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Evening star., 1934-03-19
KEECH APPOINTED
TO UTILITY BOARD
Roosevelt Also Names viii.
liam J. Thompkins Re-
COrder of Deeds.

President Roosevelt today appointed
Richmond B. Keech of this city to be
member of the Public Utilities Com
and William J. Thompkins of Kansas
City, Mo, to be recorder of deeds of
the District of Columbia
Announcement was made a few
days ago that these appointments
would be made. The formal nomina-
tions were sent to the Senate today.
Formerly Peoples Counsel.
Mr.. Keech, who is appointed to the
vacancy on the commission caused by
the resignation early last Fall Of Maj.
Gen. Mason Patrick, served four years
as peoples counsel of the Public Util-
tiles Commission, his term having ex-
pired with the last day Of last month
For number of years before his serv-
ice as peoples counsel, Mr.. Keech was
an assistant corporation counsel OF
the District.
The President selected Mr.. Keech
for the commission primarily because
of his peculiar fitness for the duties
of this commission. Mr. Keech was
represented to the President as being
especially we'll trained and expert
enced in the public utilities matters.
The Office of peoples counsel which
pays $500 year, which was made
vacant upon the expiration of Mr..
Keech's term the last day Of Feb
ruary, is still vacant. although indi-
cations are that the President will
fill this place yerv shortly
Up until a short time ago 1t was
understood that Mr.. Keech would be
reappointed as the counsel, but when
his name was brought up for con-
sideration to the commission itself
his reappointment was put aside and
the Office allowed to become vacant
temporarily.
Editor of Newspaper.
Mr.. Thompkins, who is editor of
colored newspaper in Kansas City
and who at one time was superin-
tendent of the Colored Municipal Hos
pital in that city. will succeed Jeffer-
son Coege also colored, who was ap-
pointed recorder by President Hoover
in 1890 Mr.. Thompkins is recognized
as one of the Democratic leaders
among colored voters in Missouri and
took an active part in the 1882 presi-
dental campaign.
The Office of Public Utilities Com
missioner pays $500 annually and the
time is for four years. The recorder
of deeds office pays $500 and is for
no particular time. The incumbent
serves 'at the pleasure of the Presi-
dent"
Evening star., 1934-03-19
"JUST ANOTHER BLUFF"
Cuban Official Comments on Pro-
posed General Strike.

posed General Strike.
HAVANA, March 10 CR.-The
newspaper Information published
report today that the Cuban Confed-
Grafton of Labor had voted to call a
general strike in protest against re-
cent government strike-regulating
DEGREES.
"Just another bluff" a government
spokesman commented.
Evening star., 1934-03-19

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CU g. Weather Bureau Forecast)
Snow or rain mixed with sleet tonight
and probably tomorrow morning; lowest
tonight about 28 degrees; moderate
winds. Tempera.ures-Highest, 78, at
pm. yesterday. lowest, 20, at TBS am.
today. Full report on page A-o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20

Birthstone ring for ladies. in choice of twelve gems. set in AK white gold. Dia- mond sides. \
 others e7.50 to $50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20
Number P Nemesis
 Of U. s. Gangsters
John Dinger, Charles Floyd and "Baby Face' Nelson
 Killed By Federal Men on z2nd Day of Month

grounded in law and one who de- pends upon brains more than
 Straight Shooters
 But If the ocassion demands these new era'' detectives can shoot straight and hard. They've shown that, with a resultant short ening of the Public Enemy list tackled to the wall in every police station across the nation.
 Purvis himself Is an expert marksman. He used to shoot squirrels as a lad around his homA in Timmonsville, s. c. Now he collects firearms as a hobby, his prize being an old-time Texas ranger revolver. He Ndidn't keep Dilninger's gun, or Pretty Boy Floyd's. The Department of Jus tice has them in Washington.
 South CarOlinail
 He was born in Tifninonsville Oct. 24, 1908, and was a debater and football player in high school. But he dropped both activities when he entered the University of South Carolina law school in 1920 and earned his way working as a claim adjuster.
 His father owned tobacco and cotton plantation and young Mela win used to go off on long horse- back rides, usually with a book in the saddle bag. He had strong affection for horses and dogs and today, in his small bachelor apart ment on the north side, is "Trayel- CT" fidgety cocker spaniel.
 When he came north he brought two Negroes with him. One serves as his chauffeur, the other as his cook and housekeeper.
 His apartment is cluttered with books, mostly biographies, and you won't find single volume on among the lot.
 Won Law Decree
 Purvis received his law degree from South Carolina U. in 1925 and hung up his law shingle at Florence, s. c. But the weary and meager existence of young bar rister palled on him and in 1928 he went to Washington.
 J. Edgar Hoover, the chief of the Federal Bureau of Investiga. tion, gave him a job. He sized up the young Southerner and made his decision during the first inter- view.
 Because the new recruit was ;l Southerner he was assigned to the Texas territory. His work was drab in comparison to the assign ments that were to come his way a few years later but he delivered the goods" promptly. Most of the time he was chasing automobile thieves.
 Held Many Posts
 In 1881 he became head of the Department of Justice bureau sst Birmingham, Ala, after holding posts at Cincinnati and Oklahoma City.
 Two years later the government began it's investigation of the de- bris that once had been Samuel Insults two-billion-dollar utility empire. Crack federal men were concentrated in Chicago from all parts of the country, among them
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20
Bx EvERETT HOLLIS

