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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-08-13

relatives from Grantsville last Sun
day.
DR.. Glass, Meyersdale, Pa, was
called to this community one day last
week to attend Mrs. Jonas Schrock,
who is i'll at her home.
Walter Krause and Ivan Doolittle,
of Cumberland, visited their homes
here on Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Sellers were en-
tertained at dinner by Mrs. George
Yommer, near Jennings, last Sunday.
The first threshing for the season
in this community, was completed on
the c. E. Ellithorp farm last Friday.
Peter Opel made business trip to
Grantsville last Friday morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
ROOSEVELT FAR AHEAD IN POLL,
 COAST STATES
President Leading Landon Three to One Tn West
 Coast Straw Vote

President Roosevelt is moving ahead of Gov. Landon in the Pa- cific Coast Richfield poll by leaps and bounds, according to the oil company's reporter last night.
 In Washington the President has 5,126 votes to 2,933 for Gov. Lam don. In Oregon. Roosevelt has B. 737 and Landon 1,767 and in Cali fornia the Chief Executive thus far has polled 15,1l6 votes com pared to 5,555 for the Republican nominee.
 The poll is being conducted by the Richfield Oil Company in the three Pacific Coast States on the choice for President. Of the other party candidates, Lemke, the Farm Laborite, is leading Norman Thom- as, the Socialist candidate, and Earl Brewer, the Communist, by a sizeable margin, but is trailing far behind both L.andon and the Presi- dent, with only few hundred votes in each State.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
KING EDWARD IS IN ACCIDENT
 ABOARD YACHT
Vessel on Which Britis h Monarch Vacationing,
 Hits Bridge

ATHENS, Aug 31.-With King Edward VII standing on the deck, the yacht Nahlin smashed into a bridge in the Strait of Chalgis on Aegean Island.
 The yacht, carrying the British Monarch on a holiday trip in the Adriatic and Aegean Sea, is appar- ently not seriously damaged and proceeded after a brief inspection.
 King Edward was unperturbed and waived to the cheering crowd after the collision in which a motor boat on the yacht was crushed The bridge was slightly damaged.
 Reports indicated the bridge had already swung open to permit of the Nahlin's passage and was in choppy waters when the crash oc- cured.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
U. s, MINISTER TO DEN M ARK
 QUITTING JOB
Mrs. Ruth Bryan Ower Rodhe Resigns to Cam
 paign for Roosevelt

NEW YORK, Aug. 31.-Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen Rodhe has resigned as American Minister to Denmark. She announced that the purpose of re- signing was because she could do a better job of campaigning for President Franklin D. Roosevelt "as private citizen than as holder of a public office"
 President Roosevelt has reluctantly accepted her resignation as she was one of the best woman diplomats connected with the United States foreign affairs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
Democratic
 Women Meet This Evening

Members of the Democratic WOmen's Club of Gastineau channel will meet tonight in the Council Chambers at 8 o. clock for an important business meeting. according to Mrs. Emil Krause, president of the organi- ration.
 Various important commit tees will be appointed Mrs. Krause said, and talks will be made pointing out how the club can show it's effectiveness in the coming elections, from the w0men's viewpoint.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
TAX PROBLEMS
 AGAIN IN FORE
 FOR CAMP AIGN
Landon Revives s Issue Hearst Bossism Is Up
 Kansan Draws Fire

