davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-01-14
OSCAR OLSON FILES
 FOR PRIMARY ELECTION

Territorial Treasurer Oscar G. 0l- son has filed declaration to succeed himself with Territorial Auditor Frank A Boyle.
 Tie filing was made for the pri- mary election to be held on April 26 olson filed on the democratic ticket He is now completing his first term as treasurer, having been elected in 1884.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-01-14
CYANE. ALERT ASSIST MILLION
 DOLLARS WORTH SHIPPING 1888

Cruising 33.373 miles. answering T calls for assistance. aiding 275 persons. saving IS2 from perils of the sea and assisting shipping valued at S1.00S915 is the record marked up by Ketchikan's two coast guard cutters, the Cyane and the Alert. during 1897. according to reports compiled by their commanding Lf- ficers states a recent issue Of the Chronicle.
 The two vessels. based at Ketchi- kan throughout the year except for annual cruises 10 Boring sea, gave service 10 Alaskans ranging from breaking a lane through 6-inch ice near Ketchikan to taking census in the Aleutians, as we'll as performing reeues at sea and aiding disabled craft.
 Leaving Kefchikan in April for Unalaska to join the Boring sea patrol, the Cyane called at various villages and canneries to take cen sus and give aid if required. From April 26 fo July the Cyane was based at Unalaska, during which period it patroled fishing grounds, gave medical aid and provided trans portation to numerous fishermen n the Bristol bay area. as well as searching for lost persons in the western Aleutians.
 Returning to Ketchikan July 12, the vessel resumed regular duties until October when il left for Se- attle for semi-annual repairs, re- turning November s.
 During the year the Cyane eruised 19.433 miles and responded to 27 calls for assistance. Value of vessels 1ided amounted to S122,650 Aid was given 13 individuals, five of hem actually saved from the perils f the seas
 Ta~get practice. which included large caliber gun. rifle and pistol, "a held during the year with ex-
 1lert scores. The Cyane crew also parti ~ipated in boat races, winning aasily over opponents from two diff 'srent classes of ships.
 The patrol boat Alert. underway or 1851 hours during the year,
 -uised 13.940 miles, during which it assisted vessels valued at sSS5,- ! 265. Commanded by C. H. stober. l'euten G. gD the Alert partici- pated in six major assistanees. 3S minor assistances. aiding 262 per- sons, TT Of them from the peril of the seas.
 A total of FPS vessels were board ed by the patrol boat, eight of them reported for violation of customs regulations. Of the 57 persons trans ported for 3252 miles, 3S were gov ernment officials
 Two-thirds of the time that the Alert was underway was spent Tn assisting boats or individuals. Dis abled boats were lowed for a dis tance of 306 miles, and others were conveyed AIS miles.
 Other assistance provided by the vessel included removal of two men, aees to navigation, search for three ] hunters, giving of medical aid to two cod fishermen and carrying 1200 pounds of [. & mail.
 Shortly before the close of the year, the Alert broke through 6-ineh ice, making a lane approximately | 100 feet wide and three quarters of a mile long. enabling a cannery ten der and it's scow, icebound in Ward cove. to proceed to open water.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-01-14

One hundred and forty persons attended a banquet given by the Ma sonic lodge at Petersburg on Jan uary 4th. Invitations were extended to all members and families of the Masonic fraternity, members of the Eastern Star and their escorts. The dinner was followed by a program of music. short talks and readings.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-01-14
ALL-ALASKA REVIEW

tinetly at the Cleary Hills Mines near Fairbanks, by MT. and Mrs. R. G. Gustafson and others. They pick ed up the broadcast from a London England station. which relayed from an American station.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-01-14

Alaska Road Commission compile ted a fine 14-mile road to the Lone Wells property that w. E. Dunkle has been opening. It is reported that Dunkle has turned over the Wells property to the American Smelling and Refining Corp. and that a smaller smelter or sampling works may be put in. This would make Colorado a big mining camp, it is believed here.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-01-14

