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The Saturday press. (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1936, 1935-04-13

We could make a crack about
relieving unemployment by just
putting everybody to work, but
it wouldn't be funny.
The Saturday press. (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1936, 1935-04-13

On April 6 there were sounds
of marching feet as soldiers and
vets observed the eighteenth ami
versary of Americas entrance in
to the World War. But there
were few cheers. The next war
is too imminent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
BLIND SENATOR SCHALL STRUCK
 BY AUTO, DIES
Wellknown Critic of Roose- welt Administration, in
 Senate Since 1924

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Thomas D. Schan, blind Republican Senator from Minnesota, died Sunday of in- juries received in an automobile ac- cident near here Thursday night.
 Senator Schall was struck by an automobile as he was crossing busy highway between Washington and Baltimore. His skull was fractured and his left leg broken in two places. He is survived by his widow, two gcns, and daughter.
 Fifty-eight years old the blind Senator. who lost his sight from all electric shock. was elected to the Sem ate. Nov. 4, 1924. Previously he had served five terms in, the House of Representatives. He had always been caustic critic of the Roosevelt Ad- ministraticn His term would have expired in 1887.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
COAST GUARD
 SEARCHING OFF
 PORT M ARTHUR
Cape Decision Keeper Last Seen Adrift Tn Small
 Boat Motor Dead
FEAR CRAFT SWAMPED
 BY NORTHEAST BLOW
Two Other Sm all Boats Missing in Same District
 Possible Loss of Life

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, Dec. 2y.
 The Coast Guard cutter Cyane
 has started search off Port Me-
 Arthur near the southern point
 of Kuiu Island. for Ernest Evan
 son, one of the Cape Decision
 Lighthouse k eepers, last seen
 adrift in a small motorboat yes-
 terday morning with the motor
 dead.
 Evanson left the lighthouse for Port McArthur for supplies with a northwest wind blowing, and 1t is feared he has run into difficulties, possibly being swamped as the wind blew up.
 Others Missing
 Two small boats have been lost in Southeast Alaska waters the past several days with possible loss of life. The Eal-l35, small fishing boat, was wrecked on the shores of Kendrick Bay, Prince of Wales Island and trappers searched the beach for the crew without success. The Minnie burned at Glover Pass. a few miles from here. but Earl Goodwin. operat- or, made his way to shore and to the road leading into Ketchikan.
 Where storm Hit Before
 The lighthouse keeper is lost in the same vicinity, not far from Cor onation Island, where terrific storm struck about two months ago. taking heavy toll of small fishing boats and several lives. At that time the storm hit Ketehikan and Prince Rupert, doing heavy damage Sev- eral fishermen lost their lives when their boats foundered and were wrecked on the shores of Coronation Island
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
LINDBERCHS
 MAKING TRIP
 TO ENGLAND MM H@.I EYE N. MN A@
Friends Deny They Are to Live Abroad Because of
 Kidnap Threats

NEW YORK, Dec. 23-The New York Times said today that close friends promptly denied that Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and family are now enroute to England to establish residence because of many kidnap threats against their son.
 The Times said that threats have increased recently but close friends of the Lindberghs claim the present trip is merely holiday visit.
 Other friends admitted that the Lindberghs left Saturday night for England because of the growing threats. They also stated the Colonel said he was dissatisfied with Gov. Hoffman's attitude in the case.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
STEWART FINDS GOOD POINTS IN
 BEACH SCHEME
Sponsoring of More Pros pecting Vital, Mines
 Official Says

The purpose of Rex Beach's scheme to foster prospecting in Alaska is excellent, according to Territorial Commissioner of Mines B. D. Stew art, but he believes it would be more practical to confine the initial oper- ation of the plan to putting men al- ready in the Territory to work
 Anything which would foster min eral development here deserves sup port" Stewart added.
 Own Scheme Revealed
 A plan similar in many respects to that advocated in Washington this week by Beach was espoused by MT Stewart at the last session of Con- gress. but no action was taken on the matter.
 Stewards proposal called for the organization of deserving young men on relief and transients into pros pecting units similar to CCC camps They would be located in mineral areas which are known to be favor able, and the men would be sent into the field with adequate supervision Each camp would be divided up into small corps, which would be headed by experienced prospectors and giv- en complete technical assistance.
 This would tend to transmit the knowledge of old sourdough pros pectors on to a new generation, Stewart declared. At the end of a years training the young men ir these camps would be likely candi- dates for grubstakes from private in- dividuals, and a considerable impet- us would be given the opening up oi new mining fields"
 Similar schemes have already beer carried out in Australia and in sev- eral of the states, the mines con- missioner said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
WAGNER LABOR
 LAW RESTS ON
 SUPREME COURT
Can't Believe Saturday $ Decision Based on Sound
 Principles Says Green

