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St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-10-24
"Wednesday, October Oath 1894.
EDITORIAL

Whenever we undertake task for the
public good our only satisfaction IS TO
see it accomplished. and we have always
experienced this rare delight.
We Also and al all times reserve The
right to keep aloof from any public
movement which is heading for The
rocks.
If something is to be accomplished
there must be plan. Then the methods
to be used must be practical and sane.
We believe, from all our contact with
Governor Paul Nj. Pearson. that he is the
first Governor to seriously regard the
eolered masses and brook the i'll will Of
his social friends in urging higher educa-
tien and higher plane of living for this
section of the people.
There are those who de not know him
as well, and there are those who hate
him for his sympathetic attitude toward
the poorer people. These naturally
would like to see him removed with the
hope that no such evil person would
again be sc mt here as governor.
Whatever their motives, they have
right as citizens living under a democrat
ey TO agitate for he removal of COVER
nor. But see how they do it!
The Secretary of the Interior. in
whose charge the Virgin Islands were
placed must have a voice in the COVER
nor's removal and his opinion must be
respected by the President. The Seere-
tary of the Interior will also have his
say in the selection of new governor.
Since this is true de they not Increase
the difficulties of their task very eosid.
erabIy when the agitators attack the
Secretary of the Interior. Cabinet
officer in whose ability President Rosse-
Welt has implicit confidence?
When they attack the Secretary of the
Interior they attack the man who de-
eides to what extent the Virgin Islands
should benefit from the Federal relief
fun Dis and the man who can de mash to
help or TO harm the people.
A serious blunder has been made in
attacking the Secretary of the Interior.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-10-24

Alaska. territo.ialy greatest of the Sc
now presided over by Governor w. Troy
v-as purchased in 1867 from Russia for
the sum of 81 200, 900. ln its earlier days
under our flag, it was successfully ad.
mnistered by the State, War, Treasury
and Navy Departments. u.tll IN 1854.
it was transferred to the Department OF
the interior From that time until the
creation of this new Division of Terri
tories and Island Possessions, with which
we are particularly concerned tins eve
ming, Alaskan affairs were handled
through the chief clerk of the Depart
ment. 1t is startling but little appre-
ciated fact, revelatory of the vastRess OF
of this norrhermost American territory
that when a map of Alaska is super
imposed upon that of continental United
States it touches the Atlantic and Paci-
fic Oceans to the East and West. and
the Canadian and Mexican boundaries
to the North and South.
The territory of Hawaii presided over
by Gov ernor Joseph Boyd Poindexter,
eonsisI Of eight major islands and Sc
veral hundred lesser ones These were
formally annexed to the United States
in 1893. some four years after group
of descendants of New England settlers
had overthrown the islands royal dyDas-
ty and set up a Republican government.
Hawaii's affairs in the Department up
to the present were handled similarly
to those of Alaska.
The Virgin Islands. consisting of the
three islands of ST. Thomas. st. John
and ST. Croix, were acquired by pur-
chase from Denmark for $25. 900. 900 in
1917, for what at re time were deemed
good reasons of military strategy. They
were under the jurisdiction of the Navy
Department until 1881, when they were
transferred to the Department of Inte-
rinr. they represent the "farthest east"
of United States Tertiary. Their COVER
nor is Paul III. Pearson.
Puerto Rico. smallest of the Greater
Antilles. annexed to the United States
by the Treaty of Paris following the
war with Spain in 1898. was transferred
to the jurisdiction of the new Division by
the same presidential executive order
of last May which created il Puerlo Ri
eos governor is Blanron Winship'
Thus. for the first time. practically
all the important overseas territories of
the United States have been eonsolida-
ted under one directing head. and in
enc Department of the Federal Gov
crnment.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-10-24

Motor boat Viglant arrived from st.
Thomas yesterday at Lis NJ. with mail
AID passengers: Jose Fuestes. William
Rhymer. Ariel Best and George Rodri.
uuez Ii sailed for ST. Thomas with
mail and the following: 'lotilda Ramos.
susanna Setanie. Monroe CleDdinin,
Donald Warman. Sam Hart. Fermin
Espinoaa. Joseph Scnon. Jose Fuestes.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-10-24
LOST

A first course book in Algebra, was
lost in King Street. Finder is asked to
present same at this office.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-10-24
DEPARTMENT OF HE INTERIOR
Memorandum for the Press

