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Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-04
PLANNING To
CONFER WITH
ALL LEADERS
Conciliator Hopes To Obtain
Information Which Will Aid
In Solving Troubles.
CONDEMNS COMMUNISM
General Cordially Greeted AT
Chamber OF Commerce Lunch
con Here This Noon.

General GlassfOrd announced
this afternoon an open engage
ment tomorrow at the Barbara
Worth hotel, from a. m. un-
til 5 p. m, during which time
he will receive any individual or
representative of any organiza-
tons Wishing to confer with
him. Anyone having any
thing on his chest as the gen.
eral put it, is invited to come
and get rid of it.
This afternoon he met with
the board of supervisors and
was assured by Chairman Ora
ham that the board is willing
TO cooperate with him in every
way possible during his stay
here.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-04
,GLASSF0RD HERE FOR SURVEY OF CONDITIONS
GWll.l-
PSyRoeERs
w 'S0ys:

BEVERLY HILLS, April 3.
tSpeciaD-See where the Pres
ident is prolonging his fishing
trip. Going to stay away from
congress till they get about a
dozen bills, then come back
and veto 'em all at once. It's
going to be pretty tame for him
when he gets back. He has
been used to fishing for real
game fish. like broadbill and
the swordfish, then come home
and have to bait his hook with
some little post office worms,
and fish for mudcat congress
men and eel senators.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
TRIBUTE GIVEN
 TO JUDGE CORE

WASHINGTON, July 9. = Dele gate A. J. Dimond, of Alaska, said the Department of Justice gave nc reason for requesting the resigna- tion of Federal Judge Lester o Gore, Second Alaska Judicial Divi- sion, and the appointment by the President of J. H. s. Morrison, oi Cumberland Gap, Tennessee.
 Delegate Dimond said: Judge Gore has proven himself an excel lent jurist, a man of outstanding character. He has made an en- yiable record on the bench ir Alaska.
 The Delegate added that Judge Gore had intimated he would re- sign upon request and word was received from Alaska recently that the Judge intended to resign to take care of private practice.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
HIGH OFFICIAL l. 0SES SUIT IN
 SEDUCTION CASE
Must Pay $15,000 to Pret- ty Stenographer CT and
 Father-Cheer Verdict

EDMONTON, July 2-Vivian M cMillan, pretty 22-year-old stenographer, who filed civil action against J. E. Brownlee, Pre- mier of the Province of Alberta, charging he seduced her, has been awarded $10,000 by a jury. Her father Alan MacMillan, co-plaint- if, was awarded $5,000
 No criminal action was involved in the case in which the girl said the Premier ruined her life under prospects of marriage.
 Justice w. c. Ives disagreed with the verdict and reserved decision, holding up conclusion of the ac- tion.
 The courtroom was packed when the verdict was returned and cheers broke from the spectators, something unusual in a Canadian court.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
FINAL REPORT, DARROW BOARD,
 IS GIVEN .0U I
Declares Monopo oils u C Practices Not Remov-
 ed, Not Restrained

WASHINGTON, July 2.-In the third and final report, the Dar- row National Recovery Review Board Sunday asserted that noth- ing has been done to remove or even restrain monopolistic prac- tices which it said had been un- covered by the MIRA codes investi- gated.
 "On the contrary" the report says, there seems to be sinister purpose to entrench them still more securely by processes of the Recovery Act and to make still more unquestioned monopolistic sway of great interests"
 The report added that NRA through fostering monopoly, hac become not a foe but an adjunct of depression"
 The final report was made foul days ago and made public Sunday
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
NEGOTIATIONS
 CONTINUING IN
 COAST CITIES
Conferences Held in Seattle Regarding Lifting of
 Alaska Blockade
SAN FRANCISCO TO
 OPEN PORT, THREAT
Instructions Being Waited from Washington Ac-
 cording to Late Reports

SEATTLE, July 2.-Charles A. Reynolds, of the Presi- dential Mediation Board, held a conference with strikers and employers today in an effort to raise the Alaska shipping blockade. General negotiations continued h ere and elsewhere with the idea of settling the strike but in San Francisco, Mayor Rossi has been notified by John Forbes, President of the In- dustrial Association that the organization will attempt to open that port at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
 The Presidents Mediation Board at San Francisco is re- ported awaiting for further instructions from Washing ton.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
EXECUTIVE. TAXES VACATION ABOARD WARSHIP
President Heads for Ha- wall Will Return to Pa-
 cific Coast August 2

