New Deal Faces Showdown Over Relief Workers
Washington reports a clash between New Deal relief policies and striking workers as unions predict spread of the New York walkout to other cities. President Roosevelt warns that those refusing work relief will lose federal aid, while relief wages from 19 to 94 dollars monthly remain contested by unions. Senate Finance committee also rejects a steeply graduated tax on corporate incomes.
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Washington
New York
Roosevelt
Harry L. Hopking
Senate Fipnce
Nye predicts third party in next election over Roosevelt
Senator Gerald P. Nye of North Dakota forecasts a third party forming in the next election. He argues Roosevelt will likely win if the president shifts right, and says liberals want a progressive agency to shape the future. Nye warns that if Republicans stay conservative independents will have nowhere to go.
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Washington
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
Roosevelt
Nye
Lberals
Lkely
Alfred Zenger Jr Injured in 16 Foot Fall From Window
Alfred Zenger Jr 15 son of The Empire's circulation manager was knocked unconscious and left with severe cuts after tumbling about 16 feet from a second story window to a Main Street sidewalk during a birthday party. He suffered a split finger requiring stitches and remained at home. The dog in the room was unharmed.
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Alfred Zenger,Jr
Empire
Main Street
Zenger
Bernice Waugh
Alfred
Old Age Pensions Board to Be Soon Set Up
President Roosevelt is expected to sign the Social Security Bill soon and establish a three member board to administer the old age pensions program in Washington.
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Old Age Pensions Board
Washington
Roosevelt
Shooting Stars Put on Big Show This Week End
Earth passes through a cosmic dust cloud. shooting stars fill the sky for 60 to 70 hours. Best displays expected tonight tomorrow and Monday after moonset around midnight, visible in the North.
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Earth
Los Angeles
Cal
Couple Killed in Mysterious Vancouver House Fire
In Vancouver Washington a husband and wife both about 60 died in a residence fire. Mrs Cates likely fatally wounded before the blaze while Mr Cates died after being pulled from the house. Coroner found no first floor smoke death and noted ransacked premises with papers in a drawer suggesting arson. A neighbor reported a prowler and theft of Cates’ billfold during the incident.
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Vancouver
Wash
G. C. Cates
Cates
Ulae
Carbury Dies From Bullet Wound in South End
Frank Carbury, 65, dies in a Seattle hospital from a bullet wound suffered in an Aug 2 shooting in front of a South End beer parlor. He claimed to be an innocent bystander after a clash between a Negro and a white man whose female companion was approached by the shooter. The gunman fled.
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Seattle
Frank Carbary
South End
Carbary
Promoter names Gans as Ross's August 30 welterweight foe
In Portland promoter Bobby Evang says veteran Joe Gans from California will face Barney Ross in a 10 round welterweight title defense scheduled for August 30. Gans is billed as the challenger for the bout.
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Portland
Oregon
Bobby Evang
Joe Gans
California
Barney Ross
Ohio Democrat Representative at Large Charles Franx Dies
Charles Franx, a Democrat serving as Representative at Large from Ohio, collapsed and died in his Washington apartment. The sudden death occurred atop a day of political activity in the nation’s capital.
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Washington
Charles ‘Franx
Ohio
Miss Dorothy Brown Arrives After Westward Journey from Midwest
Dorothy Brown describes his first trip west of Chicago as life changing and thrilling. She toured mountains rivers steamers and Inside Passage en route to Juneau to visit brother Paul Brown and Mrs. Brown before holiday return to the East. Green Drydahl license granted to Hilda Green and Louis Drydahl. Darrell A. Nabh and Eliel Bayers also receive licenses.
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Dorothy Brown
Chicago
Cincinnati
Ohio
North Sea
Miss Brown
Paul Brown
Brown
Agrees to Be Frozen Solid for Science
Stephen Simksovitch aged 34 signs contract to be frozen solid possibly revived Dr Ralph Willard Russian born chemist claims six years of freezing animals shows tuberculosis might be beat by freezing We will now conduct a human experiment If authorities block in the United States they may go to Mexico for the trial Simknovitch son of a Columbia University professor seeks life after death verification.