WASHINGTON, Aug 3l - AL though treated in general terms by the two major party platforms, the tax issue crystallized la st week somewhat with Gov. Landon's att tack on the corporate surplus lev- ies as "cockiedp and replies by New Dealers. Landon pledged to seek repeal of the law enacted las. spring, if he is elected He advo- cated that major revenues be de- rived from direct imposts cn net incomes of individuals and ccrpor- ations."
 This tax issue stood cnt dur ng the past week along with the dis pute over William Randolph Hearsts support of the repu5lics q ticket as Landon wound I'D h.s first campaign trip in the east anl e. turned to his Capital City
 President Roosevelt, during the past week, began inspection oi Che western drought damage
 Landoa DrdWS Fire
 The Kansas Governor precipitat- ed contention on both the tax is- sue and Hearst's alleged domina- ton by his criticism of the teaoh- CTS oath legislation, despite Hears's support for it. This latter is cited by Republican leaders as a reply to assertions that the publisher in- fluences Landon in his campaign speeches.
 Secretary of Interior Harold I. Ickes quoted sworn court testimony which he showed Hearst had eau toned Landon weeks ago against too much talking" and also said Hearst is the new Republican boss
 Tar Revtsion Looms
 Tax revision by the new Con- gress appears likely whichever way the election goes.
 Meanwhile, candidates of the two major parties spent much of the last
 Continued on Page Tnrae)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
Union Leaders Implicated in
 Strike Death
Prisoner Brought from Texas duplicates Seat
 tie Men in Staying

OAKLAND, Cal, Aug. 31.-Dis- trict Attorney Earl Warren announc- ed today that George Warren, re- turned from Texas under heavy guard, had made complete confes- sion before the Grand Jury con- corning the staying of George AL berts, chief engineer of the steam CT Point Lobos, duplicating Earl King, former Seattle Secretary of the Marine Bremen, Oilers and Wipers. and Water Tenders Union, E. H. Ramsay, patrolman for the union, Ben Sacowitz, sought by the police in Mexico, and an unidenti- fled seaman.
 King is under arrest and in the County jail here. Charges have been filed against the others and Anthony M. Murphy, assistant sec retary of the Seattle union.
 George Alberts was slain five months ago during a waterfront strike.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
ROTARIANS WILL HONOR OFFICIAL
 THURSDAY NIGHT

A business meeting planning the entertainment to be offered the District Governor, who will arrive in Juneau on the Alaska, occupied most of the time of the Juneau Rotary Club in the weekly get together this noon.
 It was decided that the visiting official. Charles A. Mowry, be feted at banquet to be held on Thurs day night at the Terminal. A. B Phillips, President of the club, will preside at the affair, with Dr w. M. Whitehead as Chairman of the Program Committee. Rotary Anns will also be entertained at the banquet.
 Concluding the meeting, Charles w. Garter, Juneau business man who has been away from Juneau for about a month, gave a short talk.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
REFERENDUM TO BE TAKEN,
 ALL UNIONS
Will Decide Wh ether to Submit Disputed ls-
 sues to Arbitration
PRESENT AWARD TO
 EXPIRE ON SEPT. 30
All Steamship Lines Are h. volved Including Those
 on Alaska Routes

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Aug. 31. Representatives of the Longshore- men today notified the Waterfront Employers, that referendum will be taken by the ILA membership on submitting the disputed issues to arbitration.
 The issues unsettled include con- flicting wage demands, control of hiring halls and other notifications sought ivy the employers in the 1884 award which terminates next Sep tember 30.
 In letter Harry Bridges, ILA President, presented to Thomas Plant, Chairman of the Employers Committee, Bridges said the ILA could not agree to unqualified ar- bitration but is submitting the vari- ous issues to all members.
 Results of the referendum will probably be available between Sep tember 10 and September 15.
 It is said all steamship compan- ies on the Pacific Coast are involved including the lines operating on AL aska routes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
TEACHERS ARE COMING HERE, MEYRING'S PLANE

Pilot Gene Meyring in the Irv- ing Airways Lockheed, arrived in Juneau at 10 o'clock this morning from his campaign flight to sec- tions with Republican candidates. Returning with him from Peters burg was Monte Grisham, the cam paign party remaining in Peters burg.
 At 1:15 o'clock this afternoon, Meyring took off again for Peters burg to pick up group of Juneau school teachers from the steamer Aleutian. He is expected to return at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
Bl A2E LEGION
 TAlAl. STARTS
 (lNToM0RROW
Eleven Arc to Be Tried on Charges of Kianaping
 and Murder

