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The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
Democrats Are
 in Session at
 WrangeII Today
Harmonious Opening Takes Place-M. E. Monagle
 Chosen Chairman

WRANGELL, Alaska, Dec. 10.- The Democratic First Divisional con- vention convened in harmonious opening session in the American Le- zion Hall here at 12 o'clock noon to- day with 24 delegates present and holding and representing l03 prox- ies covering all Divisional precincts,
 M. E. Monagle, of Juneau, was unanimously cleo te d permanent chairman.
 The committee of Credentials com posed of James J. Connors, Jr., Frank Botelho, of Juneau; w. c. Stump of Ketchikan and Jack Spath of Ket- chikan, was immediately appointed and the delegates and their proxies were approved.
 It is expected recess will be ta- ken early this afternoon.
 The Juneau delegates and proxy holders attending the convention are J. J. Connors, Sr., J. J. Connors, Jr., M E. Monagle, Mrs. c. P. Jenne, Mrs. William A. Holzheimer, Alice Cough lin, MT and Mrs. J. V. Davis, Frank A. Boyle, A. P. Anderson. MT. and Mrs. Robert w. Bender. Frank Bot e..lc.
 The delegates attending from Ket- ,hikan are w. T. Sharples, w. c. Stump. J. T. Moran, MT and Mrs Neil Reid.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
JMWA CHOOSES NEW
 OFFICERS TODAY

Old officers will give place to new today. as the Juneau Mine Workers Association, in deference to it's constitutional rule which forbids officer to hold terms longer than six months, will choose its new leaders by rank and file vote.
 Polls in the A B. Hall have been open since 10 o'clock this morning, and will close at 8 o'clock, an hour after the beginning of tonight's regular session of the association c. E. Gordon, in charge of the polls, reports a gratifying number of voters.
 The following are candidates:
 For President: Ed Kirchoffer, Hollis Jones, Cary Tubbs.
 First Vice-President: A. James Jackson, Max Dorman.
 second President: Farlin Cameron, Ronald Lister, Robert Jernberg.
 Secretary: James Lyman, Albert Hammer.
 Assistant Secretary: w. D. (BilD Bale; Samuel Daniels, Ray Rich ardson.
 Treasurer Earl Watkins, James Lyman.
 Trustees: Harold Hargrave, Ed Kirchoffer, Doc Gordon, Claus Larson.
 Sergeant -at-Arms: Henry Ander- son, William Glafke, Howard Willis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
ALLEGED ABUSE OF AAA IS TO BE
 INvES TICATED
Government Officials to Run Down Annoying Stor-
 les Current in U. 5.

WASHINGTON, Dec 10.-Irritated by stories about alleged AAA abuses Government officials today indicated that they may call upon county all lotment committeeman throughout the nation to help run down reports.
 Stories about farmers being forced to burn grain or kill hogs, anecdotes about men being paid far more for curtailing production than they ever made in producing crops or livestock reports of widows being penalized for over production, have been a fertile, source of annoyance to AAA-
 President Roosevelt, in his address yesterday in Chicago before the American Farm Bureau Federation, declared political profiteers are seek ing to stir up city people in opposil tion to the New Deals farm pro- gram which was aimed to stop the rule of tooth and claw that threw the farmers into bankruptcy or turn ed them virtually into serfs.'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
NAVY TONNACES
 CONSIDERED AT.
 LONDON MEET
Japan Requested to Make Statement-Demand
 Is Command

LONDON, Dec. 10.-An authorita- tive source disclosed that the Inter- rational Naval conference has de- ci1-d to plunge transdiately inso slie question of total tonnages for the worlds greatest nayies.
 The delegates have requested Ja- pan to make a detailed statement re- garding demands for total tonnages This subject is being pressed by the Japanese delegation and now it is given a direct command to make a statement.
 Informed persons feel that success or failure of the efforts to achieve a new agreement hinges upon the deliberations during the next few days
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
AAA'S FUTURE
 NOW IN H ANDS
 SUPREME COURT
Decision Likely in January
 Dramatic Arguments Presented, Both Sides

