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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-08
Tunisid Torn by Strife of Frenchmen vs. ltaI-
 ians in Tunis
DELADIER, LE BRUN
 HOLD CONFERENCES
Germany Reported Back ing Rome 5 Campaign
 for More Colonies
(By Associated Press)

Reports that Italian troop con- centrations are being effected in northern Spain within easy strik- ing distance of the French frontier has caused grave concern in France as Italian Tunisia demonstrated its support of Fascist colonial claims against France.
 Frances worry of the Italian col ony campaign was also aggravated by the widespread belief that Ger many is backing Rome's colonial as- pirations.
 Conference In Paris moned Premier Daladier uneXpect- edly into consultation. They held a long talk last night, presumbaly on the new French-German mo wal declaration" agreement and the possibility of German support ol Italy.
 Italians Arrested
 Scores of Italians were arrested in Tunisia as they began forming pro- sessions in the streets of Tunis chanting the Fascist marching song after police had broken up anti Italian demonstrations by French residents.
 Reports from Spain, that lacked official confirmation, said Italian troop movements, begun November g, are still continuing and concen- trations include about 10000 troops motorized units and much artillery The troop concentrations are re- ported massed at Logrono, in north ern Spain, less than 100 miles from the border between Spain and France
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-08
HOPE ExpRE5SED
 BY 0'C0NN0R IN
 LABOR DISPUTE
Chamber Passes Resolu- tion Endorsing Action of
 Acting Gov. Griffin

A note of encouragement pointing toward a settlement of the labor dispute in the building industry Nin Juneau was taken to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at its lunch- con meeting today in Percy's Cafe by Labor Conciliator John O'Connor of the Department of Labor. While not going into the details of the ac- tion being taken, MT. O'Connor said he felt hopeful. He pointed out that of 23,000 cases handled by the Con- ciliation branch of the Department, settlement had been reached in 96 per cent of them, and that he. felt optimistic about the situation here.
 Other guests of the Chamber to- day were Dr. Joseph O. Rude of Pet ersburg, who is here as witness in the Sarff case now being heard in District court, and Dr. George Dale of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, who has just returned from an ex- tended trip to the Westward.
 . fHCtAOk OAayCu
 Giving unanimous approval to the recent reply of Acting Gov. E. w. Griffin to Congressman Charles A. Buckley of New York which pointed out that Alaska was not in financial position to assimilate European re- fugees, the ChaE.nsr adopted a re- solution to bring to attention of the President and Congress the true conditions of unemployment in the Territory. It also approved a letter to be sent to President Roosevelt and another to the Territorial chambers in connection with the resolution which reads as follows:
 WHEREAS. Congressman Charles A. Buckley of New York has made inquiries with view to evolving a plan whereby certain European pol itical refugees might be permitted to settle in Alaska, and has telegraphed Acting Governor E. w. Griffin for his opoinioa; and,
 WHEREAS Acting Governor E. w. Griffin has telegraphed Con- gre snlan Buckley that Alaska is not in a position to absorb any influx of persons without capital;
 NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RE- SOLVED by the Juneau Chamber of
 (Continuefl m PaSe Eicht,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-08
Thousands Are Made
 Homeless
Typhoon Sweeps Sections of Philippines-FIoods
 Are Also Caused

MANILA, Dec 8.--A terrific ty- phoon swept several provinces southeast of Manila leaving thou sands homeless and causing floods over a wide area.
 Communication lines are diSrup- ted and meagre reports listed sev- eral scores dead.
 The storm passed to the south ward of Manila and hit Mindoro Island then swept China sea sectors.
 It is reported heavy damage to private and public property has been caused.
 Late this afternoon it is said fif- teen Provinces have been prostrat- ed by the typhoon
 Two dredges, worth $100,0O0 each, are said to have sunk in Legaspi harbor.
 Efforts to salvage the German Condor plane which sank in Manila Bay Monday have been abandoned in the face of the typhoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-08
NEW DRIVES BY INSURGENTS ARE
 BEING PLANNED
French Frontier Is Closed 10 Prevent Leakage
 ofFranCo' sPIot

