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The Washington times., 1934-06-14
STEEL STRIKE.
HINGES UPON
VOTE TODAY
Delegates Grim-Faced as U. S.
Bends Every Effort
To Delay Action
BY international News Service


: While executive and Legislative
branches of the Government put
forth intensive efforts to avert a
general steel strike, grim-faced
steel union delegates gathered in
Pittsburgh today to vote on a
walkout which, they claim, would
result in 100000 workers desert
ing steel plants throughout the
Nation.
Rallying cry of the delegates,
numbering about $50 and repre-
senting that many district union
divisions, was recognition or
strike" This unyielding attitude
was maintained in the face of
a drastically revised labor bill ex-
pected to be rushed to passage at
Washington.
General Strike Looms
Outstanding developments, as
the momentous vote on general
strike neared, included:
/. Threat of nationwide
general strike, to include all in
duStry, was voiced by Earl j.
Forbeck, left-wing union leader,
at Pittsburgh. He said he would
propose gigantic sympathy
strike to William Green, A. F.
Of L. president, vino is slated to
address the strike convention to-
morrow.
2. Possibility of quick enact
ment of the revised labor bill,
vesting powers in the President
to settle industrial disputes, was
frightened by action of the Re
publican minority in getting be-
hind the measure.
8. Absence of Recovery Ad-
rninistrator johnson from recent
conciliatory negotiations was
aScribed to a reported repri-
mand from President Roosevelt
because of JohnSon'S caustic
reference to immature union
leaders" in recent radio
address.
Relies on Labor Bill
Evidence that the President Is
relying upon the labor bill now
pending in Congress to avert the
threatened strike, rather thar
upon direct contacts with both
sides, was seen today when Gen
Hugh S. johnson announced thai
the Federal Government is send
ing no representatives to the Pitts
Is1rrh strike meeting
At the same time General
johnson said Kenneth Simpson
a member of the steel code au
thority, and r. w. Shannon, as
sistant deputy administrator
were in New York attending the
regular monthly meeting of the
Iron and Steel Institute, but
merely as observers.
General Johnson said Mr.
Simpson and Mr.. Shannon would
:, not confer with the steel EN-
ployers in regard to the threat
ened strike.
He pointed out that the re
covery administration had nc
authority to deal with the union
labor leaders and that he had
negotiated with them last week
merely with the hope of selling
them his plan for an industrial
labor board.
Secretary Perkins Silent
The Labor Department is still
striving to avert steel strike
Secretary Frances Perkins sale
today. She declined, however, tt
saw what steps the department
was taking in the case. She de-
clared:
"Where human relations are
involved, as they are in the
steel situation, it would be un-
wise for me to make any state
ment as to what we are doing
in the case"
Charles F. Dewey, department
conciliation commissioner, is at
tending the union convention ir
Pittsburgh as an observer and al
the invitation of the workers
He is in constant telephone COM
munication with her, Miss Per.
kinS added.
The Washington times., 1934-06-14
Grand Jury to Hear
JOyridinq Charge

Pleading guilty to a charge Of
joyriding, Curby Cornell, 10, of the
2200 block Molten st. N. w., was
held for the Grand jury under
So 900 bond by Judge John P. NC
Mahon in Police Court today.
The Washington times., 1934-06-14
Johnson Won't Order
Miners Referendum
BY International News Service

Proposal of the Illinois State
legislature to hold referendum
to determine whether Illinois
m liners desire representation
through the United Mine Workers
or the progreSsives met with flat
refusal of Recovery Administrator
Hugh S. Johnson today, who said
he was not empowered by the
Constitution to take action in this
controversy.
The Washington times., 1934-06-14
Thief
Gets $500 JeUeLry

Jewelry valued at $500 was re-
ported stolen from the apartment
of Mrs. Cecilia Martinez. 1900
block D st. N. E., police said last
night,
The Washington times., 1934-06-14

Here's hotD the tlDo riUdlS in
tonight's heaUyWeight title bout
compare physically:
The Washington times., 1934-06-14

WASHINGTON FORECAST
Fair tonight and Friday; somewhat warmer
Friday. Full weather report on Page 81
MEAN TEMPERATURES
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30
:, Our Bearded Sea Laws.
(New York world-Telegram, j

