Chamber Plans Old Timers Day Event in Juneau
The Chamber of Commerce will host Old Timers Day to mark the 50th anniversary of Juneau’s founding. Notables from the original discovery era, including W. John and Richard Harris, are expected to attend along with Joseph Juneau.
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Juneau
Chamber of Commerce
E. M. Goddard
W. John
Richard Harris
Joseph Juneau
Pacific Yukon
Chamber
J. L. Spickett
Department
Washington
Cordova Chamber of Commerce
Seattle Star
Alaska
Territorial
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
Territorial Chamber of Commerce
M. Alaska Chainer
Ely
Clibs
E.R. Tarwater
Anchorage
Territorial Chamber
Daant
Goddard
H. R. Moore
Dauntless
Moore
Henry W. Wright
Los Angeles
Bullish Enthusiasm Again In Wheat Pits
In Chicago on Aug 7 grain pits showed renewed bullishness with wheat advancing 5 to 6 cents per bushel and corn rising 6 to 7 cents. Both grains traded above 18 dollars per bushel.
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Chicago
Illinois
Heat Wave Eases as Forest Fires Halted in Maryland
Baltimore reports a cooling trend as the August heat wave subsides and Western Maryland forest fires come under control. Local officials assess wildfire containment and city health advisories.
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Baltimore
Maryland
100 000 000 Fortune Built by Four Rules
The rules behind Ella Wendel's vast New York property fortune outline never mortgaging property never selling any property noting Broadway moves ten blocks every decade and that tenants must make their own repairs.
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New York
Ella Wendel
Broadway
End of an Era as Ella Wendel Holds Fifth Avenue House
In New York on August 7, 90 year old Ella Wendel stands as the last of a two century real estate line. Her sister Rebecca Wendel Swope has died leaving Ella sole occupant of the shuttered Fifth Avenue brick house built in 1856 for 5000 dollars. The property once valued at 2 million dollars remains a relic of John Wendels plan to keep premier New York property within the family.
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New York
Ella Wendel
Inset
John Wendel
Fifth Avenue
Ella
Rebecca Wendel Swope
Wendel
Rebecca
Luther A. Swope
Trinity
Church
John We
Del
Missions Take Years Off Workers Lives
Vatican dispatch notes the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith studies methods to lengthen missionary careers. It reports missionaries average 73 percent of general life expectancy, 75 percent in Africa, and explores medical training and a corps of medical missionaries to improve health and longevity.
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Vatican City
Congregation For Propagation of the Faith
Activites
Africa
New American Ships To Outclass Leviathan In Size And Speed
New 1932 era ships under United States Lines will rival the Leviathan with 705 foot length 86 foot beam and 30 000 gross tons each 1300 passengers planned for launch in 1932. The program also includes two enormous ships over 45 000 tons at about 30 knots costing around 35 million dollars each.
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New York
America
United States Lines
Paul W. Chapman
Siipping
New America
Great Britain
Ireland
Bost
Chay
Leviathan
American
Merchant Marine
Shipping Board
Ram Runner Run Ashore Near New London
A Coast Guard Patrol boat failed to overtake the speed boat Estelle of New York in a two hour race. The patrol boat fired a shell across Estelle s bow, and the craft ran aground at Gardiner s Bay. The cargo of liquor spilled and the crew escaped after setting Estelle and cargo afire.
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New London
Conn
Coast Guard
New York
Gardiner's Bay
TWO STEAMERS ON WAY NORTH
Seattle Aug 7 Steamer Alas ka sailed for Southeast and Southwest Alaska ports with 55 first class passengers and 26 steerage. Notable passengers include Rev George E James and wife Mrs Call Oliver Orange Martin Holst A Lindstrom and D Van Patten bound for Juneau. Steamer Queen sailed at 10 forenoon with 62 first class passengers and one steerage for Southeast ports. Orin Turin J E Wild and wife and one steerage booked for Juneau.
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Seattle
Alaska
Juneau
George E. James
Call
Oliver Orange
Martin Holst
A. Lindstrom
van Patten
Queen
Orin Turin
J. E. Wild
Daily stock quotations from New York City market update
Closing quotations list Alaska Ligumena, Alleghany, Anaconda, Bethlehem Steel, General Motors, Granby, International Harvester, Kennecott, Montgomery Ward, National Acme, Packard Motors, Simmons Beds, Standard Brands, Standard Oil California, Standard Oil New Jersey, United Aircraft, U S Steel, American Can, Fox Films, Hupp Motors, Stewart Warner. Percentages shown for each issue reflect latest values.