DETROIT Mich. Aug. 31.-Un- usual precautions to prevent any Black Legionnaire serving on the jury to try eleven Legionnaires charged with the Kidnapping and killing of Charles Poole, are being taken by the prosecuting attorneys.
 Wayne County is estimated to have Black Legion membership estimated as high as 10000. Circuit Judge Moynishan said.
 The trial has been postponed un- til tomorrow.
 Jurors will be asked.
 Are you now or ever have been a member of the Black Legion or any other organization with rituals fayoring vinlsnee or law violation?
 Judge Moynishan said he would ask the questions himself.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
DELEGATES FOR LEGION SESSION
 ARRIVE TONIGHT
Department Convention Will Officially Open at
 10 AM. Wednesday

American Legion members and Auxiliary are starting their inva- sion of Juneau today, several hav- ing already arrived, and others are coming on the Yukon from the Westward and the Aleutian from the south.
 Registration of delegates will be- gin at o'clock Wednesday morn ing and at 10 o'clock the first ses- sions will open in the Elks Hall with an address of welcome by May or I. Goldstein. himself a veteran and messages to the delegates by Gov. John w. Troy and Norman Banfield, President of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce. Sid Ray nor, First Vice Commander of the Department, will respond and other addresses will be delivered by Mrs Theo. McKanna, Department Aux Hilary President; Oscar Worthwint of Boise, National Vice Comman. der; A. E. Karnes, Department Commander, E. M. Policy of the Al. ford John Bradford Post and Mrs Alba Newman of the Post Auxil. iary.
 Following the opening ceremonies the remainder of the day will bt turned over to the 40s and 8 sna rifle shoot at Mendenhall rang, will be feature of the afternoon while in the evening major interest centers in the 40 and 8 dance in the Elks hall.
 Thursday regular business ses. sions of the Legion and Auxiliary will be held at 10 o'clock in the morning and o'clock in the after noon, and parade with mixer will be highlights of the evening with Homer Nordling in charge. The mixer will be held at the Dream land in Douglas.
 Friday night will be show anc stunt night, following the days bus mess and promises to be one of the bright spots of the entire conven- tion. The affair will be held at the Coliseum Theatre starting at p. m
 Concluding business sessions will be held Saturday with the joint in- stallation of new officers to be fol- lowed by the Grand Ball at the Elks Hall at 10 p. m.
 Weekend parties at cabins out along the road are being planned for Sunday and on Labor Day a smoker will be held by the Legion at the Elks Hall.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
THREE KILLED,
 POWDER BLAST
Little Girl Blown 100 Feet Dies, Injuries-Par-
 ents Victims

TIA JUANA. Lower California, Aug. 3l.-Injuries in dynamite blast which killed her parents and wrecked a hotel, proved fatal to Marie Madrigal, aged 5, who was blown through window and land ed 100 feet away. The blast shook the entire business section. Jose Madrigal, aged 35. and Manuela Ma drigal. parents of the child, were killed. Jealousy is blamed for the dynamiting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
RUSS PLIERS
 AGAIN IN AIR

MOSCOW, Aug. 31.-Soviet fliers Sigismund Levanevisky and Hector T. Levchenko. flying from Cali fornia to Moscow, landed Sunday night at Mulon, near the mouth of the Lena River in North Central Siberia.
 The two fliers have been weather bound at Ambarchix Bay, near the Lena River, for some time
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
AMERICAN SHIP IN DANGER OFF
 SPANISH COAST
Six Bombs Dropped, Aimed at Navy Craft, from
 Unidentified Plane
REBELS BLASTING
 NORTH STRONGHOLD
Further International Com pGcations Are Report
 ed from Abroad

