King Edward’s Coup Over Walls Simpson Sparks Crisis
London reports a dramatic royal maneuver as King Edward VIII seeks to wed Mrs Wallis Simpson and retain the throne. The prime minister rejects any compromise, stating marriage would crown Mrs Simpson as Queen and trigger imperial implications. Simpson fled England to the Riviera, arriving in France en route to Cannes while Baldwin urges the King to choose the empire over personal desire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wallis. Simpson
England
Edward VIII
British Empire
Stanley Baldwin
House of Commons
Mrs. Simpson
Baldwin
Dominions
Edward
Simpson
Duke of York
Belvedere
Ginger Rogers Guarded by Federal Agents in Threat Case
Hollywood reports federal agents guard film actress Ginger Rogers after her mother says letters demanding $5,000 or Ginger's life have been received. The threat prompted increased security and a federal inquiry in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginger Rogers
Hollywood
Cal
Ginger
Workmen in Building Uncover Ancient Shoe Remnant
Workmen found a well preserved shoe in a basement believed to be over a century old. The brogan appears built with feather and wooden peg heel, a rare historical footwear artifact unearthed during renovations.
Newly Discovered Alaskan Isle To Guard Rare Sea Otters
Fear of international poachers spurred the Bureau of Fisheries to guard a newly found Alaskan island hosting rare sea otters. The exact site is undisclosed within the 1911 treaty area. Comdr. L. W. Kilelhorn sighted the island aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Chelan. Pelts have sold for up to 2500 dollars, with typical prices 300 to 400 dollars. Ward T. Bower said resident custodians will be sent next spring and patrols will continue as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaskan
Washington
L. W. Kilelhorn
Coast Guard
Chelan
Ward T. Bower
Alaska Service
Relief Fund Subscribers Listed Today
The committee in charge of collecting slide relief funds released a compiled list of subscriptions and filed the list with the City Clerk. Many subscriptions were not yet paid, with additional funds possible from Seattle. The canvass covered Juneau and nearby, with most subscriptions coming in response to newspaper appeals and Station KINY telegrams. Nearly 1000 subscribers are recorded. funds are deposited in a special bank account and payments are being made as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
H. L. Paulkner
A.E. Robertson
Allen Shattuck
John Jones
Juneau
Norjman Banfield
Ed Anderson
Dota
KINY
Gas‘theau Chafinel
Petersburg
Fred Tracy of Alaska S S Co Dies in South
Frederick Tracy aged 64, general agent for the Alaska Steamship Company, died of a heart attack in Seattle. Known to Alaskans, he began as purser on Dirigo during the gold rush, rose to traveling agent, and became general agent in 1933. He supported Alaska operations from Anchorage to Cordova and Juneau, and aided territorial legislative sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Frederick Tracy
Alaska Steamship Company
Tracy
Victoria
Cordova
Southwest District
Alaska
Anchorage
Juneat
Fred Tracy
Juneau
Klondike
Amendments to Constitution to be Up in Congress
Washington reports a set of proposed constitutional amendments for the next Congress. Plans include controlling production by Congress and Interstate Commerce, veto power over declarations of war, foreign war participation ban, wartime money and factory conscription, regulation of agriculture commerce industry and labor, two thirds Supreme Court ruling to strike down laws, a six year presidential term, and civil service for all except senior posts. Past records show few proposals pass, with 22 enacted since 1889 out of 3,795 considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Supreme Court
Betting 10 to 1 Against Any War In Next Half Year
London reports odds ten to one against a war during the next six months between any two European powers or between a European country and Russia, Turkey or Japan. Lloyds announces latest risk quotations at 49 to 490 dollars, subject to immediate acceptance. Policies extend until next May. New rites quoted were lower than those on September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Russia
Turkey
Japan
Lloyd's
New Bridge Opens on Glacier Highway After Slides
The Salmon Creek bridge on Glacier Highway, damaged by heavy rain and slides, was replaced by a temporary structure and opened to traffic this afternoon. Automobiles can now use Glacier Highway.
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Salmon Creek
Commercial Standards to Be Raised Now
Washington dec 4 the United States Chamber of Commerce studies a plan for voluntary action by businessmen to raise commercial standards and curb unfair competition. The plan would cover selling under cost estonage false advertising and commercial bribery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Faulkner
Juneau Petersburg
Juneau
Chamber of Commerce
Petersburg
Chamber of Amerrone
Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce
Thomas Gets Another Big Stiff Rebuff
In Anchorage Alaska on December 4 George Johnson a photographer who proposed the vote denied charges by United States Senator Elmer Thomas claiming colonists opposed the project. Johnson said the colony voted 135 to 4 for approval despite Thoms criticisms and that colonists would not be dismissed for backing the plan. Herbert Caulkins and his family arrived to replace a family that left last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchorage
Alaska
George Johnson
Associated Press
Clewiston
Florida
United States
Elmer Thom
Oklahoma
Herbert Caulkins
Winnett
Montana
Passengers Listed for Juneau and Seattle aboard North Star
The North Star arrived with a large passenger list for Juneau and Seattle. Names include N J Nicholson C R Toggle P Eckhart and many others from Seward Valdez Nome and surrounding areas. Several passengers headed to Seattle for medical, educational, or employment purposes and round trip travelers from Juneau.
