebels from their moun- tain positions and villages. Many have fled into Yugo- slavia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-28
ADVANCE ARMY PLANES REACH
 NOME, ALASKA
Captain Hoyt and Lieuten- ant Snavely Leave Fair-
 banks on Mission


 NOME, Alaska, July 28.-Capt. Ross G. Hoyt and Lieut.. Ralph A. Shavely, accompanies by me- chAnics, arrived here yesterday afternoon from Fairbanks as the advance guard of the ten Martin bombers of the Army Air Corps.
 HOP FROM FAIRBANKS
 FAIRBANKS, Alaska, July 28- The advance Army planes Tennes- see and Michigan left here yes terday morning for Ruby, Nulato, Holy Cross and Nome with Pilots Ross G. Hoyt and Lieut.. Shayely and two mechanics to look over landing fields in the vicinity and determine the feasibility of the use of bombing planes. The two ad- vance pilots are also looking into temporary bases for the Board of Officers headed by Major Hugh Kerr, appointed to study and re- port plans for the photographic mission.
 PLANES COME TO JUNEAU
 WASHINGTON, July 28. The Army bombers now in Alaska are expected on the return flight in about two weeks, the Army Air Corps Headquarters announced to- day.
 It is expected the planes will make only one stop enroute to Seattle, at Juneau.