Release for morning papers Oct. IL. 1884
Address by Assistant Seeretaryof the In
terror Oscar l.. Chapman, under the
auspices of the Radio Forum. conduct.
ed by the Washington Star. Washing
ton D C. Wednesday. October 10. 1884
1910 P. Nd Broadcast by NBC.
The Department of the Interior is
also Department of the Exterior. Bv
anexeeutive order of thePresiden mt Of last
May 29th Observation-Disclosures over
the four chief territories of the United
States lying outside of the continental
area of forty eight States. was vested in
the Department headed bySeere tary Ha-
rold L. Ickes, of which | have the ho-
nor to be Assistant Secretary. A new
divisien-the division of Territories and
Island Possessions was created for the
purpose of consolidating the affairs of
these far flung domains. Its first direc-
tor--reeeatly appointed is Ernest Grue-
ming.
The four territories in question, Alas
ka Hawaii. and Virgin Islands. and
Puerto Rico. occupying a territory of
approximately 600, 900 square miles. They
extend from the e0ld clear white rea-
ehes of the Arctic Circle. realm of the
midnight sun and of the aurora borealis
late the eternal warmth, golden suR.
shine and fertility of the tropics. Ia these
territories dwell q million and three guar
ter American citizens.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-10-24

il we must compare his attitude with his
words. lie uses the most harsh criticism
in describing the source of the agitation
and saysthat no credence will be given
anything coming from such sources
In these words he serves notice on the
group opposed to Governor Pearson that
he has closed his ears against all that
they maylsay about the Governor. Some
other group would nave to conduct this
fights before the Secretary lckes would
even grant them hearing.
And to whom can they complain the
Secretary of the Interior?
To the Congress of the United States.
What are the charges against the Secre-
tary and who is tc carry this fight to the
Congress.
The more we discuss it. the more we
see the futilty of it all. and the more we
we realize that Disappointment may lead
to desperation which 10 turn will expose
an inDocent group 70 serious danger.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-10-24
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
IF. N. SCHRADER LEAVES
 |F OR WEST ON "VIC" AFTER WEEK IN CITY

F. N. Schrader. who is tempor- arily taking the place of Frank Scully, as representative in Alaska of McKesson, Stewart and Holmes, as the latter is seriously i'll in Seattle. will leave tonight on the steamer Victoria for the Vest ward. He has been in Juneau for about week. and expects to spend several days in all of the principal cities of the Territory.
 While MT. Schrader, as buyer for Stewart and Holmes, has made trips to Europe and has lived in the Orient and Honolulu, this is his first trip through Alaska though he has made his home in Seattle for a number of years
 Tn spite of the fact that know many Alaskans well, and have lived in Seattle for long time, had no conception of the cities of the Territory or the tremendous size of the country. am enjoying this trip immensely" MT Schrader said today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
BEER PARLOR IS SCENE OF
 GUN BATTLE
Attempted Hold-up Results in Shooting of Sus-
 pected Kidnaper

LOS ANGELES, Gal, March 28 An attempted hold-up by his roommate led to the death of Glenn Harmon, suspected kidnaper and killer in a hand-to-hand gun battle before mortified patrons Of a beer parlor.
 His roommate, Byron Wolff, also suspected of killing B. L. Van Hoose, aged capitalist of Carthage, Missouri, was subdued by a chair in the hands of an irate tailor, Bob Sunshine, whom Wolff at tempted to holdup. Wolff is held in jail in connection with the Van Hoose case. Three others. in- cluding Harmon's brother are also in jail Harmon who had noth- ing to do with the holdup is in the morgue with seven bullets in his body.
 When Wolff was subdued, detec- tives led him to his apartment where they waited for Harmon. One detective. A. B. Strongwald, went to the beer parlor found Harmon in a booth, showed him his badge and told him and his two compaions to come along"
 Harmon drew his pistol and fired, but it damned after two shots went wild and the detective then shot him.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
INSULLS ARE
 AGAIN CAUSE
 OF WORRYING
One Held Up'' at Detroit Other Somewhere
 Tn Asia Minor

CHICAGO, H., March 28.-The Insulls again have the authorities guessing.
 After Cook County won a fight to bring Martin Insull back from Canada, United States Immigration officials questioned his entry at Detroit and placed him under technical arrest for entering the country without passport.
 Over in Asia Minor, the Greek freighter Maiotis, which Samuel Insull chartered to escape from Greece and American extradition, steamed through the Dardanellea into Marmora Sea, reporting one passenger aboard It is however rumored Insull was transferred to another vessel before reaching the Dardanelles.
 If the Maiotis calls at Rumanian port the authorities must find out whether the Chicago fugitive is on board
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
STOCK PRICES START UPWARD
 THEN DECLINE
Buying Incentive Lacking but Selling Movement
 Is Dried Out

