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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
M. s. NORTH STAR HAS LARGE LIST
 OF PASSE NCERS

Passengers for Juneau on the Mo- torship North Star which arrived here early this morning were. N. J.. Nicholson, 0. R. Toggle, P. Eek hart. Robert Abernethy, all from Seward to Juneau; s. Peters, John Rowland, from Valdez; Tex Wy nick, John Woodman, Sibal Ben son, Olaf Morton, J. Wheeler, H. A. Dyhrman, Jack Anderson, H. Hut crimson, w. N Rogers, F. M. An derson, w. T. Morgan, all airplane passengers taken aboard at Cor dova, after being held up there on flights to Juneau from Anchorage.
 Passengers from Yakutat were L. R. Karducto and F. Williams, coming for treatment at the Gov ernment Hospital here.
 Passengers for Seattle on the North Star are: Mrs. A. M. Peterson, H. A. Peterson, MT. and Mrs. O. A. Tjermagi, Mrs. E. Clary, and Miss Norma Clary, all from Nome Clin- ton Gregg, Indian; J. A. Luken and J. Katelnikoff and Nina Knagin, Indians, for the Orthopedic hospital in Seattle; Walter Mcdonald and J. J. Lottredge, Alaska Railroad men from Seward; MT. and Mrs. Thomas, from Seward; F. H. Whea- ton, E. L. Band, MT and Mrs. R. A. Stearns, Miss Fay Stoddard, A. K. Ring, B. Rustyea, all from Seward; A. s. Day, from Valdez; Miss Storms, from Hoonah.
 Round trip passengers from Ju- neau north and return were: Charles w. Hawkesworth and Miss Louise Jeschien, of the Bureau of Indian Affairs; and w. P. Lopp. Miss Jeschien and MT. Lopp will continue to Seattle aboard the North Star.
 Other through passengers aboard the North Star are: Walter Wes- chiey, Indian, going to school al Ketchikan, and Clara Wallin, In- dian, going to school in San Fran cisco.
 Among the passengers leaving Juneau aboard the vessel this ey- ening are: O. H. Hirst, for Ket- chikan; Dr. J. F. Van Ackeren, for Petersburg; MT. and Mrs. Click and Mrs. Gaddy. for Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
Betting 10 to 1
 Against Any War In Next Half Year

LONDON, Dec. 1.-The odds are ten to one against war during the next six months between any two European powers or between European country and Russia, Turkey or Japan, Lloyd's announc- es.
 The latest risk quotations call for $49 against $490. The odds are subject to immediate acceptance meaning they may be changed at any time. The policies extend un- til next May.
 The new rates were lower than those for the same period quoted on September 15-$73.50 for $49O.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
THOMAS GETS ANOTHER BIC
 STIFF REBUFF
Denial Ma de Matanuska Colonists Had to Vote in
 Favor of Project

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Dec. A. Emphatic denial of intimidation, when the Matanuksa colonists voted in favor of the project, was made here by George Johnson, photo grapher, who conceived the ides. of the vote and sponsored it so he could make a motion picture news reel.
 The denial was made upon receipt of an Associated Press dispatch from Clewiston, Florida, in which United States Senator Elmer Thom- as, of Oklahoma, who had made the charge the colony was failure and the colonists disgruntled and dis satisfied, said the reason the col- onists voted 135 to 4 for approval was they faced dismissal if they had done otherwise
 Johnson said the only part the officials had in the plan was to G3-operate in bringing the colonists from the farms to the community center in trucks so they could vote.
 Johnson, who has spent weeks in filming the colony said he met many colonists who were indignant over Thomas's statements and were will- ing to make affidavits of their suc- cess and happiness.
 Herbert Caulkins, of Wunnett, Montana, his wife and four sons have arrived at the colony to replace family that quit last summer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
TWO BUOYS TO
 BE PLACED BY
 HEMLOCK HERE
Tender Collects Ice Off Taku on Voyage Here
 from Ketchikan