WASHINGTON, July 2.-Presi- dent Roosevelt today turned out to the open sea enroute to Ha- waii on his vacation.
 The cruiser Houston is nearing Hampton Roads for final ex- change of official papers after a cheering send-off last night at Annapolis.
 From Hampton Roads the Pres ident goes to the high seas stop ping briefly at Haiti Thursday before landing at Puerto Rico Friday to cross the island.
 The President is expected to arrive in Portland, Oregon, on August ? on his return from Ha- waii.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
FOREST FIRES
 ARE REPORTED,
 INT.N0RTHLAND
Houses Destroyed at Mile 45l-Flames Sweeping,
 Toward Highway

ANCHORAGE Alaska. July D. Reports have been received here of numerous forest fires burning in the interior.
 The most serious fire is along the line of the Alaska Railroad at Mile 45l where houses and cabins and contents were burned.
 Extra gangs of railroad men have been fighting blazes be- tween Nenana and Fairbanks for the past two days.
 Fires are reported on the Cinema River but according to reports from Fairbanks these fires have not reached the Richardson High way as yet.
 The forest fires are reported causing a great destruction to the wild life.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
FIXING
 LIMIT IS OFF

WASHINGTON, July "A blow aimed by President Roosevelt at the phenomenon of identical bids for Government orders is expected to have important effects on price fixing under MIRA. Many inter- preted it as step away from rigid price fixing but Administrator Johnson is empowered to step in and prevent cut-throat competi- ton.
 President Roosevelt is seeking keener rivalry for Government contracts and issued an Executive Order permitting bidders to quote prices as much as IS per cent be- low figures listed under the Blue Eagle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
CAUGHT IN FLAMES, DIE

SAN MATED, Cal, July D. Caught in the flames as they chung together in their home, two grand children of William Erhart, multi millionaire New Yorker, died while their mother tried frantically to enter the burning home. She is now in critical condition as the result of grief and shock.
 The children burned to death were Henrietta Ruggles, aged 8 years, and John Ruggles, aged 6 years.
 Mrs. Henrietta Erhart Ruggles fought frantically against the re- straining arms of the police and firemen to join her children in the burning home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
RELENTLESS SUPPRESSION

BERLIN, July 2. Germany's Iron Chancellor kept a strong hold on bewldered Germany today con- tinuing his relentless suppression of the second revolution.
 Heads that Hitler once said will roll" have rolled and a grim warn ing has gone forth that those who conspire against the State may rest assured they are playing with their own heads"
 Nervous Fear
 Nervous fear of uncertainty has gripped the country following a weekend of mutiny and bloodshed. The official spokesman, however, insisted the country is quiet and that the danger of revolution is ended by Hitler's swift action.
 Hear Cannon Fire
 Cannon fire is reported to have been heard from the direction of Munich, according to travellers ar- irving in Vienna
 As the result of Hitler's mop ping up Saturday, the number of dead is fixed unofficially at 18 but observers expect a dozen names to be added.
 Leader Executed
 Ernest Roehm, leader of the Storm Troops and a Cabinet mem Der without portfolio, was ex- ecuted after refusing to suicide. Ten additional Storm Troop lead CTS are reported to have liquid ated" Sunday.
 An innkeeper and lawyer at Munich have also been executed as traitors.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
Alaska Flights Means Defense For Territory

WASHINGTON, July 2. = Alaska Delegate DimOnd says there is no threat to our neighbors in the impending flights to the Alaska Territory or submarine cruise but there should be comfort to our pe0- pie in the thought their safety will be increased many fold should war occur, through knowledge which will be gained of the strategic import ance of Alaska by those charged with our National De- fense."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
.CAPT.O'CONNOR |. DIES SATURDAY
 ATzYNDA HOTEL
Death Came Suddenly Dur. ing Bridge Ga m e in
 Friends Apartment