NEW YORK, March 28.-Mod- crate gains of some metals and low priced rails gave firm appear ance to stocks today for a time but prices backed up a little later. The close was steady.
 Several issues were up fractions to one point.
 Sales were under one million shares.
 While a fresh buying incentive seemed lacking the selling move ment of yesterdays session was dried out. The market drifted idly most of the day
 Bonds were steady.
 Commodities moved narrowly.
 A few rails were up to a couple of points but these were not fully maintained.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
FURTHER LABOR
 TROUBLES ARE
 BEING PROBED
MIRA Administrator John. son Has Hands Full
 with Disturbances

WASHINGTON, March 28-NRA Administrator Johnson turned his attention today to ihe danger of a strike of 350,000 miners in the Ap- palachian region where miners and operators are deadlocked in efforts to negotiate new wage contract before April 1.
 Further industrial disturbances included the walkout of airplane workers in two Buffalo plants, re- jection by taxicab operators in New York City of the proposal for plebiscite by the car drivers to settle the strike, walkout of workers at Camden, N. J. ship yard where work is about to start on forty-fiye million dollars worth of construction contracts, closing of 45 knitting mills in Philadelphia to prevent violence and continu- ance of strikes in Northern Ohio.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
DEBATE TAKING PLACE DURING THIS AFTERNOON
Galleries Are Packed to Listen to Arguments
 For and Against
ROBINSON URGES THAT PRESIDENT BE UPHELD
Senator Cutting dOthers Making Speeches-No
 Indication on Vote

WASHING TON, March 28. = United States Senator Joseph T. Robinson today rallied the Admin istration forces in the Senate to uphold the veto of President Roose- welt on the veterans and Federal pay cut measure. This veto was given yesterday The House later overrode the veto.
 Senator Bronson Cutting, Re- publican of New Mexico. urged the Senate to override the veto.
 The galleries are packed to hear the debate with no limitation on debate.
 There is no indication when a vote will be reached Several Senators are slated to make speeches.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
ISATHER FUNERAL
 RITES BE HELD AT 1 P. M. THURSDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. K. 5. Sather and her infant son, both of whom died at, the Government Hospital on Sunday evening, will be held tomorrow afternoon at l o'clock in the Chapel of the C.. w. Carter Mortuary The Rev A. P Kashevaroff will officiate and in- terment will be in Evergreen Gene tery.
 Mir Sather, husband and father of the deceased, is employed by the U. s. Bureau of Public Roads Other relatives who survive are Mrs. Sather's parents, MT. and Mrs Paul Morris. five brothers and two sisters, all of whom live in La touche,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
PAUL KEGEL RECEIVES
 WORD OF BROTHERS DEATH IN CALIFORNIA

Paul Kegel, well known resident of this vicinity and captain of the motorship Pacific, received word yesterday of the death of his brother, Otto Kegel, in San Fran cisco. No details were contained in the message, which came as a shock to MT. Kegel here.
 MT. Kegel, who was 63 years of age at the time of his death. has been with the San Francisco Sym phony Orchestra, in which he play ed trumpet. for many years. He is survived by two grown children, Louise and Ferdinand, both of whom live in San Francisco, in addition to his brother in Juneau
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
WE'LL KNOWN AVIATOR AND WIFE RETURNING TO NOME
 FROM EUROPEAN VACATION

Hans Mirow, well known Alaskan aviator with the Northern Air Transport Company, and Mrs. Mirow are through passengers on the Victoria bound for Nome. Mrs. Mirow was formerly Miss Madeline Cabins, of Nome.
 They have just concluded an extensive trip across the continent from San Francisco to New York and a visit to MT. Mirows home in Germany They also spent a short time seeing the sights in Paris while they were in Europe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
!. s. AIR MAIL TO 90 BACK TO
 PRIVATE HANDS
President Announces Plans Under Which Contracts
 Are to Be Awarded