Establishing two buoys to mark the shoal water at the channel end of the Alaska Juneau rock dump, is the duty that has brought the Lighthouse tender Hemlock here from Ketchikan.
 The Hemlock, commanded by Capt. w. H. Barton, arrived at the Pacific Coast Dock here early this morning, and will return to its sta- ton at Ketchikan as soon as it has placed the pair of markers.
 The. Taku wind whipping the channel this morning necessitated delay before the Hemlock could commence its work as all soundings and sightings must be taken from a small boat, and would be diff cult with the wind blowing. The nearness of the dump makes it im- possible for the Hemlock to take the soundings itself, Capt. Barton said.
 A gas buoy is to be placed at the southern edge of the shoal and nun buoy at the point of the shoal nearest Juneau, by the Hemlock.
 Considerable ice was collected on the tender while coming up Steph- ems Passage off Taku Inlet last night, evidence of the cold swind which rattled Juneau window panes during the early morning hours.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
MRS. W. SIMPSON FLEES ENCLAND;. IS ON RIVIERA
King Edward Gained Ground in Getting Am-
 erican from Scene
COUP MOVE TO HOLD
 THRONE OF EMPIRE
Removal from England,Urg ed by Divorcee, Has
 Based Situation

LONDON, Dec. 4.-By rushing Mrs. Wallis Simpson, American di- corcee, out of England, King Ed ward VIII today staged a dramatic coup in his fight to hold the throne of the British Empire.
 This move allowed him to gain ground against the Government and Church critics who are demanding that he renounce his frnendship for her.
 Mrs. Simpson left during the night, going straight from Belve- dere Castle to France.
 Her removal from the scene, which it is understood that she her self urged, has apparently eased the whole situation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
Discovered Isle in Alaskan Waters, ,uith Rare
 Seq Otters, to Be Guarded

The island was sighted recently by Comdr. L. w. Kielhorn, of the Coast Guard Cutter Chelan.
 Some sea otter belts are report ed to have been sold for as high as $2,5O0 although they average about $500 or $4O0.
 Ward T. Bower, Chief of the Alaska Service, said resident GUS todians will be sent to the island next spring and meanwhile the otter herd will be patrolled as fre- quently as possible.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
NO COMPROMISE

LONDON, Dec. 4-Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin announced to the House of Commons today that the Government flatly refused to yield to the Kings suggested compro- mise to enable him to marry Mrs. Simpson and keep the throne of England and the British Empire.
 Thunderous applause greeting his statement indicated that Parlia- ment was with the Premier.
 Baldwin said that the marriage would automatically make her the Queen unless there was special legislation which the Government refused to introduce.
 Such constitutional change would require the assent of all the Domin- ions, said Premier Baldwin, and T am satisfied from inquiries I have made that ths assent would not be forthcoming"
 Kings Proposal
 King Edward proposed that he be permitted to marry Mrs Simp- son, remain as King but this would not interfere with the right of accession by the Duke of York or his children.
 Premier Baldwin told the House of Commons that by the fact of her marriage to the King she would necessarily become Queen and en- joy all of the status, rights and privileges and her children would be in direct line for accession to the throne"
 This afternoon, Premier Baldwin motored to Belvedere and spent 55 minutes with the King and made apparently final appeal to the Monarch to put the Empire above his love. He returned then to No. 10 Downing Street and said he would give statement to the British Cabinet tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3. - Fear that International poachers might seize the rich prize of rare sea ot- ters on a newly discovered island in Alaskan waters, brought quick action from the Bureau of Fish cries to guard the breeding grounds.
 The exact location, undisclosed, lies within the territory embraced by the treaty of 1911 between the United States, Great Britain, Rus sia and Japan to protect the sea otter and fur seal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
PAA ELECTRA
 FROM INTERIOR
lYN =.

