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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
MOORE:
 IN AIR AGAIN
 AFTER RD0WNED
Plane Taken from Gravel Bar on Gulf After Two
 Nights, One Day

CORDOVA, Alaska, Nov. 17.-Pi- lot John Moore, flying a Star Air way Bellanca, and his five passen- gers, returned here yesterday after two nights and one day spent on a gravel bar near Cape Yakataga most of the time occupied by hold ing down the plane in the face of a terrific gale.
 Moore was unable to take off with his full load after the gale abated so transported his passengers on three trips to an ocean beach IT miles away and then with all aboard took off from there and returned here. Moores gas was nearly ex- hausted when he afrived.
 Pilot Moore took off from here last Saturday forenoon enroute to Ju- neau, encountered a gale and set tied down on the gravel bar neal the cape. A searching plane fount him Sunday and although it coule not land, Moore gave the OK. sig. nal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
ANB OFFICERS
 ARE ELECTED
Frank Johnson, of Rake, Is New President Miller
 Is Reelected Treasurer

Frank Johnson, of Rake, was elected President of the Alaska Na- tive Brotherhood at its Convention at Metlakatla.
 Herbert Bradley. Wrangell, was elected First vice-President; Syl- vester Samaken, Cordova, Second Vice-President; Judson Brown, Kla- wock, Secretary; Don Miller, Wran- gell, was reelected Treasurer.
 The ANB convention passed a res- olution opposing Territorial Legis- lation discriminatory to Indians, op- posing laws resembling the sale of liquor to Indians unless the laws were also made applicable to whites.
 Speakers at the Convention in- cluded various Bureau of Indian Af- fairs officials.
 Frank Johnson, new President of the Alaska Native Brotherhood, is a graduate of the University of Ore gon, and after he received his bach elor of arts degree he spent a year studying medicine, according to in- formation from the local office of Indian affairs. He has taken prom nent .place in the affairs of his race and is now said to be engaged in fishing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
DIMOND URGES ALASKA AIRPORT, ROAD PROGRAM
Estimates $5, 500, ,OOOMini- mum Necessary to
 Push Work, l937

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17-Alas- ka Delegate Anthony J. Dimond said today that he had advised President Roosevelt against the rule of rigid economy" in setting up the Territory's budget require ments for the fiscal year of 1887, which he estimated would require minimum of five and a half mil- lion dollars. Dimond said the In- terior Departments recommends tions would not be available until after they had been acted upon by the President.
 In a communication to the Presi- dent, Delegate Dimorid urged the approval of estimates submitted by the Interior Department for roads, aviation fields, Alaska Railroad ho- tel in Mt. Mckinley National Park and the Indian Service.
 During the past few years the regular appropriations have been cut to the bone," said the Delegate. Conditions existing in the Terri tory have not permitted use of re- lief funds to carry on the necessary development program, particularly the building of roads and airports. While the potential wealth of AL aska is immense, there is pressing need for the creation of improve ment in transportation facilities es- pecially. Failure to approve the Interior Department estimates prob- ably would delay economic develop ment of Alaska for many years to come"
 Dimond said the Matanuska pro- gram seemed to be effective but de- clared that it requires the extension of roads and airports, which in turn will bring in farmers and lead to development of mineral resources without any direct government aid whatsoever. This development pro- gram as contemplated in the bud- get estimates is much more import ant and more helpful to Alaska than the Matanuska project, al- though the latter is valuable and on the road to success"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
P RESIDENT TO LEAVE TONIGHT,
 FOREIGN SHORE
Roosevelt Going to Peace Conference, Held at
 Buenos Aires

WASHING'--11;, Nov. 17.-Hop- ing to promote world peace. Presi- dent Franklin D. Roosevelt leaves tonight for Charleston, South Car oltna, where he emparks tomorrow morning on the heavy cruiser h. dianapolis for Buenos Aires where he will attend the opening of the Pan-A American Peace conference on December l. The President calls the conference the bulwark to anti war ideals and economic relations among twenty-one Amerlcan Re- publics.
 The President will be on the trip for at least one month.
 The cruiser Chester will act as an escort carrying additional secret service men and newspapermen.
 President Roosevelt is the second American President to attend a peace conference on foreign shores. Woodrow Wilson went to the Yer sailles conference at the end of the World War, but he travelled on a regular steamship.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
FOOD SUPPLY RUNNING LOW
 IN HONOLULU
Transports May Be Re- quested to Supply Islands
 with Necessities of Life