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Juneau
North Star
N. J. Nicholson
C. R. Toggle
P. Eckhart
Robert Abernethy
Seward
8. Peters
John Howland
Valdez
Tex Wynick
John Woodman
Sibal Benson
Olaf Morton
J. Wheeler
H. A. Dylerman
Jack Anderson
H. Hutchinson
W. N. Rogers
F. M. Anderson
W. T. Morgan
Cordova
Anchorage
Yakutat
L. BR
Kardueto
PF. Williams
Government Hospital
Seattle
A. M. Peterson
H. A. Peterson
A. Tjermagt
E. Clary
Norma Clary
Nome
Clinton Gregg
J. A. Luken
S. Katelnnikoff
Nina Knagin
Orthopedic Hospital
Walter McDonald
J. 3. Lottredge
Alaska
Thomas
F. H. Wheaton
L. Band
R. A. Grearns
Eskimos 0 Hawkesworth Returns From Arctic Survey
Charles W. Hawkesworth of the Bureau of Indian Affairs questioned earlier reports of mass native starvation in the Arctic. He found depredations by wolves but overall reindeer numbers large and supplies adequate. He noted ongoing economic progress with coal and petroleum use and rising ivory demand. He traveled four months, facing ice delays and vessel repairs on the North Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Charles W. Hawkesworth
Education
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Juneau
North Star
Indian Bureau
Arctic Survey
Charles Brower
Point Barrow
Hawkesworth
Cape Halkett
Wainwright
North
Barrow
Seattle
Stock Quotations New York December 4
Stock quotes from New York show Alaska Juneau mine at 144, American Can 119, American Power and Light 10, Anaconda 48, Bethlehem Steel 71, Calumet and Hecla 13, Commonwealth and Southern 314, Curtiss-Wright 7, General Motors 68, International Harvester 97, Kennecott 51, New York Central 43 1/2, Southern Pacific 41, United States Steel 74 4, United Corporation 6, Cities Service 3. Dow Jones averages: Industrials 180.96, down 33. rails 54.48, down 0.00. utilities 35.16, down 18.
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New York
Alaska
Juneau
American Can
American Power and Light
Anaconda
Bethlehem Steel
Calumet
Commonwealth and Southern
Curtiss-Wright
General Motors
International Harvester
Kennecott
New York Central
Southern Pacific
United States Steel
United Corporation
Cities Service
Bremner
Pound
DOW, Jones
Mother Remains Alive Awaiting Daughter Arrival
Tacoma story of Mrs Selma Billett a 51 year old mother who said she would not die until her daughter Agnes Fugering Washington, D C stenographer could reach the west. She stayed alive until her daughter arrived and died two hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Selma Billett
Agnes Fugering
Washington, D. C
Billett
North Star Brings Vital Supplies to Arctic Coast
The North Star, under Captain T. L. Whitlam, arrived in Juneau after a long voyage from Nome, Barrow and beyond. She picked up Eskimo students for Eklutna Vocational School, ferried reindeer carcasses to various Arctic communities, and faced ice and propeller damage while delivering teachers, supplies, and aid along Alaska’s northern coastline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome
Seward
T. L. Whitlam
North Star
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Juneau
City
Point Burrow
Kotzebue
Naves
Arctic
Barrow
Whitlam
Point Barrow
Seattle
Alaska
Dutch Harbor
St. Michel
Unalakleet
Shaktolk
Golovan
Teller
Wales
Kotzebue Sound
Kivalina
Point Hope
Wainwright
H. W. Griest
T. L. Vanderwater
Stanley Morgan
Eklutna
Vigalina
Buckland
Shishmaref
King Island
Little Diomede
Tin City
Solomon
North
Boxers Loaded With Food For Alaska From Seattle
Maritime unionists in Seattle began loading the Boxer with emergency food and supplies for Alaska. The vessel will sail tomorrow night en route to Sitka Juneau and the Westward, with the Arctic steaming up Puget Sound to be loaded for Southeast Alaska and Cordova Valdes and Seward before returning. Edward F. McGrady said sentiment favors a speedy settlement and planned new conferences in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Alaska
Arctic
Sitka
Juneau
Cordova
Valdes
Seward
San Francisco
Cal
Edward F. McGrady
Pacific Northwest
Hemlock Places Two Buoys Marking Shoal Water
The Lighthouse tender Hemlock arrives from Ketchikan under Captain W H Barton to set two buoys at the Alaska Juneau rock dump channel end. A gas buoy will define the southern shoal edge and a nun buoy marks the shoal closest to Juneau. Strong winds from Taku Inlet delayed soundings and slowed the operation.
