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The Washington times., 1938-07-05
KURT PLOTTED
TO SLAY RIVAL,
court IS TOLD
Suicide Planned to
Shame Wife
BY KINGSBURY SMITH

AONOOGNS Ou4y y N4'N 'I'-4 4AC
family skeletons of the Count and
Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow rat
tied their bones before an electri-
fled court room here today.
w. w. Mitchell, solicitor for
both and a witness, told of the
counts jealousy of a man "high
in English society,"" which allegedly
led him to plot a suicide frame
up" for which she would suffer.
Death Threat!
In addition, Mitchell described
how the countess, the former Bar.
bara Hutton Of the Woolworth
millions, had empowered him to
effect a financial settlement on
the count within a limit of 10O,-
900 pounds" ($5OO,OOO), after he
had allegedly threatened her life
and spoke of shooting like dog"
the unidentified man whom he
suspected.
I The count was quoted as saying
he had been "insulted" by an offer
OF $3.50, 900 from the countess. The
court also was told the count did
not consider the countess London
mansion, Winfield House, as a
suitable place for their son, Lance.
Kidnap Scheme
Mitchell was called in by the
couple to negotiate a separation.
He testified that the count
schemed to kidnap his son, boasted
OF his pistol craftsmanship, threat
ened to put Barbara on the spot"
and demanded $5,0O0,00O as a
settlement.
The startled courtroom heard a
letter from the countess read. In
this missive, she broke off with
the count and asked him never to
try to see her again.
The couple met in dramatic cir.
cumstances today, however, when
the first full story Of the rupture
Continued on Page 6, Col. y
The Washington times., 1938-07-05

Whist her o, 8. college education
didn't do for the Sulu princess. Pretty
Tarhata shed her saROng for campus
clothes, learned about life, returned
home to claim the throne, fell In
love-. then went native and stole
another wOman's husband ut the point
Of o gun. An illustrated feature In
Tho American Weekly, with next Sun.
days HeRald.TimeS.
The Washington times., 1938-07-05
Trolley Hits Truck
And Upsets Trailer
IL Passengers on Street Car Jolted,
But None Is Injured Seriously

dozen persons shaken up today when street in
which they passengers crashed into lumber truck
Fourteenth Street Street Southwest None injured
The Washington times., 1938-07-05
T. B. Camp Needs Funds:
20 CHILDREN'S
LIVES IN PERIL
Mothers Weep as Bald Eagle Opens
Unable TO Care for All
By JAMES CULLINANE

Into the health-givng sunshine Bald Eagle Hill this
morning romped 100 little boys and girls young be
cerned the vicious threat Of tuberculosis which
The Washington times., 1938-07-05

HENDAYE, Freneh-SpaniSh
Frontier, July S QN.SJ.-Tre-
mendouS punishment" was dealt
to government forces today as the
army of General Franco advanced
nearly four miles on the Teruel
front, according to a bulletin is
sued at Salamanca.
Two government brigades were
practically wiped out, and the
Swift-moving Nationalists found
500 bodies abandoned in the gov
ernment retreat.
Gain on Valencia .
Only is miles from Sagunto,
last major barrier in the drive
against valencia, the village Of Ar
The Washington times., 1938-07-05
IS ARE KILLED
IN AIR ATTACK
ON BARCELONA
Franco Troops Gain
In Valencia Push

BARCELONA, July s N.N.S.).
Fifteen persons were killed and
20 wounded today when q fleet
Of 13 nationalist bombing planes
raided this city.
The Washington times., 1938-07-05
TINE HERALD AND TIMES

Is the only newspaper or.
ganixation I'm the Nations
Capital which offers . COM
plete 24-hOur around-the-
clock cOverage Of news, pic
lures and features.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-25
D Q ! 6 L A s N E W s
MRS. STRAGIER PASSES
 AWAY IN HOSPITAL

Following a second attack of par alysis yesterday, Mrs. Rene Stragier 59 years of age, passed away at St. Ann's Hospital at 8 o'clock in the evening. Surrounded by her imme- diate relatives here she breathed her last with only semi-consciousness. Just eight days ago Mrs. Stragier was first stricken and never be- came fully conscious afterward, and her recovery was held doubtful.
 The deceased was a member of the Douglas Altar Society and the Ladies Auxiliary, FOE. She came from Belgium, her native country, in 1913, to rejoin her huband who proceeded her by one year. Besides her husband, two sons, Frank and Albert, a sister, Mrs. Henry Stra- gier, are living here, also two bro thers, Henry and Oscar Debusschere and a sister, Mrs. Martha Pinoo, sur vive in Detroit Michigan. Mrs. Stra- gier was much beloved by all who knew her.
 Announcement of funeral ar engagements will be made shortly from the Charles w. Carter mor- tuary
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-25
REGENT BRIDE
 COMPLIMENTED
Mrs. Douglas Babcock Is Honored at Shower
 by Mrs. Smith