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Mollywood
Cal
Stephen Simksovitch
Ralph
Willard
Mexico
Simknovitch
Columbia University
Ales
Corn Chop On Increase Big Sag In Wheat
Washington reports large shifts in crops over 90 days. Since July 1 corn production rose by 280 million bushels while wheat fell by 124 million. Wheat is now estimated at 670.678 million bushels as of August 1, with prior month’s estimate at 730 million. Black rust heat and drought reduced wheat yield, while corn totals reach 2.272 billion bushels.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
George E. Farrell
AAA Division of Grains
Herbert Hoover Turns 61 in Utah Visit
Herbert Hoover, age 61, is in Ogden to visit former Senator Smoot during a business trip east. He criticizes fishing in California as lousy while being watched for potential political moves amid the Democratic landslide era.
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Ogden
Utah
Herbert Hoover
Smoot
Hoover
California
Moorer
Huey Washington Aug 10 Ghost Threat Sparks Louisiana Jests
A Huey Washington day note reports Louisiana rivals whispering of plans to attack him on the Senate Moor in Washington. One legislator quips Huey had another bad dream, prompting catty responses from fellow Louisiana lawmakers.
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Washington
Louisiana
Senate
Huey
Captain Elijah G. Baughman Dies Former Alaska Skipper
Funeral services held for 73 year old Captain Elijah G. Baughman veteran steamship master famed as salvager of more than 1 000 lives. He captained the Humboldt from its 1896 launch until 1931 and transported over 100 million dollars in gold during Alaska routes. His final rescue occurred in 1930 saving 38 crew from the Rhine Mary at Point Sur California. He is survived by his widow two sons and two daughters.
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San Francisco
Col
Elijah G. Baugh
Alaska
Baughman
Humboldt
Point, Sur
Cal
President Says He Will Sign Army Base Bill
President Roosevelt told reporters before leaving for a weekend fishing cruise that he would sign the Army Air Base measure but there would be no immediate construction.
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Army Air Base Bill
Washington
Roosevelt
Army Air Base
Five Million Dollar Lobby Charge Made
Washington reports a Senate lobby investigation. Chairman Black said the $5,000,000 spent against the Utilities Bill would be traced to fees by gas and electricity interests. Hearings planned with attorneys including Morgan W. Davis, Newton Baker, and Henry L. Stimson.
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Washington
Black
Senate
Mobn W. Davia
Newton Baker
Wilson
Henry K. Stimson
Hoover
Ebato
Elks Picnic Planned at Evergreen Bowl Sunday
The Elks set an Evergreen Bowl picnic at 1 pm Sunday if weather allows. Chairman Martin Jorgensen says plans proceed with hot dogs ice cream lemonade and a racing program by Billy Franks. Families are invited and guests should bring cups.
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Lemertiel
Evergreen Bowl
Martin Jorgensen
Billy Franks
Juneau
Officials Visit Pioneers Home Construction Site
Gov John W Troy chairman of the Pioneers Home board W K Kirk treasurer Attorney General J S Truitt and Territorial Treasurer Oscar Olson depart this afternoon for a Sitka Sitka inspection of the Pioneers Home at Sitka They expect to return Sunday night or early Monday morning The new nurses home superintendent residence and garage are under construction at the Sitka Institution.
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John W. Troy
The
Pioneers’ Home
W. K. Kirk
J. S. Truitt
Territorial
Oscar Olson
Home Building Committee
Tullapoosa
Pioneers
Siti
Sitka Institution
Knight's Sister and Son Arrive in Juneau by North Sea
Miss Mildred Knight Harold Knight and his son Morris arrived in Juneau aboard the steamer North Sea this morning. Harold Knight, a Northland Transportation Company freight agent, had flown to Ket chikan in a Pacific Alaska Airways plane to join them. The party will stay until the next North Sea trip. Deputy U.S. Marshal C. H. MacSpadden plans to accompany Morris to Sitka and then return to Seattle with a prisoner.
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Mildred Knight
Harold Knight
Morris
Juneau
North Sea
Knight C. H. MacSpadden
Kel- Sitka
Seattle
King Stunt Draws Japanese Note In Seattle
Aug 10 Seattle officials disclosed a telegram was sent to the Japanese embassy after four men dressed to represent the Emperor appeared in a neighborhood club coyote hunt stunt. A consulate spokesman called the telegram informational not a protest and downplayed potential anger in America. Tokyo officials declined to comment.
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Seattle
Washington
Alaska Line releases data on sailings and schedule shifts
M. J. Wilcox announces two sailing changes and a tentative September and October schedule for Southeast and Southwest Alaska vessels. September 4 is cancelled for an added Albis tan sailing. An extra Northwestern voyage from Seattle on September 10 joins the lineup amid increased tourist traffic.