WASHINGTON, Dec. To- The future of AAA rested dramatically with the Supreme Court today as the subsidy policy was denounced as bribery and robbery by it's foes and was upheld as simple justice by the New Deal.
 The evidence now remains to be reviewed by the court. A decision seems likely in January.
 Solicitor General Stanley Reed rounded out the Governments con- tention that the Constitution and the AAA do not conflict.
 Former United States Senator George Wharton Pepper, attorney for the Hoosiac Mills, contended that processing taxes meant rob- ping Peter, the processor, to pay Paul, the producer
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
WARRACK COMPANY
 AWARDED TWO JOBS

Word was received by the Floss Construction Company of Juneau today that the Warrack Construction Company was low bidder on the PWA projects in Cordoya and Valdez, bids for which were opened this week.
 A new school building is to be erected in Valdez, while in Cordovs city hall will be built, and repairs made to the public school. The award of of.improvements to the sewer system in the Copper City was made to the Gastineau Construction Com pany
 Bids on the municipal improve ments in Anchorage. also PWA project, are to be opened there Sat urday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
RIOT TRIAL TESTIMONY COMPLETED
Killed, Explosion,
 Coal Mine
Fouteen Rescued from 600 Foot Level, Mile
 from Surface

COALHURST, Alberta, Dec. 10.- Sixteen miners were killed, and IA were rescued, including three ser iously injured, in the Letheridge Galleries mine explosion on the 600 foot level, one mile from the sur face.
 Officials said they believed an cleo tric spark from the telephone line ignited the gas.
 The explosion was the first real tragedy in quarter of a century of the Lethbridge coal field
 The blast occurred as the night shift was going to work.
 All but one of the bodies of the victims have been recovered by dig ging parties and it has been located but trapped by debris.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
CONCRETERS MEET SABIN'S TONIGHT IN
 BASKETBALL TILT

Krause' Concreters will play Sabin's Clothiers in a non-confer- ence tilt at 8:30 tonight, accord ing to last-minute announcement this afternoon by President Leon- ard Holmquist. The final announce ment was made in favor of fans who, it was said, would enjoy a big-time game instead of the orig inal substituted event. Sabin's were scheduled to meet the Tallapoosa five, but with the cutter not in port, the Concreters offered to fill in.
 The Juneau High School team meets the Juneau Bremen in the opener at 7:30 o'clock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
MORE NAMES
 ADDED TO ROTARY

Charles w. Carter and Monte Grisham were added to the roster of the Rotary Club at its weekly meeting this noon in the Terminal Cafe.
 Following the luncheon and the transaction of regular business, Kel- ly Blake gave a humorous talk and Mrs. V. Van Dam, dressed in Dutch costume, gave brief resume of the history of Holland.
 With no particular business on hand, the club enjoyed an informal conversational time until its ad- journment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
COLOR SUPPLEMENT
 WELCOMES YULETIDE

Color and Christmasl Christmas and colorl The two go hand in hand and The Empire joins in with four page Christmas shopping supplement today to remind shoppers that it won't be long now"
 Today's twelve pages are brim full of bright, timely suggestions for the years biggest occasion, and the ad- vertisements are reflected in the overnight blossoming of downtown stores.
 Color advertising, while something new to Alaskan newspaper readers is growing by leaps and bounds in the States, especially at Yuletime and The Daily Alaska Empire, always put with the latest in newspaper i'm proyements, is proud to offer this first color supplement for it's adver- tisers and subscribers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
PEACE FARLEY FOR ETHIOPIA
 STRIKES SNAC
Britain Not Tn Accord Over Baldwin's s Handling
 of Crisis

LONDON. Dec. 10.--Franco-B Brit ish efforts to conclude speedy peace agreement for the African conflict struck a temporary snag through the refusal of the British Cabinet to accept a compromige plan laid down by Premier Laval and Sir Samuel Hoare.
 Reports said that the Cabinet de- manded certain modifications, and that some sections of British offic- ialdom in Parliament are in revolt over the way Stanley Baldwir's gov ernment is handling the peace nego- tiations.
 An official silence prevailed today as the Cabinet met in an emergency session to discuss the proposals.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
MORNING SESSION