HONOLULU, H. l., Nov. IT. - Business men said eggs, fresh veg etables and potatoes will last for only ten days and predicted a ser ious food shortage unless the pres ent marine strike is settled.
 Rice, which is a major item of Oriental diet, has already been sold out.
 Vegetable prices are doubled and the price of eggs, milk and veget- ables increased eight percent.
 Hawaii imports eighty percent of it's food from the mainland.
 Gov. Poindexter is considering an appeal to the Navy Department to permit the use of Navy transports to bring supplies to the islands.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, NOV iI Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 15h, American Can 126R, American Power and Light 107s, Anaconda 53, Bethlehem Steel 72%, Calumet and Hecla 14%, Co., lumbia Gas and Electric 18, Com monwealth and Southern 3ss, Cur tiss- Wright 6sat General Motors 75%, International Harvester 10OA Kennecott 61, New York Central 44%, Simmons 47, Southern Pacific 42A, United States Steel 76A Unit ed Corporation ', Cities Service 3%, Bremner bid .02, Pound $4.88 9/16.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
SITKA RESIDENT NEARLY KILLED
 BY UGLY BRUIN
Titus Demidoff Convales- cing in Hospital After
 Attack by Bear

SITKA, Alaska, Nov. IT. Titus Demidoff is convalescing in the hos pital here after being viciously at tackled by brown bear on the east fork of Indian river, between three and four miles from this city. Dem idoff was badly bitten in the right thigh and the right leg and severely cuffed and bruised. Only his cast iron nerve of being able to play dead through in agony probably sav- ed his life.
 Demidoff said he was walking along when he saw the big bear di- rectly ahead of him but at some little distance. About the same time he saw two other bears over to the left in the small meadow where he was. While he was preparing for action and getting the lay of the land, the first bear ahead of him disappeared into a small slough Directly she came over the small rise from the slough at top speed right at him. Before Demidoff could get his gun into play the bear was upon him.
 "The next thing I knew I was being shaken like a dog shaking a rat" Demidoff said, in telling of his narrow escape. T was bitten in the right thigh and right leg and then as I lay there trying to play dead the bear showed it's nose right into my face as if were trying to tell if I was still breathing. l laid without moving and the bear moved away.
 Hardly able to stand, Demidoff lay on the ground for quite a while to give the animal plenty of time to go away. Later when he started tc get up he found he was laying on his rifle and it was covered with blood. Though bleeding profusely Demidoff made his way into Sitka to the hospital where he has been convalescing for the past two weeks The near tragedy occurred on Octo- Der 31.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
EARLY ALASKA HISTORY FOUND
 HIDDEN AWAY
Important Discovery ofNew Source Reported by
 pr. Bunnell

Disclosing the discovery of a wealth of unknown source of ma terial regarding the history of AL aska, Dr. Charles E. Bunnell, presi- dent of the University of Alaska who is in Juneau on his way to Washington, D. O., expressed his enthusiasm over the discovery of his new source, accomplished through the Alaska Historic Re- search.
 The Research, made possible by an appropriation of $17,000 by the Rockefeller Foundation, is being conducted under the direction of Prof. Cecil F. Robe, of the Univer- sity of Alaska. Working with Prof Robe are Tikhon l. Lavrischeff, in charge of translation and documen- tation of Russian material, and Warren R. Reid, who is working on English material. Both are now in Washington. Assisting them is Miss Hilja Reinikka of Douglas, who was graduated from the University of Alaska in June.
 Finds Early Data A letter to Prof. Robe from Tik- hon Lavrischeff gives an idea of the wealth of historical material contained in the Alaska Church Collection" in the Manuscript Di- vision of the Library of Congress. This material, collection of church and parish records and reports of little interest reached the Li- brary of Congress through WPA project. For many years they were in Pittsburg. when that was the seat of the head of the Greek Catholic Church in America. When the church headquarters were moved to New York, the boxes of Alaska re- ports were taken there. Unearthed in New YoYrk, they were sent to the Library of Congress where they are being translated.
 In his letter to Prof Robe, MT. Lavrischeff says:
 Of Historical Value
 Parish records proper occupy only one third of the Collection; the remaining two thirds are documents of great historical value. Many of the manuscripts go as far back as l772 and pertain to the breaking off of Alaska missions from the Irk- utsk-Kamchatka diocese.
 Tt will. be impossible to give even brief review of the manuscripts stuffed in TOP boxes. I shall men, tion here only few. There is a diary of MT. Ushin (Yushin) which
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
SEAL WILL CARRY
 MAIL TO YAKUTAT