WASHINGTON, March 28. - President Roosevelt has arranged to return the air mail service to pri- vate hands, but those companies which formerly held contracts must reorganize to become eligible for temporary awards.
 Transport companies must di- vorce themselves from holding com panies and airplane manufacturing concerns and must also rid them selves of officials charged with participation in conferences to di- vide the air mail routes.
 Temporary contracts will be for three months and the Post Office Department might renew them if it is desired
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
PIONEERS HO ME. BIDS 0PEN;LOWS.
 TOTAL s199,467.
Warrack Underbids Field for General Building
 with $157,000

Bids were opened this afternoon by the Pioneers Home Building Commission for the construction of the new Home at Sitka, For all classes of construction the ba- sic bids aggregated $199,4 ,467, well within the amount of money avail able for the project. "It is gratify- ing to know that we will have enough money to do the work, ; said William A. Hesse, chairman.
 Warrack Construction Company bid $l57,000 for the general build ing contract and was the lowest of six general bidders. The next low was Pioneer Construction Company, Seattle, $169 800, and Peder Gjarde, Seattle, was third with $171,35.
 No Award at Present
 Due to the fact that there were several alternatives in all of the various classifications, it will be necessary for the Board to assem- ble all of the tenders, arrive at a common denominator before it can proceed with the awards. In several instances, some oi the basic bids are so close together that the use of one of the authorized alterna- tives might change the standing as shown by the basic bids.
 A Portland firm, H. c. Hastor, Inc, was low bidder for plumb ing and sanitary figures, with $14,- 400. University Heating & Plumb ing Company, Seattle, was second with $14,800. Rice & Ahlers Com pany, Juneau, the only Alaska firm to bid was high in the eight ten ders with $21,315.
 Hastorf Low For Heating VI
 Hastorf was also the lowest for installing the heating and ventilat- ing system. Eight bids were also received for this work. The low est was $l7,838 w. H. Bags Company, Seattle, was second low with a basic bid of $19981, and Ashwell-Twist Company, Seattle, third with $19,981. Rice & Ahlers
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
MRS. E. H. STILL RETURNS
 HOME AFTER VISITING
 MIR. AND MRS. N. l.. TROASI

Mrs. E. H. Still, who has been visiting her son in law and daughter, MT and Mrs. N. Lester Troast, of this city, for the last several months, left on the Princess Norah to return to her home in Springfield, Massachusetts.
 During her visit here, Mrs. Still made many friends among the res- idents of Juneau, who will look forward to seeing her when she makes her next trip to Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
5 NEW YORK
 BANKS SUED,
 BIG AM0U N I
Echo of Imperial Russia s Credit Certificates
 Again Heard

NEW YORK, March 28.-Five New York banks, including J. P. Morgan and Company, have been sued for $50,O0O,OO0 on charges they concealed the bankrupt con- dition of Imperial Russia in 1916 while selling extra certificates for participation of credit to that na- ton.
 The suit is brought by Wolfam Hill, owner of S2,O0O worth of cer- tificates
 Credit for $5o,oO0,O00 was ex- tended in June, 1916.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
MINING MEN ON WAY TO NOME FOR ADVANCE WORK
 ON PROPERTIES THERE

Brinton Sprague and D A. Stew art are westbound passengers aboard the steamer Victoria on their way to Nome where they have mining interests. MT. Spragues father, w B. Sprague, is General Purchasing Agent for the Alaska Steamship Company. They are spending the day in Juneau greeting friends and looking over the town while the steamer is in port
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
F. A. HANSON, SUPT. OF
 c. R. & N. w. RAILWAY
 ABOARD THE VICTORIA

Fred A. Hansen, General Super intendent of the Copper River and Northwestern Railroad, is through passenger aboard the steamer Vic toria on his way to Cordova after spending several months in the States on a combined business mad vacation trip,
 He is confined to his cabin on board the steamer today suffering with an attack of tonsilitis. Dr w w Council was called to at- tend him as soon as the steamer docked here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
By HERBERT HUMMER

WASHINGTON, March 20. - President Roosevelt's decision to leave Washington for a vacation cruise in southern waters with Congress still in session came as something of jolt to many in the capital.
 Former Presidents had a habit of sticking close to the White House when things were popping at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue. Apparently they thought their presence tended to keep the situation well in hand.
 Curiously enough, the Roosevelt gave the first definite information concerning his present trip to
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
NRA SHAKE-UP
 IS STARTED BY
 CHIEF JOHNSON
Litigation Division Will Handle Court Cases
 for Justice Dept.

