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The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1940-08-02

NOTICE OF REVIEW OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOK
THE LAYING AND CONSTRUCT
ING OF CAST IRON WATER
MAINS INCLUSIVE OF ALL
NECESSARY HYDRANTS, GATES
AND VALVES AND OF WORk
PERTINENT THERETO. ROLL
NO. PA. CITY OF WYANDOTTE.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1940-08-02

Alderman William j. German was
advocating the installation OF sewers
i'll WyandOtte by u private company.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1940-08-02

Frank Marx gave an excursion to
Sugar Island OH the steamer Nyan-
OUtte. Free beer was served, but il was
recorded that the crowd returned III
good shape
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1940-08-02

David Whitney, Jr., contracted for
the construction of 42J-fOOt steel
treighter, to be built III the WyandOtte
shipyard.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1940-08-02

Failing from bicycle while OH his
way home from work, Frank Ptik had
several lbs broken and was injured
internally
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1940-08-02

Arthur f.. BaiSley and Miss Belle
Dcnman were ma ried Ill the Episcopal
church rectOry Oh Chestnut street.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1940-08-02

During July. 1900, receipts al the
WyandOtte pOstOffice totaled 81 ,2$1.JO.
which was considered something ~
brag about.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-08
Stain Helped Finland
cleveland Plain Dealer)

cleveland Plain Dealer)
When Stain, through the secret police and the
Soviet courts purged the Russian Army and industry
of leaders he considered undesirable clements he
was preparing the way for the military disgrace
which has come to Russia through Finnish resis-
lance.
The purge included more than merely Marshal
Mikhail Tukhachevsky and few top-ranking army
officers 1t did not engulf just few political dis
senters whose hippodrome trial in Moscow attracted
world attention. The purge, in the words of Louis
Fischer former Moscow correspondent of the Nation
and one of the best informed Americans on Russian
affairs reached every town and village in the USSR
and did away with hundreds of thousands OF
people"
No country can indulge in such blood letting
and escape the consequences Russia today suffer
ing them. The lack of leadership in the army, the
inability of the personnel apparently through in
sufficient training, to handle modern machines OF
war and the miserable condition of many of the
common soldiers taken prisoner can be traced tc
house cleaning by the firing squad in the last few
years.
To remedy this condition the Kremlin resorts to
more violence Officers who fail to advance are
threatened with trial before military tribunals-the
verdicts already known. Not since the first French
Republic during the reign of terror executed regi-
mental and army commanders who suffered defeat
on the battle fields has Europe seen this sort OF
thing
The use of machine guns in the to spur
on Soviet troops seems well established Now Off
cals of the secret police have gone to the front to
investigate But the threat of more terror cannot
make up for the past mistakes of the regime. An
army driven into battle has no stomach to fight
The Firms, the other hand, are fighting to
preserve their independence. They fight like free
men, In standing up to the Russians they not only
fight for themselves but they notify the world that
the Soviet Army force greatly to be feared
This in itself is an nestimable service to jittery
Europe.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-08
PLANNING WORK
IN NORTHWEST IS
Being REVIEWED
National Resources Group
Report Drawn-AIaska
Activities Noted

Notable progress has recently been
made in the knowledge of how the
American people live, how the ma
tional income is distributed and
spent, and what is happening to the
basic natural resources from which
the country derives its living, &C
cording to r. F. Bessey, Counselor
of the Pacific Northwest Region
of the National Resources Plan
ming Board with headquarters in
Portland.
Advances made in these fields,
Bessey points out, are summarized
in a Progress Report of the Ma
tonal Resources Planning Beard,
now in preparation, which also pre-
sents specific recommendations for
national policies in conservation and
development of basic resources.
Included in the forthcoming re-
port is summary of the activities
and progress of planning boards in
the Pacific Northwest Region in
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-08
''THEY CAN'T DO THIS TO US"

