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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13

interesting, for the only mode of travel for any distance in the Canal territory is by boat. But she found the trip down the Yukon as new as long motor trip would be in her home country, and the scenery was many times as interesting.
 Ancon, the town where Miss Clapp is employed in the clercal depart ment of the hospital, is completely managed by the Government. No private industry is allowed, and only civil service workers or Govern ment appointees are employed Ly- ing on the East side of the Panama Canal (which runs north and south), Ancon is center where scores of dignitaries gather from all corners of the world, at all times of the year.
 Tourists crowd the Canal Zone district from December to March, and are allowed the privilege of a short stop lover. About 30,000 Americans live in the entire Zone district, Miss Clapp stated, many of whom are stationed in the army or aviation posts.
 Roosevelt is Hero
 Teddy Roosevelt is the hero of the Panama area, she smiled, and though diScOntent is often rumOred to be prevalent in the Zone, there is really little dissatisfaction with American leadership.
 Explaining her statement that Panama hats are not made in Pan- anna, Miss Clapp stated that in early days of American colonization, all travellers to South American points passed through Panama, a promi- nent commercial center. Although the hats were and still are made in
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13
TEXAS CONTRACTOR HERE

D. A. Barnett, contractor of Dal- las, Texas, and Daisy and Evelyn Barnett, were visitors in Juneau Thursday night while the Prince Rupert, on which they are round- trippers, was in port.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13
CAL. U. OFFICIALS HERE

Naomi Mand, record clerk. and Winnifred Williams, secretary, of the University of California, are round-trip passengers aboard the Prince Rupert. They visited friends here last night. They will return to their home in Berkeley, Cal, fol- lowing the voyage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13
CALIFORNIA OFFICIAL VISITS

Russell Broker, deputy district attorney of Montrose, Cal, and his wife were visitors in Juneau Thurs day night. They are making the round trip to Skagway on the Prince Rupert.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13
OIL DRILL NOW DOWN $500 FEET Iniskin Company Working Day and Night Shifts
 on Cook Inlet

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Aug. l3.-- Capt. Nick Gaikema, employed by the Iniskin Drilling Company on Cook Inlet, said the drill is now down $500 feet and is being oper- ated day and night.
 The drill is going slowly through hard rock formations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13

Several Labor Council members cited instances where children had been injured on the past holiday celebration. The present city ordi- nance limits the size of firecrack- CTS. Secretary Crozier wa instruct ed to draw up an ordinance for pre- sentation to the City Council.
 It was reported at the meeting that organization of grocery clerks is being perfected.
 The fact that compensation in- surance for employees in Alaska is not compulsory was discussed. Pres ident Jennings described this as 'one more problem for labor to take up. There is nothing we can do until the Legislature meets again, but by that time labor should be or ganized well enough to force the is sue"
 Other delegates declared that un- ion locals should not sign agree mentS With firms until firms agree to carry compensation insurance for employees who might be injured while working.
 Harvey McKowan, delegate of Federal Labor local 20,904, was elee- ted vice chairman to replace the former office holder who had been absent for the past three weeks. The President declared the office open.
 Report on Charter
 A report of the special meeting in which the Central Labor Council unanimously voted that Federal La Dor Union local 21 001 had been granted an illegal charter was adopted last night
 This follows in part:
 "The Central Labor Council finds that Federal Labor Union local 20,- BOA, had been issued a charter pre- viously to the issue of Charter 21,-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13

Montecristi, Ecuador, they have al- ways been known as Panama hats.
 Planning to leave aboard the Dor othy Alexander tonight, Miss Clapp expects to visit in Skagway again, and then stop in Sitka before re- turning south. During her stay in Juneau, she has been guest at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13
CATHOLIC PRIEST VISITS

The Rev George L. Dunn, Catho- lie priest, visited in Juneau Thurs day night. He is round trip pas senger on the Prince Rupert.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13
WOMAN DOCTOR HERE

pr. Mildred c. J. Pfeiffer of Phil adelphia, Pa, is making the current round trip voyage of the Prince Ru- pert and visited in Juneau last eve- ming.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13
CAvANAUGH VISITS