The PAA Electra, from Fairbanks, arrived at the PAA airport at 12:15 o'clock this afternon bringing the following ten passengers:
 c. G. Harris. Henry Ulrich, H. w. Strafuss, Allen MacLean, Mrs. Allen MacLean, O. J. Leland, J. J. Mackenzie. William Dunkle, Emil Jacob and w. Justin.
 The plane, piloted by Jerry Jonees and Walt Hall, will return to Fair banks tomorrow morning. it is an- nounced.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
Commercial Standards to Be Raised Now

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The United States Chamber of Com merce is studying a plan under which business men would act voluntarily to raise commercial standards n d check uni a ir competition. This plan will also embrace selling under cost, es- ionage, false advertising and commercial bribery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Dec. 4. Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is AZ, American Can 1l9A, American Power and Light l0B, Anaconda 48ss, Bethlehem Steel TIA, Calumet and Hecla 13, Commonwealth and Southern 3h, Curtiss- Wright T, General Motors 68, International Harvester 97%, Kennecott 57h, New York Central 431s, Southern Pacific 413s, Unit ed States Steel 74A. United Cor poration 6A, Cities Service 31a, Bremner bid .03, Pound $490.
 DOW, JONES AVERAGES
 The following are today's Dow, Jones averages: industrials 18096, down .33; rails 54.48, down .09, utilities 3515, down IS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
MARITIME UNIONS LOAD ALASKA BOAT
Mother Remains Alive, Awaiting Daughters Arrival

TACOMA, Wash, Dec. 4. - Mrs. Selma Billett, aged 51, who, though sinking rapidly, said Tuesday: T will wait; will not die until she comes" when told her daughter, Agnes Fagering, Washington, D. c. stenographer had boarded plane to come west
 Mrs. Billett stayed alive until her daughter arrived yesterday and died two hours later.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
NEW BRIDGE OPEN ON GLACIER HIGHWAY

The Salmon Greek bridge taken out in the recent heavy rain and slides, has been replaced by tenn porary structure which was opened to traffic this afternoon. Automo- piles can now use the Glacier High way,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
Workmen in Building
 Find Ancient Shoe

POINT PLEASANT, w. Va, Dec. 4. - Workmen digging in an old basement found a shoe-still well preserved-which they believe is more than 100 years old.
 The brogan is an old piece of leather, cut to form the side and with heel tackled on with wooden pegs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
FILM ACTRESS
 UNDER GUARD
 OF FEDERALS
Ginger Rogers Threatened Letters Received
 by Her Mother

HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Dec. 4.-Fed- eral agents are guarding Ginger Rogers, film actress following a re- port from her mother that letters have been received demanding $5,- 900 or Gingers life.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
ARRIVES IN FRANCE

ROUEN, France, Dec. 4. n Mrs. Wallis Simpson arrived here early today and departed shortly after noon for Cannes on the Riviera.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
KNOW IN JUNEAU

Fred Tracy was we'll known in Juneau, not only in the early days of the Klondike rush but in later years when he was here in the in- terest of his company during several sessions of the Territorial Legisla- ture. He was a hale fellow we'll met made and held friends, but was recognized as thoroughly ca pablo steamship man. knowing all of the angles of operation, tariffs, etc.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
FOR SPEEDY SETTLEMENT

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Dec. A. Edward F. McGrady, Assistant Sec retary of Labor, returning from the Pacific Northwest. said the union sentiment favored speedy settle ment. He said he planned new con- ferences here during this afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
FOOD SUPPLIES BEING LOADED
 ABOARD BOXER
Vessel Is Scheduled to Get Away for North To-
 morrow Night ARCTIC STEAMING.
 UP PUGET SOUND Craft Is to Take Cargo at Once-McGrady Re-
 turns South

SEATTLE, Dec. 4. n Maritime unionists of Seattle this morning began loading the Boxer with em- ergency food and other necessities for Alaska. The vessel is sched- uled to sail tomorrow night.
 The Arctic, which is reported steaming up the Sound, will be im- mediately loaded and is scheduled to sail north Sunday morning.
 The Boxer goes to Sitka, then Ju- neau, before going to the Vest ward.
 The Arctic will call at the usual ports in Southeast Alaska before going to Cordova, Valdez and Sew ard.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-20
'taa .lsisl 20 YEARS AGO From The Empire
MAY 20, 1916.