HENDAYE, Dec. 8.-Reports from both Insurgents and Loyalists indi- cate that Gen. Franco is preparing for a new offensive on the eastern Civil War front as they have done before launching previous drives.
 The Insurgent authorities have closed the French frontier to pre- vent leakage of their plans.
 Advices received from Barcelona said the Governments secret serv- ice reports large concentration of Insurgent troops behind the Ebro River front while the roads leading to the battle line are covered with troops and ammunition conveys.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-08
Pays for 5Iaying,
 In Chair
Mrs. Hahn, Pleading fol Merry, EIeefroeufed
 in Ohio Prison

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 8. - In the midst of a prayer, Mrs. Anna Marie Hahn, 32, died in the electric chair in the Ohio Penitentiary for one of four murders of which she was accused. She was the first wo- man in this state to die in the elec- tric chair.
 As she moved through the death house corridor, 12 convicted men, awaiting a similar fate moved to the front of their cells and stood in silent attention.
 Goodbye, all of you God bless all of you" she called out.
 Clad in blue pajamas, with a brown top, her blonde hair dishev- elled, her five-foot form slumped, and moaning and pleading, she stumbled and then collapsed.
 Pleads to be Saved
 She was picked up bodily and placed in the electric chair.
 She cried out to the warden: MT. Woodward, don't do this to me, Think of my boy. Can't you think of my baby?"
 Seated in the chair, she spread out her arms to witnesses and mum bled:
 Isn't there anybody who will help me? Is nobody going to help me?"
 q am sorry, but we have to do it, Mrs. Hahn," Warden Woodward re- piled
 She beckoned to the Chaplain and said: Come close"
 Lords Prayer
 The Chaplain intoned with her, the Lords Prayer.
 In the midst of the recital, the current was applied and her voice was stilled as the current arched her body. Her last words were: and deliver" She never finished the sen tence.
 Her little 13-year-old son, who had been given the freedom of the prison for the past several days, was in the death cell for some minutes with his mother and was then led away, smiling through his tears say ing: Mother, I'll be good and meet you in heaven"
 All efforts to secure modification or stay of sentence failed. She wa / found guilty of poisoning an aged man, a boarder for his insurance. Others, it is alleged, suffered the same fate. During her trial she was called the blonde vampire"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-08
HIGH TARIFF
 PRINCIPLES FIXED

MT Hull agrees that the principle of high tariffs is too we'll established everywhere, especially in the United States, to throw overheard. It would be like yanking the roof off your greenhouse in mid-winter to let in more air and sunlight. But he in- sists a little tariff window should be opened here and there to en- courage trade, and, above all, tariffs should be equal to all corners.
 On that principle the Secretary struck bargains with Is minor nations between 1884 and 1888. The idea was, You lower a few duties, and I'll lower a few" and most important of all-share the benefits of the reduced tariffs with all nations except Germany, the only trader refusing equal treat ment to the United States.
 The treaties with Canada and the United Kingdom (the British Isles and colonial possessions represent his crowning achievement because Great Britain and the Unit ed States together do almost half of the worlds 40 billions of dollars worth of swapping every year.
 Two questions remain:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-08
GUERILLAS IN CHINA ATTACK NIPPON FORCE
Invaders Meeting with Stubborn Resistance
 on Interior Drive

CHUNGKING, Dec 8.-The Chi nese military spokesman announced today that the Japanese drives have been halted on three fronts on the drive down the west side of the river from Canton and suc- cessfully checked.
 The Chinese spokesman also said the Japanese are having difficulty in holding their garrisons on the Human and Hupeh fronts.
 Guerilla activities in south Honan Province are said to have forced the invaders to reinforce their gar risons in that region.
 Further reports from the Canton battlefront state that fresh and well equipped Japanese regiments continued to leave for the west while exhausted units are return ing, indicating that Chinese re- sistance is still delaying the drive to the interior.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-08
ELLEN BERLIN
 I5 AN HEIRES5 IN OWN NAME
Communications Magnate Left Will Making His
 Daughter Wealthy

MINEOLA, N. Y, Dec. 8.-Clar- ence H. Mackay communications magnate, named his daughter Ellen whose marriage more than a decade ago to song writer Irving Berlin caused a three-year arrangement an, as heiress, in his will
 Mrs. Berlin was named to share equally with three other children his vast estate, and his widow, the former Anna Case, Metropolitan opera star, received $50000 in cash and $2,00O,000 in securities.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-08
Quick Pc ace Anticipated
 in Juneau Trouble if n n
 Green Consents .s,.. .,
COUNCIL DIFFERS
 ORDINANCE ACTON.
Plan for AFL and eI0i Workmen to Work To-
 gefher, Building Jobs ., ..-