9a The more the ancient laws of this country are studied the more vicious they. seem as applied to the case of the Moro Castle.
 Two great previous sea tragedies-the Titanic and the Vestris-have passed and left virtually no mark in the way of reform of this countrys mari time laws, created as indirect subsidies to ship owners without any regard for the rights of pas sengers.
 Tn view of the near complete failure of Congress to do anything remedial after the VestrS SlnKlng we hope that President Roosevelt will himself assume leadership in preparing a completely reformed set of sea laws for presentation to the next Congress
 The Ward Line now, did the VestrlS owners, seeks to limit it's whole liability in the Moro Castle disaster to $20000 for 134 lives and all other damages under a law eighty-one years old, The victims are denied even the right to jury trial to decide whether the company was negligent or not as a condition of limited liability Federal Judge has the arbitrary power to make this deciSlon-a man likely to be tied up in the tradition of law now damned by every human consideration.
 Yet if these defects were removed persons dam- aged would still be gravey handicapped by court req tape and company assets. The Vestris litigation drew itself out five years and the claimants collected only p per cent, less attorneys fees.
 The answer is compulsory company insurance for passengers collectble easily as ordinary in- surance without any court action at all The ships crew should be provided with similar safeguards.
 The whole sea law must be made simple, just and swift in action, both as it relates to damages and to life safeguards on ships.
 We hope that President Roosevelt will add luSter to his name by obtaining the long delayed reform
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30
RUSSIA PREPARES TO PAY AND BUY.

The arrival of 5000 tons of gold-bearng at the Tacoma smeter Saturday, shipped from Russia by the U. s. s. R. with the announcement that 10000 tons more will reach Tacoma shortly and that many thousands of tons more will be shipped in 1885 indicates the definite progress that is com ing from the recognition agreements signed by President Roosevelt less than year ago, November l6, 1883 R xAec
 In 1883 Russia shipped approximately $1300O000 of similar ore to Germany and England to be used in purchasing supplies, materials and commodities in that country For years the United States has lost the great bulk of the Russian trade because of inability to first satisfactory settle the debt ques tion It is believed that the shipping of this ore, the gold from which will be turned to the United States Mint and the dollars received de- posited in New York banks, will early settlement of the debt
 Immediately following the signing of the recogni- tion agreements last year, President Roosevelt and Maxim Litvinov, Soviet Commssar of Foreign Af- fairs issued joint statement:
 In addition to the agreements which
 have signed today there has taken place an
 exchange of views with regard to methods
 of settling all outstanding questions of in-
 debtedness and claims that permits us to
 hope for a speedy and satisfactory solution of
 these questions which both our governments
 desire to have out of the way soon
 possible.
 The arrival of the gold ore shipments indicates that the solution is working and through it another great market for American products will be opened particularly beneficial to the Pacific Coast and probably eventually to Alaska
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30
Ready for the Job.
(New York World Telegram

(New York World-Telegram.)
 The deliberate improvement of the NRA, pro- phesied confidently by Donald Richberg to Chicago Rotarians will depend upon more than the wisdom with which Mir Richbergs Industrial Emergency Committee fofnuates policies and the new National Industrial Recovery Board revises existing codes.
 Great policies and great codes will not operate unless there is intelligence and integrity of those placed in charge of enforcement, ,., ss ..,-
 One thing that makes President Roosevelts pro posed capitalization truce possible of achievement is the confidence in the good judgment and effective ness of the National Labor Relations Board in handling labor disputes.
 But the Administration has not yet designated the agency which is to have charge of the other phase of enforcenfent-that which concerns unfair trade practices such misrepresentation fraud and secret rebates prohibited in many codes. Honest employers will feel if enforcement of fair competitive practices is turned to some trusted and experienced agency such the Federal Trade Commission
 This agency already handles part of the inves- tigative and compliance work of MIRA. Even before NRA by it's fair trade practice conference and its cease and desst orders, the Federal Trade Com mission accomplished good results with minimum friction despite inadequate laws and limited appro- priations. It already has staff of investigators trained in this type of work
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30
SENSIBLE.