The United States lighthouse serv- ice states that a new radio beacon to direct ships crossing the Gulf of Alaska would be placed at Cape Hin chinbrook within the next few months.
 Cape Hinehinbrook marks the northern end of the Gulf and is a bearing point for eoastwise Alaska steamers.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-01-14

It was Christmas Day in their ea- bin in Roberts Row in Juneau and Kenneth Gothberg twisted his wife's arm until the bones therein were cracked and broken" For this offense labeled Assault and Bat tery." Gothberg was given a three months suspended sentence by U. s. Commissioner Felix Gray.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-01-14

Harlan Cubser. predatory animal expert for the Biological Survey, has returned to Juneau headquarters after a five-months' battle with the wolf problem north of Nome. He makes the disquieting statement that unless drastic measures are per sisted in, reindeer herd in the far north districts will be speedily ex- [ minated.
 The wolves travel about with the herds of reindeer slaughtering the defenseless animals at will. Inef- fectiye work by the Eskimo CCC crews this winter is occasioned by delay in getting traps to them. said MT. Gubser.
 Report has also reached head quarters that 40 wolves have been counted with reindeer herd at Shag- eluk, on the Innoka river. south oI Nome, indicating that the menace is spreading.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-01-14

President Roosevelt's speech, de- liyered in the morning of January 3rd. at Washington, was heard dis.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-01-14

Jose. the pet Sitkan deer of the CCC camp. has struck up an ac- quaintanceship with the four elk, and the five animals furnish good pictures for camera enthusiasts on clear days.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-01-14

The four elk released at Ward Cove lake last spring have moved down near the CCC camp for the winter. it was reported today by the forest service office. The snow at the head of the drainage is be- lieved to have forced them to seek lower elevations. The elk have grown to large size and appear to have plenty of feed during the sum- mer and fall. Alfalfa and grain pur- chased last spring will be used to feed them this winter.
 The elk are reported to be fairly tame and pay little attention to cars passing by.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-01-14

Arvo Wahto of Douglas opened a new school at Fish Creek, at the north end of Douglas island, Mon day after New Years following his return there from Kasaan before the Christmas holidays The school at Kasaan where he taught since September was closed due to lack of pupils. The new school is one of the few instances in the Territory where residents of a community built their own school
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-01-14

Averaging more than a trip a day, the free ambulance. operated by the volunteer fire department of Ketch- iksn made 406 calls in the past year according to records kept at the fire hall No charge is made to indiyid- uals for the service The only rev enue earned by the ambulance is that from government agencies when calls are made in marine cases
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
Legislative Doings

Right now everyone. seems to De con yinced that organization of the 1939 General Assembly will be accomplished without "sound and fury. Perhaps IL will. If so, it will be a welcome relleI from the antics that preceded the ousl- ness of law-making at the last lew ses- SionS. It is bit ironical that the entle regime of Governor Wilbur L.. Cross was accompanied by inter-party snlplng. Thls was not due, to be sure, to the presence o1 the venerable Dr. Cross, but to the fact that iron-clad COP rule had been par tially broken down.
 The coming year witnesses a return of COP rule, but different VarleCy, according to the present leaders. The tactics of ten years ago are not to be theirs, they claim. We sincerely nope so, for despite the clamor of the last eight years. much was accomplished due to the insistence of the gentleman in the governors office, his support from the general public and the growing realiza- ton in legislative circles that people wanted something different.
 All parties represented in the Legisla- ture seem to be agreed that organization shall take place without contest. This may be a bit difficult where there are three different parties represented in the two legislative houses, particularly so in the Senate But if there is determina- tion to avoid all fights, then it should be easy for party leaders to agree to pro- gram and to insist that it be accepted by all The same holds true for assignment of committee places.
 Maybe some day, though, legislators will agree that organization fights are not due to a close division 1n party strength, but to the set-up in our General Assembly. And when that realization does came home, we hope and trust that efforts will be made to remedy situa- tion badly in need of attention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
Waterbury Housing Deadlock

