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The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-12
HAUPTMANN'S
 DEFENSE LAYS
 OUT NEW PLAN
Experts Employed to Deny Ransom Notes Written
 by Defendant ALSO CLAIM FISCH GOT RANSOM MONEY State Lining Up Evidence During Recess Over
 Week-End

PENNINGTON, N. J., Jan. 12.- The attorneys for the defense of Bruno Richard Hauptmann, on trial for the staying of Baby Lindberg, put it's handwriting expert at work today on the Lindberg ransom notes in an attempt to show they were written by Isador Fisch, who died in Germany as result of tubercu- losis.
 Taking advantage of the week end recess, the defense also sought flaws in the evidence presented bv the state that the notes were wri ten by Hauptmann.
 Defense Plans
 Chief counsel for the defense, Ed ward J. Reilly, said: We intend to prove that Fisch not only col- lected the ransom money but also wrote the ransom notes. The state has produced evidence of extortion against Hauptmann but so far there issrso evidence of murder. We ex- pect to prove Hauptmanrl is inno- cent of extortion as well as murder. He unwittingly received some ran som money from Fisch."
 The prosecution said the 'state is ready to refute any charge Fisch had anything to do with the case"
 State Has Reputation
 County Prosecutor Anthony Hauck said witness could be produced to show Hauptmann was spending the ransom money before he met Fisch.
 Frank Wilson, of the Intelligence Bureau of the Internal Revenue, testified yesterday that the first bill of the ransom money turned up five or six days after the ransom was paid on April 2, 1882.
 More Evidence
 Prosecutor Hauck said the state could prove Haupmann and Fisch did not become acquainted until August of that year.
 Wood experts planned to examine the kidnap ladder to develop refu- tation of the testimony tracing the wood to the attic in Hauptmann's home and the lumber yard where he worked.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-12
EFF TEEN OF
 TWENTY FOUR
 MEMBERS HERE
Others Are Due to Arrive on Stea mer North
 western from South TO ADMINISTER
 OATHS ON MONDAY
Procedure in Senate and House Undetermined
 This Afternoon

The Twelfth Alaska Territorial Legislature is scheduled to convene next Monday.
 This afternoon there were five of the eight Senators and ten of the sixteen Representatives in Juneau ready for the session.
 The pIogram announced this af- ternoon for Monday, is that the members of the House of Represen- tatives, in Juneau, will be officially sworn in at 12 o'clock by Judge George F. Alexander and the mem bers of the Senate at 1 o'clock, &C., cording to announcement made by Secretary of Alaska E. w. Griffin.
 Owing to the uncertainty of the arrival of the Northwestern it is not possible to determine this afternoon what the procedure of the House and Senate will be after the mem bers take the paths.
 The members of the Legislature arriving here today were busy look ing up old friends and discussing legislative problems among them selves.
 It is quite possible that caucuses may be held tonight.
 The Territorial Senators now in Juneau are Henry Roden, First Di- vision; John F. Devine, Second Di- vision; M. E. S. Brunnelle and James R. Campbell, Third Division, and John B. Powers, Fourth Division.
 Territorial Representatives here are Joe Green, First Division; A. M. Chamberlain and Howard Lyng, Second Division; J. s. Holman, James H. Patterson and H. H. Mc- Cutcheon, Third Division; William H. Growden, Andrew land, George A. Lingo and A. G. Nordale, Fourth Division.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-12
A. 6. NORDALE ARRIVES HERE
 FOR SESSION
Member of Pioneer Family Says Interior Pros
 poets Good

Alton G. Nordale, Territorial Rep resentative from Fairbanks, arrived on the Victoria and expressed en- thusiasm over the increased mining operations in the Fairbanks area.
 Fairbanks and the surrounding country has had good year." MT. Nordale said. The prospects for the coming mining season in our district are very promising; however, we need more roads to aid in the development of mining properties. "
 MT. Nordale is now veteran representative having served in the legislature two years ago, and well known throughout the Territory The Nordale. family is pioneer Alaska family, and has been identi- fled with Territorial activities and business in the Territory for many years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-12
.NERLAND TO ASK PIONEER PENSION
 BILLS PASSAGE
Only Republican in Senate or House Arrives
 Here Today