The Alaska Gaame Commission vessel Seal, Capt. K. c. Talmadge, is to sail in the morning for Yaku- tat on patrol duty, and going north will take mail to that city. Mail was being delivered aboard at O. clock this afternoon.
 Executive Officer Frank Dufresne of the Commission said that War dens Homer Jewell and Douglas Gray will be aboard and will be gone for a week or more in connec- ton with business of the Commis- sion in that area.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
New Penetration Repulsed by Spanish Govern
 ment Forces
DECISIVE STAGE IS
 REACHED, CIVIL WAR
Full Strength, Three Differ ent Forces Are Hurled
 Against Each Other

MADRID, Nov 17.-At 2:30 o. clock, this afternoon, the Govern ment announced the defending forces have stopped the Fascist penetration of University City, in- side the northwestern limits of Ma drid.
 Aerial bombs have fallen in var ious parts of the city, causing many casualties.
 The full strength of the air forc- es, tank corps and artillery were hurled against each other in suc- cessive waves and finally the in- vaders were repulsed.
 Fascist fighting planes are dron- ing over the center of the Capital City, spilling bombs.
 The present civil war, four months old tomorrow, appears now in de- cisive stage.
 Fascist air raids last night killed 60 persons, according to early morn ing estimates.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
Waistlines Growing,
 Must Be Prosperity

CLEBURNE, Tex, Nov. 17.-If the tailor is any judge, prosperity has rounded that famous corner.
 During depression years, says Mrs. G. B. Whittle, who is con- nected with cleaning establish ment here, alterations consisted mostly of taking up the slack in clothes. Work now is mainly let ting out wristbands and easing coats that have become too snug around the chest"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
Z Miners Found Dead in Their
 Mountain Tomb
Rescue Crew Finds Bodies This Morning-Acci-
 dent Saturday

SUPERIOR, Montana, Nov. 17.- The bodies of miners Gustafson and Gervart were brought from their mountain tomb today. TEe bodies were found on top of an ooz- ing slide near the end of l00-foot bore under the bed of Dry Creek.
 Fred Mass, one of the partners in the rescue crew, said they might have been alive last night when i've thought we were reaching them"
 The men died of hunger and ex- posture. Their hands were torn and bruised. The two miners were trapped in the mine last Satur- day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
ROSS GRIDLEY
 MAKES RECORD
Makes Trip from Washing ton, Via Juneau, to Fair
 banks, in 40 Hours

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Nov IT, Ross L. Gridley, Director of Alaska PWA, has arrived here from Wash ington. D. C., in 40 hours actual flying time via Seattle and Ju- neau. He is conferring with city officials regarding the proposed extensive municipal Improvements in view of the proposed activities expected to accompany the con- struction of the Army Air base.
 From here Gridley will fly to Anchorage to inspect the new City Hall, nearing completion there.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
SOCIAL SECURITY
 EMPLOYERS BLANKS
 NOW AT POSTOFFICE

Employers application blanks in connection with the administra ton of the Social Security Act are ar- irving on the Princess Norah today and all employers are asked to call at the Postoffice and get their blanks, it is announced by Post office Albert Vile.
 The Postmaster was notified from Seattle that blanks were shipped on the Norah and he said the material would be available as soon as it is taken from the boat.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
Alaska Canal Hearing
 Postponed Indefinitely

WASHINGTON, Nov. IT. - The B oard of Engineers, Rivers and Harbors, continued indefinitely the hearing on the proposed construc- ton of a canal across Prince of Wales Island to eliminate Dixon Strait navigation hazards, when the proponents of the project failed to appear.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
Decision in Stork Derby . Is Due Soon
Relatives of Eccentric Mill lionaire Attempting
 to Break Will

TORONTO, Nov. 17.-Justice w. E. Middleton. after the hearing yes terday in which relatives of Charles Miller sought to break his will or the grounds is encouraged illegiti- mate children, announced this morning he would make a decision within a week if possible.
 The will left $500,00 to the moth- CT who gave birth to the most csail- dren in the ten years following Mill ler's death.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
REFUSES ARBITRATION