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Friends of the Wagner Labor Relations Act look to the Supreme Court in the hope that tribunal will upset the Kansas City decision holding the act unconstitutional.
 District Federal Judge Merrill E. Otis ruled Saturday, Congress has no power to regulate that which merely affects commerce.
 William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, said T can't believe the decision is based upon sound principles. We shall rely on the Supreme Court for final de- cision'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
DIMOND PUSHING
 A|RFIELD PLANS. FOR TERRITORY.
Officials to Acco m pany Delegate for Conference
 with Harry Hopkins

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.--Delegate Anthony J. Dimond is said to be en- isting the aid of the Post Office, Commerce, Interior and Air Depart nents in an effort to obtain $2,900,- 200 of the public works relief funds for airfields and lighted airways in Alaska.
 The Delegate said here yesterday that representatives of those depart ments had promised to accompany him for a conference with Harry l.. Hopkins, Works Progress Adminis- trator, to urge the allocation of funds. All these departments have a special interest in establishment of sys- tenn of airfields in the chief popu- lation centers of Alaska, Dimond said. The Delegate said he considered the possibility of early establishment of an army air base in the Territory not especially bright at this time, but said, however, that Army Air Corps officials were studying plans.
 Urges Funds For University
 There is not much immediate like lihood of obtaining work relief funds for road purposes. Dimond said, and he is 9ot optimistic about the NOS sibility of obtaining funds for con- struction of the Alaska portion of the proposed International Highway The Delegate said he would urge the passage of bill to grant the Univer- sity of Alaska additional funds to carry on agricultural experiment. work and extend vocational training in the Territory on the same basis as in the States. He favors the aboli- ton of fish traps and placing control of fisheries matters in the hands of the Territorial Legislature and said he favored plans to aid the Eskimos in more control over reindeer herds.
 Pushes Hospital Plan
 Delegate Dimond said he had asked the House Appropriation Committee to increase the estimates for hos pitals for natives and to provide for the establishment of eight new in- stitutions, but said he was unable to tell how favorably his suggestions were received Hospitals are urged for Bethel. Seward, Ketchikan, Kla- wock, Kanakanak, Unalakleet, Sel- dovia and Kodiak.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
Stiff Automobile Tests
 Down English Drivers

LONDON, Dec. 23.-Some 16,00O English citizens, or 13 out of every 100 applicants, failed in the compul- sorry driving tests for would-be mo- torists since June.
 These figures are part of a new burst of statistics by England's zeal ous minister of transport, Leslie Hore- Belisha. in evidence of improy- ed motoring conditions.
 The l6,000 who tried, and failed, would have been behind the wheels of automobiles, with resultant dan- ger to life and property, were the driving tests non-existent, MT. Hore- Belisha pointed out.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
FIVE THOUSAND ETHIOPIANS ARE
 GIVEN REPULSE

ROME, Dec. 23.-A repulse of 5000 Philippians attacking Italy's North ern Army is reported in commun- ique issued by the Government this afternoon.
 The Communique says: "The Eth iopian column attacked the lines in the region of Addi Abbi, marching to- ward the North. The National Erit- rean troops counter attacked vigor- ously. The enemy, favored by the terrain, attempted to resist ard fighting was very bitter. Our troops supported by artillery and airplanes pushed forward. fighting man to man. The enemy was finally repuls- ed and turned in flight, followed by Eritrean attachments"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
NEW SANCTIONS SEEN

LONDON, Dec 23.-Authoritative sources said that Britain would press for extension of the present penalties against Italy to include an oil em- bargo and perhaps other sanctions as soon as all Mediterranean coun- tries pledged support for the English in event of war.
 Significance was attached to the news from Paris that the French Atlantic fleet has been ordered from Brest next month for cruise of West African waters, indicating that pow erful units of the French navy would be cruising fully manned an dequip- ped within easy reach of the Medit- erraneon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
JURY PROBING MYSTERY DEATH
 OF MOVIE STAR
Margaret Lindsay, Another Actress, Called in h.
 vestigation of Case