Andrew Nerland, the only Repub- lican in either the Territorial Sem ate or House of Representatives, will again introduce his Alaska pioneer pension bill at the biennial session of the Legislature, scheduled to open here Monday.
 Nerland, a member of the House of Representatives from the Fourth Division and resident of Fair banks, had that statement to make terday upon arrival here as pas senger on the southbound Victoria.
 The veteran legislator, who was at one time Speaker of the Territorial House, has in mind bill whereby all residents of Alaska who have lived in the Territory for 20 years would be eligible for a pension.
 Nerland introduced a similar mo- ton two years ago and the bill was passed by the House with but one dissenting vote. However, the meas ure was killed by the Senate.
 Other than to promise a re-intro- duction of this bill, Nerland had lit- tie else to forecast for the coming session. He did say, however, that he hoped to back any movement for continued support and improve ments of the Territory's school sys- tenn.
 Nerland indicated that there was no difficulty with the liquor dis pensation system in Fairbanks, but said he would work for any worth while improvement which seemed to meet with popular approval.
 Nerland made the trip alone, but said Mrs. Nerland would join him here later.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-12
STENOGRAPHERS FOR
 LEGISLATURE ARRIVE

The arrival of Territorial Legis- lators also marks the arrival, not only of the lawmakers, but also the stenographers that help the solons.
 Chief among the early arrivals is Miss Jane Farrelly, of Fairbanks, veteran of the tenth and eleventh Territorial sessions, returned to the capital city on the Victoria today and registered at the Gas tineau Hotel. She has served in the Senate chambers during the 1881 and 1883 sessions, and expects to assist in the work of the upper House again.
 Miss Lois Spencer accompanied Miss Farrelly on the Victoria and is registered at the Zynda Hotel She expects to act as stenographer in the House of Representatives she said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-12
TWO INQUIRIES WILL BE MADE,
 JAPAN POLICIES
Prop als Are Projected Into United States
 Congress SENATOR KING TO
 TAKE UP l ISSUE
R Repres entative Fish, Jr., Makes Announcement
 of His Plans

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Inquiry into Japan's military and commer- cial policies were projected yester- day in two Congressional quarters.
 United States Senator William H. King, Democrat of Utah, said he would confer within a few days with Secretary of State Cordell Hull on a resolution to have the Foreign Relations Committee hold hearings on Japans policy in Man. churia and also report on fortifica- tions on the islands in the South Pacific, once belonging to Germany, over which Japan holds mandate.
 From the House side, Represen- tative Hamilton, Fish, Jr., Repub- lican of New York, announced he would bare the facts of the Japan anese seizure of the American tex tile market in the Philippines and Latin-America.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-12
TERHUNE DEPARTS
 TO MAKE REPORT
 ON GAME ACTIVITY

Hugh w. Terhune, executive off Ger of the Alaska Game Commis- sion, left on the southbound Vic toria this afternoon for Seattle.
 From that city, MT. Terhune plans to go direct to Washington, D. C.. where he will make detailed reports and recommendations to Chief oi the Biological Survey J. N. Ding) Darling and to Secretary of the In- terior Harold L. Ickes.
 Terhune did not know how long he would be absent from Juneau. In his absence, Frank Dufresne. newly appointed assistant executive off cer, will be in charge of the Com missions office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-12
M'CUTCHEON IS ' BACK FOR 12TH
 LAW C0NCLAvE

H. H. McCutcheon, Representa- tive from the Third Division, has taken rooms at the Gastineau Hotel, following his arrival from Anchorage on the Victoria. He was mpanied d by his son Steven. He is veteran of the l933 Legislature.
 Refusing to talk shop" when interviewed today, the white-haired, genial Legislator was more con- cerned with getting comfortably settled in preparation for what he believed will be very busy ses- sion of lawmaking.
 Holiday business ong mer- chants in Anchorage was splendid, the Representative stated. Mild weather added impetus to the shopping fever. he said, and. the model city, enjoyed one of the best Christmas seasons in recent years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-12
GIVES HIS PL ATFORM
 FOR LEGISLATION
Veteran Democrat, Newly Elected to Senate,
 Arrives