There is element Of fine poetic justice in
the predicament in which several officials of the
Maritime Federation of the Pacific find themselves.
They were to be passengers on the steamer Mount
Mckinley to attend a Federation convention sched-
uled to begin here tomorrow. But deck hands on
the Mckinley demanded on the eve of sailing that
they be given quarters amidships instead of in the
forecaste. AS a result of the ensuing dispute the
sailing cancelled And there will not be another
boat here until next Saturday
Hundreds of ships have stood idle at their
berths and thousands of passengers been incon-
venienced by Maritime Federation strikes called as
suddenly and for reasons as piddling those in
volved in the Mount McKineys case The strikers
especially the union officials, have had
very high regard for the interests of the travelling
public except as they might bring pressure to bear
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-08
horoscope
The stars incline
but do not compel"
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9
Mingled good and evil aspects
are active today 1t is an unfavor
able rule for love affairs or for
business in which men and women
are associated. Better understand
ing of the difficulties of persons
in high positions is indicated. Gain
in popularity for President Roose-
welt is prognosticated.
Heart and Home: Children should
be watched and protected with
special caution through this win
ter. Accidents will be unusually
numerous. Danger of crimes against
the young is emphasized by those
who read warnings in the stars
Girls should not be permitted tC
enjoy too much liberty. Undesirable
Wooers will be numerous through
the winter.
Business Affairs: Lawyers, ply
sicians and writer's have the fore
cast of unusual demands upon their
services. Prosperity is indicated fol
the learned professions. Ministers
of the gospel will benefit through
a revival of religious interest
Churches will be centers of phil
anthropic effort as the winter adj
vances and severe weather increas-
es need of aid for the unfortu-
nate.
National Issues: The seers fore
tell for the Republican party a ma
tional candidate who is young and
yet a man of proven ability. In a
national emergency he will gain
many supporters, but great odds
will mark his race for high office
Women will prove of great service
10 a representative of conservative
craftsmanship, but success appears
to be delayed until later time.
International Affairs: Perils from
the Orient are foreseen for the
United States which may have
some difficulties with Japan. warn
ing is given of secret plots in which
Russia may be interested. Our navy
will make history on the Pacific
Ocean before the end of the year.
An admiral will prove to be a
statesman.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury of year of unexpected
events. Success will come to many
through strangers or through novel
projects
Children born on this day prob
ably will be sensitive and intel
lectual with a gift for scientific
research. They are dependable and
industrious, affectionate, but not
demonStrative.
Copyright, l940)
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-08
THE FUR YEAR

Alaska is not great fur country Despite the
popular conception that the Territory produces a
large share of the worlds furs the catch year after
year is less than that of many of the States.
The 1889 catch according, to an announcement
by the Alaska Game Commission worth
s1,s1011121 Wisconsin, by comparison, produces
more than S20OOOOOO worth of furs in average
year. Most of the Wisconsin pets ranch raised.
But several other States surpass Alaska pro-
Queer on wild furs alone.
Probably nowhere else, however do furs occupy
important place in peoples economy as they
do in Alaska If have but few furs, have
good many fewer people depending them 1t
1t matter for rejoicing, therefore, when the Terri
tory report better than average year, it
for 1899
Last years catch good, but prices in gen.
eral low If prices had been at the 1929 levels
the 1889 catch would have been worth several
times what it actually brought in the worlds mar
xets In 1888 Alaska shipped 423115 pelts and in
the year just ended 554725, almost third more.
But price declines resulted in 1895 furs bringing
s4807394 less than 1885 The price of red fox
down from 1925 to $780, mink declined from so
to $685. blue fox off from $26.50 to S23. And
on, through most of the list.
Looking ahead to 194os CATCH many trappers
effect the war will have the industry. Such a
dark outlook is not justified in view of past expert
ence. During the World War years Alaska furs held
up well in price and the industry in general thrived.
We have basis to hope it will be the same in 1910.
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problem after the World War, Rufus
was drafted as economic advisor to
American members of the commit
tee of experts which drafted the
Dawes Plan"
Plan Machinery Set Up
1t was Rufus Dawes who set up
the machinery to put the plan" into
operation. AS assistant to Owen D.
Young, who became the first agent
general of PREPARATIONS, he moulded
the organization of the latter's Of
flee, and while in Berlin he received
the first payment of the German
government under the Dawes plan"
Later he wrote book emitted 1.-The
Dawes Plan in the Making"
At the end of "A Century of Pro-
gress" exposition in 1884. Rufus be-
came President of the Museum of
Science and Industry, founded by
Julius Rosenwald and housed in the
rebuilt Fine Arts building in Jack
son Park, a relic of Chicago's 1893
Worlds Columbian exposition. In
1884 the Rotary Club voted him
bronze tablet as "Chicagos most dis
tinguished citizen
Rufus received his master of arts
degree from Marietta College in 1889,
and in later years was the recipient
of honorary degrees from North
western University, the University of
Wisconsin and Wabash College.
He married Miss Helen Palmer of
Washington Court House, O., on
June 8, 1893, ard six children were
born to them.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-08

