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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
M MADRID IS AIR
 RA|DED; DEATH
 TOLL MOUNTING
Fascist Planes Kill Many, Wound Scores, Mostly
 Women, Children

LONDON, Oct. 31.-The death toll from yesterdays air raid over Ma drid passed the 156 mark this morning, according to official ad- vices.
 The first air raid warning, given by shrieking sirens, took place at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon, and sent crowds rushing pell mell into shelter. No planes appeared im- mediately but two hours later an- other air warning cut off the As- sociated Press telephone call be- tween Madrid and London. The sound of the shrieking sirens could be heard over the telephone com munications which were soon after cut off.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
STRIKE ISSUE . UP TONIGHT ON
 ATLANTIC SIDE
Seamen Are Expected to Take Vote - Boston
 Walkout Reported

NEW YORK, Oct. 31.-Whether the East Coast seamen will join the strike on the West Coast hinges on action to be taken by the Interna- tional Seamens Union at meet ing tonight. The vote on the pro- posal to strike failed to materialize last night, at a meeting of marine workers called by the Seamen's De- fense Committee, an organization which has clashed with officials of the Seamens' Union.
 The sitdown strike yesterday held the liner American Trader in port and at least six other vessels re- mained here under orders.
 Walkouts are reported in Boston.
 CHICAGO, H., Oct. 3l. - Four railroads, the Northern Pacific, Spokane, Portland and Seattle; Southern Pacific, and Atchison, To- peka and Santa Fe, have placed embargoes on shipments consigned through West Coast ports to points beyond the Pacific Coast.
 The em b bargo notices refer to the strike on the Pacific Coast as report of labor conditions as re- ceived here by the Embargo Bureau, Association of American Railroads" :"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
OCEAN TRADE IS HARD HIT
 COAST STRIKE
Three Hundred Thousand Tons Estimated Cleared
 Daily from Ports

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Oct. 31. No one can estimate the value of trade affected by the maritime strike which went into effect last Tuesday midnight.
 San Francisco Chamber of Con- merce said about 100000 tons of car- go pass daily through Pacific Coast ports and all of this has been a steady flow which in recent months has been increased by heavy fruit exports to Eastern cities and Eur ope as advance shipments in ex- pectation of the tie-up.
 Seattle, in the Pacific Northwest, will also experience a loss in ship ments not only to ports along the coast by steam schooners, but also to Alaska and the Orient.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
HOOVER TELLS WHY HE FAILED
 AS PRESIDENT
Turned Down Ideas that New Deal Adopted to
 Bring About Recovery

DENVER, Colo, Oct. 31-Herbert Hoover said he rejected. when Pres ident, most of the ideas subsequent ly adopted by the Roosevelt Ad- ministration.
 T rejected all of these things because they would not only delay recovery but because knew that in the end they would shackle free men," the former President said in a prepared delivery before Re- publican gathering in the Munich pal Auditorium last night
 He urged the election of Landon to save the soul of America" He reiterated his previous declaration that recovery already was in pro- gress toward the end of his Ad- ministration and asserted the New Deal had retarded this recovery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
MORE WORKERS IDLE AS STRIKE GROWS
Alaska Railroad Operations to Be Suspended on Account
 of Present Maritime Strike

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 31.- J. T. Cunningham, Acting Manag CT of the Alaska Railroad, said preparations are being made to close the system under orders of Col. Otto F. Ohlson, General Manager, now in Washington, D. c.
 Cunningham said reductions in the service and personnel Will start next week.
 Employees will be laid off as op- erations cease.
 Odds and ends of freight at Sew ard will be moved before the train crews are laid off.
 Maintenance crews, making line changes at two places, will con-, tinue to work.
 Chamber of Commerce officials
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
IALASKANS WILL BE PROTECTED,
 GOVERNOR FEELS
Chief Executive Confident Territory Will Get
 ServiceDuring Strike