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3l. The American destroyer. U s. s. Kane has been the target of six bombs dropped from an unidentified mono- plane off the Coast of Spain.
 The destroyer was not hit nor did the destroyer damage the plane with it's anti aircraft guns
 Protests have been sent to both the spanish Government and Span ish rebels.
 This government is stunned by the bombing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
COAST LONGSHOREME,N TO TAKE v
MussOIini Warns World He Has s, ,OOO, 900 Men Ready at
 Moments Notice to Co to WGr

AVERLINO, Italy, 31-Premier Bento AIussoni the could mobilize S00O000 soldiers n the of and after order is issued"
 The Duce spoke of rejecting what he call the "absurdity eternal peace"
 The Dictator dcared "We must be strong always and always stronger any evenualites look directly in the eye whatever may befan"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Aug. 31.- Thirty two colonists from the Fed eral project at Matanuska have filed homestead applications for their land in the United States Land Office here.
 When the Colonists first came north. Executive Orders in Wash- ington, closed parts of the valley
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
GARAGE INCORPORATES

Articles of incorporation were filed with the Territorial Auditor today by the Central Garage, Inc. of Ket- chikan. Incorporators are c. H. Peterson. F. E. Rockhill and C. C.. Luke. Capital stock is listed at $lO.OOO.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
PRowLER AT DEvLIN's

Prowlers were evidently frighten- ed from entering Devlin's shoe store last night after 1t was dis covered that the back room of the store was occupied by Devlin. After a careful check of the stock by Devlin no loss could be ascertained.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
CONVICTED

NEW YORK, Aug. 31. = Eleven men and women, participating in the anti-Nazi riot aboard the Bre- men on August 2l, have been con- victed of disorderly conduct and sentenced to workhouse terms rang ing from seven to fourteen days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
32 COIOnists of Matanuska
 Ready to Homestead Acreage

to homesteaders and left other sec tions open.
 A recent order, however, opened the way for all Colonists to file claims. , The Colonists have exceeded the improvement requirements on the homesteads now and need only to fulfill residence requirements to obtain patents to their land.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
Labor Day Meetings Are
 Being Planned to Aid FOR;
 Men and Women Enlisted

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31-Arrangements for meetings in every Union Labor to enroll polling support unorganzed labor being by Nonpartisan League
 L. Berry Federal Coordinator for the would "the support of 3O0O0OO Roosevelt"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
INTERNATIONAL TROUBLE

PARIS, Aug. 31 International complications, aside from the bomb- ing of the United States destroyer off the Spanish coat. increased fur sher today with the reporting killing of French priests by firing squad at AndorTa, semi-independent principality and the death in Mall lorca fighting of a French news paperman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
DOW, JONES AVERAGES

The following are today's Dow, Jones averages: industrials l66.29. down .62; rails 54.78, down .23; utilities 34.77, up or.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
PRoMINENT MEN SLALN

LONDON. Aug. 31.-Uncensored adv,ees from Madrid this afternoon dselgsed 9 long list of prondnont 'nsn have fe,n killed. presumahly e.oaf cf them died before a firing quad
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
CLOSING PRICES TO-DAY

NEW YORK, Aug. 31. = Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock is 14h, American Can 123, American Light and Power 13as, Anaconda 38, Bethlehem Steel 679s Calumet and Hecla IFS, Columbia Gas and Electric 21A, Common wealth and Southern SIS, Curtiss Wright 65s, International Harves- ter 789s, Kennecott 475s, Simmons 37h, United States Steel 70as, Unit ed Corporation 7A, Cities Service As, Pound $5.03s.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
STOCK PRICES TAKING BOOST;
 STEEL.S HELP

NEW YORK, Aug. 31.-A strong undertone was exhibited today on the stock exchange by steels and specialties and supporting influ-, ences. Profit taking was encoun- tered in other departments making today's close a trifle irregular. Transfers were 100000 shares.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
CHEF HUNTLEY HERE

a Chet Huntley,i radio man with the PAA, arrived in Juneau on Sum- days PAA Electra from the Inter- for.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
PLAN ROMRING MApRLn