Stating that he believes he is one of the oldest Democrats--from point of service to that party-and pos sibly the oldest Territorial Legisla- tor, Senator John B. Powers from the Fourth Division and resident of Eagle arrived in Juneau today as passenger on the southbound Vic- toria.
 The 66-year-old solon immediate ly upon his arrival here, gave a complete release of his program of proposed legislation to The Empire. It is identical with his platform upon which he was elected.
 T regard a promise as something sacred" he said. T have no big ideas of evolutionary nature. I am not a ref.rmer. am a Demo- crat from firsS to last and intend to work in harh.eny with my coll leagues in giving tho people of the Territory good, constructive legis- lation. I don't take myself too seriously but I do feel serious about the position to which I was elect ed"
 His Platform
 His platform of proposed legisla- ton, as stated today, summarized, includes the following points:
 1. Policy of Pay as we go' for Territorial finances.
 2. Fair tax on mining industry; inspection of mine operations for personal safety; opposition to sus- pension of assessment work.
 3. Conservation of natural re- sources.
 4. Repeal of present Alaska game laws and annulment of the present Alaska Game Commission.
 5. Further development of roads, trails and airplane landing fields. 6. Fair and liberal funds for edu- cation, but no extravaganza.
 '. Change of time of primary election. Fayors moving date up one month.
 Square Deal
 8. Square deal for both capital and labor.
 g. Opposition to "class legisla- tion."
 10. Support of eight-hour day where possible.
  II. Support of increased allow ance for old-age pension.
 l2. F'avors re-opening and re-es- tablishment of all wireless telegraph stations closed.
 Senator Powers is well-known as Democrat. He has attended the following National conventions of that party; the 1924 New York meet ing; the 1928 Houston. Tex, meet ing, and the 1892 Chicago meeting.
 He reminisced. today. on that tcontinueo rrom Page one)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-12
SEN. CAMPBELL
 ARR|vES; SEES
 BUSY SESSION
Veteran Anchorage Legis- lator Looking Forward
 to Big Meet

The arrival of the Victoria from the Westward brought Sen. James R. Campbell, of Anchorage, back to the Territorial Legislature, where the veteran Legislator has been previous service in the upper House.
 Although declining to talk on the business of the coming session, or as to whom may be nominated to preside, Sen. Campbell stated that the lawmakers look forward to a history making session, and that care will be exercised in the nam ing of the committees.
 Sen. Campbell is making his home at the Gastineau during the session.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-12
BOY IS BORN TO
 MESSERSCHMIDTS

Mrs. George Messerschmidt gave birth to boy at St. Ann's Hospital at 8:30 o'clock last night.
 The child weighed eight pounds and ten ounces when born. MT. Mes serschmidt is manager of the San Francisco Bakery here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-12
HOFFMAN HERE
 FROM SEWARD

Joseph H. Holman, who served in the 1883 Legislature as Repre- sentative, is back in the capital city ready for another session at law-making.
 He was reelected in the Sep tember election.
 The veteran Seward hotel man, and active Legislator, arrived on the Victoria and is registerd at the zynda Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-12
AIaska Included in Border Defense PIans; Movement Is
 Launched by House Members

WASHINGTON PA group o members have launched earmark the $1OOOO0OOO Public Works appropriation for border air defense.
 Each will between Sl0OOOOOO S2OO0O06 and will permanent complement officers operate 5O machine shops refueing stations intuition will be large 1000 planes in emergencies
 Alaska the border plans although fixed,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-12
PROGRESS OF FLIGHT

At ' o'clock this morning, accord ing to Associated Press advices re- ceived by The Empire. Miss Earhart- Putnam in a radio message to KFI. at Los Angeles, said "All we'll" In a previous conversation with the sta- ton, the aviatrix said she was be- ginning to feel tired"
 Later the aviatrix said she was enjoying the trip and was listening to musical programs broadcast from Pacific Coast stations.
 Other Messages
 Although the aviatrix gave all "OK" signals frequently to radio stations. she continually refused to give her position or answer ques- tions. One time she said she was
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-12
WHITTIER RETURNS

M. s. Whittier returned to his desk in the Customs office at the Fed eral and Territorial Building today after being confined to his home for a few days with an attack of influenza.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-12

A copper one-cent coin, slightly smaller than the present United States half dollar was found in Emigration canyon, Utah. on an old trail where it evidently had lain for more than 100 years. It was minted in l8l9,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-12

A small dog saved from a burn ing house in Paducah, Ky, by Fire Chief John Claughter was adopted as the mascot of the fire depart ment, He was named "Smokie.'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-12
HOPS FROM HONOLULU