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 23.- The Grand Jury which is seeking to de- termine if Thelma Todd, screen ac- tress who was found dead in hel auto last week, was murdered, today summoned Margaret Lindsay, an other film actress, as the first wit ness.
 Miss Lindsay was a dinner com panion of Pasquale Di Cicco, former husband of the dead star, a week ago Saturday night at the Troca- dero Cafe in Hollywood, Miss Todd attending another party in the same restaurant that night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
PARDONS ARE
 GIVEN 31 BY
 PRES. QUEzON
Christmas Presents Handed Out by Philippines
 Executive

MANILA, Dec. 23.-President Man uel Quezon today gave Christmas presents. in the forms of pardons, to 31 Philippine convicts.
 President Quezon has also granted a six months reprieve to San Bar ruga, sentenced to die in the electric chair on December 26 for triple murder.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
KIDNAPERS RUN,
 LEAVE VICTIM

NEWARK, N. J.. Dec. B. Two men, surprised in the act of kid- naping an elderly Newark diamond merchant. opened fire on detectives and escaped
 Their car was found half an hour later The kidnap victim, bound and gagged, was lying in the rear of the machine.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
STEWART A GRANDFATHER

Word that he has become a grand father has been received by Territorial Commissioner of Mines B. D. Stewart. A seyen-pound son was born December 19 to MT. and Mrs. B. D. Stewart Jr., of An chorage. Mir. Stewart, Jr., is con- nected with the Alaska Road Com mission in the Westward.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
HAUPTMANN TO
 GET RULING ON
 CLEMENCY SOON
Petition Is Filed Today Hearing Expected from
 Court This Week

TRENTON, N. J., Dec. 23.-Bruno Hauptmanns petition for clemency was filed today with the Court of Pardons. The contents are unreveal- ed.
 A hearing is expected this week.
 Hauptmann is under sentence of death to hang Jan l9 for the alleged kidnapping and murder of the Lind bergh baby.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
CLOSING PRICES TODAY

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.--Closing quo tation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is I4ls, American Can 134A American Power and Light 8. Ana conda 28ls, Bethlehem Steel 48A General Motors 55%, International Harvester 60ls. Kelvinator i4A, Ken necott 283s. Simmons Beds 1874 United Corporation 6css. Unite d States Steel 45ss, Pound $4.92A.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
SHIP REFLOATS AFTER AGROUND
 ENTIRE NIGHT
United Fruit Liner Pulls Of Under Own Power
 Early Today

CAPE MAY, N. J., Dec. 23. - The United Fruit liner Irione, aground overnight on the Brandywine Shoals near the mouth of the Delaware Bay, was refloated early this forenoon and headed on under her own power, for Philadelphia.
 The Coast Guard reported the ship is carrying ten passengers and crew of 50 men but is not taking any water.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
Lions Easy" for Lad,
 But Not Five-Foot Leap

BROWNSVILLE, Tex, Dec. 23.- Manuel King, widely known l2- year-old lion tanner of Brownsville goes into a cage and bullies several grown lions with ease, but balks at the dizzy" heights of five-foot cliffs.
 In making moving picture here he was asked to jump into the lior cage. It took the entire crew anc his father half day to persuade him to make the leap.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
Business in West Is
 On Upgrade

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.--Charles Ray, President of the New York Stock Exchange, returning from a speaking tour to the Pacific CoaGt, said he noticed a decided feeling of optimism and was of the firm belief business is great ly improving.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
STOCK MARKET
 TREND UPWARD,
 AIRCRAFT LEADS
Aviation, Motor, Oil and Specially Issues Push
 Up for Good Gains

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-The Stock Market deals today were weighed carefully but scattered aviation, mo- tors, oil and specially issues pushed up from fractions to around three points.
 Chrysler and Douglas aircraft hit a new five year peak along with 8 number of other similar issues.
 Many utilities and rails were ne- glected in the slack trading.
 Today's close was steady.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23