Confidence was expressed by Gov. John w. Troy today that transpor- tation lines would be kept operat- ing to provide supplies for Alaska and Delegate Anthony J. Dimond in Washington. said he would appeal directly to the President if the Ma rine strike threatens a food short age.
 Both officials several weeks age presented the Alaska picture in the event of strike to President Roose- welt and received assurance from Washington through Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins that every effort would be made to protect the Territory in the event of an emer- gency.
 The Governor said today:
 "A long continued strike, if AL aska is included in it, would be a major disaster. However, I have every confidence it will not continue long without provision being made to give adequate transportation be- tween Alaska and the States and throughout the Territory.
 The various agencies of the gov- ernment are informed and they have indicated the purpose to see that Alaska will continue to have transportation facilities for mail, passengers and freight.
 T believe that the people can rely on the efforts of Assistant Sec- retary of Labor Edward F. McGrady the Department of Labor, Admiral Harry Hamlet and the other offic- ials to see that Alaska is given ser vice."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
LANDON TO MAKE. FINAL CAMP AICN
 APPEAL TONIGHT
Arrives in St. Louis This Morning Aboard Spec
 ial for All-Day Stay

ST. LOUIS, Oct 31.-Gov. Alfred M. Landon arrived here on the Sun Flower special train at 8:30 o'clock this morning for an all day visit eliminating tonight in the last ma jor address of his campaign.
 Rain stopped as the train rolled into the depot.
 Mrs. Landon and the Governors daughter Peggy Anne, greeted the COP nominee on arrival.
 Gov. Landon has drafted his final major plea aiming to get Missouri's fifteen electoral votes.
 On his way here, the nominee told a Charleston, West Virginia au- dience that household budgets must pay for the New Deal waste and extravaganza"
 After the speech tonight, the special train will take the Governor to his home in Topeka.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
PRESIDENT COULD ACT

WASHINGTON. Oct. 31.-Alaska Delegate Anthony J. Dimond said here today he would appeal directly to President Roosevelt for govern ment transportation facilities if the maritime strike threatens shortage of food and supplies in the Terri tory
 The said the President has power under the Alaska Railroad Act to charter vessels and man them with government employees.
 The Delegate asserted that Alaska merchants have stocked up cn sta pies in anticipation of the strike but added, available supplies would not last through the winter and if the strike continues any length of time emergency measures will nave to be taken"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
Gold Lures Man to
 His Death in Fire

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 31.- Gold lured 51-year-old Charles Camp Wray to his death in a fire which drove nearly 100 guests at three downtown hotels into the street and caused damage esti- mated by firemen at $68.7O0.
 Wray returned to his hotel room for valuables, after once reaching safety Bremen discovered his body in a smoke-filled corridor. Then they found, in the mans room, $500 in nuggets and old gold, $500 in cash, a S900 veterans bonus cer- tificate and papers for a mining claim,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
MANY DEAD, WOUNDED

MADRID, Oct. 31.-Late yester- day afternoon, Fascist planes made an air raid over this city and the first real terror since the Civil War began was experienced. Women and children summed the streets last night and are continuing to do so taday.
 First reports of the toll of the air raid yesterday placed the killed at 59 with the wounding of at least 150, mostly women and children.
 The Spanish government issued report this morning calling it an air raid and denying reports cir culated that bombs had been thrown from house tops. A load of dyna- mite exploded at the height of the terror.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Oct. 31. r The Carnegie Hero Fund Commis- sion has recognized B acts of hero ism. awarding bronze medals and various cash benefits to persons in sixteen states, Canada and AL aska.
 Among the exploits cited is that of J. Roy Tipton, of Valdez, Alas ka.
 Tipton was with party lost on a glacier near Valdez during bliz- gard. He gave his parka and nit tens to a weakened companion and then trudged five miles for help.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
Hero of AIaska Blizzard
 Recognised;Carne Fund
 Giues Tipton $25 Monthly

Tipton's feet were frozen and had to be amputated.
 The Carnegie Hero Fund Commis- sion awarded Tipton $25 monthly disability benefits.
 Tiptons companion, George E. Martin, died from exposure. Two others in the party reached safety.
 The four were enroute to a mine when the blizzard struck.
 Tipton, A, was a mine match man. Martin, 39, was a truck driv- CT.
 The incident occurred in Janu- ary, 1885. q
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
PAY ENVELOPE ATTACK TO BE
 INVESTIGATED

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31.-United States Senator R. M. LaFollette, in statement last night, said his Senate Labor Subcommittee will start an immediate and thorough investigation into pay envelopes att tack on the Social Security pro- gram.
 Charges are made against certain employers that they have placed printed slips in pay envelopes att tacking the Security Act from a standpoint that it is not beneficial to the wage earners in the long run.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
TRAFFIC COURSE

Invitation from the Bureau of Street Traffic Research of Har- yard University to send represen- tative to the short course to be conducted on traffic at Northwest ern University in Chicago Novem- Der g to 2l has been received by Gov. John w. Troy from Maxwell Halsey. Assistant Director of the Bureau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
Mussolini Is Preparing to Meet Any Threat of
 England, Report