 The case against Edward Krause was given to the jury the previous evening and the jurymen retired for deliberations. The officers of the court remained on duty until midnight but left then as the jury had not yet reached decision The jury deliberated all night and had not reached a decision the follow ing afternoon. It was reported that the jury stood 6 to 6 for ac- quittal The next case against Krause which will be tried, is the one charging murder of James O. Plunkett, near Hobart Bay the previous summer
 Royal R. Pullen of Skagway, for the last few years connected with big dredge operating companies in the Klondike, accepted a position at Treadwell where he was to spec ialize in steam.
 Warfare by air was resumed the previous night and continued into the next morning according to war office announcements. Three Ger man seaplanes raided the English coast early in the morning. Seven soldiers were reported killed and two civilians wounded together with slight property damage.
 Every seat in the Orpheum The atre was packed the previous even ing with people interested in seeing the high school play. Each player gave fine performance with Simp- son MacKinnon earning a great deal of credit for the role which he did especially well.
 A report of the special school house committee was made to the City Council the previous evening and plans were discussed as to whether or not school house should be built this year. Councilman n Eriscon reported that pledges amounting to 0000 had been rais- ed among the Juneau property own CTS and that half as much again could be raised if need. He also expressed the view that the city could spare $25,00O pointing out the need for the building. He rec commended that a building contain ing 24 rooms, two stories in height with basement should be erected to cost approximately $53,000
 R. J. Sommers, superintendent of the Alaska Road Commission for the Fairbanks district announced that crews would probably start the present season in the same sec- tions of the interior in which they worked last year These sections were Ruby, Iditarod, the Circle, the Fairbanks, the Hot Springs districts and on the Fairbanks Valdez trail.
 The ordinance providing for the taxing of dogs in the city was put over for further investigation by the police committee of the City Council which held its regular meeting the previous evening. The matter of grading Sixth Street from Gold to Main was discussed and the committee was given further time. Further time was also allowed the committee on the matter of grad ing and opening A Street from Ninth to the Government road in he Casey Shattuck Addition. Councilman Emmet McKanna spoke of providing sonnet thing which would induce the fishermen to again make their headquarters in Ju- neau. He stated that a number of owners of fishing boats had told him they would come to Juneau if landings were provided. f
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-20

concerned with the gradual liquidation of
 of loans which made during the
 gency period. Much the thing is true
 of the short-time emergency loans of the Re-
 construction Finance Corporation and the
 Farm Credit Administration. The money
 which has been thus provided to individuals
 and corporations through these emergency
 agencies is being gradually returned to
 the Treasury.
 The fact s and most business men know it. that had not the Federal government stepped in at the height of the depression and come to the of private enterprise, the growing strain Secretary Roper points out probably would have meant the breakdown of our capitalistc system When every thing else failed the Secretary said the Federal gov ernment had step into the breech and today, for the first time in six years business enterprise whole is maintaining current operations and paying dividends without drawing upon capital other re- sources to make up for deficits
 It nothing but idle prattle to charge the present Administration with attempting to usurp the rights of private business The government did nothing but come to the aid of all business when it apparent that no private controlled machinery was available to stem the tide It cannot step aside suddenly now and say to business there you are" That would bring nothing but chaos, for business knows full well it cannot yet handle the situation But the Government is gradually conditions warrant, withdrawing as it sees the patient recover What private business had best be doing right now, instead of bowling about government control is getting itself in shape to carry on and take up of the slack in the unemployment ranks If it doesn't want pub lie funds to go toward keeping the obless alive 1t might get busy and figure out way to provide them with employment so they can make their own living.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-20
LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often MiSused: Do not say. we went to the depot to meet our guests" We went to the station is preferable.
 Often Mispronounced: Alpaca. Pronounce al-pak-a, first and sec ond as as in at, third a as in ask unstressed, accent second syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Sacrilegious ie, not li
 Synonyms: Ask, request, beg, so- licit, petition.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by master ing one word each day. Today's word: Vehemently; very ardent ly, eagerly. or forcefully. Accent first syllable, not the second.) He vehemently approved every sugges- tion."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-20
More Primaries
Cincinnati Enquirer.) )

