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, 1934-12-08
Levy Was Far From War

The rise Of Charles Levy as 4
financial power was spectacular.
Born IN Gran, In Algeria, he cross
ed the Mediterranean 70 Marseilles
IN 1923. There, still a poor man.
reputedly without education, he
commenced his activities, and short
ly afterwards made his way TO Paris.
Today he Is not only Chevalier
q the Legion OF Honor, but officer.
which Is a far higher distinction
usually reserved 10 war-decorated
soldiers. IT is asserted that during
the war, Charles Levy was far from
the Front. In fact, II Is reported
that during that time he sold
oranges on the quay at Algiers.
, 1934-12-08

Germanys arming again IN wor-
rying Great Britain. How did the
British ever learn about this2
, 1934-12-08
Lumberrnen Discuss
Business Methods

DALLAS, Dec. 8.-LP- "A group
OF retail lumber dealers cons4-erO4
measures In a conference here
, 1934-12-08
Chautemps Under Attack

Enemies OF the French regime
and Of the highly powerful Radical
Socialist party which 50 long con-
troIled French destinies, are making
capital out OF charges that the Levy
group operated under the reign OF
the Radical Socialists. Again the
name OF the bitterly-attacked Ca
mile Chautemps comes up as the
political chieftain under whom the
new alleged skullduggery flourished.
And Chautemp'S fellow-party leaf-
er, Georges Bonnet. ex-minister Of
finance, Is named as the man who
awarded the rosette OF the Legion OF
Honor TO Charles Levy.
AS In the Stavisky case, circu-
lars emanating from governments
urged the public to confide their in
terestS TO a private firm. In this case
the Levy-owned Special Finance
Company. The circular originated
in the Chautemps-directed Minis
try OF Interior. and was reproduced
by q high official IN the Department
OF the Somme where most OF the
war damage claims or which the
Levy firm was concentrated we're
held.
Private Firms Advanced Cash
War damage claims for many years
have offered a fruitful and legit-
innate source Of financial revenue
IN France. The procedure was a
normal one. Farmers and other
jewellers In the devastated regions.
whose properties had been destroy
ed or mutilated during the war. were
given the opportunity to present
claims for damages. These claims
being investigated, the claimants re-
ceived rights TO recompense. To fl
nance the huge sums required, the
government issued bonds. and these
were taken over by bankers in q nor
NAL banking transaction.
Claimants could receive their re-
compenses more quickly than from
the government, or In a lump sum
instead Of through the government
organized system OF annuities, BY
dealing with banks which were
handling such transactions. Here
was where the Levy firm came into
being and obtained the right to act
In this manner. So far II looked like
brought that this firm, to which
q legitimate enterprise.
But now the charges have been
claimants turned over their rights.
has failBd TO get in return the
money they expected. AT least one
Of the Levy chain OF financial en-
terpriSes the Is understood TO have
originates at least 81 companies IN
the last few years. collapsed short
ly after the public demonstrations
Of last February.
, 1934-12-08

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
CAPT. STRONG
 RETURNS HERE.
Trading Post Owner Flying Today Good Sea-
 son in Atlin

Capt. William Strong, owner of trading posts in the Stikine and TulSequah River districts and property owner in Atlin, B. C., is leaving for the Tulsequah this afternoon on the seaplane Pioneer of the Alaska Air Express after spending the last several days in Juneau on his way home from the south. A. Crozier, Canadian Gus toms official for the Tulsequah dis trict will also make the trip to his summer headquarters on the Pio- neer
 "The Atlin district is due for the best season it has had for several years, due to the increased interest in gold mining" Capt. Strong said today. People in Seattle and Van couver are tremendously interest ed in Alaska and Canadian gold properties and without doubt many will be opened up this season, both new ones and those that have not been operated for some time" he declared.
 Capt. Strong estimated that there are already approximately 1000 peo- pie on the creeks in the Atlin dis
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
CAPT. A. E. LATHROP IS OPTIMISTIC OVER
 COMING SEASON

Alaska is, without doubt, due for the best season it has seen for the last six years" declared Capt. A. E. Lathrop who is on his way to his Anchorage head quarters aboard the Alaska after pending more than two months in Seattle on business in connection with his many and varied interests in Alaska.
 While he was in Juneau today, Capt. Latilrop interviewed Gov. John w. Troy and other Territorial officials on business matters.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
HELCESEN WILL
 BE BURIED AT
 OLD IOWA HOME
Mrs. Helgesen Left Port land Last Night with
 Body for Decorah, la.

