Dimond to file again as delegate
Delegates in Wrangell heard from Anthony J. Dimond that he will file as a candidate for Delegate in the Democratic Primary. The telegram, read amid applause, was sent to M. E. Monagle, chairman of the first divisional Democratic committee, signaling unanimous support from the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony J. Dimond
M. E. Monagle
Democratic Party
Alaska
Sesion
Wrangell
Dimond
Monagle
M. E. Monagie
Werrerd
Wesil
Dar
Roosevelt
Hull Defends Trade Treaty With Canada
Secretary of State Cordell Hull defends the Canadian trade treaty against western cattlemen protests. He argues the livestock tariff reductions are offset by Canada’s concessions on manufactured goods and other imports. Hull says the deal will boost U S exports and employment, increasing purchasing power for American workers and raising farm product demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cordell Hull
Hull
Canada
United States
Republicans weigh extra delegates for Hoover supporters
Washington December 13. Western and Southern Republican leaders push to permit states that backed Hoover in 1928 to gain additional delegates at the June convention. The plan is under review by the Republican National Committee meeting next Monday. East and Middle West blocs could otherwise dominate the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Republican National Committee
East
Middle West
ILA Strike in Gulf Ports Settled by Votes
Houston December strike talks end with mediation board decision on work allotment for Lone Star Benevolent Association. ILA reopens tasks on Luckenbach Gulf vessels. Lone Star to receive charter. Settlement eases Pacific coast tension by removing hot cargo fears and avoids broader marine tie up spillover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ILA
Gulf Ports
Houston
Tex
Internasonal Association
Longshore
Mena’ Union
Federal ‘Mediation Board
Lone Star Btute
Colored Longshore Benevolent Association
International Long Aheremens’ Association
Lone Star
Pacific Coast
Grocer Opens Fire Wounding Officers in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg California on December 13 Luciano Garcia Sanchez a grocery store proprietor shot at officers trying to arrest him. Police Officer John Buckley died. Deputy Sal Jimno was wounded. Chris Maze and Police Captain Dan McNeill were injured. Sanchez then shot himself nine times and is hospitalized dying. May Quesada is linked to the motive. Sanchez had returned to Watsonville after months of drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Cal
John Buckley
Sal Jimno
Chris Maze
Dan McNeill
Luciano Garcia Sanchez
Sanchez
May Quesada
Watsonville
Stock Prices Slump Amid Industrial Lead On Dec 1
New York stock markets closed lower with industrials driving declines. Fractions to about three points dominated losses as brokers disagreed on silver and foreign markets. Dow Jones averages show industrials at 140.18, rails 40.22, utilities 28.34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fricks
Alaska
Juneau
American Can
American Power Find Light
Anaconda
Bethlehem Steel
General Motors
International Harvester
Kelvinator
DOW, Jones
Japan Demands for Sea Power Equality At Naval Conference
London dispatch says Japan’s delegation shifted to win France and Italy support for an equal cap on naval tonnage. The request was broadened from three to five powers, while Japan granted Russia a fleet equal to its own. Official sources call the move a major development in the five day conference and argue a single standard could apply to all nations regardless of defense or colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Japan
France
Italy
Tts
Soviet
Russia
Tokyo
Irish Senate Vote Ends Free State Upper House
In Dublin on December 1 the Irish Free State Senate was abolished by a 76 to 57 vote. President de Valera urged replacing the two chamber system with a single legislative chamber and the measure moves toward law within 60 days, subject to further action by the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Senate
Ramer Gr Valera
de Valera
Vstem
Committee to Ask Engstrom for Correction on A J Freight Issue
G H Walmsley chairs a chamber special committee probing handling of A J freight. It reports only minor heckling of seamen by union workers and seeks Engstrom and Foster McGovern to clarify statements to the press and resolve disputes with T B Wilson of Alaska Steamship Co. Bradley of Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Co. is said to be in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Walmsley
Chaiman
Chamber of Commerce
A. J
Foster McGovern
Alaska
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
James Engstrom
Juneau
Walmsley
Fair
Bradley
Congressmen Hoeppel Convicted by D C Court
Congressman John H. Hoeppel of California and his son Charles were found guilty by a District of Columbia Court jury of conspiring to sell a West Point appointment. They planned a quick appeal. The offense carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West Point
John H. Hoeppel
California
Charles
District of Columbia
Neutrality policy urged as recruiting continues
News brief outlines ongoing neutrality drive and proposed policy updates. Mentions Raymond B. Poulick named to Rockefeller Foundation General Education Board presidency and notes Navy High Command seeking Roosevelt approval to bolster Reserve Officers Corps peace time staffing. Also references continuation of temporary neutrality law discussions with expiration looming next February.