Press dispatches advise that statewide drive against drunkenness has been inaugurated in Wis consin by liquor dispensers, themselves. Wisconsin was the second State to approve repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and it is pertinent and interesting to note that in admittedly wet State the liquor dealers themselves are sensible enough to campaign against drunkenness.
 It is generally conceded that the narrow minded ruthlessness of the old time saloon brought on Prohibition Men who desire to make their living dealing in liquor should accept and realize the full portent of their responsibility to the people they serve and to the community generally Their busi-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30
MAJOR HOCKEY
 GETS STARTING
 WHISTLE NOV. 8

WINDSOR, Ont, Oct. 30.- The International Hockey League will open its 1934-35 season November 8 with the Detroit Olympics host to the Windsor Bulldogs, according to the official schedule released last night.
 The following night Cleveland and London will get under way on the latter's ice while November 10 Syracuse will inaugurate the sea- son at Buffalo. Cleveland's first home game, with Windsor, is sched- uled for the same night while the season will open at Syracuse and Windsor November Il and 12 with Buffalo and Detroit. respectively, furnishing, the opposition. .it
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30
WILLIAM MANLEY HAS
 BEEN APPOINTED AS
 EZRA CRAFTSMAN, NOME

William Manley has been ap- pointed as EZRA draftsman to as- sist the senior engineer in the re- mobilization work now underway at Nome, by E. W. Griffin, Acting Governor. The appointment was made at the request of G. R. Jackson, chairman of the citizens committee, handling the rehabili- tation work and will be for short period of time, it was announced at the Governors office today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30
MEDICATION
 THREATENED.
 SEAMS KING
Government Must Abandon Measure Limiting
 His Powers

LONDON, Oct. 30.-Ten million subjects of King Prajadhipok oi Siam do not know their ruler has threatened abdication of the throne
 His representatives here said the Siam Government has asked the King to reconsider.
 The King, it is understood, has amended some of his articles, prin- cipally that of life and death over his subjects. He has threat ened to resign and let it be knowr he will withdraw that intention il the Government a b an d onS tht measure limiting his powers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30
VETERAN PLACER MINER
 HAS SUCCESSFUL SEASON

Arriving in Cordova at the con cilgiOn of the seasons mining on Chititu Greek, Charles Kraemer, well known placer miner said that he had an unusually successful sea- son and a correspondingly good yield The heavy rains of last sea- son which assured a continuous and generous supply of water, con- tributed largely, he said, to the success of the placer operations which were known to have been above the average. The oldtimer predicts good returns for next and several following seasons.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30
ADVOCATING
 DIRICIBLES
 OVER OCEANS
Ekener in Washington Says Planes Not Feasi-
 ble at Present Time

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.-Imme- diate establishment of a trans-At- lantic dirigible service connecting Europe and the United States in two days is advocated by Dr. Hugo Eckener who has crossed the At lantic in an airship 72 times.
 The veteran Zeppelin commander rejected a trans-ocean service by plane as not feasible in the inn mediate future.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30

ness is legal now with lawful restrictions It is then duty and responsibility not only to stay within the legal restrictions but accept the moral responsloil- ty which is theirs and all it's implications when they .ngage in the liquor business.
 Liquor dealers in every community in Alaska may well follow the example of the farsighted Wis consin dealers who contend The liquor buslneSs must be put on a higher plane"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30
SILVA TELLS OF NEW
 ALASKA WELDERS SITE

 J. R. Silva, Manager, announced today that the Alaska Welders have moved to a new location. The new site, now occupied by the welding company, is that formerly used by the New Deal Service Sta tion.
 Silva also said that his company had ordered new motor driven arc welder, which he expects will arrive on the next steamer from the South.
 Another feature of the expansion program was the installation of a new deluxe diesel oil burner for heaters, stoves and ranges.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30
KETCHIKAN MAN MARRIED

Otto Andersen, as-c1iate mana ger of the Tongass Trading Com pany. of Ketchikan, was recently mar jed in S5attle to Miss GTaaS K. :. s.eavcy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30

I think the best eating rule to follow is a simple one: eat the foods you like if they agree with you. Don't try to starve yourself into a different figure.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30

The origin of Seattle's 70-ine- -an-hour wind that raised such havoc there recently is obvious to any Juneauite who has listened in recently on any California or Washington radio program. Adding up the total velocity of the pro and anti Merriams sincrairs schweenbachs and Odlns, we're surprised it wasn't hurrcanel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30
OLD NEWSPAPERS

In bundles for sale at The En- pire office, 25c. Fine for starting your fires these chilly mornings.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30
20 YEARS AGO
 Prom The Fu'pire
OCTOBER 30, 1914