Quick, peaceable settlement of, the labor dispute in the Juneau building trades loomed here today as the result of r.eetlng last night of U. s. Labor Conciliator John o. Connor of the Department of Labor, the City Council and representatives of the disputing labor groups in-l volved.
 MT. O'Connor wired his chief, Dr. Steelman, in Washington last night following the meeting, talked to him again this morning on the radio phone and later said he expected an answer today or at the latest to- morrow to a proposal which he be- lieves will result il agreement.
 Up to Green
 The proposal, it was explained, puts the matter directly up to Will liam Green, President of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor, through Dr. Steclman
 At last nights meeting. which was attended by representatives of the Juneau Building Trades Council, the carpenters union. the longshore- men, general labor forces of both the AFL and CIO, MT OConnor, the City Council, and Arthur Haley. representative of the National La-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-08
AMBAS5AD0R TO CHINA IS
 CALLED HOME
Nelson Johnson Summon ed 10 Washington
 for Conference

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8. = Acting Secretary of State Sumner Wells announced this afternoon that Nell son Johnson, United States Ambas- sador to China, has been summoned home immediately for consultation with President Roosevelt and other officials.
 Johnson should arrive during the middle part of January, after mo- tor, airplane and steamer trip by way of London.
 Johnson has been at his post con- stantly for the past four years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-08
ISLANDS IN
 PACIFIC TO
 AID FLYING British Land Engineers, Surveyors-Purpose. Is Explained

SUVA, Fiji Islands, Dec. 8.-Brit- ish cruiser Leander has landed an engineer and surveyors on Hull and Christmas Islands, small South Pa cific Islands.
 This has assumed significance in development of trans-Pacific avia- tion.
 The two islands form important links of any air route between west ern Canada, Australia and New Zealand
 Christmas Island has lagoons suited for the landing of seaplanes
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-08
NEW TRADE pACTS MADE BY UNITED STATES HAVE
 SPECIFIC NEW MEANINGS
By MORGAN M. BEATTY AP Feature Service Writer

WASHINGTON, Dec. g. = Scrape these new trade treaties with Cana da and the British Empire down to their economic bones, and you have left fairly simple agreement that will test out two opposing principles of international trade-regular tar ifs vs. rigged tariffs.
 It's really a small-scale experi- ment, for the great bulk of trade between the two nations will re- tain it's great burden of tariff duties. A few outstanding reduc- tions in duties will provide the basis for the experiment.
 Practically all nations today are high tariff nations. Most have gone a lot farther; they restrict imports by imposing quotas, and prohibit the exchange of money between foreign sellers and domestic buyers
 Germany is the outstanding ex- ponent of these "rigged' tariffs batting foreign sellers with higher prices, and at the same time pro- tecting important industries with subsidies. Foreign sellers, how ever, must spend in Germany most of the money they collect for the goods they sell there.
 Meanwhile, Cordell Hull, the American Secretary of State, has insisted that the whole scheme of things is heading to ruinous eco- homie war that eventually will deadlock world trade.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-08
RECOVER BODY
 BELIEVED FROM
 WRECKED PLANE
Surf Gives Up One Victim of Recent Disaster
 Off Pt. Reyes

OAKLAND, Cal, Dec. 8.-A body identified probably as that of CO., pilot Lloyd Jones. of Seattle, has been recovered from the surf near Point Reyes while the Civil Aero nautics Authority Board inquiry pursued investigation into the air transport disaster.
 Five of the seven persons aboard the liner died in the ocean when washed from the plane.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-08
Cardinal, Dean of
 Catholics, Is 7o

BOSTON, Mass, Dec. 8.-The Dean of the Catholic Hierarchy. in the United States, William Cardinal O'Connell. has celebrated his 79th birthday in a quiet way.
 He commented on world affairs briefly to the newsmen. He stressed holding faith in God to cure the evils of the present day world.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-08
MIDGET" GUARD