In honor of Mrs. Douglas P. Bab- cock, the former Miss Lillian Peter son, linen shower was given yes terday by Mrs Everett E. Smith at the home of Mrs. Mary Burke.
 Mrs. Leslie Hogins was winner of the first prize in bridge, with Mrs, Elsie Blythe winning the consola- ton prize; Mrs. Jerry Mckinley won the first prize in pinochle, and Mrs, Prank Clark, consolation
 Guests present for the affair were Miss Pearl Peterson, Miss Verle Bartlett, Miss Margaret Kiloh, Miss Nell McCloskey, Miss Geraldine Fee re, Mrs. James Primavera. Mrs. Kel- ly Blake, Mrs. Arthur Burke, Mrs. Alvin Bloomquist. Mrs. Leonard Holmquist, Mrs. Arthur Judson, Mrs. Jerry Mckinley, Mrs. H M. Hollmann, Mrs. zalmain Gross, Mrs. Sally Shafer, Mrs. Edward Sweeney, Mrs. Stan Grummett, Mrs. Prank Clark, Mrs. Elsie Blythe, Mrs. J. M. Nelson, Mrs E. O. Davis, Mrs. George Johnson, Mrs. Leslie Hogins, Mrs. Alfred Lundstrom, Jr., Mrs. Leonard Johnson, Mrs, Mary Burke, the honoree and the hostess.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-25
CHAMBER MEETING

Reading of the Washington news letter lately received by Secretary L. w. Kilburn proved the most in- teresting item of interest in con- nection with the regular business meeting of the local Chamber of Commerce last night Also of inter- est were the excerpts from the re- port to date rendered by the U. $. Customs office in Juneau, which gives one a definite idea of the great importance to the United States of the commerce of Alaska. Reply in the form of letter to the Alaska Sportsman by the Brown of Spencer, North Carolina. from whom a letter was read at the last meeting, was also reported.
 MT. Kilburn reported having sent wire of congratulation to Miss Vieno Wahto of her selection as Miss Douglas and wire to MT. Collins there of her selection.
 Some important issues were dis cussed. particularly some form of a membership campaign to gain more interest in the organization, which is to be undertaken later on.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-25
MRS. KIMBALL IS SUPPLEMENTED AT
 PARTY YESTERDAY

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. N. Les ter Troast and Mrs. Francis Biggs were co-hostesses at des ssert t bridge party given in honor of Mrs. William Kimball who is leaving to make her home in Ketchikan on March 3.
 The affair, which was held at the Troast residence, assembled guests for three tables of bridge. Mrs. Earle Clifford was winner of the first prize, and Mrs. w. s. Pullen, second. Spring flowers formed an attractive setting for the affair.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-25
DOUBLE BILL s CHEDULED
 FOR CAPITOL
There Goes My Girl and Smoke Tree Range on
 Tonight, Saturday

Featured at the Capitol Theatre tomorrow night and Saturday will be There Goes My Girl starring Gene Raymond and Ann Sothern, and Smoke Tree Range" with Buck Jones.
 Ann Sothern is the enterprising young reporter and Gene Raymond is the young man she left behind in th cir thrilling screen romance, There Goes My Girl
 Tn the middle of the wedding, a gun exploded, and man fell! The girl reporter, who was being mar ried, ran out of the ceremony in pursuit of the story, leaving the astonished groom -to-be, standing at the altar.
 Ann Sothern and Gene Raymond are supported by Richard Lane, Bradley Page. Frank Jenks, Joan Woodbury, Gordon Jones, Maxine Jennings, Alec Craig, Chester Clute and others.
  Tree Range" his newest picture, finds Buck at his riding, fighting best. The Universal film contains an unusual situation, in that Buck is seemingly pitted against his own grandfather, cattle baron, in a fight to preserve for Muriel Evans the ranch Willed her by her uncle
 Into this situation is woven the dramatic action of cattle rustlers, whose stealing threatens to wreck the plans of both men. The thieves have to be exterminated before personal problems can be settled.
 Buck struggles through tremen- dous sandstorm in this exciting dra- ma of the open country, fighting two powerful bands of men as the lone protector of the girl he loves.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-25
MRS. asJENSEN HOSTESS
 AT CONTRACT PARTY

