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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1929
Page
1
European capitals imposed strict security as Communist demonstrations for Sovietism drew protests. Paris mobilized 22 thousand troops, with arrests of 40 Communists and 40 foreign agitators. Reports from Jugoslavia and Berlin describe clashes, casualties, and widespread police activity to prevent further disturbances.
Martin G Olson and Robert Lee Cochro ut pleaded guilty to first degree murder for the killings of guards Nemesio Monroy and Jose Borrego. The pair, who had pleaded not guilty earlier, shot on the way from Agua Caliente Mexico to San Diego on May 20.
Reports from 47 cities compiled by Sales Management magazine show a steady rise in newspaper advertising in early 1929 versus 1928. The total for 47 cities in April reaches 168 455 lines, a 24 percent gain of 3 447 814 lines over April 1928.
Washington August 1 Little Paulina Longworth daughter of former Alice Roosevelt and Nicholas Longworth earns notice as she grows. At four and a half she is praised for poise and grown up manners, often conversing with her mother and playing with her nurse. Paulina born February 14, 1925 in Chicago, received a $1,000 bank gift for her wedding day.
Fires continue to ravage forests in Eastern Washington Idaho and Montana amid extreme heat. Reports from Spokane note widespread flames and dangerous conditions as crews battle the blazes across the region.
Ex-emperor William II appoints Baron Ulrich von Sell to handle Doorn Castle finances after a series of management conflicts. Von Sell, 45, formerly led publicity and an imperial guards background, brings claimed business acumen and social standing to the ex Kaiser's estate amid past missteps by prior managers and a swindle scandal involving Nitz.
President Hoover appoints John Work Garrett, Baltimore banker and former diplomat, as Ambassador to Italy. He succeeds Henry P. Pletcher who resigned weeks ago and Garrett’s name has been sent to the Italian Government with a reply to his acceptance awaited.
At Arrow Park England Aug 1 the Prince of Wales spent the day at the World Jamboree. About fifty thousand scouts muddied the grounds to meet him while he joined them around the camp fire and planned an overnight camp. Cameras clicked as scouts positioned for pictures sure to be treasured.
Seattle reports July halibut landings totaling 1,102,000 pounds with a value of 159,891 dollars. The figures reflect cargoes brought in by halibut vessels at Seattle harbor.
By a unanimous vote the Juneau Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution opposing both repeal of the Alaska Workmen's Compensation Act and the enactment of a Territorial Industrial Insurance Act. The chamber argued state monopolistic insurance would burden industry and labor, and urged other chambers to oppose both measures.
New York August 1 Alaska Ju nea mine stock 64 American Tobacco A 179 Tobacco B 1807 Continental Motors 13% Cudahy 524 International Paper A 3644 Paper B 23% Standard Oil of California 71 Stewart Warner 72% Texas Corporation 61% U S Steel 2134 Corn Products 984% National Acme 38%
The steamer Admiral Rogers left Beattie for Southeast Alaska at 10 o'clock this forenoon carrying 140 passengers. On board bound for Juneau were Francis Me, Ginn, and G. H. Whitney.
Graf Zeppelin launches a global voyage from Friedrichshafen at 3:29 AM with 7 American passengers aboard. The airship heads for Lakehurst New Jersey stopping at Prudhoe, Tokyo, Los Angeles, and other cities, with an estimated 80 to 85 hour flight time amid headwinds and variable weather. Dr Hugo Eckener directs the mission as the craft traverses mountains and France toward the United States.
Salt Lake City Aug. L.L. Gates Utah Copper vice president says copper industry prosperity rests on electrification and building demand. He notes price dips since 1912 13 and postwar recovery by end of 1928 with rising consumption in electrical auto building and export sectors. Fifty cent bleacher seats restored at the Polo Grounds.
Jackson and Obrine and Forrest Ob r ing from St Louis will depart tomorrow in the Robin plane for Chicago and Detroit. A refueling ship will accompany them, piloted by Wassal P. C. Chafee. Major Robertson of Curtin Robertson Airplane Manufacturing will travel with the group.
Hop growers on the Pacific coast plan a cooperative to stabilize the market and curtail crops. Six hundred acres in California will not be harvested this year to reduce surplus, while Oregon reports 17,982 acres and about 1029 bales. California shows 14,009 bales harvested with yields near 100,000 bales of 200 pounds each.
Thomas A. Edison stated he has no intention of retiring while choosing an unofficial successor. He told 48 youths at a reception for the Edison scholarship that he will not retire. he called retirement unhealthy.
Aug 1 in Tillamook Oregon reports Bob Martin, a Seattle aviator, plans a nonstop 9 hour flight from Seattle to Tokyo this month. Backed by Seattle financiers he did not reveal backers or crew details nor confirm refueling or route over Alaska.
Paris reports former Premier Paincare underwent a preliminary operation for a pelvis condition that led to his retirement from office. The brief note confirms the procedure was successful and marks a step in his medical treatment.
Chicago police say they crushed a major bombing ring led by V2 alleged leaders after night raids on its Chicago headquarters. Eleven more arrests were expected as authorities pursue a long list of bombings tied to the syndicate which supplied explosives and did tossing and planting for payments ranging from ten to one hundred fifty dollars per job.
Liner Bremen arrives in Plymouth at 2:25 am after crossing from Ambrose Light to Plymouth in four days fourteen hours fifty minutes, cutting five hours twenty five minutes from the prior westward record and eight hours forty two minutes from the Mauretania's mark.
In Los Angeles Judge Wilson set aside the one year prison sentence and $1000 fine for 24 year old expectant mother Thelma Holland after a guilty plea. The case partly aimed to keep the child from birth in prison and referenced her husband receiving a seven years to life term.
Boston reports at Healthcraft clinic that sunburn is best prevented and treated with specific ray types. Ultraviolet rays cause sunburn while infrared rays are used to soothe blistered skin. Dosages vary with treatment timing.
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