L. A. Cavanaugh, manager of the Los Angeles office of the Pacific Manufacturing Company, was here Thursday night as round-trip passenger on the Prince Rupert.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13
N. Y. ATTORNEY HERE

William B. zimmer, attorney of Rochester, N. Y, and his wife vis- tied in the Capital City while the Prince Rupert was in port Thursday night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13
PHYSICIAN COMES TOURING

Dr. Hugh c. Winbigler, physician of Mansfield, Ohio, and his wife were Juneau visitors Thursday night while the Prince Rupert was docked here.
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have already shown, by not cooper ating with the already accredited mining union.'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-13

Photographic Slides Taken by Our Rowing and are EXCLUSIVE for this theatre ONLY!
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
FORMER TIMES
 OWNER PASSES
 iN TnE EAST

Allen Y. Grant, former publisher and founder of The Kusko Times, passed away at the home of his sis ter, in Detroit, Michigan, according to a wire received this week by Mrs. Albert Ivey.
 NIT. Grant was an old-timer in AL, having come to Nome in the early days where he spent 8 number of years working on the Nome Nugget, then published by Major J. F. A. Strong. Later he started a paper of his own in Iditarod. After some time thera, he moved the plant to Ruby where he published the Ruby Record for a number of years. His next move was to McGrath where he went in the winter of 1920 and start ed The Kusko Times.
 The Times was moved from Mo Grath to Takotna in 1925 where it has remained ever since.
 Mir. Grant continued to publish the paper until health failing, he sold out to George Rosander in the fall Of 1884 and went Outside to spend his declining days with his sister in Detroit.
 Mrs. Bertha J. Boyd, who was as- sociated with Mir. Grant in publishing the paper, preceded the latter by only a few months in death.
 The former publisher is survived by one known sister, Miss Eleanor Grant with whom he resided.
 The veteran newspaperman had made many friends during his many years in the North wko will deeply regret news of his passing.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
BUCKRIDGE ARRIVES TO
 TAKE CHARGE N. C. STORE

Harvey Buckridge, accompanied by his young son Terry, were recent ar rivals in Takotna Mir. Buckridge will take charge of the local N. c. Store, relieving the popular Bill Kokko, who IS being transferred to- the McGrath store.
 Ar- Buckridge comes highly re- commented as merchandising man, hxsmg had many years experience m this line irthe States before com 1ng to Alaska He ha. been with the hrEe nercsntile and general mer- ehandising establishment of I. Kos ioxky q Sons at Palmer for the past tWo years.
 Bli kokko, who has made legion of friends during his say here, will be in charge of the store at McGrath, relieving Jack Ferguson who is going <E2an extended vacation
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
CANES CREEK
 DREDGE. SOLD
 FOR BIG SUM

One of the biggest business deals ever made in this district was closed recently when A. 4. Sh0n5eck ard Charles Holky purchased the Canes Greek Dredging Compazy's holdings wiEA the exception of one-quarter in terest owned by Peter Messich.
 The deal, which has been in prog ress for some time, was quickly clos cd for total price of S2p0, coo to be paid of by Te4i, it was reported. It i$ also stated that ecch- of the three partners received sI0,0O0 as down payment
 The dredeg win hereafter be known as The Holky Dredging Gem pany. Mir Holky will be in active charge of operations. according to present arrangements, and has al- ready taken up his duties.
 The new manager is sn experienced placer miner and has been charge of extensive drilling operations on the Innoko Flats, adjacent to the town of Ophir for the past summer. He has been engaged in prospect drilling fer the Fairbanks Exploration Com p7ny for ten years from 1924 to-1SS4. Last winter and spring he has been drilling in the Goodpaster district.
 Mr. Holky's first work in the min ing game was ar the Homestake in the Black Hills of. South Dakota. He went to Dawson in the spring Of 1904, then came CT down to Fair banks with the-stampeders.
 Mr. Shorbeck Is so well-known it seems hardly necessary to mention his history. Suffice to saw that he was enc of the early stanpsdsrs and Eas known in practically every boom camp In the North. Today, he rates as one of the most successful bus mess men iu the thriving and pro- gr=ssive city Of Anchorage which he help to build to its present status. He Is also known as one Of the few Enen who have made money in the country and has used it in aiding the further development of this great Northland instead of taking it to the States.
 Those who sold their interests in the Canes Creek Dredging Company were, Mike MyuttI: Frank Speljack and John Repo. While they have not disclosed their future plans, all have ether mining interests in this area 70 which, it is believed, they will di- ret their full attention
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
MANY OR WAY TCFH0SPEGTe ELG.G ln.C..C
Especial Correspondent)