Rebuttal testimony in the trial of 24 men in Federal district court virtually was completed at noon to- day Only one further witness was to be called by Howard Stabler. at torney for George Kodzoff and Bill Taroff.
 Only three witnesses were called by Attorneys Goodman and Roden in defense while Stabler recalled Kodzoff for a moment and was to call Frank Garnick just after the noon recess. Goodman called Mrs Beavert, wife of the defendant War ren Beavert, Mentur Peterson, de- fendant, and Al Nygren. Nygren said he was not out of breath when he reached the marshaps office. Pet erson said Assistant Chief of Police William Markle had not ordered him off the porch at the A. J. and Mrs. Beavert did not testify, objection to the line Of questioning being upheld by the court.
 Many Witnesses
 Another long list was called by As- sistant District Attorney George w. Folta in an effort to stress certain points which had previously been brought out. The witnesses were Dr. w. w. Council. Ted Danielsen, Dr. w. P Blanton, Sam Guyot, George Jones, Chief of Police Roy Hoffman, Ted Adams, Lloyd "Kinky" Bayers, H. L. Faulkner, Victor Cubb, Jess Paine, Carl Anderson, Arnold Mog- seth. Mrs. Roy Rutherford, F. A. Smith, L. R. Hogins, Guy Graham, R. Berg, A. J. Goodman, Joe Waite, Jack Brown, Everett Smith, Wally Bergstrand, Harry Naifenoff and De- fense Counsel Irwin Goodman.
 Goodman was called by Folta to
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
HOT CARGO BAN
 LIFTED IN s. F.
 AS TRUCE MADE
Workers Are Instructed to Handle Gulf Cargo on
 Blockaded Ships

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Dec. 10 Following the signing by operators of a satisfactory agreement in re- gards to Gulf of Mexico ports, long shoremen here and at San Diego lifted a several weeks ban against Gulf cargo.
 Workers were instructed to unload nine blockaded Luckenbach, Swayne and Hoyt ships.
 Previous refusal was based on the ground that the ships were loaded by non-union labor during the Gulf strike.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
STORES DECORATE
 WITH EVERGREEN

The big Christmas snow-fall'' within the past 20 hours seemed to have aroused downtown mer- chants into furor of Yuletide decorations, as many stores have already 'primped" for the coming season, now 12 days off.
 It's now busy program for the fellows who are draping store fronts with evergreen boughs, and inside, employees and decorators are losing no time in keeping pace with the stampede that is get ting ready for Christmas"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
Second venire Jury Is Drawn
 in Mass Trial

PORT RICHARD, Dec, 10.-- Judge H. G. Sutton has ordered 30 additional jurors drawns for the venire of the Erland's Point mass murder trial. besides the twelve jurors tentatively seated.
 But four remained this morning of the original venire drawn to try Leo Hall and Mrs. Peggy Paulos, charged with first degree murder in connection with sextuple kill ings.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
FIREARMS CHARGE DROPPED

Charges against Boris Chernikoff, accused of possession of firearms without an alient's special license. were dorpped yesterday. Chernikoff was arraigned before Commissioner Mullen by Deputy Warden Clarence Rhode.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
Women Are Sharing
 Honors, Fox Hunting

LONDON. Dec. LA new season of fox hunting is under way in Eng land, with women sharing the field in what has been considered typi- cally masculine sport.
 Not only are they riding to hounds in increasing number but IT, a rec ord. are serving as Masters of the Hounds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
W. W. LIGCETT
 ASSASSINATED
 LAST EVENING
Weekly Publisher, Former
 Alaskan, Shot, Killed in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn,, Dec. 10.- Walter W. Liggett, publisher of the Midwest American Weekly, was shot and killed last night by unidentified assailants.
 Liggetts body was found near his automobile at the rear of his home here
 Liggett was shot three times and the revolver had apparently been, placed near his heart.
 Liggett's newspaper frequently att tackled the administration of Gov. Floyd B. Olson.
 Only recently, Liggett was acquit- ted in St. Paul of statutory charge against minor girl
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
CLOSING PRICES TODAY

NEW YORK, Dec. 10.-Closing quo- tation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is IS, American Can 1852 American Power and Light 81a, Ana conda 28A, Bethlehem Steel 47ss, General Motors 55ls, International Harvester 61 ss, Kelvinator 1873, Ken necott 28ls, Simmons Beds I'll. Unit ed Corporation 65s, United States Steel 465s, United Foundries no sale, Pound $493l4.
 DOW, JONES AVERAGES
 The following are today's Dow, Jones averages: IndHstriais l42.31. rails 4l.23, utilities 29.06.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
REBELLION REPORTED
 BY SMALLER NATIONS