The latest crop or primaries is interesting pri- marily for the seaback it gives to the candidacy of Governor Ali Landon. In California, where MT William Randolph Hearst backing Landon, and MT. Herbert Hoover supporting uninstructed delegation the Kansan lost by substantial margin
 The upset may not be serious for Governor Lan- don but it indicates that the trend in his favor is not to become a landslide Probably the outcome of the baloting is of defeat for MT. Hearst than for Governor Landon for the publisher made much more vigorous campaign than did his protege.
 In South Dakota, the contest was little differ ent There it test of Senator Borahs strength against that of Governor Landon. In some respects this the most significant of all the primaries to date. For it showdown between the two chief contenders for the agrarian vote in strictly agrar- ian state. Senator Borahs lead is therefore inn portant indication that the Landon boom is not by any means unbeatable
 Since the chief measure of adequate G. O. P. candidate, from the standpoint of winning the election is his ability to corral the MdweStern farm vote Governor Landon's inability to poll more than Borah in state and MT Hoover's slate in another raises some doubts about him that until had not seemed vital
 The other interesting feature of the primaries Tuesday was the feeble showing made by the Town sendtes and Epic candidates in opposition to Pres- dent Roosevelt These looney enterprises both began in California, and if they are to succeed it must be in California first Their pitiful showing partly due to the overwhelming personal popularity of the President but also may suspect, to the inherent stupidity of both movements. At any rate the Democratic primary the West Coast far to lay two unpleasant ghosts, well in advance of the nom- mating conventions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-20
Horoscope ''The stars incline
 but do not compel
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1886.

THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1886
 According to astrology adverse stars dominate strongly. today It is time for following routine and avoiding risks of every sort. The stock market may be most disap- pointing to holders of certain stan dard securities.
 Many destructive influences are believed to be active under this sway which encourages the tearing down of ideals as well as material objects. False reports of divers sorts will be circulated,
 There is a favorable sign today for newspapers which will bring from abroad many encouraging an- nouncements promising gain for the United States.
 Under this configuration brain workers should benefit. The stars smile upon university professors, students, writers and attorneys. Books that contain profound know ledge will be in extraordinary de- mand.
 Warning is given against the use of any form of narcotic, for the seers predict secret distribution of dangerous drugs among the young Desperate deeds are increasing in number because of underworld ad diets.
 Accidents on the high seas are prognosticated. There may be na- val demonstrations later this year due to complex causes not yet fore seen.
 Concern for public indebtedness now will be widespread Neptune is in a place held to threaten fi- nancial scandals, banking difficult ties and revelation of misuse of re- lief funds.
 Labor troubles long foreshadowed may reach serious proportions in the coming summer Conflicts be- tween employers and employees will be embittered by political interfer- ence.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of anxieties due to legal entanglements and unfortunate contracts or business connections.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be keen in mind, witty and artistic. Subjects of the signs of Taurus and Gemini may have sternly contrasted talents or gifts that complement one another.
 Reverdy JohnIon, lawyer and statesman, was born on this day 1796. Others who have celebrated it as a birthday include Albrecht Durer, German painter and engrav- CT, 1471; Alexander Pope, English poet, 1888
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