LONDON, Aug. 31-Rebel broad- casts picked up here announce the rebels plan to continue bombard- Ing the airports around Madrid as prelude to final drive on the Spanish Republics office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
FIRST DIVISION
 IS OCRATIC SAYS ANDERSON
Residents ully Alive to Constructive, Friend
 ly Administration

"A strong Democratic victory will be registered when Alaska votes a week from Tuesday; the attitude of the people in every town, camp and village we visited has convinced me more than ever that the people realize the constructive and friend ly attitude of the Democratic Ad- ministration, from the increased price of gold on through the wide spread public works program, the improved general business condi- tions and growing prosperity in Alaska, and they are going to back up this Administration with a great Democratic majority at the polls" {" said J. P. Anderson, wellknown Juneau business man, and candi- date for Territorial Representative on the Democratic ticket, upon his return to Juneau last night on the Northwestern.
 MT. Anderson left here Thursday by plane in company with Delegate Anthony J. Dimond, Territorial Auditor Frank A. Boyle, Territorial Attorney General James s. Truitt, and Capt. James V. Davis, on a campaign tour that took the party to Haines, skagway. Sitka. Hoonah, Tenakee. Hirst- Chichagof and Pet- ersburg. @
 As MT. Anderson had recently campaigned in Wrangell, Ketchi- kan, and the West Coast, he board ed the Northwestern for Juneau at Petersburg. Senator Norman R.. Walker joined the party at Peters burg and will tour with the mem bers to Wrangell, Rake, the West Coast and Ketchikan.
 MT. Anderson said today that he will make talk over KINY Fri day night at 8 o'clock.
 PETERSBURG DEMOCRATIC
 PETERSBURG, Alaska, Aug. 3l. Alaska Delegate Anthony J. Di- mond and others of the Democratic campaign tour party making an airplane trip to all localities in the First Division, spoke to an enthus- iastic audience here Saturday night and it is safe to say that the Wrangell Narrows Metropolis is Democratic.
 The campaigners visited Chicha- gof and Kimshan Cove enroute hers and Democratic enthusiasm was found at both places.
 The tour party took off Sunday morning for Wrangell.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31
TWO WOMEN ARE KILLED
 BY BOMBS DROPPED IN IRUN

LONDON, Aug. al- TWO women were blown to bits by a rebel bomb which was dropped on Irun by plana
 Rebel planes blasted great holes in the streets of Irun which was being evacuated enmasse before the attack began this morning. Unof- ficial advces states 4,o00 residents have already left Irun for hte French border
 CLAIM BLOODY VICTORIES
 LONDON, Aug. 3l.-According to advices direct from Madrid, the Spanish Government claims im- portant victories in the Guadar- ramas and also in Central-Southern Spain
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-31

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Evening star., 1936-12-13
The Travellers Notebook
Shipping Strike Cnriails But Small Section Of
of Vacation Program-More Cuts in Visa Costs
Seen-Christmds Customs Abroad.

Germany, the favorite pastims was
to 60 about in crowds and thrash or
pepper" friends q joke; the Gus
tom survives in the country's favorite
little cakes Of today's holidays. "pfef-
ferkuchen" or "peppercake" .
Austrians and Germans usually dine
on either goose or carp on Christmas
Holland chimes in with Belgium
In observing st. Nicholas day on De-
cember 8; . special cookie, "specu.
laas." shaped as Santa Claus, Is much
In favor during the holidays, and
there Is another fritter-nke dainty
dlled with raisins and candied lemon
peel, eaten with Swedish punch 4.
In Norway, Sweden and Denmark,
rice porridse Is favorite Yule dish,
but 1t Il the lone almond dropped into
the batch that creates most interest;
In Sweden, the one who gets 1t Is
supposed to be the first to marry;
in Norway, the finder Is assured Of
receiving his wish: in Denmark, the
lucky eater receives a special gift.
Evening star., 1936-12-13
VISITORS BRING
GAyETY TO MIAMI
Racing This Week to Lead
Off Extensive Entertain.
ment Program.