Capt. M. J. OConnor, 69 years old, Assistant Agent of the Unit ed States Bureau of Fisheries for the past decade and member of that service since 1919, died sud- denly from a heart attack last Saturday at 9:45 p. m. as he was playing bridge. He was a pioneer of Haines and homesteaded in Chilkat Valley many years ago.
 Death came without warning and painlessly. He was guest of MT. and Mrs. s. zynda in their apartment at the Zynda Hotel and Henry Meier was the fourth in the party.
 Dies During Bidding
 Play had been in progress about 20 minutes. Bidding was in pro- gress when Capt. O'Connor's head tilted backward and he collapsed in his chair. His companions rushed to his side and moved him to davenport. pr. w. J. B. Mo- Auliffe was summoned but life was extinct when he arrived.
 Capt. O'Connor had suffered a severe attack just week prior to his death. He was released from the hospital and returned to his desk Saturday morning. He was still somewhat weak but said he felt fine and was glad to get back to work
 Saturday evening he was the guest of MT. and Mrs. s. zynda at dinner. He ate a light meal. Later MT. Meier took the party for a short ride out Glacier High way and the bridge game was or ganized after their return. Once or twice during the play, Mrs. Zynda asked him if he was tired and suggested they discontinue the game. He responded he felt fine and insisted that they go on.
 Native of New York
 Little is known of Capt. OCon- nor's early life. He was born in 1865 in New York City. If he has any surviving relatives they are unknown here. On occasions, he had mentioned he had one brother, but did not indicate if he was still living He came to AL aska, it is understood, in 1897 and was one of the first white settlers in Chilkat Valley. He acquired a homestead there about 20 years ago and was the ~owner of some mining property in Rainy Hollow. He sold his homestead about IS months ago.
 He entered the employ of the Bureau of Fisheries in 1919 as a Warden. In 1925 he was pro- noted to Assistant Agent of the
 fCnptiuuad ry, paua 1-ual
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
practices.
 Communications Board

Cldllge prdCJlCeS.
 Communications Board
 Eugene O. Sykes, of Mississippi has been appointed Chairman oi the Federal Communications Com mission which will have charge of radio, telephone and telegraph op- erations as far as the regulations are concerned.
 For Aviation Program
 President Roosevelt has selected five men to investigate and formu- late well-rounded integrated aviation program for the United States.
 The Commission created under the authority of the Permanent Airmail Bill.
 The members of this Commission are Jerome C. Hunsakir, of New York, retired Naval Officer; Ed ward P Warner, of Washington, D. O., former Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Air; Franklin K. Lane, Sr., of California, son of the former Secretary of Interior, and Albert J. Berres, of California, long associated with Labor or ganiations.
 The purpose of this Commission is to study the aeronautical needs of the nation, both commercial and from a standpoint of National Defense, and will conduct hearings and recommend legislation to Con- greSS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
L0NGSH0RE STRIKE STILL DEADL0CkED
HITLER EXECUTING NAN REGIME FOES; HEADS ROLL
of Four Important
 Boards Named by Rooscuclt

WASHINGTON, July 2.-Presi- dent Roosevelt has named mem- bers of four important National Boards or Commissions and they have been instructed to proceed with their duties immediately.
 Labor Board
 The President has set up the National Labor Board under the new Industrial Disputes Law. The members are Lloyd Garrison, of Wisconsin, chairman; Henry Alvin, of Mills. Illinois, and Edwin s. Smith, of Massachusetts.
 This Board is given power to make investigations, hold labor elections and hear cases of dis charge of employees and act as a voluntary arbitrator" the Presi- dent said.
 For Stock Exchanges
 The five-man Commission to ar bitrate the Stock Exchange Con- trol act, was named by President Roosevelt as follows:
 Joseph P. Kennedy, New York financier; George Matthews of Wisconsin, Federal Trade Com missioner; James M. Landis, of Massachusetts, of the Federal Trade Commission; Robert E. Healy, Chief Counsel of the Federal Trade Commission, and Ferdinand Pec- ora, Counsel of the Senate Bank ing Committee in charge of the long investigation into Stock Ex-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
GEN. CARDENAS
 PRESIDENT OF
 MEXICO LAND

MEXICO CITY, July 2.-Gen. Lazaro Cardenas, 39-year Revo- lutionary leader, has been chosen the Forty-Fifth Constitutional President of Mexico in a quiet election
 Two opponents of Gen. Cardenas, Gen. Antonio villareal and Col. Adelberto Tejeda, trailed far in the rear.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
Falls from Sco,U, Unable To SaUim, Man Loses Life Near Ketchikan Saturday