upon the operators to resume service at whatever
cost.
An idea which to have been damned at the
Maritime Federation convention was that of Alaska
for Alaskans." This, according to the Martimers
is villainous concept and a few non-Alaskan Of
fcials were coming all the way from Seattle to
tell the Alaska brothers 1t looks now as If the
union bosses won't be able to keep their Juneau
date and that the Federation's affiliated unions In
the Territory might hold a convention at which
Alaskans would be allowed to say few words
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-08
DAILY LESSONS
IN ENGLISH
By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not
say, "They contemplate on moving
to California" Omit on.
Often Mispronounced: January
Pronounce jan-u-er-i, a as in an,
u as in unite, as in egg, l as IN
it. principal accent on first syll-
able.
Often Misspelled: Cayenne (pep-
PER-; Pronounced ki-en, i as in
kite, as in men.
Synonyms: Predominant, super
ior, controlling.
Word Study: use a word three
times and it is yours" Let us in
crease our vocabulary by master
ing one word each day. Today's
word: Vividly; clearly. His des-
cription was vividly given
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-08
LOOK and LEARN.
By A. c. Gordon

l. What is the standard size of
sheet of typewriter paper?
2. What are the eleven provinces
of Canada? q.
8. What U. S. Vice-President re-
signed from office?
4. During the World War. what
country had a famous regiment of
women?
5. How many tablespoons Pre-
equivalent to one cup?
ANSWERS
l. 81 by IL inches.
2. Prince Edward Island, Nova
Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec,
Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon
and Northwest Territories.
3. John C. Calhoun.
T. Russia.
5. Sixteen.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-08
M O D E R N
ETIQUET TIE
Bv Roberta Lee
By Roberta Lee

@. Isn't is rude for guest to
talk at length about the excep-
tionally good time he had at a GER
tain party or when visiting some
other friend?
A. Yes, because it gives the i'm
preston that he had much bet
ter time than he is having now.
@. How can a bridge player re-
frain from registering disgust when
he gets several poor hands in a
row?
A. Exercise self-control. A good
sportsman will accept what for
tune offers with a smile.
Q. Should one ever tip the con-
ductor on a train, or the dining
car steward?
A. No; it is not expected.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-08

Guiding Idaho, Montana, Oregon
Washington nd Alaska. These
boards are actively engaged in es-
sential studies of conservation prob
lens and of ways and means for
developing natural resources and
making them available on long
time basis for wider use.
Bessey says: THE Alaska Plan
ming Council, following broad in
ventory of Territorial problems, has
undertaken, in the Matanuska-Su-
sitna area with Federal-Territoria
cooperation, the first of a series of
comprehensive studies of subterri-
torial regions. In view of Alaska S
wide open spaces, this provides a
realistic approach to the Territory
orderly and efficient development "
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-08

Light and Coke Co. From then UNI
til 1929, all four Dawes brothers
were associated in the gas and cleo
trio business in various parts of the
United States.
Rufus took leading role in these
ventures. He became President OF
the Union Gas and Electric Co.
the Metropolitan Gas and Electric
Co., and of Dawes Bros, Inc. These
companies purchased and managed
So subsidiary companies widely scat
tered throughout the country.
In addition to business, Rufus
found time to participate in state
and international affairs. He was a
member of 1922 Illinois consti-
tutional convention.
When Charles Dawes was selected
to entangle the German PREPARATIONS
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-08
Shangri-La Goes Militant
Europe.
philadelphia Record)