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New York ‘City
Alaska
Ligmenu
Alleghany Corporation
Anaconda
Bethlehem Steel
General Motors
Granby
International Harvester
Kennecott
Montgomery Ward
National Acme
Packard Motors
Bimmons Beds
Standard Brands
Standard Oil of
California
Standard Roil
New Jersey
United Aircraft
U. S. Steel
American Can
Fox Films
Hupp Motors
Stewart-Warner
Juneau Gun Club Plans Regular Shoot Next Sunday Morning
The Juneau Gun Club announces a regular shoot scheduled for next Sunday at 10 o'clock. Organizers expect a large turnout as local shooters anticipate the season, with last Sunday's top scorer L. P. Morris noted for his 115 points before attempting an "outlaw" shot.
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Juneau Gun Club
Scatier Gym
Indievisily
L. FP. Morris
Dr W Oyane
Hoover Invited to Address American Labor Convention
President William Green of the American Federation of Labor extended an invitation to President Hoover to address the annual convention in October. The call reflects AFL interest in Hoover's stance on labor issues and national employment policy.
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Hoover
Amer. Labor
Washington
William Green
Smatl- Can Federation of Labor, Hy
Preena Hoover
Thera. P. of L
Bisson
Water shortage threatens Annapolis amid drought
Annapolis faces a water shortage as dry weather reduces supplies. Officials urge conservation while the city monitors reservoir levels and municipal deliveries. Local authorities warn residents to limit usage and report leaks promptly.
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Annapolis
Maryland
A.Z
Amarillo Lawyer Charged in Wife Bombing Murder
A. D. Payne, Amarillo attorney, charged with murdering his wife in a family car bombing on June 27, faces renewed scrutiny after confessing to guilt and seeking a public confession. Newsmen found notes from bombers admitting the misplacement of the device. Payne’s nine year old son was permanently maimed.
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Stinnett
Texas
Atorney A. D. Payne
Payne
Thompson
Amarillo
A. D. Payne
B. McDonald
Kansas City Star
Gene Howe
Naval Treaty Under Attack
Williamstown Mass August 7America will enter the 1935 Limitation of Armaments Conference with less influence if it accepts the movement to build tonnage allowed by the London Naval Treaty Rear Admiral Hepburn told the conference His point was that other nations will not respect parity with other ratios if the United States does not pursue the London plan He argued America’s influence rests on wealth and armament capability rather than any moral or political weight
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Williamstown
Mass
America
Hepburn
Institute of Politics
London
Heflin Suffered Bruises in Highway Crash
United States Senator Thomas J. Heflin and three companions were injured when their car hit a telegraph pole to avoid a heavy fog truck that rolled onto the highway from a side road near Decatur Alabama. Heflin sustained cuts bruises and sprained wrists while three party members were also cut and bruised.
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Decatur
Alabama
United States
Thomas J. Heflin
Financing Proposal to Straighten Rio Grande
The International Boundary Commission recommends United States pay 88 percent and Mexico 12 percent of six million dollars to straighten the Rio Grande from El Paso to Port Quitman Texas.
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Rio Grande
Mexico City
International Boundary Commission
United States
Mexico
Rio Grande River
el Paso
Port Quitman
Tex
Dolores Del Rio Wed Cedric Gibbons in Santa Barbara
Dolores Del Rio, noted Mexican film actress, married Cedric Gibbons, studio art director, yesterday afternoon at the old San Francisco Mission in Santa Barbara. The ceremony joined two prominent film industry figures, with plans for a later wedding reception.
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Dolores del Rio
Santa Barbara
Cal
Graneville Davis Abbott Dies From Heart Attack
Graneville Davis Abbott, noted capitalist of Piedmont, died of a heart attack. The report notes his retirement from active pursuits but ongoing interests in Alaska and Nevada mines and other ventures. Weather forecast from the U S Weather Bureau in Oakland indicates cloudy periods and cooler temperatures.
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Graneville Davis Abbott
Oakland
Gal
Graneville Ing Capitalist
Piedmont
Alaska
Yada
Jable
Recess Taken in 1916 Preparedness Day Bombing Hearing
The California State Supreme Court paused proceedings on the Mooney Billings pardon case to decide if Warren K Billings can be brought from Folsom Prison to testify. Former Prosecuting Attorney Gunna testified the two men were part of a gang that planned the parade attack causing ten deaths.