WASHINGTON, NOV. Hilary Lundeberg. Secretary of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, has tele- graphed the conference of Mayors, from San Francisco, that the un- ion can not arbitrate fundamental principles" involved in the strike.
 This is the reply to the sugges- tion of nine mayors of the east and west coasts that both sides submit issues to arbitration by boards to be named by President Roosevelt.
 Lundeberg said the union unan- imously reaffirmed the stand at . meeting last night in San Francisco attended by 1,600 members.
 Mayor William McCracken, of Oakland, one of the signers of the proposal, said he interpreted the telegram as flat refusal to arbi- trate the question of Jurisdiction over hiring halls.
 Not Unalterable
 Mayor LaGuardia of New York issued a statement saying that the mayors proposal for arbitration re- mains open and should direct set- tilement negotiations in San Fran cisco fail T do not deem the reply as analterable."
 Mayor Rossi of San Francisco re- ported there was quick widespread response to the appeal. He said he had received scores of telegrams from California interests and sey- eral individuals saying trade was being diverted to Japan and Can ada and one from the Shipping Merchants Association in Cal fornia, saying, situation hour ly growing worse and we face heavy losses and absolute ruination by di- version of cargoes to Vancouver"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
.KLOND|KE PARTY
 SLATED TONIGHT

Members of the American Legion and the Auxiliary are expected to turn out tonight for the Klondike Party at the Legion Dugout at 8 o'clock.
 Bogus money will be used in all the games of chance and there will be prizes for the losers as well as the winners.
 Benefits from the affair will go towards fund for a children's Christmas Tree Paarty.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
TO PAY DIVIDEND,
 4TH THIS YEAR
Eighty-five Cents Declared by Directors at Meet
 ing in New York

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-The di- rectors of Kennecott Copper Cor poration have declared dividend of 85 cents share on common stock Approximately f5.ooo share holders will benefit by the disburse- ment to be made on December 22 on record of November 27. Three previous dividends have been paid this year, two for 30 cents each and one last March of 25 cents on com mon shares.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
NOTED PRIMA
 DONNA IS ILL
Madame Schumann Heink Rallies F ollowing
 Blood Transfusion

HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Nov. 17.-Ma- dame Ernestine Schumann- Heink, noted prima donna, aged 75, is suf- fering at her home from blood ailment whiLa brought hemorrhag- es of the throat and lungs last Saturday.
 She has rallied since, following blood transfusions which saved her life. Dr. Samuel Alter said today her condition is still serious.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
PEARSON FUNERAL HELD

Funeral services were held yes- terday afternoon for Nels Pearson at the Charles w. Carter Mortuary. The Rev. Erling K. Olafson said the requiem and interment was in Ever green Cemetery. Friends who serv- ed as pallbearers were: Carl Ka- bni, Louis Linge, Trevor Davis, Pete Hammer, Behrt Allstate, John Hen sen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
MEETING FAILS
 TO SETTLE TWO
 MAJOR POINTS
Hiring Hall Control and Penalties for Violations
 Still Under Fire
SESSION INDICATES
 NEW PEACE HOPES
Both Sides Claim Other Re- fused to Budge Inch
 In Demands

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Nov. IT. Operators of strikebound vessels met with striking employees at joint conference today for the first
 time since the walkout October 30
 of maritime workers of the Pacific
 Coast Representatives of the ship
 owners, headed by Counsel Gregory Harrison, met in closed session with delegates of the sailors union, cooks
 and stewards association, and mar inc firemen, oilers, watertenders, and wipers. Assistant Labor Secre- tary Edward F. McGrady was pres. ent as observer.
 The peace meeting broke up short- ly after it began and the only state. ment was made by Harry Lundeberg of the Sailors union, who declar- ed "the employers wouldn't budge an inch" Other participants said no additional conference had been called.
 Disputed Issues Today's joint conference was called
 after McGrady's efforts left two issues in dispute--union demand for
 control of hiring halls and propos-
 ed penalties for violation of work ling agreements.
 If they can settle these critical points I look for an early settlement
 of the strike" McGrady said. | At the conference Lundeberg, F.
 E. Burke, secretary of the cooks and
 stewards group, and J. E. Ferguson
 of Portland, secretary pro tenn of
 the firemen and oilers, talked for the unons.
 See Hope Resumption of joint discussions
 between the key forces in the pres-
 ent maritime strike revealed peace
 hopes despite denials of concession from both sides.
 Neither side commented on Pres ident Roosevelt's announcement to
 the Mayors in Washington, D. c.
 that he is leaving for Buenos Aires
 and that he considered "the peace
 of the world is more important of
 the two."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
Eggs Advance 20
 Cents, Ketchikan