Shanghai, in the James Hilton story was 70
be the haven of peace while the rest of the world,
beyond the mountains of the Tibetan lamasery de-
stroyed itself in senseless war
Comes now one of the best yarns of the war,
the def of the Abbot Chao- Kung, just emerged"
from his Tfbetan retreat The Abbot (ex-pastor,
ex-member of the House of Commons, ex-spy) warns
all the countries involved in to make peace
ese
Says Chao-K ung:
THE British French German and Russian Gov
ernments must resign Immediately and simultane-
Cusly New governments must be formed to call a
peace conference Otherwise the Tibetan Buddhist
supreme masters without prejudice, pre-directon or
favor will unchan forces and powers whose very
existence are unknown to you and against whose
operations you consequently helpless"
Now here's threat what is a threat. Beside
it the prewar clustering of the Fuehrer pales into
pratte and the thunder of II Duce becomes another
splash of dirty water in the Mediterranean. Here is
blitzkreig gone six better
We are not inclined to deride the mysticism of
the East. But even the Shanghai device OF pro-
longing life by couple of hundred years seems
plausible in comparison with this mitarzed expan-
sion of the Hindu rope trick All nations in war
threaten their enemies with secret devices death
rays etc-none of which has yet shown up. But
to threaten the beigerents masse, that's order
indeed
All the Abbot Chao-Kung now has to do is make
good on the threat. Our curiosity over the show
down overcomes our establishment the sudden
militancy out of Shanghai, which had been our
one sure haven.
Unless it turns out that this ex-spy Abbot didn't
emerge from Shangri-La but thrown out
Germany has its tenth passenger train wreck
since the start of the The trenches must be
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-08
on YEARS AGO
~ From THE EMPmE
JANUARY 8. 1920

JANUARY B, l9ZU
Both the Salmon Greek and An
mex Creek power systems were out
of commission on account of dam
age by slides to the fumes. AS a
result of these slides the big mill
at Thane was silent for the want
of power and was to be silent I'M
til the fumes were repaired.
John w. Harris opened a sign
shop of his own on Second Street
in the building formerly occupied
by the Needlecraft Shop.
Amid the storm and gloom of
the previous day, the one bright
spot was the delightful scene at
the home of Mrs. Guy D. Christian,
who gave a reception in honor OF
her niece, Miss Frances Barksdale
of Richmond, Virginia.
Reporting a very pleasant holi-
day spent with relatives and friends
at San Francisco, P. r. Bradley
arrived on the Princess Mary.
The Rev A. j. Roccati left on
the Princess Mary for Seattle The
Rev. Gallant, who was a through
passenger on the Princess, was to
accompany the Rev. Roccati to the
south.
Chester j. Clark left on the
Princess Mary for a visit with rela-
tiveS in the south.
John Dotson, Eagle River ranch
er was in town on a business trip
and was to leave again for his
home as soon at the storm would
permit him to do so.
j. Williams, prominent engineer
left on the Ambassador to look
over the Hirst- Chichagof proper
ties.
Weather: highest SO, lowest 35
cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-08
Meeting Tonight
For Nurses Assn

A meeting of the Gastineau Chan
mel Nurses Association viii be held
tonight at the apartment OF Mrs.
B. r. Mcdonnell in the Assembly.
All members are requested to be
present at the session which is to
start at o'clock.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-08
Habby
Birthday

The E=Pire extends congrafuia-
tto7s and best tcishes '~1dag, then
birthday anniOerss-- 10 thu Ios-
loUing:
JANUARY 8
Chester johnson
Roy H. Osborne
Willard Robbins
Fred Barragar
Albert Uberti
Lazzette Shearer
Richard Mccormick
Jim GlaSSe
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-08

Some cync will probably say that football
abandoned Chicago University some time ago.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-08

Germany has its tenth passenger train wrecl
since the start of the war. The trenches must bt
comparatively safe.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-08

Empire classifieds bring results.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-08
R.C.DAWE5,
EXECUTIVE,
dies TODAY
Broth er Of Former Vice
President Passes Away
in Chicago Home

tContinueo run rage One,
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-08