A1X A4v A-AAhA1A AAOA4AAA1O United Press Staff Correspondent
 Chicago (UP)-Every time tho 22nd day of the month rolls around Melvin H. Purvis, soft spoken young chief of the Depart- ment of Justice forces here, won ders what's going to happen.
 For number 22 is an ominous one for this shy Southerner whe hunted down the most murderous outlaws of the times--John Dill finger, (Pretty Boy) Floyd and George (Baby Face) Nelson.
 Last April 22 his men ambuslIed Dillinger and four companions at Little Bohemia, a resort in the Wisconsin north woods. The ont- laws shot their way out, killings Federal Agent w. Carter Baum.
 Killed Dillinger
 On July 22 Purvis and a detail of men shot Dillinger to death in an alley on Chicago's near North Side.
 He led a group of his men into Ohio on Oct. 22 when rain of bullets from the officers guns end- ed the bloody career of Pretty Boy Floyd.
 On Nov. 22 he received his first definite information as to the Wis., consin hideout of Nelson. Five days later two Of his men engaged the little machine-gunner in fight at Harrington, III. The Federal agents were killed, but not before they had fatally wounded Nelson.
 Purvis SuperstitiOus
 Purvis, with 8 grin of embar- rassment, admits he's superstitious. He hates black cats and the tales of supeFstitions that abound in his native South Carolina hills arc fresh in his memory.
 A man of silence-when he. talks it's in a mellow Southern drawl-- Purvis cringes from publicity.
 ITO be in the limelight ruins people," he told a group of news paper men seeking an interview recently.
 Some of his reticense probably can be attributed to the stringent code of silence of the Department of Justice. The quite manner iE which he operates was exemplified when. on Dec. 4, it was revealed that the widow of Baby Face Nell son had been his captive. since Thanksgiving Day, for six days.
 Tore Up Offer
 Recently the maker of a nation ally advertised nerve sedative of- fered him Q large sum for testi- monial. He tore up the letter and tossed 1t into the waste basket.
 Persons who have heard of Pur- vis' exploits are surprised when they walk into his office in Loop" office building. He's not brawny; he doesn't have hands like hams and he doesn't scowl.
 Melvin Horace Purvis Is slim youth of 31 who weighs 127 pounds and looks distinctly pale. His hands might be called delicate.
 He represents to the highest de- greo the new type of detective which the federal government has found so effective since it went into the crime-chasing business in a big way-a colleeg trained man,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20
HONORS no OTTO
 RILED PRESIDENT
MOnarChists and GOvern- ment Members Deny A-
 legged Failing Out"

Vienna (UP)--President Wil- helm Miklas and Archduke Eu- gene, uncle of Archduke Otto, have had a 'failing out" accord ing to an unconfirmed rumor here.
 Monarchists and members of the government deny 1t, but new ertheless there are persistent re- ports that President Millas is not pleased with the Archduke's role at a recent royalist ceremony at Eisenstadt, capital of Burgenland.
 Officially representing otto whom he termed "The Kaiser, Archduke Eugene recently went to Eisenstadt to receive formal doc ument making Otto an honorary citizen of the town.
 He was given a royal reception He was asked to review a company of Federal Army soldiers drawn up on the town square. He did, salut- ing them in "the name our Kali ser Otto."
 This remark is said to have dis pleased President Miklas intense ly. As head of the Austrian Gov ernment he is said to have felt this remark and Archduke Eu- genes action were enroachments upon his authority.
 The authority of Eisenstadt, Jt is further sair, have since been politely reprimanded for the lib- critics they took in organizing the monarchist rally in their village.
 Behind this little incident, how ever, is more than appears on the surface.
 Archduke Otto often has been mentioned as the next President of Austria, as another step to- ward placing Otto on. the throne. President Miklas, however, has the job until Oct. 9, 1885.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20