Turkeys war on Russia was the sensation of the day. That Tur- keys entrance into the war was the r 5ult of pressure from Ger many was beyond doubt. Russia's policy was not to be one of ag- gression aganist Turkey but to be confined to the defense of her in- terests on the Black Sea.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30
CAPT. W. JACKSON LEAVES

Capt. William Jackson, of the Salvation Army, left for Wrangell aboard the Northland.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30

Miss Edith Kempthorne enter tained in honor of Miss Gulick with a dancing party in the as- sembly hall of the McGrath build ing. It was a very pretty affair and everyone present had a de- lightful time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30

Walter Waite and Sam Bowen. of Thane, won distinction as hunt CTS by bringing back five deer. two dozen mallards and a big brown bear Everyone in Thane was feasting as result of the ex- petition.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30

9"The Melancholy Days of Fall Are Here" and that's when nudist sits and wonders if 1t is worth 1t after all. ttt
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30

Before a house so crowded that many stood in the aisles, J. A. Hellenthal addressed a Democratic meeting in the Juneau theatre.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30

Uncle Billy Lawson, one of the oldest of the pioneer residents of Juneau, returned from prospect ing trip south of here and planned to spend the winter in his old home town. He said he had found some very promising prospects this summer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30

T. M. Daulton, well-known min ing operator of Atlin, was in Ju- neau on his way south.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30

Nick Agram and Al Clark, two young Alaskans, had opened a pool and billiard parlor at Tena- kee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30

Lorenzo Teppa, of Douglas, was opening mems store in Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-10-30
HAPPY
 -BIRT RTHDAY

The Empire eTtends congratula- lions and best aDis7ses today, their birthday anniUerSary, to the tolloao- ing:
 OCTOBER 30
 Jack Sey
 Gus George
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-27
Fits PROBE
To CONTINUE

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 81. W.H
District Attorney Buron Fits, with
whom the county grand jury yes
terday played a game OF hide-and
seek as it sought to summon him
for re-questioning, today was slated
for appearance probably Monday at
the opening of what was promised
as the final week of the investiga-
tion of his office.
1.-THE grand jury will be in a po-
sition to make its final report on
the exhaustive investigation OF the
office of District Attorney Fits by
the end of next week." Special
Prosecutor Clyde G. Shoemaker an
nounced as the grand jury adjourn
ed for the weekend.
What the nature of that report"
will be, the special prosecutor did
not disclose. Nor would even hint
whether it might take the form OF
an indictment, an accusation or
merely a statement of findings in
the long investigation.
The jury, through its mvestiga-
tors. started the search for Fits
Saturday morning shortly after
Shoemaker announced the uncover
ing of evidence which removed the
fear that the statute of limitations
in the Hollywood love mart" phase
of the inquiry would expire Mon
day.
1t was found Fits had appeared
early at his office and left, an
nouncing he felt Ill. Inquiry at doc
tors offices and the hospital where
he previously had been under treat
ment failed to disclose his where
abouts and late yesterday it was
announced he had been out in the
country cutting shrubbery for his
lawn.
When the jury resumes its ses-
sions Monday, it is expected to de-
vote the morning to the illegal
registration scandal and then re-
turn to the Fits case In the after
noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-27
ASK PUBLIC
TO INSPECT
ICE PLANT
October 81, 1884

October 81, 1884
The chamber of commerce is
glad TO announce the opening of
the Pacific-Imperial Carb-Ice COM
pany plant in INLAND, Saturday and
Sunday, November 3 and 4. Carl
M. Einhart, president, has ex-
tended invitations to all Imperial
Valley people to attend this i'm
portant event which means the
initiation Of a new industry in the
Imperial Valley.
During the two-day celebration,
all visitors will be given an op-
portunity to see the full opera
tions of the plant, and learn how
Imperial Valley dry ice is made
from natural carbon dioxiie gas.
They will be privileged at this time
to see the very intricate machinery
and pipes of the press room with
its 325 horse power diesel engine
which generates sufficient elec-
tricity TO light q city. This plant
is expected to produce a daily
capacity of 10 tons Of dry ice.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-27
SCHOOLS TO
CLOSE EARLY
CIRCUS DAY