Mrs. Marcus Jensen entertained with three tables of contract at her home last evening. The prize win- ners were Mrs. Elton Engstrom, high score; Mrs. Robert Fraser low and deuce prize; Mrs. Chris Wyller, cut. The invited ladies included Mrs. K. G. Merritt, Mrs. H. c. Timber man, Mrs. H. E. Brown, Mrs. Ray Peterman, Mrs. Joe Kendler, Mrs. c. F. Wyller, Mrs. Burr Johnson, Mrs. w. E. Cahill, Mrs. Robert Fra ser, Mrs. John Mills, Mrs. Guy Smith, Mrs. Tom Cashen, Mrs. El- ton Engstrom, Mrs. Glen Kirknam, Miss Edith Gabriel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-25
Douglas Nigh Is Sponsoring Dance
 Set for Tonight

Sponsored by Douglas High School for the benefit of the Ath- letic Association, barn dance is being held in the Natatorium to- night where gingham dresses and oVeralls are the order of the eve ming.
 The Edwards Jumbo Mountain eers Orchestra, composed of Glen Edwards, piano; John Niemi, saxa- phone; Fauna Niemi, guitar; liar old Burger, violin; Annabelle Ed wards, trumpet, and Marvin Chase bass-fiddle, will play for the affair
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-25

greatest box-office draw" in the history of sport This has been indisputably proved by 35 per- sonal appearances during which not one single seat remained un- sold. Her film contract calls for $200000, and Broadway show men agree that this is dirt cheap. :" But it was signed before she became star.
 Petty cash. Soon the stores will have Sonia Henie' dolls, like the Mickey Mouse and Shirley Temple dolls. The Swan got S47,O00 for this trick, and a lot more for indorsing other items of manufacture. But it all goes into the petty cash box, with the coffee and cake money. Sonia no longer is interested in coin.
 Personal. . She owns only two pair of skates, both of Bavarian pattern. At the last Olympic games many skate makers urged her to use their wares, but she refused She likes only the ones you saw in New York, or in Miami, or where ever it was you saw her. Meanwhile, Hollywood watches this tour with an anxious eye. It fears the rage created by Sonia in the flesh will hone the edge off her film appeal. It offered her a flat s2Oo,0O0 if she would agree to abandon the tour. Sonia re- fused.
 Chaperone. .. Everywhere she goes her mother goes with her.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-25

the first of series of numbers reviving major league boxing in Chicago.
 Tonight's battle will be To- round non-title affair with Arm strong given the odds to win decision.
 With Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis signing in New York to meet Harry Thomas of Eagle Bend, Minn. in Chicago on April ], the Chicago Stadium will be giving the Smoky City two fistic attractions of major ranking in a space Of time less than two months long.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-25

Sonja's mother is a strikingly beau- tiful woman. But she is weary of chasing around. I'm tired of this circus life" she said in New York the other day, let's go back to Norway"
 Marquee lights. But Miss Henie is in no hurry to go home or to Hollywood They work you too hard out there. =. Recently she passed a Broadway theater where her newest picture was in it's fourth week. Does it thrill you to see your name up in lights?" :. Not very much" she replied, "In Ger many your name covers the side of a house. It's the only thing I know that Europeans do better than Americans"
 Sphinx. Hugo Quist is the Finnish Sphinx of American Pro- hiOb4Oll, dllO llC ID nnloo oOA4Jo Q A4iS4i tor He it was who took The Swan to Hollywood and compelled film executives to recognize her as potential gold mine. .. MT. Quist is one of those blond, pinch checked Scandinavians who doesn't use two words day. . There is a story, which I won't swear by, but it illustrates the point admir- ably. It seems The Sphinx and a companion were enroute to the coast, and as the train left Chi cago the friend said Look at that cow" Two days later as they rolled into Los Angeles Hugo in- quired, What cow?" -. Then he
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-25
THREE PRISONERS BROUGHT TO TOWN
 TODAY BY HELLAN

Deputy U. S. Marshal Walter Hellan flew to Hoonah today to bring in three prisoners for the Federal Jail.
 Prisiners are Helen Andrews, one month for drunkenness; Billy Han son, two months for drunkenness, and Albert Frank, arrested in An goon for drunk and disorderly con- duct and given three months and $50 fine
 Lode and placer location notices fer sale at The Empire Office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-25
MRS. WILLIAM RICK .ENTERTAINS TODAY
 AT BRIDGE AFFAIR