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San Francisco
Cal
California State Supreme Court
Warren K Billings
Folsom Prison
Id Gunna
Billings
Thomas J. Mooney
State Supreme Court
Mooney
John McDonald
Baltimore
Cunna
McDonald
Fur Industry Figures Refute Flat Fur Shortage Claim
H W Terhune of the Alaska Game Commission released figures from Anchorage showing total pelts exported this year reached 173 169, up from 166 186 last year due to more muskrats. Excluding muskrats, the catch fell 94 percent though otter skins rose. He noted more grouse ptarmigan and rabbits, suggesting improved future conditions.
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Alaska
H. W. Terhune
Alaska Game Comminssion
Associated Press
Empire
Terhune
Water tank cars head to drought stricken Shelbyville
Extreme drought has created a water famine in Shelbyville Kentucky. Tank cars are due today to supply drinking water for the city, aiding residents facing shortages.
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Shelbyville
Kentucky
Anti-Saloonists Predict Strong Democratic Show in 1932
At Little Point Sable Michigan on August 7 executives of the Anti-Saloon League met to map strategy for 1932. Dr P Scott McBride acknowledged Democratic strength but said a prohibition friendly candidate for president is not very hopeful.
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Little Point Sable
Michigan
Anti-Saloon League
P. Scott McBride
Huston Quits as Chairman of the Republican Party
Claudius H. Huston resigned as chairman of the Republican National Committee at a Washington meeting of the Republican Executive Committee. He said his withdrawal would allow the party to select a leader free from factional opposition and preserve public trust as he pursues other aims. A successor was to be chosen before the meeting ended.
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Washington, D.C
Aum
Claudius H. Huston
Republican Navnal Committee
Edwin J Clapp Dies by Own Action in New York
Edwin J Clapp former financial writer and Olympic hurdler aged 49 committed suicide by jumping from a thirteenth floor Fifth Avenue apartment hotel where he lived a note read Good bye Sue Ive killed myself Nobody is to blame but me cruxy. He had recently worked for automaker William Durant.
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New York
Giov. N
Edwin J. Clapp
William Durant
Fifth Avenue
Clapp
Sue
Communists Urged to Aid Chinese Revolution
In a Pravda issued call, the Communist Party urges comrades worldwide to support the Chinese revolution. It asks factories and enterprises everywhere to set up committees enforcing a hands off policy in China.
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Moscow
Pravda
Communist Party
Oliver Drange Returns from Old Country Voyage
Diver Oliver Drange of the Juneau Cold Storage plant returns aboard the steamer Alaska calling at Beetele after a trip to the old country.
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Diver Drange
Juneau
Old Country
Pasenger
Alaska
Beetele
Twin Towns Flood Kills and Drowns Dozens Missing
Four sons are dead and 40 missing after a torrential rain flooded Nogales Sonora and Nogales Ariz. The Mexican side reports three women bodies recovered and one man on the American side. Homes and vehicles were washed away as the flood filled streets and houses with three feet of water.
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Nogales
Sonora
Missionary Stabbed to Death in China
Rev. Allen Cameron, American missionary with the Broadcast Press of Denver, reported stabbed to death in Changsha, Hunan Province. The capital, recently sacked by Communists, had no confirmation yet. Cameron had come to China from Topeka, Kansas in 1891.
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Hankow
China
Allen Cameron
Changsha
Hunan
Cameron
Broadcast Press
Denver
Colorado
Tobeka
Kansas
Frank Hawks Sets East to West Flight Record
Frank Hawks completed a New York to Los Angeles flight in 14 hours 50 minutes 43 seconds, a new East to West record, despite five refueling stops. He beat Roscoe Turner’s one stop mark by 3 hours 52 minutes 11 seconds and finished in daylight. Hawks aims to attempt Lindbergh’s West to East record of 17 hours 36 minutes 56 seconds next.
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Los Ang
Walter Hagen Fails to Qualify for National Tour Event
Walter Hagen, twice winner of the professional golfers’ championship, did not qualify in the Metropolitan test in New York. He posted 149 for 36 holes, missing entry to the National Tour event in September by two strokes after a 68 in the final round.
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New York City
N. Y
Walter Hagen
Flier Wark Faces Funding Hurdle for Tokyo Flight
Hoquiam Washington residents near Ocean City refused a $1,500 donation to Bob Wark for his planned flight from the beach to Tokyo. Wark had regarded Tacoma as the launch point and is now seeking alternate support.
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Tokyo
Hoquiam
Wash
Ocean City
Here
Bob Wark
Warks
Tacoma
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Philippine Department
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Huston
G. O. P. Party
E. J. Clapp
Oliver Drange
Twin Towns
Frank Hawks
Turner
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