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Newspaper

The Daily Alaska Empire

Location

Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1929

Page

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Court of Appeals Rule Paul Not In Contempt

The United States Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district ruling in the case of William J. Paul Ketchikian, finding Paul not in contempt on two counts. The court noted the innovation in punishing statements made on behalf of a client prior to investigation, and remanded the matter.

San Francisco United States Circuit Court of Appeals District Court of the First Division Aloeke William J. Paul Paul District Court Craig Bes Hardiing

Polar flight of Graf Zeppelin faces insurance refusal

In Friedrichshafen on December 3, the polar trip of the Graf Zeppelin again met difficulty as local insurers declined to underwrite the voyage. Commander Dr. Figo Eekener had previously said insurance would be obtainable, but so far no agreement has been reached.

Graf Zeppelin Friedrichshafen Figo Eekener

Alberts Heads South For Seattle Mission

H. W. Alberts, chief of the Federal experiment farming stations in Alaska, arrived yesterday from Sitka and will depart tomorrow for Seattle on official business returning around Christmas. D. Lect of the Alaska Fish Propkerage is a passenger to Seattle on the Alameda.

Edison One Discovery Reported by Edison in Lab

Thomas Edison answered questions from his laboratory and stated he found at least one pint that could yield a satisfactory amount of rubber for commercial use. He will depart Thursday for his winter home in Florida to continue experiments seeking a rubber substitute.

West Orange Thomas Edison Edison Mort Myers Florida

Russian air search for Eielson intensifies in Alaska

Arrangements by Alaska Airways of Fairbanks mobilize Rusian flyers to scour Siberian and Arctic seas for missing Eielson and Borland. Litke mission altered by ice. Nanuk reports good weather at Teller but darkness and radio difficulties loom. Dorband and Crosson delayed at Teller amid foul conditions. pilot Graham reaches Teller with three awaiting flights to Nome blocked by fog.

Alaska Airways Fairbanks Oy Goi Bert Bar- Toba Misty Siberian Guy George A. Parks Tel- Jer Litke Nanuktoray Airways Eielson Luke Providence Bay Teller Vlndivastok Eielson and Borland Associated Press Nome Dorband Crosson Graham

Flood Study Spurs Search For Quakes

St Louis University in the New Madrid district begins a flood and tremor study focusing on the famous 1841 1912 quakes and the Mississippi flood control program. Using two seismographs the effort aims to locate tremor centers and mark geodetic movement with concrete posts across Illinois Missouri Kentucky Tennessee and Arkansas.

ST. Louis St. Louis University Pather James B. Macelwane, Jr University Geophysics Department New Madrid Tennessee Redfoot Lakes Father Macelwane Illlinois Missouri Kentucky Arkansas

New Coast Guard Chief for Pacific Northwest

Seattle December reports Capt. Raroki Dale Hinckley, previously commander of the Coast Guard Cutter Pontchartrain at Mobile, Alabama, will lead the Northwest Division, succeeding Capt. J F Hottel who moves to Curtis Bay depot. Hinckley has six years of Pacific Coast service aboard Bear, Thetis, and other vessels.

Seattle Dec. A Raroki Dale Hinckley Coast Guard Pontchartrain Mobile Alabama J. F. Hottel Northwest Division Hottel Curtis Bay South Baltimore Hinckley Bear Thetis

Sutherland Introduces Two Bills in Congress

Alaska congressman Chesare Sutherland introduces two measures authorizing estimates for the Government Wharf at Juneau and flood control on Lowell Creek at Seward. In Florida, Laurel Hill agricultural college students traded a radio for cotton and corn projects and a purebred Jersey bull.

Sutherland Congress Washington Chesare Sutherland Alaska Secretary of War Juneau Lowell Creek Seward Tallahassee Fla the Agricultural College At Laurel Hill

Indians plan suits against United States

The Alzaka Native Brotherhood seeks to sue the federal government to recover compensation for rights once held by Alaska Indians across lands, waters, hunting and trapping grounds, and forests. Funds may come from member assessments as leaders seek congressional authorization to proceed.