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, Nov. IT, The first shipment of eggs import ed from Canada, retailing at 65 cents a dozen. are practically ex- hausted. Previous to the strike the price of eggs here was AS cents a dozen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
ALASKANS FLY
 TO THIS CITY

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Nov. IT, Approximately 150 Alaskans have flown from Fairbanks to Juneau in the course of the last five weeks enroute to the States Air traffic has increased during the last fort night on account of the interrup- ton in the steamer service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
KETCHIkA AN HAS
 STABB|NC CASE

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, Nov. IT, Bond has been set at $10,0OO for David Morgan, negro, after arraign- ed for an assault with dangerous weapon as the result of stabbing Bernice Navarro last Friday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
Pioneer of Interior Found
 Frozen to Death On Trail

FAIRBANKE, Alaska, Nov. IT, Hartzig Olsen, also known as Ed Olsen, aged 59, pioneer of Alaska, was found frozen to death on the Tacotna -McGrath trail last Friday.
 It is believed Olsen became ex-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17

hausted and fell asleep and froze to. death.
 The information came from Unit ed States Commissioner Jessie M. Howard, of Ophir, to the United States Marshal's office here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
PAY CASH DOLES

SAN PEDRO, Nov. l7.-The Los Angeles Relief Administration is prepared to supply cash dole to ap- proximately l,5o0 maritime strik- CTS and their families. The unions have notified officials the union support henceforth would be limit ed to unmarried men because of dwindling funds. There are 55 yes- sels tied up here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
Priest, Kidnapped Last
 February, Reported Safe

TOKYO, Nov. 17.--Advices re- ceived from Mukden said the Maryn Knoll Mission has received word that the Rev. Father Clarence Burns, American priest, Kidnapped last February 5, is safe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
THIRTY DEAD
 IN EXPLOSION

MARSEILLE, France, Nov IT,. The powder storehouses of the gov- ernment factory at Saint chamas exploded and it is estimated that 30 workmen have been killed and as many as 200 injured.
 A detachment of soldiers has been rushed there.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17

In 1793, David Rittenhouse es- tablished the first paper factory in America at Peterborough. now part of Philadelphia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17

DOW, JONES AVERAGES
 The following are todays Dow, Jones averages: industrials 18490, up 2.35; rails 57.32, up 1.02; util- ities 35.14, up 34.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
NOBEL PEACE RIFE TO BE
 GIVEN GERMAN
Noted acifist, Long in Concentration Camp
 toReceive Award

OSLO, Norway, Nov. l7-It is reliably reported that the Nobel Committee has selected Carl von Ossietzky, renowned German pacif- ist, for the Nobel Peace Prize.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
T. A. HELLENTHALs RETURN

MT. and Mrs. T. A. Hellenthal are passengers arriving on the Princess Norah after a vacation trip Out side.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-17
RELEASED FROM CUSTODY

BERLIN, Nov. 1.-The German government announces Carl von Os- sietzky, has been released from cus- itedy in hospital where 1e Sss ta- ken for treatment after being con- fined in concentration camp since February, 1933 His imprisonment had been the basis for much anti Nazi protests from all over the world.
 The peace prize was not awarded last year.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-09-04
LARGEST DRAGLmE sCRAPER
 ARRIVES FAIRBANKS DISTRICT

Arriving in Fairbanks recently by freight train on the Alaska Rail road on it's way up 10 the mouth of Poreupine Creek was the largest dragline scraper ever seen in Inter for Alaska. It weighs 43 tons The machine has been purchased by the Poreupine Mining Company for use by the operators in handling surface ground and tailings.
 The huge dragline will be taken to the mouth of the creek where ft will be kept this winter In April it will be taken up the creek. 12 miles from the Steese Highway in the Circle District
 Lack of rain has slowed up op- eration at the mine as on other property in the district. The recent rains, however. have made an abun= dance of water. and good clean-ups will be made by mine owners in the region.