18 Apr 1925
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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1925
Page
1
President Calvin Coolidge, speaking from Chicago at the Women's World’s Fair opening, urged economy and efficiency in government to spur business and home savings. He argued that public and private savings feed capital for production, boosting output, lowering prices, and increasing consumer buying power.
SEATTLE April 18 Ray Zbin den was arrested after noon on a warrant charging additional forgeries of papers used to borrow money on automotive securities. Prosecutor Colvin filed the warrant after denouncing Judge Walter M. French for suspending sentence on Zhinden. Zhinden, from an influential family, had earlier confessed to obtaining 16000 dollars to finance rum runners who lost it to hijackers.
Pittsburgh April 18 President Green of the American Federation of Labor declared hostile employers and revolutionists as a single class at a speech during the golden anniversary of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Tin and Sheet Workers. He said both groups differ on some issues yet unite in opposing trade unionism.
Five members of a single family were burned to death when a two story frame house burned down in Marshfield Oregon early today. The victims were on the second floor when the blaze destroyed the structure.
A memo rial denouncing alleged Alaska frontier crime and calling for the informant's name failed on final reading in the House by an eight to eight vote yesterday. The measure's final debate featured heated remarks from Mr. Paul and continued on Page Two.
Washington April 18 annualy the coast guard writes new chapters in marine history by protecting life at sea and fighting rum runners while also handling unusual duties. near Cape Hatteras it provides pure sea sand for healing quests and near Indian River Inlet on the Delaware coast it locates a site for beekeeping under strict conditions. bottles wash ashore and are logged as messages while a whiskey bottle note claims a man was shanghaied on Rum Row. from restoring lost children to aiding surveying crews coastal storms and forest fires the coast guard undertakes diverse tasks and proves its value beyond maritime rescue.
SHUTTLE reports a nine year old boy from Ballard named Franke Brandt was charged after a policeman jumped on a running board of a speeding vehicle, grabbed the occupant, and brought him to the police station to register the theft charge.
The House’s progress against a fisheries memorial stalled as Joint Memorial No. 11, criticizing the Bureau of Fisheries, faced four amendments. A fisheries committee recommendation eliminated a plan for the Bureau to take over Fish Commission work, while three floor amendments passed. A close vote followed on Sundquist’s challenged clause about discriminatory practices.
Berlin report cites Bulgarian Minister to Germany Dr Popoff accusing the Bolshevik regime in Moscow of responsibility for the Sofia funeral explosion that killed many, including generals and officials. He claims an original Soviet document instructed Bulgarian Communists to start an uprising on April 15. The document dated April 12 allegedly signals a terror plan to spread through Western Bulgaria. Official reports say 160 were killed, including leaders, women and children.
Reports say a number of Communists were killed during government actions to subdue terrorism in Sofia. A nightly curfew remains in effect at 7:30 PM as streets are cleared to enforce order.
Berlin April 18. Dr Marx presidential candidate addressed over 10,000 supporters in a keynote campaign speech. He called for improving the London agreement, deeming it vital to Europe's deliverance and future economic progress.
Federal agents last night batter down doors of the Metropolitan Apartments near the YMCA, seized gin and whiskey, destroyed 1200 quarts of beer, and took 20 names including seven women. Two men were arrested. police withdrew after arriving to the scene.
A bandit captured after a car chase through Seattle’s business district last night robbed four Mayflower Dairy Store employees, and William J. Lainiy 31 yielded 3290 dollars in cash and checks. Police say he had previously committed hold ups and wounded himself twice in the head.
Goldendale Washington April 15 8 James Murphy and wife of Hook Island JIL and Arthur BR Wuick of Davenport Iowa were arrested at Maryhill three hours after they are said to have kidnapped Robert Conwell six adopted son of Ellis D Conwell of Golden dale The woman said the boy was her son.
LAKBEHURST April 18. The dirigible Los Angeles in yesterday’s flight captured photographs of ships on Rum Row. The images show several crews tossing liquor overboard from their vessels as authorities observe the illicit activity.
The Senate committee considers a literacy test bill. An amendment to strike the exemption for those previously voting failed four to four with Ayer Dimond Howard and Pratt in favor and Aldrich Dunn Brown and Hunt against. The measure has a disputed constitutionality due to past voting exemptions.
Two expeditions bound for the unknown Far North region of British Columbia depart soon led by George Platzer and Frank Ferry. Backed by American capital and notable figures, they plan air and land routes from Prince Rupert and Vancouver to explore a lake, coal seams, and possible deposits of gold platinum copper iron and lead.
Seattle gifts Major A A Oles a leave of absence to appraise Wrangell Alaska property and help set up a tax system. The tax expert will be away about 10 days for the city job.
Los Angeles report states Prince Aggie of Berrywood, a top butter fat producer, sold for 110000 to August A. Rubel of Santa Paula California setting a new world price record for a Holstein bull.
Vice President Charles G. Dawes challenged Senate procedure during a Boston Chamber of Commerce luncheon, signaling plans to protest rules before his four year term ends. He urged supporters to rise, including Senator Butler, and voiced a push for rule changes to improve efficiency and seniority practices.
Seattle April 18 The jury failed to agree on the $30,000 suit by Dr M B Mattice of Sedro Woolley against Maryland Casualty for the policy held on his son Dr Albert F Mattice a Seattle oculist fatally wounded at a Thanksgiving dinner in 192% Federal Judge Neterer granted a new trial noting the only valid verdict was the oral one The sealed verdict read and one juror who signed it later changed his mind
E. M. Harvey testified that he protested a $10,000 payment to Senator BR Wheeler but believed he was hired to oppose receivership actions. Harvey said Wheeler claimed his fee would be earned by protecting a 40 acre land claim, as government documents and two witnesses were presented.
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