Guy A. Weakley, Ell Centro sup
erintendent of schools, must have
lugged water for circus elephants
as a boy.
It has been common knowledge
that Barnes circus is coming to
town Monday, and school for boys
the day the circus is in town is
something that might be designated
a refined hardship. Nor is it any
too easy on the little girls either,
though the boys are really the big
shots at the circus.
students in the city schools have
been cooperating splendidly in
maintaining a maximum attend
ance," Weakley said today. "and
their parents have been doing the
same thing. In order to show our
appreciation for this cooperation,
and at the same time give the
youngsters a chance to see the cir
Gus, We have decided upon a min
imum day for Monday.
This will enable us to dismiss
school at 2 o'clock, in ample time
tc attend the afternoon performance
of the circus. and at the same time
will not cut into our allowance
from the state for school pur-
poses.
I'VE ask all parents to help by
sending the youngsters TO school
on Monday as usual and We will
dismiss them at 2 p. m"
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-27
New York Stocks
BY ELMER G. Waller
United Press Financial Editor

NEW YORK, Oct. 81. U.P)-To-
days short session on the stock
exchange was one of the dullest
in more than a decade. Few stocks
moved out of a fractional area and
selling as well as buying interest
was absent.
American Machine g. Foundry
cigarette machinery was the ac-
tive favorite on the upside. It rose
fractionally. Baldwin was the most
active on the board with the COM
mon and preferred descending to
new lows for the year.
Amusement shares ruled firm on
reports of good attendance at movie
theatres throughout the country.
Pathe rose a point and others were
steady. Standard Oil of California
was up more than a point in a
strong California group where Pa
cific Gas also was up nearly a
point and California packing more
than a point. Air reduction gained
more than a point.
Aside from the issues mentioned
above nearly all stocks were chang
ed only fractionally. u. 8. Steel,
Radio. and a long list were un-
changed.
Small gains were noted in New
York Central. Phillips Petroleum,
Anaconda, American Telephone az
American Radiator. Motor issues
were small losers.
Sales totaled 100000 shares. the
smallest Saturday since Sept. I and
one CT the smallest in 10 years.
Sales a week ago were 100000
shares. against $4,000 a week ago.
Dow Jones Preliminary closing
averages: Industrial, 92.86 off OILS;
Railroad, 3498 unchanged; Utility
1919 off 0.20.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-27
L. A. Stocks

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 81. U.p)-
Although volume was light, prices
were up on the Los Angeles stock
exchange today. All but one issue
showed advances or no change.
Chrysler was the only issue on
the board to show a decline, down
z at 34ls on a 100 share turnover.
Los Angeles Investment was un-
changed at Is and Transamerica
was up X at 5A, both on 200-share
turnovers; Union Oil was up IS at
14ss, Lockheed Aircraft was un-
changed at rs, Emsco Derrick was
up X at 5%, Edison per cent
was unchanged at 15ss and Pacific
Gas was unchanged at 2112, all
on 10o-share lots. Signal Gas A
was up 2s at AS on 200 shares
while Standard Oil sold 300 shares
at 80, up Y, Los Angeles Gas was
up one point at IS on 28-share
sale.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-27
Black Spider Gets
HOLLYWOOD Style

SO greatly is Hollywood influenc-
ing the world that even the black
widow spiders have gone Holly
wood. A perfect platinum blonde
black widow is the latest addition
to j. B. Norton's motley assortment
of pets which he has collected in
the agricultural commissioners Of
flee at the court house.
Norton says that this is the first
Albino black widow he has ever
seen. She is perfect platinum in
color, having only tiny spot, and
true 10 type, gentlemen prefer
blondes, for she seems highly at
tractive to several very black male
spiders.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-27
FOR RENT-Five-roo furnished
cottage. Phone 3711W3. 25tf

FOR RENT-Modern we'll furnish
ed flat, permanent tenants. Also
small apartment. Inquire 500
Olive. 19tf
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-27

FOR RENT-Modern house, apart
ments, furnished. 856 Euclid.
27t3
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-27
FOR RENT HOUSES

FOR RENT Small furnished
house. 1881 State st. Phone
5l5. 27tf
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-27

FOR REN1-Nicely furnished mod
ern 2-bedroom house. STA Adams
st. 26t3
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-27

FOR NT-Unfurnished 5-room
house at 842 Adams. Phone Rey-
nolds 99l. 25tf
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-27

FOR SALE-Two work horses, 5
and z years old. Roy Westmor-
land, three miles west, one mile
north of Seeley. 25t3
Imperial Valley press., 1934-10-27
LIVESTOCK FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Mules, three miles east
and one-half south Imperial.
Karr and Beebe 27t3