With the body of her husband who died in a Veterans, Hospital at Portland, Ore, on April IS, Mrs. Claud Helgesen left that city last night for Decorah, Iowa, his old home, according to telegraphic ad- vices received here today by M. H. Sides, Secretary of B. P. o. Elks, lodge No. APO, of this city, of which MT Helgesen was a member.
 Funeral services will be held in the Iowa city under the Elks' auspices and interment will be made there. The Elks ritualistic services will be held.
 MT. Helgesen was a veteran of the World War. He had been ill several months before he left here last summer. Mrs. Helgesen was called south early last week by ad- vices that his condition was criti- cal The end came before she ar rived at Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
FOLTA RETURNS FROM
 SAN FRANCISCO TRIP

After having been absent on of ficial business in San Francisco for three weeks, George w. Folta, Asst. United States Attorney, re- turned home today. He was ac- companied by Mrs. Folta and little daughter who visited in Seattle while he was in the south.
 MT. Folta appeared before the Circuit Court of Appeals for the Government in the Blanche Nichia appeal Former Federal Judge R. w. Jennings represented Mrs. Mi chia.
 The woman was convicted here last November of manslaughter for the shooting of Ole Storset at Yak utat on October 6, last. She is con- fined in the local Federal jail pend ing the outcome of the appeal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
MRS. EILEk HANSEN IS
 VISITING FRIENDS IN
 JUNEAU ON WAY HOME

Mrs. Eiler Hansen, whose hus- band is Superintendent of the Pio- neers Home in Sitka, stopped off in Juneau on her way home aboard the Victoria from a vacation trip of six weeks to Seattle, Portland and southern California.
 While she is in Juneau Mrs. Han sen is dividing her time between Mrs. John Walmer and Mrs. E. M. Goddard and her many other friends in Juneau. A number of parties have been given for her and several more are planned to be held during the remainder of the week. She expects to leave for her home in Sitka on the Northland the end of the week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
MORE PLAYERS ARE ASSIGNED TO THREE
 CLUBS IN CIRCUIT

To replace Jack Derringer, first string catcher assigned to the American Legion team and who was entered at St. Ann's Hospital yesterday with an attack of ap- pendicitis, Carl Stallard and J. Berry, two new men were tenta- lively turned over to the Vets last night by Judge w. A. Holzheimer, League proxy. Derringer, it was said, probably would be unable to play this season.
 Three other new players were also assigned today. Dewey Allen, an infielder, was given to Doug las Frank Henderson and Donald Buckingham went to the Moose.
 Red" Henry, former star first sacker in the early days of the League and who returned here to- day after an absence of 10 years, probably will draw an assignment within the next day or two.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
JOE MATHEWS, ENGINEER
 ON YUKON RIVER BOAT,
 RETURNS NORTH, NORAH

Joe Mathew, well known en- gineer of the steamer Yukon, which plies between Dawson and Nenana on the lower Yukon River, was a northbound passenger on the Prin- cess Norah on his way to the In- terior for the beginning of the season.
 MT Mathews is noted for his fine ivory carving at which he spends the winter Elonths in Seattle. Talk ing up the carving of ivory as a fad, he became so interested that he installed shop in his Seattle home and his carving is now recognized as among the finest to be obtained.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
MUSIC STUDENTS OF SCHOOLS TO GIVE CONCERT
Spring Recital to Be Held in Grade Auditorium
 Friday Night

Appearing for the second time this season, the Instrumental Mus ical Department of the Juneau Public Schools will give it's annual spring concert next Friday even ing. The department consists of about 75 students, many of whom the past three years. The concert is to be held in the Grade School Auditorium and will start prompt ly at o'clock.
 A one-act playlet, Stars and Groceries" with a musical setting, will open the entertainment. This playlet will be followed by pro- gram of seven groups of marches, selections, and overtures. The de- partment has been practicing for this concert since Christmas and an excellent performance is prom ised.
 Parents, relatives and friends of the school students are invited to attend this performance, for which the admission is free.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
MANY LICENSES ARE ISSUED BY
 LIQUOR BOARD
Eight for Local Firms Two for Ketchikan, Two
 Skagway, One Douglas