ROME, Italy, Oct. 31-Italy in tends to double her naval personnel an authoritative source said today
 Italy is preparing to meet any threat from England in the Medit- erraneon.
 Only recently Italy increased the navy personnel from 50,000 to co., GOO.
 Naval sources also disclosed plans for development and expansion of the war fleet.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31

steamers operating betwene Brit ish Columbia ports to Puget Sound and also to Alaska.
 There is no reason to assume our steamers will be affected in any way by the AnYerican Maritime strike." said Capt. McMurray.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
Canadian Steamers WiII
 Continue to Operate North

VICTORIA, B. O.. oct. 31. = Steamers in the Coast Service of the Canadian Pacific will continue to operate on schedule, Capt. R. w. Manager of the Canad- ian Pacific Coast Service said here last night. The service will include
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
JUNEAU RIFLE CLUB TO SHOOT SUNDAY AT
 MENDENHALL RANGE

The Juneau Rifle and Pistol Club will hold shoot Sunday morning, starting at 9:30. at the Mendenhall Rifle range, 1t was announced to- day. All shooters are asked to be on hand early and those without transportation will find cars avail, able. leaving the Federal and Ter ritorial Building at g o'clock sharp.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
SEAMEN DIE
 IN EXPLOSION

AMSTERDAM, Oc,. 31. = Seven teen seamen were killed and fifteen injured when three explosions turn ed the Greek steamer Petarkis Mo- mikes into a raging inferno. The explosions occurred in the oil bunk CT while the vessel was at the dock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
FAN LETTERS

HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Oct. 30.- Charles Boyer believes he has the longest fan letter ever written.
 The missive, carefully penned by an Omaha, Neb., high school girl, is 10000 words in length and covers 79 pages.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
NORTHWESTERN TO DISCHARGE
 AT VANCOUVER
Two Hundred Fifty-two Passengers Co to Seat
 tie, Special Train

SEATTLE, Oct. 31.-The Alaska Steamship Company has arranged to disembark 252 Seattle-bound pas- sengers when the Northwestern arrives at Vancouver today.
 The passengers will be brought to Seattle by special train tonight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
STRONG PROTESTS

SEWARD, Alaska, Oct 31.-Mayor D. c. Brownell said today. T for one will certainly protest the pro- posed close-down of the Alaska Railroad during the maritime strike. When the government is trying it's best to prevent hardships and possible horrors of strike on the Pacific Coast, why does the Government Railroad Manager ma terially add to distress in this part of Alaska
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
ANCHORAGE PLANE DUE HERE TODAY; RETURNS SUNDAY AM.

Pilot Al Horning, flying Bellanca plane of the Star Air Service, An- chorage, will arrive in Juneau this afternoon Among his passengers is K. N. Neill
 Horning will be at the AAT hang ar and return tomorrow morning to Anchorage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31

said they are preparing to wire vig- orous protests to Secretary of In- terior Harold L. Ickes on the im- pending shutdown of the Alaska Railroad. The suspension is due to the maritime strike.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31

SAN FRANCISCOO. Cal, Oct. 31. -The spreading Pacific Coast mari- time strike held nearly 150 vessels in coast ports paralyzed today and with cargo movement at the peak of the season it threatened to add 10000 new workers to the idle list as Federal officials here and in Washington strove to bring about an accord.
 Last midnight 57 vessels were strike bound here, another ST in the North Pacific ports. including Seattle. Tacoma and Portland and 9 in San Pedro, San Diego and Hawaii.
 Lumber Workers Threat
 The West Coast Lumbermen's As- sociation of Seattle estimated 10000 lumber workers would be forced out of work if the strike lasts a week.
 San Francisco. also was harrassed today with strike of 1000 ware housemen, grocery and storage plants employees.
 Officials of both sides today ex- pressed opinions the situation would remain status quo until Mon- day. Edward F. McGrady, Assist ant Secretary of Labor, declared: I'm going to try and get them together before then"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
Radio Operators Aid Doctor to Treat Patient

EDMONTON, Oct. 31.-Two Cam adian Airways radio operators en- abled Dr. c. c. Geggie, local phys ician, to give instructions as how to treat Jim Fares, aged 24, strick- en with heart attacks at the Bur wash Yellow Knife gold mine at the camp on Great Slave Lake. 830 miles distant.
 Whiskey was about the only stim- ulant available at the mine, handi- capping the doctor, and wireless was the only way of communica- ton.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
NEW DEAL HAS
 MADE HAPPIER,
 SAFER AMERICA
President Roosevelt Ad- dresses Democratic Ral-
 ly in Brooklyn