At a dessert luncheon and card party this afternoon, Mrs. William Beck entertained at her home on Distin Avenue, assembling guests for three tables of bridge
 Invited to be present for the af- fair were Mrs. J. c. Michaelson Mrs. Walter Hellan, Mrs. Jessie Harmon, Mrs. John Newman, Mrs Bert Lynch, Mrs Walter Robinson, Mrs. L. E. Gruber, Mrs. George Pen ny, Mrs. Ernest Smith, Mrs. Charles Fox, and Mrs. Tom George.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-25
GUILD TO CONCLUDE
 CARD PARTY SERIES

Next Tuesday, March l, weather permitting, St Luke's Guild will hold the third event of their card party series in the Parish Hall. Bridge, both auction and contract, and pinochle will be played as usual, with prizes for the evenings scores and grand prizes for the series.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-25
CARD PARTY

By the Catholic Daughters of Am erica at o'clock Friday evening, Feb. 25, in the Parish Hall Whist, pinochle and contract Prizes and refreshments Orchestra music at i0:30 Admission 50 cents. Public invited adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-25

berated his pal for being overtalka- tive
 Note: Two years ago Miss Henie told reporters: My ambition is to do with ice-skates what Fred As- taire has done with tap-dancing."
 Say, where is Fred, anyway?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-25
 IS TAKING ON
 SIOUX B0Y'

CHICAGO. Feb. 25.-World feath- erweight champion Henry Arm strong, aided by Everett (SiouX Boy) Rightmire, of Sioux City Iowa, tonight will be presented in
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-25
SONIA HENIE
 COINS MONEY;
 IS BIG CARD
Norwegian Swan Reported to Make About $800,-
 900 During This Year
By GEORGE TUCKER

By GEORGE TUCKER NEW YORK, Feb 25.-Doing a figure ''8" with Sonia Henie, the Norwegian Swan:
 Box-office She'll make $500. 900 this year. She is the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-25

DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT With American Legion Auxiliary, Elks Hall, Wesley Barretts Orches- tra. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-25

Chaperone. Everywhere she goes her mother goes with her.
Evening star., 1938-03-28

Chile ranks as the first copper ex-
porting country in the world. and In
production Of this mineral Ia second
only to the United States.
Evening star., 1938-03-28
SINGLE EMPLOYMENT
AUTHORITY PROPOSED

Creation Of 4 single Independent
Federal employment authority, with
broad powers to administer = fiex-
ible program Of work for unemployed
without regard to need, WAS one Of
a number Of recommendations pre-
sented at the White House today in
behalf Of the American Association
Of Social Workers division on Gov
ernment and Social Work, which con-
cluded two-day sessions at the May
flower Hotel last night.
Walter West, executive secretary
Of the association, presented the fnd-
ings Of the group at the executive Of
fees. They were the result Of dis
cussions and consideration Of work,
assistance and insurance provisions.
Copies OF the recommendations also
will be given the special commit
tee headed by Senator Byrnes of
South Carolina, investigating unem-
ployment and relief.
Among the more important items,
the group recommended a system Of
Federal grants in aid to States for
general assistance and the broaden-
ing Of .the national health program
to provide more adequate preventive
medical services and indorsing the
principle of Federal department
Of welfare.
The association pointed out that
it did not recommend liquidation of
the present w. P. A. program until
such time as its function could be
transferred to the suggested Federal
employment authority and that grants
in aid for direct relief were needed
to underpin any type of Federal work
program rather than as a substitute
for work.
Evening star., 1938-03-28
Vhaf Is Your
News |. O.?

Each question counts 20;
each part of a t1uo-part
question, 10. A score of so
IS fair;; 80, good. AnS1Oers
on page A-9.
!. Is Arthur Seysz-Inouart
pictured here. (a) governor of
Austria, (b) Hitler's private secre-
tary. or (c) Nazi leader in the
Saar?
2. Did Secretary Hull say the
United States foreign policy
would be (a) an endeavor to CO.
operate with other democracies
even if that meant war, CO. q
course midway between interna-
tionalism and isolation, or Co n
refusal to have anything to do
with foreign affairs except trade?
3. The president of a suicide
club in what nation recently
died of tuberculosis?
4. Under present arrange
ments, when will the Philippines
become independent
5. What action recently taken
by Mexico seriously affects for
eisn business in that country?
Evening star., 1938-03-28
B. D. STAlLINGS, 86,
EXPIRES IN HOSPITAL
Retired Agriculture Employe Had
Been in Federal Service for
Over AZ Years.