Twelve retail liquor licenses, in cluding two for Ketchikan, were issued yesterday by the Board af Liquor Control. Seven others were issued to local business firms, two for Skagway and one was issued for Douglas.
 Todays mail brought numerous applications from individuals and firms all the way from Ketchikan to Seward. It is expected Board meeting will be held today or to- morrow to pass upon them.
 License number one was issued to Nicholas Bavard for the California Grocery. He was the first to apply after the Boards regulations were officially announced. Two Ketchi- kan business men got numbers two and three-L. s. Ferris, the former, and L. H. Kubley, number three.
 Others granted licenses were: Wilbur Irving, Donald Armour and Percy E. Reynolds for the Juneau Liquor Store, Butler, Mauro & Company, Guy L. Smith, William T. Douglas and Mrs Lena A. -Pigg, all of Juneau; Guy L. Smith, Doug las; John M. Allen and George T Berry and G. T. Gardina, SEag- way.
 In the applications were three or four from Ketchikan business houses, several from Wrangell, Pe- tersburg and Seward. Those from Ketchikan are endorsed by 50 or more prominent residents of the First City.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
CLEAN UP WEEK.
 WELL UNDERWAY SUBCOMMITTEE

Favorable progress is reported by the Clean -Up-Paint-Up Committee and today a drive is being made in the schools to encourage the children to do their bit to freshen up Juneau.
 The Rev. John A. Glasse suggests that people who are too busy to do their own work, call Captain R. B. Lescher, of the Salvation Army, who has men available at reasonable wages to aid in the campaign.
 Last evening the Boys Bugle Corps, under the direction of T. B.. Setzer, paraded the streets of the residential and business sections carrying a banner announcing Clean-Up Week.
 Those who have been added to the honor list and have called for city trucks to haul away debris since yesterday afternoon at l O'CLOCK are.
 The Rev. John A. Glasse, Fourth Street; Mrs. Thomas M. Reed, Fourth Street; w. D. Gross, Gold Belt Avenue; w. J. Beck, Eighth and Distin Streets; David Wagon CT, Gold Belt Avenue; H. Porter Twelfth Street; D. Davenport, Twelfth Street; Harry Stonehouse, Twelfth Street; Legion Dugout, Second Street. Ingvold Varness, Sixth and Nelson Streets; John Pastl, Distin Avenue; McKanna house, Seventh and Dixon Streets; Mrs. Pacator, Third Street; Jaeger lot, Front Street.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
Disha,U Starts Work
 On Douglas Bridge; Ground Broken Monday

. Construction of the Doug . las bridge over Gastineau . Channel was launched yes . terday when Alfred Dishaw, . local contractor, began exca- . vating for the foundations . for pier one on this shore. . He also set up the frames ? for the sheet piling for the 3 same pier.
 . Equipment trouble handi- g capped him during the first 8 day and not a great deal . was accomplished. He ex- Q pected to have repairs made D by this morning. Work will , be rushed as rapidly as pos D sible.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
HEARING IS FIXED
 FOR EXTRADITION
 OF FREEMAN DEAN

An extradition hearing for the return of Freeman Dean to Wash ington States to face a charge of grand larceny will be held next Friday by Gov. John w Troy, it was announced today. Sheriff Claud Ravens of Thurston County, ar rived today from Olympia with the necessary papers. He is accompan- jed by Mrs. Ravens.
 Dean was arrested recently at Ketchikan by Federal officers on a telegraphic warrant from Olym- pia. He is being held there pend- ing the outcome of Fridays hear ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
BISHOP ROWE IS TO
 ARRIVE IN FEW DAYS

Bishop Peter Trimble Rowe, head of the Alaska diocese of the Protes- tant Episcopal Church and veteran churchman of the north, will ar rive here on the steamer North western late this week, according to word received from him by Dean c. E. Rice of Holy Trinity Cathe- dral.
 Bishop Rowe had been expected to arrive here today on the steam CT Alaska from Wrangell. However, he was detained by the illness of Rev. H. P. Corser.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24

trict and that more will be going in as the season progresses.
 Capt. Strong went south in Jan- uary, using dog team transporta- ton from Tulsequah to Wrangell by way of Telegraph Creek. At Wran- gell he sent his dog team back and continued south by steamer. He has been in Seattle and Vancouver on business in connection with his trading posts since then.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
R. F. LEWIS, OWNER
 OF JUNEAU WATER
 COMPANY, ARRIVES