 Melvin Purvis. He worked in the background on the involved matter at hand.
 1933-another ominous "22" -~ when his immediate superior Will fam A. MeSwain, resigned to enter the private law practice. Hoover promptly elevated Purvis to the job.
 It was a mot spot' for young man of 30.
 Uncle Sam had declared "war to the finish" on gangsters, par ticularly those who had turned to kidnapping after the demise of prohibition. Under Purvis were about 30 agents. Today he has nearly GO highly-trained men.
 As though Purvis' appointment had been a signal, kidnapers seized John (Jake the Barber) Factor and held him for $70,000 ransom.
 Purvis staged an almost coJn- plete roundup of the Roger Touhy gang, sending them to prison for terms ranging from 25 to 99 years for the kidnapping of Factor, who himself was fighting extradition to England on embezZlement charges.
 Captured Sankey
 He captured Verne Sankey, western bad man, in a barber shop. Sankey later committed suicide in Ia South Dakota jail.
 He sent several women to jail for harboring Harvey Bailey and George (Machine Gun) Kelly in Chicago.
 It was men like this young Southerner who led Kelly's red- headed wift, Katherine, to mako her now-historic remark:
 'Cut out the beefing, George. Nobody gets a break from the feds nowadays"
 The work of Purvis and the men under his command hasn't been without criticism.
 His men have been accused of refusing to work with the police and the government has been
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20

charged with putting guns In the hands of kids" Some of the young federal agents hssve been referred to as ribbon clerks"
 Tough Luck
 Purvis, it appears, has had a full share of tough luck.
 Three of his ace officers were killed by Baby Face Nelson before the outlaws reign of terror was ended. Three times Dillinger slipped through his fingers, leaving behind only some sullen gun "molls' who could, or would, provide little in- formation of real value.
 Whatever Purvis' attitude to- ward these compliments may be they haven't been heard. Even his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20
CHARITY BALLAT
 BUCKINGHAM HALL
Alderman Griffin Heads Committee of Arrange
 ilients

Buckingham hall is expected to be filied t0 capacity tonight when the huge Irish charity ball under the auspices of Monsignor Slocnm branch of the Ancient Order of Hi- bernians takes place. Lieutenant- Governor Elect Frank Hayes of this city will be the guest of honor. Alderman Peter Griffin, president of Monsignor Elocum branch heads the committee in charge of ar arrangements for the event and Judge Dennis J. Slavin of the pro- bate court is head of the reception committee.
 Officials of the Ancient Order ot Hibernians from all parts of Con- necticut will be present at to- nights ball. Music for the dancing will be furnished by Jack Fitzger- aid and his orchestra. In addi- ton, seven acts of vaudeville, fea- turing Irish songs and dances, will be presented.
 The hall was fully decorated tos day for the occasion with Ameri- can and Irish flags. It is believed that the ball will be one of the greatest events in the history of Monsignor Sloeum branch. Leaders in all walks of life in Waterbury will be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20

letters to his father in Timmons- vile never mentioned Dillinger. we wouldn't have known Dill finger was dead if we had 10 de- pend on him to find out" the elder Purvis said. "He never says anything tbout
 his work, except to tell us that he likes it fine.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20
LEARNED TO FLY IN 15
 LESSONS

Portland, Ore-UP)-It took Harlan Le Tourneau, Portland bus mess man, only II lessons of 15 minutes each to learn to fly. He which he had had two haurs and made his solo hop in the blaine in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20
NEW BANANA LINE STARTS

Houston, Tex (UP)-The s. A. Gerard Company. of Cincinnati, O., has begun operation of a ba- mana shipping line here, the first regular fruit service to be insti- be distributed in the Houston trade area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20

15 mInutes instruction. When he has had more experience, Le Tourneau pIang to buy his own plane and use it on business trips.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20

TeIephone operators and raphers are, according 70 6 ff*f'
 doctor, apt Co eulKer from aI
 mental stfain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20

A real mans watch by Gruen. Fully jewelled movement and guaran- teed gold filled case. A dependable timepiece!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-20