WASHINGTON, March 28-A complete shake-up of MIRA trans forming it finally into machine to administer to nearly 400 coded industries has been started by Ad- ministrator Johnson by new orders His staff of 1900 has been placed in the process of transformation in charge of w. Averill Hartman youthful special assistant, son of the railroad builder.
 The biggest change ordered was the creation of Litigation Divis- ion to handle all court cases for the Department of Justice.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
ROOF FIRE AT HOME
 OF ROBERT COUGHLIN

A small roof blaze called out the Fire Department at 1:30 p. m. to the Robert Coughlin residence at Fifth and Harris Streets. The quick response Of the Department in reaching the scene prevented the flames from spreading. Other than a few destroyed shingles there was no damage done.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
BOARD FOR AUTO INDUSTRY NAMED ROOSEVELT ACTS
Neutral Member Is Alp. pointed to Work with
 Two Other Officials

WASHINGTON, March 28. - President Roosevelt late yesterday completed the three man Labor Board for the automobile industry by the selection of Leo Wolman Chairman of the NRA's Labor Ad- visory Board as the neutral mem Der to settle disputes in the auto industry.
 The other members of the board are Nicholas Kelley, Attorney for the Chrysler Corporation, for the industry, and Richard L. Byrd General Motors employee of Pon- tiac, Michigan, for labor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
 AT THE HOTELS
Castineau

Castineau O. M. Olson, Juneau; Mrs. J. F. Sterling, San Francisco; Fred Will jams, Skagway; Fle Du Prie, City; C. H. Melton. Seattle; Ii. M. Saw yer, Ketchikan; Donald Armour, Ketchikar; w. H. Kepler, Seattle.
 Alaskan George Powell, Juneau: L. c. Sorenson, Seattle.
 Zynda O. D. Cochran. Nome; Miss Cleo Mann. Nome: James R. Cooper sl.auld, Manic Kilaydi, Santa Rosa, Cal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
JOE LARGE RETURNS TO
 ALASKA RUN AFTER FOUR
 MONTHS LEAVE IN SOUTH

Jse Large, popular purser with the Alaska Steamship Company, greeted his old friends in Juneau today when the Victoria arrived in port MT Large has been on four months leave, part of which he spent getting a little sunshine in Southern California.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
MISS ELSIE WINCH BACK
 FROM VACATION OF MONTH

Miss Elsie Minch. who has been visiting relatives in Idaho during a thrty-day vacation. returned to- day on the Victoria. Miss Minch is secretary to F. s. Seobee. prom inent insurance representative.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
Pioneers Home Ground Notu O,Uned By Territory

WASHINGTON, March 2S.- President Roosevelt has signed the act granting abandoned public buildings and grounds at Sitka, Alaska, to the Ter ritory of Alaska. This means that the site of the Pioneers Hcme at Sitka Is owned by the Territory.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
CLOSING PRICES TO-DAY

NEW YORK, March 28.-CIoslng quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 20as, American Can 98, American Power and Light 9ls, Anaconda 1Ai4, Armour B 2A, Bethlehem Steel 39as, Calumet and Hecla Az, Wright 4ls, Fox Films 145s, General Motors 36% International Harvester 40ls, Ken necott 1874, Packard Motors 5A' Southern Railway 309s, United Air craft 23as, United States Steel 49A Ulen Company 3.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
E. H. CLIFFORD RETURNS
 FROM BUSINESS TRIP OF
 SEVERAL WEEKS IN SOUTH

E. H. Clifford, well known mer- chandise broker, returned to his home here this morning on the steamer Victoria from business trip of several weeks to the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
ARRIVE
 FROM PETERSBURG

Mrs. J. B. Anderson, whose hus- band died yesterday morning after accidentally falling from gas boat into Gastineau Channel. and her daughter, Miss Lillian Ander- son and son, Ralph Anderson, ar rived on the Victoria from their home in Petersburg.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
LIVE EASTER BUNNIES ARR.vE FOR UNITED FOOD
 GIVEN AWAY SATURDAY

Eight live Easter Bunnies ar rived today on the Victoria for the United Food Company, where they are displayed in the windows. Their home is only temporary, however, for on Saturday at o'clock each one of them will be awarded to some fortunate customer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-28
LEFT CONTRACTS SOON

WASHINGTON, March 28-Tem- porary contracts with commercial airlines to transport air mail for three months. will be let during the next three weeks, Postmaster General Farley announced this af- ternoon.