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Fosdick
Rockefeller Board
Naval Reserve Officers Corps
New York
Raymond B. Poulick
Rockefeller
Rockefeller Foundation General Education Board
Washington
Navy High Command
Roosevelt
Peace Lime Fees
Haile Selassie asks League to reject peace plan
Geneva December 13 Emperor Haile Selassie urged a special League Assembly to reject a Franco British peace proposal for Ethiopia arguing it violates the Covenant. Small nations rally to oppose the plan while Pope Pius XII influences Poland Austria and France to press for the settlement. An Ethiopian communique reports a Thalian outpost defeat in Djibouti with seven Thalian dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Haile Belnssie
League of Nations
League Assembly
Roma
Pope Pius
Poland
Austria
France
Djibouti
Somaliland
Europe
Great Britain
Mussolini
Italy
Ethiopia
Diplo
Mats
Meir
League
Morisperjury Conviction in Senate Probe Case
A Federal District Court jury in Lincoln Nebraska convicted Grover George C Morris of Alva Oklahoma of perjury in a Senate committee investigation into his bid for Nebraska 1930 primary against Senator George W Norris The maximum penalty is five years in prison and a $2000 fine Norris formerly lived in Broken Bow Nebraska He admitted lying on first appearance but said he corrected later His filing as candidate failed due to late arrival of his filing papers Also a note mentions Mrs Bob Hunter arrival on the North Sea and Hawaii school enrollment rising by 2000 students to 85000 this year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Grover” George C. Morris
Alva
Okla
Norris
United States Senate
George W. Norrig
Nebraska
Brokenbow
Democrats Endorse Roosevelt at Wrangell Alaska Convention
Delegates of the First Judicial Division of Alaska Democrats meet in Wrangell and endorse Franklin D. Roosevelt, back Anthony J. Dimond and Governor John W. Troy, and push for full territorial governance, extensive federal support, and measures aiding mining, agriculture, and public works. The platform lauds Roosevelt's policies, pledges unity, and highlights relief and development achievements in Alaska.
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Wrangell
Democratic Party
Alaska
Roosevelt
Whitt
Democratic Party of
Divisision
Democrats
First Judicial Division
Franklin Delano Roopevelt
Congress
Anthony J. Dimond
John W. Troy
Natonal
Seward
Aliaka
Matanuska Valley
Light
House Garvice
United States Coast
Ollard
Alaskan
Government of
Lou
United States Bureau of Mines
United States Forest Service
Riot trial in federal court opens jurors told to convict or acquit all
The riot case against 24 defendants in federal district court was given to the jury after a long day of instructions by Judge George F. Alexander. He outlined the law on riot and felony, noted civilians could be armed, and warned jurors to consider all evidence. Jurors will remain together until verdict.
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Petit Jury
Federal Court
United States
Jack Diaz
Ed Andrews
Douglas
Henry Bennen
Juneau
WH. Benson
John C. Berg
Mendenhall
Andrew Berneton
Andy Bertleson
Henry Kucher
Elmer LaChance
James Larsen
Valentine Leonoff
Jualpa
Grant Logan
Rosalie Lundell
Elizabeth ©. McKechnie
John McLaughlin
Ray McCormick
Harry E. Manca
Sitka
Peter Melseth
J. J. Murray
Ed Nilsen
Petersburg
Homer Nordling
Jennie M. Parker
Gustavus
Frances R. Mathisen
Archie Radaiet
Gee
B. Rice
E. H. Richter
Skagway
Eugene Routsala
Emma Samoto
Killisnoo
Alex Ley
James Snell
V. C. Spaulding
Lynn
Federal District Court
George F. Alexander
Tay
Deller
George P. Alexander
George W. Potts
Fawr
Leonard Ball
Jack Romer
Bil Turoff
George Kodaeff
Potts
Goodman
Putin
Russia
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Engstrom
Chamber Group
A. J. Cargo Action
Hoeppel
William Cullen Bryant
Great Harrington, Mass
HAILE
Britain
George W. Norris
Hunter
Bob, Hunter
Earle Hunter
First National Bank
North Sea
Hawaii
Folta
Roden
Henry Roden
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