ANN ARBOR, Mich.-John Bren- nan, Michigan football guard, is just little fellow at home. A Gift ? 200-pounder, Brennant says he's the smallest man in his family in three generations. He lives in Ra- cine, Wis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-08
Cyrus Woods
 Passes Away

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. B. Cyrus Woods, TT, former United States Ambassador to Japan, died here today He was the only envoy in Tokyo who remained at his post during the earthquake in 1923.
 Woods had been in the hospital for the past five weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-08
Libel Suit Is
 Filed on Itkes

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8-A $780, 900 libel suit has been filed against Secretary of Interior Harold Ickes. The man who filed the suit is John Glass, a lawyer. who alleges that he was libelled last November by the Secretary and that this has damaged his professional standing with the bar.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-08
FATHER MAKES GOOD

LEXINGTON, Ky-Chance Play, sire of Psychic Bid, Grand Slam and Good Gamble, himself won the Jockey Club Gold Cup, Saratoga Cup, Merchants and Citizens Handi- cap and Toboggan Handicap.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-08
Panic During Funeral for
 Queen Maud

OSLO, Dec. 8.-One man was killed and seven others injured, in- cluding two women, when the roof of a small building collapsed dur ing the funeral services of Queen Maud. A small panic was caused
 The building was across the street from Our Saviors Church and was used as vantage point to watch the funeral cortege oi Norways first English-born queen
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-08

Nearly fifty Japanese newspaper correspondents and photographers have been killed covering" the China war.
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Evening star., 1938-12-08
DUDE, Taylor Matched
For Co-Feature on
Gevinson Card

Johnny DUDE. a New York light
weight. and Buckley Taylor of Bal
timore have been selected by Match
maker Goldie Ahearn as opponents
next Monday night at the Arena in
an eight-round match co-featured
with the return of Lefty Lou Gevin-
son.
Gevinson, absent from the ring
since September, when Norment
Quarles took a 10-round decision
from him, is making his comeback
attempt against Pete Galiano, an
other Baltimore fighter.
Dube has been featured in Goth
am fights at the Coliseum and Hip
podrome, defeating among others
Tony Margano, Phil Siriani, Dan
Colin. Honey Melody, Tommy Roman
and Tony Bent. Recently he lost a
decision to Paul Junior. Last winter
at the Arena he scored over Ray
Ingram.
Taylor is a steady club fighter
over Baltimore way and has had
good fights there for the last four
years.
One of the preliminary bouts al
ready booked has frankie Wills, a
swarthy welterweight, meeting joey
Spangler of Richmond for four
rounds. Last Monday at the Arena
Wills cuffed Pete Lasic of Balti-
more to get unanimous verdict.
1t was his fifth straight local win,
and a victory over Spangler would
promote him to the six-rounders and
possibly semifinal spot.
Evening star., 1938-12-08
A Dogs S Life

now own pure-bred dogs, against
less than Is per cent of pure-breds
owned by small-town families 10
years ago.
Of the SO per cent of families
which have children. 30 per cent
own dogs. OF the Al per cent of
childless families, 20 per cent own
dogs.
You will have to figure out for
yourselves whether people buy dogs
to take the place of children or buy
them for their children.
Three-quarters of all pet dogs
weigh 30 pounds or less and from
IS to 40 per cent fall in the 10 to 20
pound class. About three -fifths of
all pet dogs are under years old,
which means that the dog mortality
still is overwhelming. Whether this
mortality can be attributed to i'm
proper care and feeding or to auto
mobiles was not definitely deter
mined, but the chances are that
both are equally responsible.
Capt. and Mrs. Will Judy, owners
and publishers of Dog World, re-
Gently were entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. S. A. Woolner of the Adlea
Kennels, Washington Grove. SMrs.
Woolner has established an enviable
reputation as a hostess among the
doggy fraternity.
Evening star., 1938-12-08
Struggling Heuriths
Lose Captain for
Tilt With Sphas