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, July o. Johannes Olsen Kallandsvik, aged 28, also known as John Killand, drowned late last Saturday when he fell from scoW while setting a floating traip near here. He was a brother in Stanwood, Wash, and unable to swim. He is survived by his parents who live in Norway.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
ROPER HERE TO STUDY WORK OF
 HIS AGENCIES
Secretary of Comm ere ( Confers with Gov. Troy
 About Alaska Matters

Interest ln Alaska ana the Iunc- tions of local bureaus under his Department, prompted the current visit of D. s. Roper, Secretary Of Commerce, to the Territory, he said during his stay here over Sat urday night and Sunday. It is his purpose, he added, to acquire a personal knowledge of conditions generally, and specifically of the resources over which the Depart ment has administrative control. MT. Roper arrived Saturday after noon on the Coast Guard cutter Shoshone and sailed at pm. Sunday. He was accompanied by Mrs. Roper, their son Fred A. Roper, and his secretary, A. Mc- Call.
 COnfers with Gov. Troy Secretary Roper conferred with Gov. John w. Troy on the activ- ities of his own agencies here, including the United States Bureau of Fisheries, commercial aviation, l lighthouses and others He declared he believed that Alaskans ought to have more participation in ad- ministration of the fisheries. He was depending great deal on Delegate Dimond for information about Alaska and said he had a very high regard for Alaska's Dele- gate to Congress.
 He told the Governor, in view of the many reservations with which the Government has surrounded Alaska's natural resources and which prevent them from being transferred to private ownership, he was convinced that the Federal Government ought to reimburse, in the form of appropriations, the Territory for the loss it naturally suffers. If these were held by private capital, they could be tax ed. But it is not possible to tax , them under Government owner ship.
 Guests of Gov. Troy Secretary and Mrs. Roper, their son, MT Call, MT .Ropers Secre- tary and Capt. G. T. Finlay, com manding officer of the Shoshone, were dinner guests of Gov. Troy at the Governors House. Other dinner guests were Judge and Mrs. G. F. Alexander, Mrs. Livingston Wernecke, and Harry G. Watson, secretary to Gov. Troy.
 Following dinner an informal re- ception was held to which a num- Der of Juneau people were invited to meet Secretary and Mrs. Roper. Mrs. Alexander and Willis E. Novel; gave several delightful musical se- lections during the evening.
 Sunday morning Secretary Roper had several appointments after which he and several of his party were escorted through the Alaska Juneau Mill They were guests at /, a 1 o'clock breakfast at Governors House and in the afternoon Gov. Troy, his son-in-law, Robert w. Bender and A. B. Hayes, Manager of the Alaska Southern Airways were hosts on motor trips to Men denhall Glacier and Eagle River to the Secretary's party and Shoshone officers. Upon their return from the ride out Glacier Highway, Sec- retary and Mrs. Roper, together with the remainder of their party had tea at Governors House.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
Three Indians Must Die
 for Killing Constable

VERNON, B. C., July 2.-Three Indian brothers, Richardson, Eneas and Alex George, were convicted of murder last Saturday night and sentenced to hang October 26. They were charged with staying Constable F. H. Gisbourne on the Ganford Indian Reserve on May 23.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
MERRY MAKERS ARE SHOT DOWN

EAST TAWAS, Mich, July D. A. J. Wood, aged 53 years, who said the noise made by merry makers so enraged him that he slew four and wounded another, is held for arraignment under mur- der charges.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
Mountain Climber Falls
 100 Feet to His Death

VICTORIA, B. C., July 2.-Buried in snow after falling 100 feet, Alex Dagliess. of Vancouver. B. O., member of an Alpine Club, was killed while climbing Mount wash- ington.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
FORD AND MIRA
 GOOD FRIENDS

WASHINGTON, July 2. = Henry Ford, auto manufacturer, has pledged full compliance with NRA, Administrator Johnson announced and now can bid on Governcent contracts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
Submarines Are Leauing
 For AIaska
Two of Twelve Craft Ge, Away Today Others
 Enroute Tomorrow

SAN DIEGO, Cal, July 2.-On the first leg of a cruise to Alaska and Hawaii, two vessels attached to the Submarine Division oi twelve, have left here. The re- mainder of the Division is slated to start tomorrow
 The vessels are due at the first port in Alaska, Ketchikan, or July 21.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
Found Dead in Cabin On PennOck IsLand;
 Inquest to Be Held