NEW YORK, Oct. 31.-Asserting his Administration has laid the foundation for safer, happier and more American America" President Franklin D. Roosevelt said last night that an equally important task remains in destroying inequali- ties of opportunity and of secur- ity."
 Reviewing the New Deal before a Democratic rally in the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the CfNef Exc cutive said some people call these things meddling and interference. You and know them to be new stones in the foundation on which we can and are determined to build a structure for economic security for all of our people, safer, hap pier and more American America" :"
 LAST SPEECH TONIGHT
 NEW YORK, Oct. 31.-President Roosevelt spent today in preparing his last major election speech to be delivered tonight in Madison Square Garden.
 During the day he called at the Democratic National headquarters and he'd conferences; also had brief talks with Bronx women leaders.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
15O VESSELS NOW TIED UP,
 COAST PORTS
10000 Lumber Employees to Be Forced Out If
 Walkout Lasts Week
1000 SAN FRANCISCO
 WAREHOUSEMEN OUT
Both Sides Describe Situa- ton Tn State of Sta
 tus Quo Today

BULLETIN = SAN FRAN CISCO, Cal, Oct. 31.-The Ship Owners Committee issued a statement this afternoon saying that it will be useless to re- sume negotiations while the men are still out on a strike.
 The statement was issued by Chairman T. G. Plant in an- swer to a message sent to Sec retary of Labor Perkins by the joint negotiations committee of seven unions now on a strike.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31

Mrs. D. A. Douthit, 73. Olney, Tex, is cutting her third set of teeth.
 Denmark is the smallest of the .hree Scandinavian states.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
AGREE TO NEGOTIATE

WASHINGTON, oct. 31.-Secre- tary of Labor Frances Perkins dis closed today that representatives of all striking maritime unions on the west coast had agreed to re- sume negotiations for settlement of their strike. She made public telegram received before leaving herself for New York in an attempt to avert the spread of the strike to the east coast.
 The telegram read in part.
 "The unions have been and are willing at all times to negotiate on acceptable agreements with the ship owners. If employers will give sincere expression of real desire to negotiate rather than continue to say no to fundamental union principles, negotiations can be re- stunned at once"
 The telegram was signed by Mar vyn Ratherborne, union secretary, who said the unions are taking ev- cry precaution to preserve peace.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
MAIL FOR ALASKA

SEATTLE, Oct 31.-Postal, Coast Guard. Coast Geodetic Survey and Bureau of Indian Affairs officials met today to work out some system for serving Alaskans with mall dur Ing the strike of maritime work CTS.
 An initial survey here showed that more than 200o timber and sawmill workers are out of work as millmen
 Continued on Page Six)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
The Weather
tBy the U. s. Weather Bureau)

tBy the u. ;. Weatner DurcduD
 Forecast for Juneau and vii cinity, beginning at 4 p. m., November |: Fair tonight, Sum- day increasing cloudiness, light to moderate easterly winds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-31
VICTORY

EDMONTON, Oct. 31. = Out of the sub-Arctic flashed a message late today announcing temporary victory in the radio battle" for the life of the miner. The message said his pulse seems good and steady, and doses of whiskey and strong black coffee have accomplished much relief"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14
Weddings
MARTIN-LANES

MANI an - ANE6
The wedding of Miss Catherine
Dora James, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Marvin e. James Of South
Desrfield, Mass, to Calvin Mar
tin, city boys secretary at the local
Y. M. g. A. and son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Judson G. Martin of Haverhill, Mass.
took place Saturday evening at Z
o'clock at the Grace chapel OF
Trinity church in Springfield, Mass.
DR.. A. z. Mann united the couple IN
marriage before a large gathering OF
reletives and friends. A reception for
about 100 guests followed.
The bride was given In marriage
by her father. She wore a gown OF
white slipper satin, made Princess
style with train. Her veil was OF
white tulle and she carried brides
hoses arranged in a colonial bou
quet. Miss Marguerite B. James,
her sister was maid Of honor. She
wore aqua faille trimmed with du-
bonnet velvet. Her slippers were OF
a matching shade and she carried
pompons in dubonnet shade.
The best man was William F..
Briggs of Rochester N. Y. Fran
els Russell of Springfield, Mass,
and Walter D. Malin Of this city
were ushers. The gown worn by the
brides mother was Of royal blue
lace and she wore corSage Of red
roses. The bridegroom's mother wore
rust coloh with gardenia corsage.
Mr.. Martin and his bride did not
reveal the destiiation Of their we'd
ding trip but upon their return will
reside at 1926 Pennington avenue.
The brides travelling costume is
of blue wool. She is wearing gray
coat trimmed in krimmer and her
accessories are of gray and blue. The
bride Is a graduate Of Bay Path
institute. Mr.. Martin was graduated
frfom Springfield college where he
was awarded his master and B L
degree. Out of town guests includ-
ed those from Haverhill, Northamp-
ton, Rochester, N. Y. Deerfield and
this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14