William M. Harris's offer to resign as chairman of the Waterbury Housing Authority is generous and sporty, but unnecessary and inadviSable. It should not be accepted, for his knowledge of social conditions in our city is needed information to any group which deals with local housing problem. Just as important, however, if not more so, is the need of practical housing and building and financial information. Therein the present committee is unfortunately lacking.
 The whole present mix-up about local housing would have been prevented had all sides of the picture been developed in committee by those qualified to do so. With all respect to the ability and inter- est of the present members of the Hous- ing Authority, it can obviously be stated, without fear of any contradiction, that this body lacks proper representation from those practical groups who are ex- perienced in the practical problems of building and finance.
 A million dollars worth of housing is practical problem indeed. If unwisely planned it can do a lot of harm rather than good to Waterbury. Apparently these practical groups were not consulted be- fore the plan of authority was launched, hence the repercussions from people who really know the housing problem on it's practical side. The application of com nonsense and practical advice could produce program acceptable to all and beneficial to Waterbury. The blasting should be done when excavations are actually started, not verbally before hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
Analysed Panic

The psychology department of Prince
 ton University is going to study the mass
 hysteria which swept the country some
 weeks ago during a radio dramatization of H. G. Wells fantastic story of an in- vasion of Earth by men from Mrs. The University plans to spend $3,O0O on the project. Professor Hadley Cantril, who is in charge of the work, says the depart ment will seek first, to determine the general extent and nature of the public reaction to the boadcast, and second, to find the social and psychological reasons for it in various types of individuals"
 This may seem an unnecessary quest. It was clear at the time that the realism of the presentation fooled some listeners into thinking they were hearing actual news bulletins. They were already in a nervous state of mind because of the recent fear of world war, the New Eng land hurricane and other disasters which had been described by radio Many peo- pie, who perhaps should have known bet ter. heard only a few sentences of the program and rushed out of their homes in terror Others who did not hear the at all were panic-stricken with fear when neighbors told them elabor- kted tales Of inyasi0n and poison gas. Wild rlfnors were spread that were more
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
Ickes And Hitler

In this latest furry of German American relations arising from critical remarks made by Secretary of the Interior Ickes, in public address, the Berlin statesmen and editors have been solemnly asking, "What is Ickes up to?" They evidently suspect villainous conspiracy against NaziSm, probably inspired by international Judaism; or else the be- ginning of a government campaign against the Reich.
 We might as well tell them. It would be easy to say: "Oh, that was just Harold Ickes making speech" But the thing is not so simple as that Many Americans who ordinarily do not like Ickes at all were pleased by that speech, with it's barbed words condemning Nazi cruelty and intolerance
 We'll, what Ickes was up to, in unlim- bering his vocabulary as he did, was prob ably the easement of his own soul by expressing his personal indignation about Nazi persecution of the Jews and allied Barbarities But incidentally he seems to have been expressing also the general American feeling on that question.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
Deeper Problem
Textile Industries in Eastern Connecticut Re- covered Admirably From Effects of Hurri- cane n Special Attention Needed
 to Work Out Industrial
 Woes of State.
HARTFORD TIMES
of State.

far as concerns the September dis aSter and it is unnecessary for the General Assembly of 1899 to appro- priate funds for rehabilitation in this direction.
 And while the special committee adds however, that the flood and storm brought to climax long ac- cumulating adverse conditions for Eastern Connecticut industry the recommendations included in the report are admirably well-advised.
 They are, in brief, following sug- gestion recently made in report to the Legislative Council of the Eastern Connecticut Economic Sur vey written by Professor Patterson H. French of Yale University:
 The State should establish a De- velopment Commission for Con- necticut, to address itself to the industrial problems of the state generally, and particularly of East ern Connecticut. The Commission should have charge of industrial publicity, advertise the advantages of Connecticut for manufacture, and educate the people as to the importance of industry to economic life. It should endeavor to attract industry from the outside in every possible way. This commission should be empowered to create and manage a no-profit corporation which in turn would have the right to buy and sell, rent, lease and gen. orally manage property, in such course assisting small industries now in the State and attracting in- duStries from without.
 Further work of the commission would be to aid especially, small in- dustrieS, by representing them efi1- ciently in matters of freight rates, taxation and many other concerns affecting their interests.
 In other words, create com mission, empower it and back il with public funds to introduce sub stantial government cooperation with industry to cope with that alarming economic condition which was brought to head by the disaster" Such plan is of great po- tential value. The education toi Connecticut public opinion in its favor seems imperative. Regardless of the damage done by the storm, and which has been repaired in principal measure through ener- getic self-reliance and past precau- tion of management, Eastern Con- necticut faces catastrophe degree of industrial collapse unless Con- necticut government renders radical aid. sr,.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
Less Liquor