GENEVA, Dec. 10-Representatives of the smaller nations, members oi the League of Nations, are reported to have undertaken virtual rebel lion against the concessions to Italy and reported to have been made by France and Great Britain as the price of peace.
 Some observers said that if the newspaper versions of the peace pact are confirmed, a grave crisis will de- velop within the League of Nations
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
Invading Army in China Now Using
 Tanks, Airplanes

PIPING. Dec l0,--Chinese sourc- es report that the invading Man choukuan Army, using tanks and airplanes, drove the special police into the city of Kuyyan and are now ready to enter the city,
 The invading army, according to adyices received here, has been or dered by Tokyo to control more Chin- ese territory.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
CLIPPER SCARS OUT ON SECOND
 MANILA FLIGHT
Philippine Sister to China Ship Carries 5000
 Letters to Islands

ALAMEDA, Cal, Dec. To- = The Philippine Clipper late yesterday af- ternon scared forth on her 24o0- mile flight to Honolulu, enroute on the second regular air mail trip to Manila. She is carrying 15.000 let ters.
 The Philippine Clipper is sister of the China Clipper which last week returned to her base here after mak- ing the inaugural flight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
MINE ISSUES
 ARE HARD HIT IN
 STOCK MARKET
Drop in Price of Silver Has Unsettling Effect in
 Trading Today

NEW YORK, Dec. l0.-Mining is sues reacted sharply on the Stock Market today following further price confusion in world silver centers,
 While the list was generally un- settled by the sagging metals, a number of specialties moved against the trend.
 Losses of one to around nine points were recorded by mine issues.
 Today's close was heavy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
PUGET SOUND FERRY STRIKE
 ABOUT ENDED
Operators, Union Workers in Conference-Wil
 COX Gets Report

SEATTLE, Dec. 10.-Termination of the 32-day old Puget Sound ferry strike hinged on the outcome of meeting today at which the operators and union workers are to consider signing of an agree ment to abide by the peace plan suggested by Gov. Clarence D. Mar tin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
ALBERT B. FALL
 SERIOUSLY ILL

FL PASO, Tex, Dec. 10.-Physi- clans said the condition of Albert B. Fall, former Secretary of Interior, complicated by bronchial pneumonia, is piecarious today despite a slight improvement last night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
ATTEMPTS TO
 END HIS LIFE

SARANAC LAKE, N. Y, Dec. 10.- George w. Olvany Jr., son of the former eader of New York's Tam many Hall, was this morning found shot and critically wounded on the grounds of a deserted hotel
 The police, after making an inyes- tigation, said Olvany apparently at- tempted suicide.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
Seattle Street Car,
 Express Motor Bus
 Crash; 25 Are Hurt

SEATTLE. Dec. 10.-Twenty-five North Enders were injured, six ser iously, when an express motor bus crashed into the rear end of a street car on a slippery street early last evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
WOMAN DEAD
 BY OWN HAND

HOLLYWOOD. Cal, Dec. 10. - Mrs. Anita Alexander, actress, wife of Ross Alexander, film player, died of bullet wound which of- ficers said was self inflicted.
 Cause of suicide is said to have been despondency over her career.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
LEAGUE TALK HELD UP

GENEVA, Dec 10.-A League of Nations spokesman said today that there is possibility the Com mittee of Is meeting, scheduled for Thursday, may be postponed. The reason is given that the diplomats are awaiting the outcome of the French English parleys Desultory fighting is reported here in dis patches from Ethiopia, although hard bayonet fighting occurred in some areas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
Airliner Crashes, ' Passengers 4 of Crew Are Killed

TATSFIELD, Kent, England, Dec. 10.-Eleven persons were killed when a Belgian airliner crashed in a rain-swept English valley.
 The victims, seven passengers and four members of the crew, were headed toward London from Brussels after crossing the chan mel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
SAYS sTRIKE ENDED

The Seattle ferry strike is over and all operators have resumed business on a normal basis, accord ing to a radiogram received by M. J. Wilcox, agent for the Alaska Steamship Company, from the Se- attle office of his company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
SILVER TAKES DROP

NEW YORK, Dec. 1o.-Foreign sil- yer has been quoted finally at 63% cents an ounce, one cent off the new low since last spring, in Wall Street after an impasse of several hours be- tween New York and London mar kets in which no prices were quoted owing to an absence of buyers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
REACHES PEARL HORROR

HONOLULU, H. :. Dec. TO- - The Philippine Clipper arrived at Pearl Harbor from Alameda at 11:3l O. clock this forenoon, Pacific Standard Time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
KNOW IN ALASKA