MIAMI. Fla, December 12.-Sweep-
ing southwark with gleeful anticipa-
ton, Americas army of Winter va
cationists is taking possession Of Nj
amis sun spots and creating the
gayest resort season in the history Of
the Gulf Stream Riviera.
Miami's resources which were ready
and waiting early In the Fall, are
fully developed to provide comfort
able accommodations and diversified
entertainment for the estimated to-
tai Of 2,500,000 visitors who will So
journ here during the 1867 season.
Scheduling Of the ninth annal all
American war maneuvers this week
was arranged to provide the early sea-
son peak for Miami visitors.
The racing spotlight will turn from
the air meet to the Winter turf sea-
son at Miami's Tropical Park on
Wednesday. where 800 thoroughbreds
from the best known stables in the
country are being readied for the
barrier. Following the Tropical 80
day meet. the bangtails will troop 20
Hialeah Park for another month Of
Evening star., 1936-12-13

The Yugoslavian government will
enlarge its airplane engine factories
to make room for the manufacture Of
motor trucks.
Evening star., 1936-12-13

racing and hack to Tropical Park on
March 3 for the opening Of the Spring
meet. Dog racing ct Miami's tracks
viii get under way on Christmas night,
and jai-slai. the fast Cuban game,
WIN also be added to the after-dark
program.
Captains Of Miamfs million-dolla
charter boat feet report that sports
men seeking the gamsy sailnsh, dol.
phin. barracuda and marlin are al
ready challenging the eight world
desp-sea fishing records held In Flori-
da waters.
Miami's recreation program u BE-
ing amplifisd this season. according
10 John L. Morris. secretary Of the
Chamber Of Commerce, utilizing the
new Civic Center. which u the hub
Of tourist activity and headquarters
Of the State clubs, which last year had
IN enrolment Of more than 10000
members and are under the direction
Of Jules Brazil.
Ths night clubs Of the district have
entered upon . round Of after-dark
saysty unprecedented In Miami's his
tory with Broadway and Hollywood
contributing to the midnight merry
making.
Evening star., 1936-12-13
Snowfall Carts
Are Refreshing
Kingston Oddity

KINGSTON. Jamaica, Decem-
Der 12.-PaSsengers leaving New
York aboard the various cruise
liners bound for the sunny Carib-
bean this Winter will see many
an odd sight. Among these must
be mentioned the SNOWFALL cart
Of Kingston, Jamaica. In this
land of tropical greenery, where
snow is virtually unknown. gaudi-
ly bedecked gayly painted. can
opied pushcarts. propelled by
darky peddlers, trundle through
the streets with amber candy
balls Of frozen ruby and emerald
tints in SNOWFALL flavors.
Iced drinks have q particular
appeal in tropical Jamaica. and
this Winter hundreds Of newly
decorated SNOWFALL carts bearing
such sentimental names as Baby
Mine" and Honey Bee" also the
names Of movie stars. will grace
Kingston's narrow. ancient
streets.
Evening star., 1936-12-13
Europe's Oldest Theaters.

VIENNA, December 12.-One Of the
oldest known theaters in Europe and
q relic of the italian Renaissance in
duence, which swept Dalmatia in the
sixteenth century, is the National
Theater on Hvar Island, which ranks
also as the first Yugoslav theater.
Built in 1912 to the order of Pietro
Semitelco, Duke of Hvar, it bears q
marble plate commemorating the
Second Year Of Peace. 1912" refer
ring to the restored peace after .
century of civil warfare between Hvar
citizens and mobiles. In order Of an
tiquity two other theaters were built
before it. They are the ancient thea
ter at Venice. built in 1868, and the
famed old theater at Vicenza, built
In 1885,