The liquor authorities in Pennsylvania report that sales in the 58O state stores in 1888 will total $5,000,00O or $6,OOO,OO0 less than in 1887. This reverses the trend of yearly increase in liquor sales which began in 1933 The total was $41, ,0OO, ,0O0 in 1884; $60,5OO,OO0 in 1885; $73,5OO,00O in 1886, and $8OOOO,O0O in 1887. The only explanation the state administrators have to offer is that "the novelty of re- peal has worn off"
 The novelty seems to be wearing off in a number of places, as shown by the many towns and counties which have voted dry in local option elections. It is hardly likely that in the large area which was dry before the "noble experi- ment", sentiment ever swung completely to approval of repeal. In spite of the fact that the decision now lies with new generation of voters, many of the old reasons and sentiments of pre-pro- hibition days still operate in favor of temperance and even teetotalism.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
Press Comment
THE BRoNTEs

Christian Science Monitor)
 The news that Emily, Charlotte and Anne Bronte are to be com memorated in Westminster Abbey the highest distinction Great Brit ain can bestoW- Is. an honor not only to those three celebrated Yorkshire novelists, but to women in general. It is not a surprising development, for of late the Brontes have been the center of much att tention. "Jane Eyre" has been dramatized both in England and in America; and the three sisters themselves have been made the heroines of at least two plays, one of which was produced in London, and the other in Malvern,
 The passing of time has increased rather than diminished the reputa- ton of the Brontes. Especially has it added to the celebrity of Emily, the aathor of s'Wuthering Heights, 2 which is now being made into a film. Emily BrOnte and Jane Austen between them prove that there is no aspect of the art of the novel which is beyond the range of wo- men writers. There could be no greater contrast than that which exists between the cool satire and leyel-headed wit of Pride and Prejudice" and the wild poetry and tremendous emotional pressure of ''Wuthering Heights and no more convincing proof could be required that women can cover the whole Igamut Of tictionai effect
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29

We're little concerned about this latest report on the spread of the Dutch elm disease in Connecticut It shows that the pestilence is working out through Fairfield County and there are elsewhere have been ravaged. However, it is encouraging to note that officials believe that the solitary cases reported have been sufficiently isolated to prevent further spread. We'll know better about this next summer when the elms have leafed out again. In the meantime, of course, all efforts must be made to save the elms in Fairfield County and to pre- vent the disease working its way into New Haven County. Both Waterbury and New Haven would suffer untold losses if the Dutch elm disease were to make it's way in undetected. We think that all agencies should unite to prevent another of our New England trees being eradicated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29

Franked mail is blamed by Postmaster General James A. Farley for the $43 ,000,- 900 deficit in the postal service during the past year. If it wasn't for the free mail that the department has to carry, there would have been a profit. This is something that Congress might null over when it goes into session next month. When it puts a governmental depart ment into the fred" for $4O,OO0,O0O it assumes a tremendous responsibility, almost too much.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29