R. F. Lewis, owner of the Juneau Water Company, arrived in Juneau today aboard the Alaska.
 While in Juneau MT. Lewis will make a thorough study of the water situation in Juneau, consult with city authorities and make plans for the company's future operation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
Held on Charge Of Kidnapping Flying Actress

LOS ANGELES, Cal, April Exchanged with Kidnapping Marjorie Crawford, flying &C., tress, and taking her to Yuma in an attempt to force her to marry him, R. c. Bowling, movie and dance director, is held to answer in the Superior Court. He is under a $5,000 bond.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
INFORMATION WANTED

Postmaster Spickett has received
 inquiries concerning the where- abouts of Peat Lawrence and Theo- fore c. Hartsock. A surprise awaits Lawrence Hartsock is supposed to be living in Juneau or vicinity.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
ATTENTION EASTERN STARS

Juneau Chapter No. 2, Order of Eastern Stars will meet Tuesday evening, April 24, at 8 o'clock. The Order of Rainbow Girls will ex- emplify their work. All members are urged to attend.
 FANNIE L. ROBINSON. -adv. Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
RANGER WYCKOFF ARRIVES
 FOR BRIEF VISIT HERE

J. M. Wyckoff, District Forest Ranger with headquarters at Pe- 5ersburg, arrived here today on the steamer Alaska. He will be here several days conferring with re- gional officers of the Forest Serv- ice.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
AvONA BRINGS IN I3,5O0
 POUNDS OF HALIBUT TO-DAY

With 13,500 pounds of halibut the Avona, Capt. Olaf Larsen, arrived in port today. The catch was ex- pected to be sold to the Alaska Coast Fisheries for 6.70 and 4.60
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
CARD PARTY

Women of the Moose will hold a Card Party, at Moose Hall, Thurs day evening, April 26, at o'clock. Whist, Pinochle and Bridge Prizes and refreshments. Admission soc.
 -adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
PIONEER PASSES AWAY

Julius E-ffn>s n, 67 years cid. res ident of Fairbanks since 1903, op- orator of a barber shop, suffered a stroke and died recently at Fair banks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
IN HOSPITAL

Mrs. O. E. Wilde, of Entrance Island, entered St. Anns Hospital soday and will undergo a major operation tomorrow morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
. ss . . . .
 POLLS OPEN TO : PM.

Hundreds of voters, ap- parently indifferent to the outcome of the primary election, had not cast their ballots here at 3 o'clock this afternoon. The polls will re- main open until 2 o'clock. Everyone who is qualified should vote before that hour.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
MRS. PAUL IN HOSPITAL

Mrs. Gabe Paul entered St. Ann's Hospital last evening to receive medical treatment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
MRS. A. MBIRNEY MAKES
 ROUND TRIP ON NORAH

Among the round trippers aboard the Princess Norah was Mrs. A. McBirney, of San Francisco
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24
BABY FOR NCxuALES

A girl baby was born recently to MT and Mrs. Alton Nordale at Fairbanks. The infant weighed eight pounds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-24

We like to tell about the finer to- baccos in Luckies-the choicest Turkish and domestic, and only the
 mild, clean center leaves-they taste
 better-then It's toasted"-for throat protection. But we're just as
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-18
Anchorage, Alaska. June 6, 1884.

Notice IS nerepy gwen that Byron E. Benson, entryman, has made final proof on his homestead entry, Anchorage 07817, for a tract of land located along the Glacier Highway about l6 miles from the Town of Juneau, Alaska, longitude 1340 35' w. Latitude 580 8, 50" N. embaced in U. s. Survey No. 2091, together with his witnesses Clenna F. McNutt and Mons And erson all of Juneau, Alaska, and it is now. in the files of the U. S.. Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska, and if no protest is filed in the local land office at Anchorage, AL aska, within the period of publica- tion or thirty days thereafter said final proof will be accepted and final certificate issued.
 GEO. J. LOVE,
 Register. First publication, June T, 1894. Last publication, August g, 1884.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-18
Anchorage, Alaska. May [, 1894.