Benjamin d. Stallines. retired as
sistant administrative officer in the
Division of Publication. Department Of
Agriculture. and a Government en-
ploye for the last 50 years. died yes
terday in Garfield Hospital after 4
brief illness. He was S6 years old.
Born in Alexandria. Va, in 1882,
Mr.. Stallings entered service with the
Department of Agriculture at the age
of 33. serving continuously with that
department until his death. He made
his home at 1926 Sixteenth street NV
A member of the Benjamin B.
French Lodge, No. Is, of Alexandria,
Mr.. Stallings was the oldest Mason
IN point of service in that lodge, hav-
ing received the Fidelity Medal in
recognition thereof. He had been An
elder in the Gurley and Gunton
Temple Presbyterian Church since
1906, having previously served as .
deacon and trustee. His sister, Miss
Mary E. Stallines. with whom he lived,
Is his only survivor.
Funeral services will be held We'd
nesday at 2 pm. in the Gunton Temple
Memorial Presbyterian Church, Six
teenth and Newton streets NV.
Burial will be in Rock Greek Cemetery
Evening star., 1938-03-28
Court
Continued From First Paee)

control over the mails to enforce 4
requirement which lies outside its con-
Stltutional province, when Congress-
lays down valid regulation pertinent
to the use Of the mails. it may with
draw the privilege of that use from
those who disobey.
Hypothetical State
In the instant case. the penalty
attaches to the use of the instrument
talities of commerce and of the mails
by those who engaged in that use,
refuse to submit to section S and thus
through registration and the state
ment which is incident to registration
to supply the information which
Congress Is entitled to demand, and
has demanded. with respect to their
organization and practices. We think
that the imposition of such q penalty
exclusion from the maifs) does not
transgress any constitutional pro-
vision"
In the lower court proceedings the
Bond Il Share Co. had sought an in
junction on what the Chief Justice
described as "a hypotheticar' state of
facts.
BY the cross BILL" the Chief Jus
tlce said, defendants seek a iude-
ment that each and every provision
OF the act is unconstitutional. It
presents a variety of hypothetical
controversies which may never become
real. We are invited to enter into a
speculative inquiry for the purpose of
concerning, statutory provisions the
effect OF which. in concrete situations.
not yet developed. can not now be
definitely perceived. We must decline
that invitation"
Holding Firms Death?
1t was believed today's decision
clears way for the administra ton
II 1t 50 desires, to proceed with plans
tor the virtual elimination of holding
companies from the industrial set-up
Although there have been indications
recently that President Roosevelt no
longer shares the enthusiasm of some
OF his subordinates for the elimins-
ton of holding companies as such.
there is reason to believe, that vieor-
Gus steps will be taken against hold.
ing companies that are regarded A.
being inimical to the public interest
and obstructive to business recovery
The opinion of the utilities as to
the Importance of the decison was
clearly set forth in the following ex-
cerpt from their petition seeking the
tnvalidation Of the act:
If this act should be sustained
there has been discovered the formula
for control Of all business by the
Federal Government: The prohibi-
ton of transactions in interstate COM
merce, and of the right to use the
mails and facilities of commerce. un-
less such business submits to q con-
trolled system which Is beyond the
power of Congress. This device could
be extended to all kinds of business and
all matter of transactions.
Evening star., 1938-03-28

Seventeen wars have been fought
since the end of the World War
Evening star., 1938-03-28
Lasts Only Two Hours.
FRANCO ANSWERS BRITAIN
SAYS He Will Bomb Cities and Towns
Only When Necessary.


Only When Necessary.
LONDON. March % lP>.-Gen.
Francisco Franco. leader of the Span
ish insurgents. replied today to a
British note Of appeal, that he in
tended to bomb cities and towns onlv
when military necessity "leaves no
alternative"
Britain and France on March 21
sent notes to Franco and to the Span
ish government urging cessation of air
hombaroment of civilian centers.
This was after the bombines of Bar
celona in which more than 800 per-
SONS were killed. The British govern
r,ent expressed horror over the loss of
life,
TN Vatican City it was disclosed
Pope Plus also had urged Franco
tn use moderation" in such en-
ployment of aircraft.)
FRANCOIS reply. while saving the
insurgents would continue to restrict"
aerial bombardments, declared BARGE
Iona the government capital. was an
important military objective because
of the numerous factories and mill
tary stores within the city. He ex-
pressed sorrow over the loss of inno-
cent lives.