Only the knowledge that the United States is armed to the teeth with airplanes will soothe his militarism.
 They figure that if this country has as many airplanes as Germany and is ready to place them at the disposal of Britain and France, thus cir- cumventing any quick victory by Hitler, then der Fuehrer is not going to be so eager for an- other crisis.
 Thus recent developments in Roosevelt policy become much clearer. ss
 (1) is the new airplane proc gram. Instead of merely prepar- ing for speedy airplane produc- tion in time of war, we are now. going to build up huge air force; much more than we actually need.
 (2) is the policy of rebufang Germany-the Ickes speech, the withdrawal of Ambassador will son, etc This was calculated to let Germany know in crudely definite terms exactly where the United States stood, plus what she was likely to do with her air planes should war break in Eu-. rope.
 Belgium Invaded
 When Germany prepared to inz- wade Belgium in 1914, Sir Ed- ward Grey, then British foreign minister, side-stepped any definite warning to Germany as to what Britain would do in case Belgium were invaded. Historians believe that had Grey taken a definite stand in advance, German troops never would have marched.
 Today, Roosevelt policy is to avoid the mistake of Sir Edward Grey and make it absolutely clear to Hitler where the United States is if he is going to force q another crisis upon the de- m0cracies of Europe.
 Roosevelt cannot come out and say this in advance. But the Ickes speech, the Sumner Welles dressing-down of the German Charge d'Affaires, Senator Pitt mans caustic statement, plus the recall of Ambassaor Wilson, all are actions which speak louder than words.
 Roosevelt policy is based upon the belief that if Germany knows what she is up against in advance, there will be no war in Europe.
 Copyright, 1888, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Inc)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29

It's fine document that friends of the American Indian have put together = The New Day for the Indians. If anyone ever wanted to know just what the Wheeler Howard Act of 1884 has done for the red-man, it can be found in this in- teresting pamphlet which has been pro- duced mainly by Professor Jay B. Nash of New York University, Oliver LaFarge, noted Indian authority, and w. Carson Ryan, Director of Education in the U. s. Indian Service, 1930-36, now connected with the Carnegie Foundation. If ever the Indian needed to be given the right to live life based on hereditary train ing and custom, it is today when his peo- pie have been relegated to tiny reserva- tiOnS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, Dec. 29-First Night CTS: Unprogrammed excitement hightlighted the opening of Billy Roses new diamond Hosershoe when Eleanor Holm nearly sustained cuts and decorations while christening the cafe with quart bottle ot champagne. In a room of regal crimson, the ubiquitous Rose has brought back (alive) the plush days of Rector,s, Steve Brodie's, the earl fer and more glorious Follies Del monico's.
 On unique stage over a horse shoe bar are reincarnated the New York immortals: Diamond Jim Brady, Lillian Russell and Anna Held (who is shown in her milk bath). In fineries that reflect the colorful mauve decade, dozen American beauties parade the prem- ises. A sentimentalist, Rose has fetched some timers, also, like Harry Armstrong who composed Sweet Adeline,' Joe Howard who composed q Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now (he's 76) and Fritzi Scheff, the unforgettable heroine of Mile. Modiste.".
 On the purlieus of the Horse shoe is Viennese orchestra that plays only waltzes and takes turns with Noble Sissle who is the best-beloved songsmith from Har- lem. So, no wonder that the elder folk who came to that particular premier were not ashamed to be demonstrative.
 Here ''the good old ways" were brough back and no wonder that Orson WelleS, who is younger than we are, and who sat to the right of us, splintered two noise makers which he banged away for applause. We think the Diamond Horseshoe is one of Broadway's brightest boons; to be seen by New Workers and all visiting fire- men.
 Critics Second Guess
 The footlghts' first nights have occurred with usual holiday bountifulness. But the two shows that evoked lasting attention are Philip BarTy's play, Here Come the Clowns" and revival of the late Sutton Vane's great play, Outward Bound"
 Now the Barry play has been the vortex of controversial chat ter. It seems that the critics were puzzled by it the first night and therefore greeted it lukewarmly
 Then they returned to see it a second time and found in the show greatness they had missed in the original visit. The result of their changing opinions has been overwhelming publicity in the theater columns.
 Outward Bound was first shown in New York 8 decade and half ago and it Is remarkable that in the current revival, which is being performed by Laurette Taylor and Florence Reed, among other famous players, there is no trace of antiquity. For the drama of Outward Bound'' and the mes sage 1t conveys, seem as alive to- day as they did in the 1020's. It has joined the Broadway hits When drama can repeat its suc- cess long after its original tri- umph, it must posses permanent qualities.