24 Apr 1925
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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1925
Page
1
14 men were reportedly trapped in a burning mine, a separate note cites confusion over track meet events in Ketchikan. The Alaska House rejected a new mines tax in committee, restoring the old rate to near 1928 levels while debating a prohibitory tax on herring derived products and fertilizer-adjacent operations.
Former Secretary of State Charles E. Hughes told the American Society of International Law that world peace hinges on clarifying and codifying international law. He urged the United States to spearhead a conference with representatives from all nations to achieve this goal.
R Samanieges appeared in a Los Angeles court to ask for a name change citing pronunciation difficulties and nicknames. He proposed the name Roman Navarro, but the judge warned that it is the name of a film star and could cause trouble.
In the Alaska House a bill to abolish the Alaska Fish Commission was decisively rejected 12 to 4 with only Paul, Grant, Ferguson and Nylen voting in favor. A companion bill to discontinue hatcheries was continued, as Paul and Murray spoke on the floor over its fate.
In eight months under the new act, 189 602 aliens entered the United States averaging just under 24 000 per month. New York led with 45 488 arrivals, while several states showed racial patterns with Germans English Scots Irish and Japanese students among the entrants. Nevada Alaska and the Virgin Islands had very small totals.
The Senate split 4 to 4 on Ferguson’s memorial condemning Federal Fisheries Bureau policies tied to Alaska proposal. Aldrich Brown Dunn and Hunt voted yes while Ayer Dimond Howard Pratt opposed. Also, Ross House bills on mine inspection and school funding faced mixed Senate fate with partial passage and trimmed provisions.
Special from Chronicle reports the Southeastern Alaska Inter-School Meet opened with typist and field-event mix ups still unresolved. Ketchikan High beat Juneau 28 to 6 in boys basketball while Juneau girls beat Ketchikan 30 to 18. Track totals as of today show Ketchikan 72 points and Juneau 67.
Seattle April 24. Ed Gorman Alfred Castro and James Burns were arrested at Mrs Edward Rabror home addressing the Nanaimo bank robbery case with 500 rounds ammunition sawed off shotguns and pistols seized. Detectives say Castro Burns and Gorman known in San Francisco as three aliases. Ross Watson awaits trial in British Columbia.
SAN FRANCISCO April 24 California members of the American Legion urged to endorse a new transcontinental highway named Wilson Highway in honor of the World War president. The route would run from Washington D C to Los Angeles via a southern path passing Augusta Georgia, Wilson's boyhood home, as state officials are notified of an east coast movement backing the project.
In Shanghai on April 24, the American Association of China moves to raise 15000 Mexican dollars from Americans to fund aid for destitute countrymen stranded abroad. The plan aims to improve repatriation chances for wandering Americans in the region. Also noted, St Louis star Rogers Hornsby was struck by a pitch and out for several days.
Seattle April 24 identification of clothing on a skeleton at Washington Park golf links as George N. Moore, 28, prominent local photographer. Moore disappeared after financial troubles. a pistol was found with the clothing, ending a two decade mystery.
In Treat Falls and The Dalles reports, a youthful gang led at times by Ruth Parson, 11, faced police action. Two boys were arrested for breaking into a Pacific Fruit Company safe, with the trio implicating other 12 year olds and detailing multiple robberies. The Wheeler case also opened with United States Attorney Slattery arguing for the government while defense contends.
A jury of Automobile Club of Washington members convicted Frank B. Carpentier for drunken driving in Seattle. He received one week in jail and a $50 fine. The verdict came from a jury formed by automobile club members as a new plan approved by Justice Dalton.
ButteMontana April 24 seven teen inches of snow fell here in 19 hours ending late yesterday after noon The previous record was 16 inches on June 5 1908
Seattle April 24 William J Henry nephew of James Henry testified in his suit to wrest the packing house and business from the widow and legatees. He said James Henry promised to give him the business if he quit plans to be a civil engineer and devote his life to the venture but the will was read and his hopes were blasted. The widow Sophia Henry placed another man in charge after James Henry died and Henry was dismissed.
Secretary of the Navy Wilbur writes to Ohuka Mainichi Publishing of Japan that the American Fleet maneuvers off Hawaii are a routine cruise conducted annually by the United States Navy.
Charles Lindbloom, famed in Mexico and Alaska for mining and gambling exploits, died in Reno several months ago leaving an estate of 1500 dollars after a career of making and losing fortunes in mining and betting ventures.
Fire at the Hecla mine in Burke Idaho trapped fourteen miners after starting at the 2,000 foot level. Three men were rescued earlier and another three overcome by gas soon revived. About 100 workers escaped. air pumps and star workings used to control gas and smoke as crews struggle to reach the remaining fourteen still underground two miles from the main shaft. The pumpman, hailed as a hero, led most workers to safety while the fire raged through the Hecla complex. The fire continued to burn early this morning with hopes of a rapid rescue fading as conditions remained hazardous.
Sofia April 24 The Minister of Interior said foreign reporters were misled about the scale of reprisals in Bulgaria stating not over 1500 have been executed in the drive against terrorists. He alleged Moscow funded killers and paid monthly wages with premiums for crimes while accusing agrarian communists of waging a calumny against Bulgaria. Macedonians and Thracians expelled from their homes are cited as disorder agents.
Mrs Nellie G Ross of Wyoming tells the Roosevelt Republican Club she has received dozens of requests for mementoes since taking office in January. A museum asked for an old shoe, a white elephant or an expipe. She says she cannot understand what an expipe might be. A Daily Mail report from Brindisi, Italy notes some Greek army mobilization.
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