John w. Harris opened a sign
shop of his own on Second Street
in the building formerly occupied
by the Needlecraft Shop.
Evening star., 1940-09-01

the globe He was ordered to Berlin and
awarded the Ritterkrenz.
His photo was all over the front pages The
picture did not show small, slender man. 1t
howed only his long, narrow head. with blond
lair parted on the side. an energetic, sharp nose
md tight-lipped mouth, and quiet eyes which
| eemed more like the eyes of dreamer than
older.
The interview took place in his hotel on the
bird day of his stay in Berlin. When Catherine
Jewton was announced he found himself
-Geerly excited, like schoolboy before test.
t was the first interview in his life But why.
ewondered, should it upset him? He had faced
,r graver perls than those Of an interview
ith an American journalist. Nevertheless, he
,uld not shake off the feeling. Somehow an
lterview was wrong for a soldier.
The questions and answers we're meaningless
I'd routine. They seemed mainly a matter of
m. Wilhelm thought the interview had
ready come to close when Catherine Newton
iexpectedy unfolded newspaper. She said
las had imagined you quite differently. What
|o1u say about yourself here pointing to the
"WopdEUl uOSnii III you dt dll
fuWilhelm said nothing. She smiled For
ttance: 1t is great and glorious to die for the
|bQtherland - And here: My belief in Adolf
|pttler strengthened me in the moments of
hnrnest peril, and it was he alone who gave me
|al. courage to venture the impossible" She
ked sharply at him.
Wilhelm flushed, and felt annoyed that he
|'rl1. Il didn't say = wasn't actually inter :"
| te fell silent. He shouldn't have said that to
sseigner.
lkilshe put the newspaper away, feeling almost
unry for him. Poor fellow, he couldn't even lie.
Evening star., 1940-09-01

"Our heror' she said Her eyes danced
ironically, but her tone was soft. Again she
was feeling that almost maternal sympathy
which had overcome her during the interview
and it was noticeable in her voice.
They we're separated almost Immediately
An endless series of army men and government
officials wanted to shake his hand. While he
stood distractedly exchanging empty COM
ments and repeating the same phrases in the
same tone of voice. he watched Catherine. How
beautiful she was But it was not really her
beauty which struck him; rather the aura of
tranquility and assurance about her.
AL that evening he kept watching her from
distance Was he falling in love? No. it was
probably not that. But he felt attracted to this
woman because she was so clear-headed and
balanced and strong, stronger and more secure
than he was himself.
As the affair was breaking up, he managed
to make his way to her. He offered to see her
home. On the way out he noticed again the
man with the scar across his cheek whom he
had seen in the Ministry of Propaganda.
From then on he took to seeing her every day.
He began to feel the need to talk about himself
and his life. They went walking in the Tier
garten, or met in a small cafe in the west end.
He was satisfied simply to be with her and talk
to her. He didn't want anything more. He told
her of his childhood, his military training, and
of life in U-boat He spoke of the hardship of
remaining under water for fifteen hours; of the
jokes the crew made while lying STILL not
moving for fear of using too much oxygen; the
smells of the submarine that clung to their
clothes and bodies long after they had left the
ship And worst of ALL the terrible tension of
doing nothing, waiting
Catherine hardly ever asked questions; she
never encouraged him to speak. But she had
a way of listening that seemed to draw the
words from him. Wilhelm had never before
realized that just talking was pleasant and
satisfying. She herself rarely spoke. What
have to say, write," she explained on one
occasion.
About two weeks after the reception, his
friend in the Naval Ministry told him about
her most recent article: 1T really goes too far.
It's going to mean trouble for her."
Faber hurried to the reading room 1t really
did 60 too far. The article must have been
smuggled out of Germany. 1t declared that
disoord, dissatisfaction and revolt were lying
just under the surface, and claimed that the
author possessed documentary evidence which
she would publish in the future from some
neutral country.
The article hurt Wilhelm He felt as if she had
betrayed him personally. 1t was true that she
(Confinvsd on poss I'D