LONDON, Dec. 23.--Great Britain has chosen Capt. Anthony Eden For eign Secretary in place of Sir Samuel Hoare; co-author of the Anglo French peace mistake who re- signed.
 At the same time England an- nounced a far-reaching army reor- ganization.
 Italy immediately took the appoint ment of the 38-year-old Eden as a direct slap. Italians dislike him be- cause of his activities as British Minister for the League of Nations affairs, in which capacity he pressed for the sanctions
 The reorganization of the army in- cluded the mechanization of the en- tire existing cavalry division, and the continuation of strengthening of the forces in Egypt A number of in- fantry units were also converted into machine gun and rifle battalions un- der the new system.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
NRA TRANSFER
 ORDER TO BE
 SIGNED TODAY
President Roosevelt to Act on Change of Re-
 covery Work

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-An Exc cutive order transferring the func- tions of MIRA to the Department of Commerce and Labor has been pre- pared at the White House for Presi- dent Roosevelts signature. The or der is scheduled to be signed some time during today The order will not become effective until after the MIRA law expires next April
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
Brings Home to School
 and Takes in Boarder

ENID. OKLA, Dec. 23.--Louis Kir- cher didn't stop at bringing his home with him when he came here to att tend Phillips University He took in a roomer- -boarder.
 Kirchner's home is mounted on an auto trailer. Leon Kidd of Red Rock Okla. boards and rooms with Kirch- ner.
 He reports there is frequently home made bread and pie on the table.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
MANY PERSONS MENTIONED AS
 OFFICE SEEKERS
Political Race Expected to Get Into Full Cry Short
 ly After Holidays

With the new year and the first day of February, the last date for fil- ing of candidates, rapidly approach ing, interest in the coming elections is growing and is expected to get into full cry after the holidays. In addi- tion to Delegate to Congress and Ter ritorial officers, all sixteen Tsrritor- al House members and four Sena- tors one from each Division are to be named.
 Delegate Anthony J. Dimond has announced he will again be a can didate for Congress on the Demo- cratic ticket but so far no announce ment has been forthcoming from the Republicans. John Dunn, former Clerk of Court here and now living in California, has let it be known to friends in the Territory that he may file on the Republican ticket for Delegate.
 Boyle Filed
 Territorial Auditor Frank A. Boyle already has filed for reelection on the Democratic ticket and Attorney General James S. Truitt and High way Engineer w. A. Hesse are ex- pected to seek reelection on that ticket. Harry G. Mccain, Ketchikan attorney, has filed for Attorney Gen. eral on the Republican ticket.
 For the Legislature many names are being mentioned Democratic possibilities for the House here in Juneau include the names of Mrs. To. P. Jenne, Henry Messerschmidt, IJ. P. Anderson and J. V. Davis. It is understood that Joe Green of Hy- der will seek re selection to the House from the First Division, while no word had been received from A. H. ziegler, Joe Baronovich, and A. P. Walker, the other members last ses- sion from this Division, though it is reported that ziegler may run. They are all Democrats.
 Doc" Walker to Run
 Senator Norman R. Walker of Ret chikan, it is understood, will seek re- election on the Democratic ticket. He is understood to have the support of the Democratic organization in that Division. Up in the Second, O. D. Cochran, Nome attorney, may file for the Senate, it is reported, with James Frawley, veteran lawmaker, dropping out, although no definite word has come from Frawley. How ard Lyng, who served in the House Hast session from Nome will again be a candidate, it is reported, from that Division. Lyng, who has been with the Matanuska project, is ex- lpected to resign his post there and carry on his campaign in the Sec ond.
 Hoffman To Run Joe Hoffman, who served as Speak CT of the House, is again planning on being a candidate for the House, &C., cording to word from the Westward. Hoffman, from Seward. represents the Third Division.
 In the Fourth, the Divisional Con- vention endorsed Joe Crosson, fa- nous northern flier, for the Senate, on the Democratic ticket, leaving the belief that Luther c. Hess, President of the Senate last session, would not run again. MT Hess told friends here last session that he would not be candidate again. For the House the Democrats in the Fourth have Tom Lamore, Louis A. Smith, Leo Rogge and Dan Green. Rogge is an oldtimer in the Interior and is con- nected with the Fairbanks Explora- ton Company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
wRANGELL HOoPsTERs DUE

The Wrangell Institute basketball team will start on a playing tour of Southeast Alaska shortly after Christmas, according to word re- ceived by Charles w. Hawkesworth. head of the Bureau of Indian Af- fairs. The team will meet local quintets in Juneau, Hoonah, An- goon and Sitka.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
s25,OOO LOOT
 SECURED BY
 SAFECRACKERS
Saturdays Christmas Sales Stolen from Seattle De-
 pertinent Store