The last Holy Cross-Ophir mail of the season arrived at Ophir, in charge Of Andrew Gayak, carrier for Max Simel, the contractor on the route, on the 29th of last month.
 The mail left Holy Cross on the l4th of last month and made the 500 miles in rather good time. On it's way up the river, the mail boat passed she diesel-motorcd boat Adler, own ed and operated by George Black, on it's woy to Strandberg Landing with more than 80 tons of freight for the Cripple Creek Mining Company st Folger. Gayek also reports that he met Or2 Eav.s and lis par.ner Good rich Heating down nicely on their boat mad rom five empty gas tanks.
 GaycL 1as been working opening up his gr5znd on Madison Creek this summer, and says tha William Jones cn Madison and Frank and Christian Beckman, on Esperanto Greek, have been doing well up to the time he left. Gayak left for down river the day following his arrival, carrying as passengers Frank McCaFrey for his home, John Krieger for Esper- anto Greek, Budda Voloski and Jirl August for the North Fork of the Innoko, where they will spend the winer prospecting, and Ralph Barado for his home on the lower Innoko.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
GREIG'S ENJOYING LIFE
 IN THE APPLE COUNTRY

Writing friends here from Wen atchee, Mir and Mrs. Vim. Greig state they have purchased new car and are enjoying life to the full in the famed apple country.
 Bill and his brother have taken over their mothers large apple orch ard and are now busy preparing for the annual harvest.
 They state thsy greatly miss Alas ka and have often had a desire 10 return. They send their best wishes 10 their many friends here. Greig was manager of the local N. C. store, resigining this spring to go to the States.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
TIM MITCHELL LEAVES TO ASSUME SCHOOL DUTIES

Tim Twitehell left fer Eklutna re- gently to assume his duties as teach er and postmaster there.
 Tim graduated from the University of Alaska last spring with B. A. Degree. He plans on teaching at Eklutna year or two and then go- ing Outside 10 the University of Oklahoma and working for an N. A. Degree.
 He is son of A. H. Twitchell, To- cal businessman.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
Mrs. w. A..Vinal
 Dies Suddenly At
 SeldOvia.Recently

MrE WA. vinal passed away st her home recently according to word received here this week by frienus.
 Mrs- Vinal was well-known ID this section. having come in from Nome during the big Canes Creek strike years ago.
 She owned mining property on Spruce Greek and made a short visit here late this summer to look after her interests on the creek.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
MORTON WAS A
 WELL-KNOWN ALASKAN

E. c. Morton, who died during a plane crash at Flat, Alaska, was a longtime resident who lived in Ia coma when Outside.
 Morton spfnt more than 20 years ir Alaska 5aIoUe corsrg to live iu Washington U wears ago.
 After working in Tacoma and Ores cent City, California, fer @ short time, he returned % Alaska a year ago.
 His survivors include his widow, Kathryn, Q clerk in a store in Tacoma two daughters and a son in Sar Diego.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
BIG BAD SHEEP BUTTS WOLF FROM HIS DOOR

CRESTON, Ia-The sheep turned 4he tables at the Walter Vorhies fzrm-it killed g. wolf.
 Yorhies had adopted wolf cub left notherless and raised 1t on a bottle Romping in the -haymow, the cub fell through hole in the floor into a sheep: pen beneath, where an angry buck sheep buVted 1t to death against a wooden gate. Norhle5 coi- lected bounty. on-the pelts
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
LATE NEWS ARTICLES FROM OPHIR By Christian Bolgen---{Special Correspondent
Dragline Work Finished