No waiting-take your Christ mas gift selections with you don't think about paying until after Christmas! It's wonder full plan, and you PAY NO MORE THAN IF YOU BOUGHT FOR CASH
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-24
|BARAN0F MAkES|CHANCES IN PWA|
 MANY SPECIAL|LOAN AND GRANT FLIGHTS TODAY ARE REQUESTED
ASA Seaplane Continually in Air Sin ce Early
 Hour This Morning

Since its return from a charter trip to Todd. Craig, Waterfall, Scowl Arm and Ketchikan with U. S. Commissioner of Fisheries Frank T. Bell, Victor Bell, l.. C.. Wingard and Nick Beg, at 6 o'clock last evening, the seaplane Baranof of the Alaska Southern Airways Pilot Gene Meyring, Lloyd Jarman, mechanic, has been busy constantly with trips to Excursion Inlet, Chi chagof, Port Althorp, Funter Bay, and Hawk Inlet on which 18 pas sengers were carried. This after noon a trip to Sitka with pas sengers and mail is on the sched- ule.
 L. G. Wingard returned here last evening on the plane which left MT Beg at Todd and Commis- sioner Bell and his son, Victor, at Ketchikan. At 5:45 o'clock this morning, James Bell, Robert Crow ley, Evelyn Howell, Mrs. J. Soberg and Mrs. Georgia Mills took pass age for Excursion Inlet. From there the plane went to Chichagof and brought Rade Wuno, Einard Davis and Charles Beck back to Juneau. Immediately upon it's arrival here, the Baranof, Pilot Meyring took off for Port Althorp on a charter trip to bring MT and Mrs. J. N. Gilbert and Mrs. O. A. Larson into Juneau and left again right away for Funter Bay to get Willis E. Novel; and Henry Roden. From Funter bay, w. s. Pekovich was taken to Hawk Inlet and the Baranof re- turned to its Juneau base.
 Hawk Inlet Again
 Pilot Meyring took off on an- other trip to Hawk Inlet with Mrs. A. Africh, bound for the Alaska Empire Gold Mine, Mrs. Legia Olson and daughter, Patricia. and Dolph Mitchell, for the P. E. liar ris cannery.
 It was to leave for it's regular Tuesday trip to Sitka with pas sengers upon it's return here and is due back in Juneau this even- ing.
 KruzOf Flight
 This morning the seaplane KriIzof If the Sane rompauv PiIOt Frank Knight, made a trip to the Twin Glacier Camp under charter to L. H. Smith and returned to Juneau at noon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-24
Few Notifications of Con- tract Wired to Washing
 ton Following Meeting

At special meeting of the Ju- neau City Council held last even ing it was decided to request cer- tain modifications in the contracts for the PWA grant and loan of $103,000 for public improvements to the City of Juneau. Chief among the desired changes is that the provision for repayment of the 20-year loan be deferred for ten years and paid at the rate of 10 per cent year instead of begin ming next year and repayed at the rate of per cent per year as is provided in the contract at present.
 Another change requested is that the work be done on 40-hour week basis, rather than on 30- hour week. because of the early arrival of severe weather in this locality, Mayor Goldstein said.
 The contract was received by Mayor Goldstein yesterday and the changes mentioned were requested
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-24
TEST OF AIR TRAIN FOR
 AIR MAIL TRIP
Biplane will Tow } Gild- CTS, Each with Pilot,
 200 Pounds Mail

NEW YORK, July 24.-An air. train, composed of a motor-pow cred biplane and three glider trail- CTS is expected to take off next week from Floyd Bennett Field with mail for Philadelphia, Wash ington and Baltimore.
 Jack O'Meara, glider champion, is arranging the test flight, backed by General James A Farley.
 The plane will tow the gliders, each of which is to be loaded with 200 pounds of mail. A pilot on each will glide to the airport.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-24
AUTO OF ALASKA TO 60
 INTO MUSEUM
Original Creation of Rob- ert Sheldon Sheds Dust
 for Place at College