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Alaska-Juneau Rock
Hemlock
Ketchikan
W. H. Barton
Pacific Coast Dock
Barton
Juneau
Stephens Passage
Taku Inlet
Electra From Interior At PAA Airport At 12 15
A passenger flight from Patrbanks to PAA airport reported at 12 15 this afternoon carried ten travelers including G Harris Henry Ulrich H Strafusa Allen MacLean Mia Allen MacLean J Leland J J Mackenzie William Dunkle Emil Jacob and W Justin. Pilots Jerry Joneses and Walt Hall will return to Patra banks tomorrow morning officials announced.
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Patrbanks
PAA
G. Harris
Henry Ulrich
H. W. Strafusa
Allen MacLean
Mia
J. Leland
J. J. Mackenzie
William Dunkle
Emil Jacob
W. Justin
Jerry Joneses
Walt Hall
Patra Banks
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maritime Unions
King Edward
France
Rouen
Wallis Simpson
Cannes
Riviera
Relief Fund
Semenue
Alaska Electric Light & Power Co
Alaska Juneau Gold Mining ‘Co
Libby, McNeill and Libby
Pacific American Fisheries
Alaska Packers’ Association
City of Skagway
Standard of Company of California
Union of Company of California
Abstantee Co
B. M. Bank
First National Bank
Juneau Water Company
Gilbert W. Skinner
Pidalgo Island Packing Company
Juneau Jene Ae
Daily
Alaska Empire
Faulkner & Banfield
Harris and Company
Astoria and Puget Canning Co
R. B. Robertson
M. Behrends Company, Inc
Carrington and Jones
Juneau & Douglas Telephone Co
L. H. Metzgar
Montgomery Ward Company
Charles Goldstein
Columbia River Packers’ Association
Pacific Alaska Airways
Bristol Bay Packing Co
Red Salmon Canning Company
Juneau Lodge
B.P.O
Juneau Lumber Mills
Columbia Lumber Company
J. J. Stocker
Imperial Pool Rooms
W. D. Gross
Alaska Film Exchange
Thomas Hardware Company
Sanitary Grocery
Anna Webster
Goldstein
W. 8. Pullen
Juneau Rotary Club
Gastineau
West Coast Grocery Co
United Food Company
the Assembly Company
Jones-Stevens Company
Alaska Salmon Company
Deep Sea Salmon Company
P. Reynolds
Juneau Liquor Store
Graves and Henning
Tenaku
Charles Wagner
California Grocery
Charles G. Warner
Alaska Laundry
Tne
Nelson ©. Beers
Harolid
Foss
John Rock
Sanitary Meat Company
Zynda
Minnie Hurley
Mabel Blanck
J. A. Williams
J. P. Anderson
J. 8. Jeffrey
Oscar Harri
Eb, E. Ninnils
Geo. M. Simpkins Co
Thomas J. McCaul
Keith G Wildes
James Cooper
Connors Motor Company
H. Snyder
E. L. Dalrymple
Edwin Sutton
Holy Trinity Church
Northern Light Press
John A. Glasse
Jack Popejoy
J. M. Sharples
Capt
John M. Clark
C. P. Hoff
Dorr Company
R. P. Nelson
Charles Ley
George E. Nelson
Harry Douglas
Norman Cook and Family
George Brothers
Nakat Packing Corporation
Schwabacher Hardware Co
Seattle Hardware Co
Sears Roebuck & Co
Hirst-Chichagot Mining Co
John Livie
Fred Schindler
J. A. Lay
Wesley Buoy
Guat Lundell
D. M. Douglas
Wim. Franks
Henry G. Davidson
U. S. Gregory
Alex Russell
Hugh McRae
Charles Peterson
John J. Herron
Olav Flobergsund
Fred W. Hall
Ed Dull
Henry Hansen
Fred Cameron
Adrian V. Roff
Albert Norman
Robert R. Wolney
Walter Butts
James Milligan
George H. Gombert
Rey L. Murphy
Edward B. Hardland
Arthur Souve
George Ruotsala
Dedolph P.peterson
George Daskalos
Thomas Hughes
Gus Schmity
John Hogins
al, Riendeau
Fred Newman
Joseph Fors
Edward &. Torserson
John D. Harrington
S.S. CO
South
Glacier
Matanuska
M.S. North Star
Eskimos
K. Hawkesworth
Nome-Seward
Puget Sound
Taku
PAA Electra
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