Dragline Work Finished
 Andy Schwalsddall Of Schwalsdali & Vibe, operating Q dragline on Spaulding Greek, spent a couple of days in Ophir this week. It is re- ported that Schwalsdall ( Vibe have done exceedingly well in their min ing operations his summer. They are now through slui.ing for the season, employing the dragline in stripping ground preparatory to next seasons mining operations. IL is reported that Andy has done little bear hunting recently, but he was not very lucky, only getting three bear Well, anyhow, when Andy Schwalsdal goes bear hunting it is an unlucky day for the bear.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
Inquiry Made For John Harkins-

Mrs. J. M. Howard, the U. s. Com missioner at Ophir, Is in receipt of a letter from the Commissioner at Panama, Alaska, containing an in uuiry as to the whereabouts of one John Harkins, who left Panama for Ruby on- or about September 1st, 1856, and has not been heard of since If anyone should have any inf0rma- ton as to the whereabouts of this missing person. please inform the the U. S. COmmissioner at Ophir, Alaska
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
Work Begun on EieA-

The ARG has been doing some work on the ophir airplane field for the past several days, carrying gray- el from the Uotila & Hard dragline working on 0phir Creek, and spread iny on the field. The two trucks en- 2lsyed in the work were ordered to the Yankee Creek camp yesterday and the work on the field has been discontinued for the present.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
Building New Warehouse
September 2
Many Leave For Fairbanks

Many Leave For Fairbanks
 Those leaving on the P-A-A. plane on Thursday were Max Crunlb, Har- " Owens, Jerry Ottum and Mrs. Frank Lott Jerry IS entering the University of Alaska, and Mrs Lott, wife of the P.A-A. radio operator here, is reportedly going for medical treatment BillHorner came in from Fairbanks with his mother, on the same plane.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
Win Prospect on Mastodon-

Will Prospect on Mastodon-
 John Twomey, after working for Hard & Johnson since early in the season, went to Frank McCafrey's place two days ago John intends to prospect on Mastodon Creek in the Tclstoi region this coming winter
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15

The Savagc-Mathi5on drcdge on Canes ard the Fielder & Gale dredge on Yankee Greek closed down for the season about the first of the month. The former dredge is reported to have had very successful season despite late start.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15

Strandbergs Arrive
 DonsGoodnan came infrDm Good news Bay Friday with Dave and Harold Strandberg. Harold reports that he has a drill coming in on the last boat
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
Brings Last Mail

Brings Last Mall
 The Woods Navigation C0mpany's riverboat, Nancy Belle" arrived in from Holy Gross, with the last mail of the season Pilot Oscar Winchsll arrived earlier the same afternoon
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
Old-timers Come in-

Jesse Bangh, who has been work ing for SchwzisdaH & Vibe this sum mer, Del Thompson, who has been working for the Fielder & Gale dredge on Yankee Greek, and Billy Lodge, who has been working for the ARC, are recent arrivals in town Jesse has already moved into his home and will faer go to his American Greek locxti1r where he intends to sPen6 the Eater prespecting
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15

Mir. Sundback, well-knowu- and prominent businessman of Anchor age, has been spending the past week in Ophir and surrounding creeks. MT. Sundback was formerly in business in Iditarod and Flat
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
Have Good Cleanup

Have Good CIeanup-
 Alfred Johnson, of Hard & John son, operating on No Above Upper on Ophir Greek, was in town today. Hard & Johnson have had one very satisfactory cleanup on the ground and expect to have another one in the near future
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15

''I was sorry for your wife this morning when she had g terrific ar- tack of coughing and everyone turn cd to look at her"
 'You needn't worry about that. She was wearing her new spring hat.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
Working Two Shifts

Working Two Shifts
 Uotila & Hard are still working two shifts on their ground on lower ophir Creek They have already had two cleanups on the ground since the late installation of the mining machinery. which cleanups have been reported as quite satisfactory.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
Win Prospect This Winter.