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M. J. Wilcox
Jaeau
Alaakh
Victoria Trom N
Albistan
Hie
Seattle
Teday Cruises
Alaska
Wilcox
Southeast
Southwest Alaha
Jine
L. W. ‘Baker
Beattie
Yukon
Haines and
Skagway
Haines and Skagg Way
Post and Rogers Reach Dawson In Good Time
Wiley Post and Will Rogers flew from Junoan in the red plane at 12:25 yesterday, reaching Dawson via the Taku route at 4:30 in the afternoon. Their unexpected arrival stirred the Yukon town as oldtimers gathered to greet the visitors, though Weather remains cloudy and no departure time for Pale banks is known.
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Wiley Post
Will Rogers
Junoan
Dawson
Yukon
Stock prices rise on short session with new highs
New York trading saw multiple year and longer highs in a brief session on Aug 10 as profits lagged and among the stocks listed Alaska Juneau mine at 16, American Can 143, Bethlehem Steel 37, General Motors 45, Kennecott United States Steel 444, with varied industry averages reported.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Clowney Quotation
Alaska
Juneau
American Gan
American Fower and Light Novale
Anacondy
Bethlehem Steel
General Motors
T Laotine Hoarvcotne
Kennecott United States Stare
Beach launches new fishing stunt by Rex Beach
Rex Beach demonstrates a new fishing method at Shoal Point aboard the Alaska Game Commission boat Griewly Bear. With Frank Dufresne and Dr. Council observing, he tests flies then switches to a trout spinner and nets two fine ecohoes with trout tackle as part of sport development efforts.
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Rex Beach
Alaska
Mr. Beach
Frank Dufresne
Alaska Game Commission
W. W. Gouncil
Rex
British Columbia
Beach
Paris
Lavallof
Lundertake
France
Sweums Return to City From Seattle in June Visit
Mr and Mrs E G Sweum and daughter June arrived this morning aboard the North Sea from Beattie after spending six weeks in Everett Bellingham and Seattle They will return home after a brief stay with relatives in Long Beach and San Diego visiting Mrs Smith's parents and their children before heading south to the coast.
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June
North Sea
Beattie i
Everjett
Bellingham
Seattle
Joseph Smith
Sweumin
Alaska Coutter
Patricia
Frank Henderson
South
Dolly Gray Returns From Seattle Trip
J Latimer Gray known Beaver named Dolly Gray returns to Juneau this morning aboard the steamship North Sea from Seattle. He spent an extensive vacation in the United States, his first trip abroad in several years.
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J. Latimer Gray
Beaver
Dolly Gray
Juneau
North Sea
Seattcle
States
Italian Cavalry Leaves for Africa
Dispatches from London and Rome report Ethiopia preparing for war with up to 600000 men across seven armies. In Rome Libyan camel corps and horses head east as the Italian cavalry en route. Geneva hints at continued League peacemaking and economic aims in Ethiopia amid rising tensions. Addis Ababa notes accelerate cultivation to fund munitions, while tribesmen plan to disrupt Italian supply wells.
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London
Ethiopia
Aeth & Ful
Tealy
Nick Key
Pew Addis Ababa
Ihibpa
Hey
Skunie
Thy
Haile Selugte
Inspection Tour To West Washington
Rear Admiral H G Mamlet Commander of the Coast Guard departs Baltimore for an inspection tour of coast guard and administrative offices and units from San Diego to Seattle. The trip begins August 10 and covers West Washington.
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Washington
H. G. Mamlet
Coal Guard
Baltimore
Quast Guard
San Diego
Seattle
Engstrom Hosts Portland Tourists in Juneau Harbor Visit
E. B. Engstrom, Juneau agent for Sebastian-Stuart Flah Co., hosted Mrs. Mina McKenny and her companion Mrs. Nelson Gay as the steamer North Sea from Seattle docked this morning. McKenny is Engstrom's sister-in-law's aunt. Gay resides in Portland and is married to the Portland Tug and Barge Co. manager.
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E. EB. Engstrom
Juneau
Mina Me
Bear Cubs and Fawns Reported on Admiralty Island
J P Williams Forest Examiner returns from bear patrol on Admiralty Island noting late bear killings this year and a rapid decline in bear numbers. Cubs are abundant but females appear to have few cubs, fawn crops are strong with typically two fawns per female.
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J P. Williams
Abel
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