HONOLULU, H. l., Jan. 12.-- Am ella Earhart Putnam, the only wom- an to fly the Atlantic Ocean alone, challenged the Pacific Ocean late yesterday, taking off from Wheeler Field, Army Airport, 25 miles from here at 4:45 o'clock in the afternoon, on her projected 2,400 mile-ocean flight to Oakland, California.
 The weather was bad at the time of the take-off but Naval weather reports said conditions were clearing along the route.
 Rather Have Baby
 A bit of humor was injected into the flight with George Palmer Put nam, her husband, saying shortly after her take-off: T would rather have baby" That was his reaction of husbands to wives that fly.
 Putnam, who accompanied his wife here by steamer. said that if all goes well, his wife may continue on over Oakland to Salt Lake City.
 The plane the aviatrix is flying has a cruising speed of 160 miles an hour and can extend to 200 niles an hour.
 Soon after arrival here, Putnam said he would like to accompany his wife on the flight but she re- piled: T wouldn't take a cat along"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-12
A vIATRIx FLIES FROM HONOLULU, LANDS, OAKLAND
Amelia Earhart Putnam Ma ke s Air Trip Over
 Ocean, Foggy Weather
RADIO BROADCASTS
 MADE ENTIRE WAY
Hop Of from Hawaiian Metropolis Made Late
 Yesterday Afternoon

BULLETIN = OAKLAND, Cal, Jan. 12.-Amelia Ear hart Putnam landed here at 1:31 o'clock this afternoon from Honolulu.
 At 10:49 o'clock this fore noon the Mckay Radio at San Francisco reported the av- iatrix was apparently flying in a fog off the coast after sighting land.
 An immense crowd greeted the flier when she landed.
 She flew 2,408 miles in IS hours and 16 minutes. On the latter part of the trip she was fighting clouds. fog and winds. l. Thousands swept toward the field as the huge gold and red ship carrying the first person eyer to fly the Pacific alone, shot out of the sky directly to the landing area without circling around.
 The aviatrix immediately whiled the ship around on the ground when she landed and headed di- rectly for the hangar.
 As the plane entered the hangar, the doors were locked to keep sou venir hunters away from the plane.
 The police battled with mob anxious to shake hands with the blonde aviatrix and many reach ed the plane before it was locked up. She was whisked away with a motorcycle escort.
 The aviatrix followed the course almost directly until she reached the California coast.
 Her first words were: I'm tired"
 There was enough gasoline left in the planes tank for several hours more flying.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-02-05
CONTROVERSY
 ON HERRING
 IS WATCHED
Proposed Tax Brings Up Argument as Seen in
 Southern Areas

SEATTLE, Feb. 5.-Salmon trol- lers here, according to authentic reports, have been much interest," ed in the current controversy in Southeast Alaska regarding the proposal to tax out of existence herring by-products plants because of the belief that all Alaska her. ring should be preserved as food for king and silver salmon.
 On the whole, Puget Sound trol- lers do not believe that herring are an essential food of these salmon, although unquestionably they are one of the items making up the diet of king and silver salmon.
 It is pointed out that there are no herring runs of any conse- quence from Puget Sound south, while the tonnage of king and silver salmon taken off Cape Flat tery and thence south to North ern California is very much great CT than the entire Southeast AL aska catch of these species.
 The principal winter herring fishing of the Pacific Coast is on the west coast of Vancouver Isl- and, yet there are virtually no salmon in those waters at the same time, which would indicate strongly that the salmon do not count on herring as an essential item of food.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-02-05
DOUGLAS NEVIS
FOUNDATION, LAST PIER, FOR DOUGLAS BRIDGE
 IS BEING COMPLETED

Last night was an important one in the construction of the Douglas bridge across the channel as a vital step in the completion of the last pier for the structure located on the Island side of the channel was to be undertaken.
 After weeks of hard work against the apparent limitless handicap due to stormy weather, accidents and other trials, the work of exca- vating and pumping out of sand and water, and driving piling, to form the solid foundation had reached the point where the final seal of concrete was to be poured if all went well.
 Ten days or more must elapse for the seal to set and then the casing will again be pumped out to begin work on the main pier columns and on the last abutment to be completed for the bridge.
 The middle of March should just about see the work of Con tractor Dishaw on the bridge foun- dation, finished, leaving the way clear for placing the superstruc- ture of steel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-02-05
DURANTE AND
 vELEz APPEAR
 HERE, CAPITOL
Strictly Dynamite" Open ing Tomorrow for
 2-Night Run