Notice is hereby given that AL bert Forsythe, entryman, has made final proof of his homestead entry, Anchorage 07627, under the act of March 2, 1889 (25 Stat. 854) to- gether with his witnesses Walter Anderson and James Edwin Sparks all of Juneau, Alaska, for a tract of land embraced in U. s. Survey No. 2080 located on the left bank of the Mendenhall River, adjacent. to Survey No. 1799, latitude 58' 23' 50" N. Longitude 1340 34 w. and 1t is now in the files Or the U. s. Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska, and if no protest is filed in the local land office within the period of publication or thirty days there after, said final proof will be ac- cepted and final certificate issued.
 GEO. J. LOVE,
 Register. First publication, July Is, 1884. Last publication, Sept. 12, 1884.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-18
Z CONFERENCES BEING HELD IN
 SAN FRlNctscO
Efforts Being Made This Afternoon to Reach
 Immediate Settlement
tcontinueu from Page one,

is3s1sSrI< sH5 Gf.1 tion Board that they submit the entire controversy to arbitration.
 Gauntlet Slung
 The gauntlet has been slung down to the extremists of both sides, the laboring men and the employers. se The General Strike Committee failed this morning to forecast specifically the end of the general strike but arbitration is hailed as a possible way out of the detnor- alizing crisis
 Radicals Rounded Up
 More than 300 alleged radicals have been rounded Up by self-styl- ed vigilantes who raided known Communist headquarters. ss' Y v s'is That Resolution
 The resolution, issued by the Presidents Board, called upon the workers of the Pacific Coast to submit everything to arbitration.
 Employers are likewise asked to place their issues in the hands of the same board. s~sss asssH
 '3S es'*A The Joker s''Ai's's :" The entire proposal is made con- tingent upon the employers recog- nizing all ten maritime unions. Meanwhile hiring halls have not been mentioned. @4l'3s''9 va'9 The maritime nio s held a meeting and the Strike Committee members came from it with angry looks on their faces. 2 sss'ii'if Harry Bridges, longshoremen rep resentative, declared the proposal would never be accepted by the men" "Ase "etsa sf4e tf.Ft
 skss'9 Both May Lose
 It is said that some leaders of labor organizations believe that if the unions fail to accept the pro- posal for arbitration, support of the general strike backing will be lost and that the employers, if they also fail to accept the pro posal will lose public support.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-18
s. HELLENTHAL GOES WEST ON
 STR. ALEUTIAN

To assume the duties of United States District Judge of the Third Division, S. Hellenthal, pioneer local attorney and prominent member of the Alaska bar, left here today for Valdez where his headquarters will be. Mrs. Hellenthal and their chil- dren expect to join him there later in the year.
 MT. Hellenthal will assume office as soon as he arrives at Valdez. He will succeed Judge Cecil H.. Clegg, on the bench in the Third and Fourth Divisions for the past 12 years.
 Judge Clegg will return to Fair banks to make his home. He re- sided there for many years before he was appointed by Presid en t Harding.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-18
WIDOW LEAVES REQUEST FOR
 MISSION WORK
Mrs. Rose Mcknight, of Seattle, Died Monday
 Leaving ,000

Mrs. Rose Mcknight, widow of Seattle, who passed away in that city on Monday leaving an estate of $15.00o left $9,5O0 to charity including 9 bequest of S1,OO0 to Bishop R. J. Crimont, s. J., to as- sist in the upkeep of the Catholic Missions of Alaska, according to Associated Press dispatches to The Empire.
 Bishop Crimont, upon being in- formed of the bequest, expressed his deep appreciation and declared that he was grateful for the gift as funds are so badly need in order to keep the Catholic Missions, in which approximately 400 Eskimo and Indian children are cared for and educated. open.
 There are four Catholic Missions in Alaska at this time, in which hundreds of children are cared fol. each year, located at Skagway, Holy Cross, AkuIurak, and Pilgrim Springs, of which the annual cost of upkeep is about s45,Oo0, Bishop Crimont said, This gift is en- ccuraging, and it is feared, if funds are not procured, it will be necessary to radically curtail tie work done by the Missions if not close some entirely" he declared.