< From neglect and a nine years l accumulation of dust in an ob- scure corner of Connors' garage, to a place of honor in the museum of the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines, is to be the i fate of Alaska's first homemade automobile. |.
 The motor vehicle was originated and constructed out of odds and ends by Robert E. Sheldon, Post master at Fairbanks, during his residence in Skagway in 1905. When he was a young man, he evinced decided interest in Popular Me chanics and other scientific jour- nals. The modish automobile was ingeniously evolved from descrip- tions and pictures of the new in-- vention, as Skagway, though not unsophisticated, did not boast any autos at that early date, and MT. Sheldon had no models to copy.
 Really Ran"
 However, it ran, and more than one present resident of Juneau rode. up and down Broadway with the proud inventor in his unusual creation. Among those who in spired envy in the hearts of the less fortunate Skagwayites, by rid ing with Mir Sheldon in his modish vehicle. were MT. and Mrs. J. E. Barragar Bill Feero and Frank Wilson, all of whom now live in Gastineau Channel communities, and can recall the awe with which they first saw their first horse less carriage, and the pride with which MT. Sheldon operated it.
 Two Scatter
 The car itself is a natty little two scatter and was obviously, in spite of dust. of a brilliant red hue. Power was furnished by a single cylinder. two cycle marine engine with friction clutch. The car has a wooden frame with old
  fashioned buggy wheels and springs, while the hood is covered with tin. In place of a steering wheel, it's course was determined by means of jointed gas pipe, which protrudes from the hood, slightly to the left side.
 Something Remains
 The bracket still remains on the front of the car, where formerly a carbide lamp furnished light during night rides about Skagway streets and the upholstery looks as though it might be made from leather taken from an old faro table. Tn place of a rumble seat on the rear there is a tool chest
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-24
DAYS ARE NEARING
 IN THIS CITY
Special Arrangements Are Made for Entertainment
 of Men of Subs

Vim Goddard, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Fleet En- tertainment Committee, announced today that the Juneau Woman's Club, and Juneau Professional and Business Woman's Club have been requested to cooperate with the entertainment committee by dele gatlng members to act as patron esses to the various dances to be held during the time the navy units will be in Juneau. and help generally while the visitors are in port.
 The City of Juneau and the down town merchants are going to decorate the streets and stores to give Juneau gala, holiday ap- pearance. It is desirable that all residences put up flags and hunt ing as we'll" MT Goddard said to- day. Sometime Friday the sub marine group. will arrive in Ju- neau, with approximately 1900 of- ficers and men, the largest con- tingent ever sent here and a well decorated city will do much to make them feel welcome. A few days later the navy seaplanes and their supply ship will arrive with additional forces"
 Dispatches to the commanding officer of the submarines were sent today advising him of Ju- neau's plans, and also requested information as to when the ships would have visiting hours for the public.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-24

by radio to PwA following the meeting. A reply is expected with in few days and if favorable another special Council meeting will be called to approve special election for property owners to vote on the grant and loan.
 According to the contract the Federal Government will undertake to dispose of bonds up to $80OO0 which will be loaned to the City of Juneau at per cent interest. Thirty per cent of the amount in- volved will be given to the city as an outright grant to be used for labor and material for the street, bridge and other public improve ments, the Mayor said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-24
Model Plane Wins Just
 Going A,oay"

KANSAS CITY, July 24.-Rich- ard Funk, 17-year-old messenger boy, won a model airplane sailing contest and received the award of a gold watch "in absentia," as the colleges say.
 Richard couldn't wait to see how long his plane remained aloft, because he had to go to work. The official timers weren't much better off, even after chasing the little craft to an outlying suburb in a motorcar.
 They lost sight of the ship while 1t was at an altitude of about 2,000 feet and were compelled to stop their watches at 8 minutes, 21 seconds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-24
SUBCOMMITTEE
 CANCELS.T0UR
Congressional Party Aban- dons Proposed Inspection
 of National Forests

The inspection tour through sev- eral National Forests, including Tongass Forest, has been aband- oned by the House Agricultural Subcommittee, according to advices just received at local headquarters of the United States Forest Service. No reason was assigned for the cancellation of the trip which would have taken the commiteee through the Northwest and South east Alaska.
 F. A. Silcox, Chief Forester. who had expected to come here with the Congressional party, has elim- mated the Alaska portion of his own tour. Regional Forester c. H. Flory was advised. The Forester will spend a short time in Oregon and Washington late in August, but owing to lack of time. will not come north.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-24

the footing between 4 am. and ' am.
 The footings of piers two and three on the Juneau side will be poured either this evening or to- morrow morning, probably the lat ter.
 Lumber for the frames for pour ing the superstructure on the piers is now on the ground and this work will be started within a short time. Driving of the foundation piles, which is being done by Jake Cropley, is well ahead of the other crew, MT. Warrack said. Pete Anderson is in charge of excava- tion for the piers and operates one of Cropley's skid pile drivers.