What happens when a small town boy wins fame too suddenly in the Big City is the basis for serious heart troubles and the TO- nance which accompanies the rousing comedy in Strictly Dy- namite,a,i .RKO-Radio Picture CO., starring Jimmy "Schnozzle' Du- rante and Lupe Velez, and opening at the Capitol tomorrow night.
 Norman Foster plays a Midwest youth who comes to New York to write the great American poem. By a stroke of chance, he wins the role of gag-writer for Moxie Slaight, famous radio comic, and then the trouble begins.
 Success aud Vera, Moxie's fiery air partner, go to his head. His clients and his wife sever their re- lations with him. Moxie saves the day when he recites one of his poetic masterpieces on the Snug gy Huggy Corset Hour" in one of the most hilarious sequences ever filmed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-02-05
BACON MAKES { NEW DEAL ON
 VOYAGE SOUTH
To Handle Stopover Travel Agency Passengers
 New Bus Purchased

Walter H. Bacon, owner of the Channel Bus Line, who has re- turned here after a short trip to Seattle and Portland, says that business conditions generally are greatly improved over like period of last year and Coast automobile dealers are having great difficulty in filling orders for 1885 models; this is particularly true on the low and medium priced cars.
 While South, Mr. Bacon arranged with the Frank tReedy Travel Bureau to book stopover passengers for Juneau and he will undertake to furnish amusement for the visit ors during their stay here. Motor boating, strip fishing, salmon troll ing, auto side trips and glacier hiking will feature the entertain ment programs as being outlined by Bacon and Reedy and he re- ports the tourist bookings already greatly exceed the number who had made reservations up to this time last year. :
 A new Ford V-a 25-passenger bus was purchased for his line and delivery will be made in Juneau about April l.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-02-05
DOUBLE DOOR IS ATTRACTION
 FOR COLISEUM
Distinguished Cast of Prin- cipals Are Appear
 ing in Feature

A distinguished cast headed by Evelyn venable, Sir Guy Standing and Kent Taylor and including two members of the original cast of the play are featured in Para mounts screen version of the sue cessful Broadway drama, Double Door" coming to the Coliseum to- night.
 The two members of the original cast are Mary Morris and Anne Revere, who were brought to Hol- lywood by Paramount at the close of the play to act the two central roles of the drama, which they originally created.
 In the picture, Miss Morris plays the part of Victoria Van Brett, iron-willed. cratic spinster who rules the destinies of the million naire Van Brett family. Miss Re- were is her weaker, subservient sister, and Kent Taylor, her half brother, who, with the aid of Eve lyn venable as his lovely young bride, breaks her control of the family and finds freedom. But he does not win out over her until she attempts to murder his bride. Then in gripping and fast-mov- ing climax, her tyrannical grip is broken and fate takes a hand in bringing her life to climax.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-02-05
HOSPITAL NOTES


 Mike Juras, a medical patient, left St. Ann's Hospital this morn ing.
 G. Advenalla was discharged from St. Ann's Hospital today, after having been a medical case.
 Alex Russell left St. Ann's Hos pital for his home today. He had received medical attention.
 A. s. Thompson of Hoonah was admitted to St. Ann's Hospital yesterday. He underwent an ap- pendectomy this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-02-05
CITY CLERK
 HERE FOR MEETING

M. J. Walsh, city clerk of Nome and member of the Board of Ed ucation, arrived in Juneau on the Yukon for scheduled meeting of the board, which may have to be delayed. P. c. McMullen of Sew ard and Mrs. A. H. Nordale of Fairbanks, were unable to come here for the sessiong However, MT McMullen, who is i'll with influ- enza, may be able to make the next boat, and if so, MT. Walsh plans to stay over.
 A. H. ziegler, of Ketchikan, here for the Legislature. and H. l.. Faulkner of Juneau, are the other members of the board. The latter is president {
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-02-05

made the occasion of a party, giv- en for her by her classmates dur ing the afternoon. Ice cream and cookies were enjoyed and gifts were presented
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-02-05
K2cylI1j1 A-zllz . AEATREl

A white Angora cat owned by Mrs. George Kammermeyer of Jop- lin, Mo-, died at the age of 18 years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-02-05

The defense was allowed the right to argue the point later. Defense May Rest
 Defense attorneys said this morn ing they might rest testimony with in the next few days making it probable that the case may be in the hands of the jury about a week from tomorrow. Next Tuesday will be Lincoln's birthday and the court will take holiday
 It was announced by the State that Mrs. Dwight W. Morrow might be called to the witness stand to clear Miss Sharpe's name.