Teh pening lead Of the queen
Of hearts was won with the ace
and the SIX Of hearts was re-
turned, East played the eight and
Mailman played the Jack, West fall
ing to follow.
Two rounds Of spades were led
and, when East dropped the jack,
dummy led small spade upon
which East discarded the nine Of
diamonds. Declarer ruffed with
the three OF hearts. '}.. t~
"A diamond was led and East
dropped the queen. Now the
queen Of spades was led, East dis
carding club and declarer q dia-
mond. ~
Dummys last spade was led and
East dropped another club. South
let 60 q diamond.
T haece and king Of clubs were
cashed and, when the Jack was
led, East, who now held the 10.
0 and 8 Of trumps. ruled with the
nine, and South discarded his last
diamond.
East then was forced to lead
into Souths trump tenace, and the
hand was made. Easts best de-
Tense would have been - 0zscard
clubs. and not diamonds, ON the
sccpyrisht 1883. NEA Service. 1ncJ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14

DECEMBER

DECEMBER
Dec. 15-County Young Demo-
cratic clubs dance, Waverly inn.
Dec. 16-Conn. Public Health
Association meeting. Castle build
ing.
Dec. 17-West End A. G. dance
and entertainment at Buckingham
hall.
Dec. 19-Junior League ballet,
Women's club auditorium.
Dec. 20-Mattatuck Musical Art
society cantata, First M. e. church.
Dec. Christmas pageant at
Second Congregational church.
Dec. 20-Christmas pageant ct
First Baptist church.
Dec. christmas pageant at
First Congregational church.
dec. 2s-Holy Cross Undergradu-
ate Club Dinner dance ut the Hotel
Elton.
Dec. ss-Dinner Dance by the
Alumnae Of the College Of st. Eliza
beth at the Waterbury Country
club.
Dec. se--Dinner Dance at Wav-
erly Inn by the local chapter Of
Marywood College Alumnae.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14
Yuletide Dinner Dance Is
Planned By Younger Set

julius B. Smith, Sherrie Sherwood,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Sherwood, Ann Spalding, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Spald-
ing, Jane Thompson, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Thompson,
Eleanor Wayland, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Elton s. Wayland, Will
liam p. Arnold, Sd son of Mr.. and
Mrs. william p. Arnold, Jr., John
Bristol, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ken
meth Bristol, William M. Goss, Jr.,
son of William M. Goss, Charles
Hungerford, Jr, son Of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Hungerford, Charles l..
Larkin, Jr., son Of DR.. and Mrs.
Charles L. Larkin, Charles Phil
lips, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
T. Phillips, Edwin G.. Reade, Jr., son
of DR.. and Mrs. Edwin G. Reade,
Shepard Shove, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ackley Shove, Philip Thomson. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander j.
Thomson, Philip Weld, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Weld and Richard
Wilson, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Wilson.
The patrons and patronesses for
the affair include, Mr.. and Mrs.
Elton s. Wayland, Mr.. and Mrs.
Burden p. Hyde, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Hungerford and Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Sherwood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14

afternoon and went on record as
being IN favor Of compulsory liability
insurance for automobiles. Members
were urged to study the legislation
in connection with bill which will
be brought up before the next ses-
sion Of the general assembly.
Club members were present from
Milford, New Milford, New Britain,
Hartford, Bridgeport, Stamford.
Torfington and Waterbury.
Miss Florence Greenleaf was
hostess at the dinner meeting at
the club roms. The rooms were dec
grated with Christmas green's and
Christmas tree favors were present.
ed to those at the dinner.
Hostesses at the afternoon ses-
sion In st. johns parish house were
Lillian Judd. Joseph Somers and
Cora Crompton.