Already at the bottom OF the
American Pro Basket Ball League
with three straight defeats, Wash
ington's Heurichs find themselves
dogged by injuries while preparing
for tomorrow evenings game against
the Philadelphia Sphas, one of the
fastest and most colorful clubs in
the circuit.
Mickey Schonfeld, diminutive local
scoring leader, is handicapped by a
strained ankle that is tightly band
aged in hopes it will hold up. Capt.
Ralph Bennie definitely is out be-
cause of the collapse Of his trick
knee. In a spirited workout last
night at the gym it folded.
Fortunately, Alton and Bernie
Buscher, basket ball playing BROTH
ers and former Maryland cagers, had
been lined up for trials, and Alton,
already in good shape, will be on
hand tomorrow night as reserve
guard.
The Sphas are bringing with them
several league stars. including Kas-
elman, the best foul-shot artist in
the game; Gotthofer, who for sew
eral years was voted most valuable
player, and Goldman. one of the
fastest and most versatile centers in
the loop. A preliminary between
District Fireman and Hour Glass
amateur quintets will be played
starting at o'clock, and dancing to
Bernie Jarboe's music will follow TIE
pro game
Evening star., 1938-12-08

Most of the willing. but unable
boys have been eliminated from the
current Golden Gloves tournament,
leaving a good supply of boxing and
punching talent for the simi-final
and final rounds coming within the
next two weeks.
Among those who will be especially
watched in expectation of action are
Joe Lewis, Stanley Stephenson. Mike
O'Brien, Clyde Hayes, Carroll Wright
and Don Tucker, all of whom scored
impressive victories in the quarter
finals last night at Turner's Arena.
In the only senior class struggle
reaching the ring-one other was
forfeited Carroll Wright, unat-
tached 135-pounder, successfully
made the first defense of his light
Weight crown won last year, out
pointing Marion Pulzone of Alex
andria. Creator boxing skill enabled
Wright to tie up Pulzone's rushes.
Novices Provide Fireworks.
The novice division furnished
nearly all Of the excitement Three
knockouts were registered and as
many more threatened. In one of
the upsets of the evening Loe Lewis,
126-pounder from Colmar Manor
American Legion, had Fort Myers
Bernard Daley on the floor for good
counts two times before finally put
ting him down for keeps in IS Sec
OndS of the first round.
Last week Daley won in style just
as impressive, but a driving right
hand that he couldn't stop with any
thing but his chin finished his Gloves
career for this season.
A good comeback was registered
by Don Tucker of the District Ma
Evening star., 1938-12-08
Novices, Scoring Three K. O.|s,
Thrill Golden Gloves Fans

tional Guard camp, who kayoed
Johnny Mancini of Pete's A. C. in
the final round of a 147-pound
struggle 1t was blistering, fast
fight. Tucker was downed and given
bloody nose in the opening frame,
but got to his feet to wear his op-
ponent down for the eventual
knockout with a left hook.
The other knockout was scored by
Clyde Hayes, Washington Boys Club,
over Ronald Ashen of Merrick.
Ashen was put away in l minute and
20 seconds of the third with hard
right uppercut that all but snapped
his neck.
Novice Classes.
11apeund-Eddie stoneman National
Boxins etcy Club defeated Billy Miller (Mer-
Is-pound--Leonard Lehner (Merrick
Club, won forfeit over Joe Vernon mo. 4
. 1"6 -pound-Billy Colbert fwashington
attached5. Joe Lewis (coimar Manor)
ss 3 seeodi asx saney sF sspSen MysI
son National Guard defeated Ken Swami
tMerrick B., CO.,
Loo 2-pound-Mlke y Brlen national
Guard) defeated Howard Blafkin (unat-
tachsd,: Eddie Johnson tunattached} de-
fcated Ben Abernath thy unattachedn. Tony
Galifaro tNo. Police B. c. defeated
Willie Sheehi tunattached>. Clyde Hayes
washington B. c. knocked out Ronald
Ashen tMerrick B. c.. third round, /
minute and 20 seconds.
141-pound - Don Tucker National
Guard won technical knockout over
Johnny Mancini tPetes A. c., third
round. 30 seconds; Alex Glendenning mo.
3 Police BOYS Club defeated Harvey
Schwelr (Colmar Manor.
l41-pound-Nick Mancini (Pete's A. CO.
defeated Henry johnson (unattached).
eavyweight-Clarence Irwin tPete's A.
c. defeated Basil Harris (Georgetown).
Senior Glasses.
135-pound-Carroll Wright (unattached)
defeated Marion Pulzone tunattached)
47-pound-Lewis Stea (unattached)
won forfeit over Norbert Lehner tMerrick
Club.