Walter w. Liggett Is known to old timers of Skagway and Juneau. For over year in the early days he edit ed the Skagway Daily Alaskan. a daily newspaper at Skagway. Later he went to the States to St. Paul for a time was in the Government employ in Washington, D. c. Later he was associated with the McFad- den magazine publications. Several years ago he went to San Francisco and was connected with the Tom Mooney Defense committee. Accord ing to the above Associated Press dispatch, Liggett has for some time been publishing weekly in Minne- apolis.
 Liggett was on the Skagway Daily Alaskan shortly after that ne exgssapc: was sold by Gov. John w. Troy ana his partner. I. M Jensen, to pr. L S. Keller.
 After leaving Alaska he gained fame as muck-raker and a leader in the old Non-P Partisan League.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10

Charles Salter, chief of police on the University of Louisville campus for the last five years, has never had to reprimand a student.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10
CASE EXPECTED TO 60 TO JURY
 COMING FRIDAY
Five Hours Allotted Each Side for Presentation
 of Arguments
GOVERNMENT OPENS
 TOMORROW MORNING
Motions for Discharge, Di- rected Verdict of Ac-
 quittal Denied

Taking of testimony in the riot case now being heard before jury in Federal district court was completed this afternoon and court recessed shortly before o'clock until 10 O. clock tomorrow morning when the government will begin it's arguments to the jury.
 Five hours, or an ordinary court day, was allotted each side for ar gument. This will require tomorrow and Thursday. Judge George F. AL exander then will give his instruc- tions to the jury following which some brief arguments on instructions may be heard This Is expected to require Friday morning. indicating the jury will get the case about Fri day afternoon.
 Motion for directed verdict of acquittal was made by Defense Coun- sel Irwin Goodman this afternoon after testimony was concluded and Attorney Stabler moved for dis charge of his clients, Bill Taroff and Kodzoff Both motions were denied by the Court on grounds that it was something for the jury to decide
 Last Witness
 Prank Garnlck, widely known Ju- neau merchant. was the last witness called in the case. He testified that Kodzoff was in his store between and 9.30 the morning of the riot and had said he was going to the A. B. Hall Mrs. Garnick previously tes- tified Kodzoff also was in. the store shortly after 10 o'clock when she ar rived and had remained there until after the tear gas was thrown near the union hall
 In arguing his motion, Attorney Stabler declared Kodzoff was in Gar hicks Grocery twice that morning, first when MT Garnick was in the store. as he testified, and again sec- ond time. when he was coming from the A. B. Hall, the latter occasion which Mrs. Garnick referred to.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10

Cost of maintaining individuals in the Missouri penitentiary amounts to s225 year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10

Land in Missouri farms declined by 100000 acres in the decade end ed in 1880.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-10

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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1935-04-25
Senior Class to
Give Epic Play,
The Lone Eagle

''The Lone Eagle" an American
epic in three acts chosen as the
senior class play, will be present.
ed Friday evening, May 8, in the
Lincoln auditorium by. cast of
II characters, which has been re-
hearsing for three weeks in order
to give a finished production.
The story of the play concerns
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, a typical
father and mother and their two
sons, the one born mechanic and
the other talented musician.
Their early trials and troubles
will amuse and entertain but are
as nothing compared to their
problems when James the mechan-
ic, decides to attempt a solo air.
plane flight to Europe. Consid-
cradle publicity is thrust upon the
family and the answers of the
Browns to the questions that con-
tinually come up are very comical.
To fully appreciate the situation
and to learn whether James sue
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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1935-04-25
Superintendency
Here is Popular
Job, Board Finds

The position of superintendent
of Redwood Falls schools is a
highly desirable one, school board
members are convinced after look
ing over several score of applica-
lions in pile which grows with
each mail delivery.
Big men from small schools,
small men from big schools, all
with plenty of experience and re-
ferences, formal applications, per-
sonal applications-the job of
school board member is a siren
uous one at a time like this.
Already the board has held one
meeting to thin out the ranks of
applicants, another will be held
soon and several more will no
doubt be necessary before the sue
cessor to j. H. Wichman, who will
direct the schools of Mortified
next year, is chosen. One hundred
fifty men applied for the position
which Mr.. Wichman was signed
for last week and it appears that
the other 149 will be applicants
here.