SEATTLE. Dec. 23.-Two safe- crackers tied up the night watchman of the Carew-Shaw Department store last night, punched the safe open and escaped with approximately s25 900, the receipts of last Saturdays Christmas shopping rush.
 The watchman freed himself an hour later and gave the alarm of the robbery
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
LIGHTHOUSE MAN LOST IN SOUTHEAST
Constitutionality Of Gufey Law To Be Decided

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-The Supreme Court has agreed to paes on the constitutionality of the Guffey Law, by which the bituminous industry is strictly regulated by the Government.
 The Kentucky coal operators have asked for a review of the ltgislation without waiting for ths Court of Appeals to rule on the Federal District Court decis- ions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
EGYPTIANS PREPARED

CAIRO. Egypt, Dec. 23.-The Egyp- tian government took another step to tighten it's national defense today by deciding to retain under arms fo1 another six months of duty 4,00C troops whosee five-year service ends December 3l
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
} Deacons in l Family

CANADIAN, Tex.-T. s. Wiggins, 85; his son, R. E.. 63. and his grand son, 37, are all deacons in the Bap- tist church here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23

Part of the earth's oxygen supply is manufactured by growing plants.
 Ancient Mayans were excellent concrete road builders.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
DOW. JONES AVERAGES

The following are Dow, Jones aver ages: Industrials. l40.55, rails 39.47, utilities 28.35.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23
ITALIANS RAP
 SELECTION OF
 LEAGUE LEADER
En ngland Also Announces Far-Reaching Army
 Reorganization MORE PENALTIES ON
 ITALY ANTICIPATED
French Fleet Is Ready Egypt Strengthens Ma
 tional Defense

BULLETIN-LondOn, Dec. 23. - Efforts toward devel- cping solid military front against possible Italian ag- gression in the Mediterranean is reported successful. British and French general S [ a f f s have concluded satisfactory consultations concerning mu- tual support by the armies and navies in case of Italian attack. Negotiations are re- ported to have been opened in Paris by Premier Laval with Turkey and Greece along the same lines.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-23

The Hawiian division of the army uses 1000 motor vehicles.
The Redwood gazette., 1935-06-06

Wards Budget Plan is convenient way for re-
sponsible people to use their credit in purchas-
ing everything they need from Wards-when
the total purchase is $50 more. Pay little
down, little each month, with carrying charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-29
COMMUNISTCHOLD
 CONTROLOF GROUP
Leader Identified as Or- ganizer of Hunger March
 at Washington

An interesting comment on the recent Social Insurance Congress held in Washington, D. C.. which for several weeks previous to it's actual date aroused considerable discussion in Waterbury as to just what organization was it's guiding influence is made by Lowell Linn pus, widely known newspaperman. in the current issue of the Guild Reporter.
 Mir Limpus charges that the communist influence which he says dominated the sessions, was under played in newspaper accounts of the conference.
 "I wonder if the majority (of guild members) recognized the identity of the gentleman referred to as Herbert Benjamin, National Unemployment Council, who key noted the convention.
 "I wonder if they realized that the keynoter of this conference. in which our delegiates for the first time participated, is one of the best
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-29

2:30 from the Aldorson funeral home, POI Meadow street. Rev John Emerson Better, pastor of the Methodist church officiated. Burial was in Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-29
Pensions Discussed
 At Borough Meeting
Cyrus Ching Tells League of Women Voters Corpora
 tions May Stop System if Compensation Isn't Given

With all the wealth in the coun- try, the jobless situation as now prevails should not exist, he de- clared.
 Senator Stremlau said people have the right to live in their own environment late in life and not be put in poorh0uses merely because they are 100 old to work for no fault of their own. He told of the efforts of Eagles in the country in behalf of old ago pension bills and outlined history of the state pen- sion bill and what 1t was. He blam- ed unemployment to great extent on the machine age. He said he does not blame industry for drop- ping older men when the work can be done better by younger persons but expressed the belief something should be done to preserve the self respect of those let go. The interest of the audience was shown by the number of questions asked at the end of the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-29

known communist leaders In Amer of ies2."
 The writer mentions several other we'll known cOmmunlgt iead- CTS present at the convention among them Earl BrOwder, recog- nized head of the communist party in America, who played a leading part. Israel Amter, and Harry Bridges.
 The conference concerned Itself chiefly. he says. with the sponsor ing of a strictly labor party, the