Hans S. Hansen, who has been working part of the summer for N- J. yibe, on Gold Run Group, on Little Greek and the balance of the sessoa for Schwalsdan & Vibe on Sparkling Greek, spent . couple of days in OphTr this week, leaving for his home on Ester Greek yesterday Hansen intends to spend the coming winter prospecting on his ground on Bed Dek Craek
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
Making Many Trips

Mdk1HE Ndhy IfIp5-
 Don Goodman has been making a number of trips in his Star plane be- tween McGrath and Ophir for the last two days, hauling freight for the Myntti store at Ophir. Mike Myntti Is now in McGrath forward ing the goods consisting of needed shortages
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
In Richer Ground

Tn Richer Ground
 The Iditared Mining Company, op- erated by P. T. Jensen, had a good cleanup Saturday Mr. Jensen re- ports that they are coming into rich CT ground. The Awe Mining Com pany had \ satisfactory cleanup Sat urday, also
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
Leare For Fairbanks-

Leave For. Fairbanks
 The PA.A plane arrived in Flat Saturday. Harry Sheppard, an old timer of Flat was 8 passenger or the plane for Fairbanks. Others leav- ing on the same plane were, Howard and Andrew Miscovich. Bill Horrery Fred Paderssn and Clyde Day.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15

Wilson In From FoIger-
 James Wilson came up from Fol ger with Don Goodman in his Star plane couple of days ago and is spending his time in town Sundback Visits Here
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15

Plot in From Bethel
 Pilot Pay Peterson came in from Bethel Friday, on his way to Anch- orage He took the outgoing mail from here with him.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15

Mnay Planes Arrive
 Pilot Ray Peterson arrived in Flat Monday evening. Also Pilots Win chel and Savory arrived from Anch- Orags-
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15

Takes Position in Store
 Ira Gridley is now employed in the Myntti store at Ophir after having worked for Hard & Johnson on Ophir Greek most of the summer.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
Chicken Greek Closes

Chicken Greek Closes
 Chicken Creek closed down for the season Friday. Only the owners, MT. and Mrs Wm. Duffy and a few em- ployees remain to prepare for win ter, before coming to town
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15

Practicing Dentistry
 A. H. ~King" Mcdonald is TO long CT working for the Awe Mining Go. He is now engaged exclusively in dentistry work.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15

Bring Down MoOse-
 Alphonse DemienEef and Henry Jensen bagged a moose this week about ten miles up the river from Iditarod-
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
Good Cleanup Reported

Olson & Company reports 8 very satisfactory cleanup on Happy Creel last Friday
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15

Cleanup on Moore Greek
 Moore Greek was reported to have had a cleanup on Friday.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
NEWS OF INTEREST FROM FLAT
 By Miss Maxine Keller Special Correspondent

Has Cleanup Recently
 The Riley Investment Company had cleanup Saturday. Building New Warehouse-
 Donnelly & Sheppard are building a new warehouse near their store
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15

Accepts Position
 Eddie Konig has accepted a posi- ton with the Awe Mining Co.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
Another Cleanup

Uotila and Ogriz had B. cleanup last Saturday.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
Makes Round Trip

Oscar Winchell made a round triI from Flat to Takotna and Folgel last Thursday.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15

Makes Trips tos Moore Creek
 Pilot Ray Peterson arrived in Flat Sunday. He made two trips to Moore Greek for Gus. Uotila on Tuesday, then left for Takotna-
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15

with two weeks first class mail.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15

In From Prince Creek
 Dan Sagof and Sergay Agof came in from Prince Greek last Mon day.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15

Leave For Anchorage- NIT. and Mrs. Patty Savage left for Anchorage last Friday with Pi-
 lot Oscar Winchen-
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15
Nat Brown Arrives

Pilot Nat Browne came in from Anchorage Sunday. He reported a snowstorm between here and Anchor age.
The Kusko times., 1937-10-15

Go on Moose Hunt
 Jimmy Ellison and MArden Stif3Ier spent the week end hunting for moose on Bonanza Creek
Evening star., 1937-10-24

ALSO extra or extras.
g-Declared or paid so far this year.