Alzaka Native Brotherhood Willan J. Paul The Brotherhood Paul James Wickershaw Congress Calle United States Sutherland Haines Indian Organization Alaska

United States seeks world pact to halt China Soviet strife

Secretary Stimson submits proposals calling for a general renunciation of war and urging cessation of hostilities between China and Soviet Russia. The United States appeals to 53 signatory nations and informs both Nanking and Moscow to pursue peace while diplomacy continues. Japan states it will not join the Kellogg pact warning.

Washington Dec Manchuria China Soviet Russia United States Beves America State Stimson Soviet Russia Nanking Moscow Japan Tokyo

Rescued Men Reach Civilization After Arctic Rescue

Granberry Portage Manitoba December 3 Three months after being rescued by Eskimos near the Arctic Circle two of seven MacAlpine Exploration Party members have reached civilization Don Goodwin of Hamilton Ontario a mechanic with frozen feet and Richard Pearce of Toronto editor of the Northern Miner arrived in an eight plane with four rescuers The party wandered two months after two planes failed for fuel and were finally found by Eskimos Updated stock quotations show Alaska Juneau mine at 6% and Standard Oil of California at 63% with other firms listed Trev and family prepared to move to New York City

Granberry Portage Manitoba Arctic Circle Don Goodwin Hamilton Ontario Richard Pearce Toronto Northern Miner Northland Peewee Etoes New York Alaska Juneau Alleghany Corporation American Alcohol Americus Ice Bethlehem Steel Corsi Products General Mote Y Combustion International Harvester International Paper A Paper B Kennecott National Acme Pan-American Standard Oil of California New Jersey Texas Cities Service Majms Montgomery Ward

Gangster McGurn Freed Third Time in Week

Chicago December report notes Jack McGurn, labeled gangster, freed again after prosecutors dismissed the case for lack of a witness. The defendant had previously appeared five times for trial with continuances sought by the state. A separate item lists MacKinnons leaving for Southern California with their son, planning a 30 day trip via Seattle.

Chicago Jack McGurn Mecium Hart Mackinnons California Mr. J MacKinnor Seattle

Byrd Flight Challenged by Norwegian Explorer

London report says Major Trysave Gran, a Norwegian airman and Scott Antarctic veteran, disputed Byrd's claimed South Pole flight. A Copenhagen dispatch cites Gran asserting Byrd’s route cannot be confirmed and calls the expedition sensational. Willim Peterson, Fairbanks Exploration Company worker, travels south on the Alameda for vacation.

London London Mail Today Richard BE. Byrd Trys Ave Gran Copenhagen Cies Major Gran Ekstrabladet Byrd Pele Willim Peterson Fairbanks Exploraton Company Alameda

Hoover to Congress Urges Tariff Cuts and Tax Revision

President Hoover’s state of the Union message calls for swift tariff termination faster income and corporate tax cuts and stronger Prohibition enforcement. The document outlines numerous recommendations to streamline federal operations and reduce government power as Hoover enters his ninth White House month.

Washington, Dee Congress Hoover State of the Union House Senate

Ford raises wages for employees in United States

Detroit December 3 Edsel Ford announces wage increases at Ford Motor Company with a payroll around 20 900 000 annually The minimum wage rises from four to five cents an hour increases apply to workers earning seven to ten dollars daily and take effect December 1 The company cites economies higher production and strong outlook as reasons and says gains will come from better management and performance Not allowed to increase prices The news emphasizes United States employees only.

Detroit Mich Ford Motor Company Edsel Ford United States Edsel Pord

Wall Street Bears Shun The Spotlight

New York December third report notes bears remained largely out of public view during the market decline. Bulls enjoyed some public esteem, while exaggerated profits by bear riders drew attention. brokerage house records show many bears stayed anonymous as prices rose gently and investors faced losses.

New York Wall Street Chawr

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