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, July g.
 Emil Borrenson was found dead last Friday in his cabin on Pen nook Island according to advices received here. An inquest is to be held to determine the cause oi death.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
CONVICTED GOV.
 MAY BE OUSTED

FARGO, North Dakota, July D. A new move to oust Gov. William Langer, based on his conviction of a felony and subsequent sentence to 18 months in Federal Prison, is under way by counsel for Lieut.. Gov. Ole Olson, who took the oath of office shortly after Langer was convicted over week ago.
 Olson now claims he is the legal Chief Executive and is prepare to offer petition to the State Sup reme Court asking to begin re- moval proceedings against Langer
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
TO OPEN STUDIO

Miss Thelma Orsen, who re- gently arrived from Long Beach. Cal, will open a studio in the Goldstein Building next week. Miss Green is an expert costume de- signer and will specify in pat tern drafting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
MEDIATION HEARING
 STARTED IN SEATTLE

SEATTLE, July 2.-Mediation hearings, started here last Satur- day in an effort to lift the strik- ing longshoremens embargo on Alaskan commerce, were postponed when the strikers objected to pro- ceeding further without counsel.
 Two witnesses appeared before Charles A. Reynolds of the Presi- dential Mediation Board. Thom- as B. Wilson, General Manager pf the Alaska Steamship Company, introduced the contract by which truce was declared on Alaska shipping. He declared there was nothing in it to support the strik- CTS contention that Mayor Charles L. Smith agreed to remain neutral and was to refrain from sending guards to protect nonunion work CTS.
 Other Side
 Andy Taft, representing the Checkers Union, contended such an agreement existed.
 Meanwhile nonunion workers continued to unload the President Grant, working under jeers of the pickets.
 Negotiations continued at San Francisco
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
STOCK PRICES
 TAKE ANOTHER
 SHARP DECLINE
First Session Under Fed. eral Regulations Show
 Little Enthusiasm

NEW YORK, July 2.-The birth session today of the New York Stock Exchange under Federal reg ulations found prices pointing low CT and enthusiasm extremely low. Rails led a slow decline and loss- es ranged from fractions to around two points. The close was rather heavy. Sales totaled 1885, ,000 shares.
 A few traders appeared nervous over the German situation and doubts are also expressed regard ing effects on industrial profits by some of the new laws.
 Weakness of grains contributed to a depressed atmosphere.
 Union Pacific was off more than three points and Santa Fe two.
 New York Central, Southern Pa cific, American Can, United States Smelling, Case. Goodyear, Chrysler and a number of other issues yielded one point or so.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
Japanese Cabinet May Resign
 |OUer MiIitmrisn,

TOKYO, Japan, July D. Demands from the Army and Navy for a more militaristic Government led to open pre- dicti0ns that the Cabinet of Premier Saito will probably re- sign tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
FIRST N. W. FATALITY

SEATTLE, July 2.-The Pacific Northwest counted the first fatal- ity in the coastwise longshore strike Sunday when Shelby s. Daf- iron, Seattle longshoreman, died as the result of gunshot wounds received Saturday night when strikers raided the Richm O n d Beach docks of the Standard oil Company of California.
 Daffront was shot in the back.
 The strikers went to Richmond Beach following report that ef- forts would be made to unload two Strike-bound tankers.
 Daffrons assailant has not yet been identified.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
CLOSING PRICES TODAY

NEW YORK July 2.-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 201a, American Can 355s, American Power and Light T, Anaconda 145s, Armour B 2ss Bendix Aviation 1415, Bethlehem Steel 321a, Briggs Manufacturing 1873, Calumet and Hecla A Chrysler 38A, Curtiss- Wright SIS Fox Films 1895, General Motors 30H, International Harvester 20A Kennecott 21A, Southern Pacific 23h, Standard Oil of California 341s, Ulen Company 2B, United Aircraft 17H, United States Steel 38, Warner Pictures SIS, Pound $5.045s, Nabesna bid 1.47 asked 1.58, Electric Auto Lite 2c5s.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02
Minister
 Indicted

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July g. The Rev. William D. Velour, Jr., former pastor of Methodist Church, has been named in an indictment charging perjury.
 The court granted Mrs. Wineta Welburn a divorce from him. He denied he ever married her and was not the father of her child.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02

Spruce Point Light 10, destroyed January 5, temporarily replaced by ist class spar in B it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-02

A New York City art gallery held a $100-top show and experienced a large sale of paintings by known and unknown artists.