Discord in ranks of Republicans evident in Capitol
News from Washington reports growing discord within the Republican Party. Three senators Smoot Carey and Sislner sought a meeting with Secretary Hyde but were kept waiting for nearly an hour, prompting questions about administration relations and Hoover’s 1936 ambitions amid party reshuffling.
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New Efforts to Save Life of Mrs Judd
Winnie Ruth Judd sentenced to hang on February 17 for the Agnes LeRol murder. Attorneys plan to file a writ of habeas corpus in federal court, aiming to raise a constitutional flaw in the Arizona Supreme Court's denial of a new trial. The move follows a conference with Judd, her husband, and her lawyers.
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W M Dermott in Town Short Time
Kodiak rancher on way to Sitka visits Sitka for several days with Ejler Hanson and others. T A White, former Agri Experiment Stations expert, arrived aboard Admiral Evans en route to Sitka then Northland to continue south. H W McDermott, hotel man, ex Gastineau Hotel quartermaster, now runs fox farm on Bolts Island and is bound for Cordova. he meets Juneau friends in port. He plans to return north after Christmas holidays, in about six weeks.
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Flory to Visit Tongass National Forest Headquarters
Charles H. Flory regional forester and Alaska Commissioner for the Department of Agriculture sailed on the steamer Admiral Evans to Ketchikan for an official tour of Tongass National Forest headquarters. He plans to return early next week.
Hoover Reception Shakes Hands With Debtors And Payors
President Hoover hosted a historic White House reception greeting diplomats from nations behind on war debt payments and those meeting obligations. Ambassador Paul Claudel of France led the first group, followed by ambassadors from Poland Belgium and Hungary along with the minister.
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Poland
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Hungary
Congress
Gunman Held for Grand Jury in House Attempt
Lin Kemmerer of Allentown Penn. is held for the grand jury after attempting to address the House earlier in the week at gunpoint. He is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and ordered examined as to his mental condition.
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Allentown
Fenn
Kemmerer
Beer Tax Vote Looms in House Before Christmas
Washington reports a House vote on 32 percent beer before holidays, with Democratic leaders aligning to secure passage. The committee reportedly agreed on unrestricted beer sale with a tax of 85 per barrel.
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Washington
Winter Grips East and Midwest in Severe Cold
The icy reach of winter grips a large eastern area while the Middle West endures extreme cold. Temperatures drop to as low as 15 degrees below zero in many places. Four deaths are linked to the cold wave as Chicago workers mobilize to aid the jobless. firemen and aged residents suffer smoke exposure during a fatal blaze. Milwaukee sidewalks become treacherous as streets freeze over. The Pacific Coast sees moderating warmth.
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Alaska Mineral Funds Wiped Out by Appropriations Cut
The House eliminated the $60 000 item for continuing Alaska mineral resources studies by the U S Geological Survey prompting warnings from Delegate James Wickersham and M B Whittier of the Alaska Chamber of Commerce. They fear the move would disorganize the Alaska Geological Force, halt topographic mapping and mineral investigations, and end mine exploration partially funded by the Territory. The Senate may restore funds.
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James Wickersham
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Wickersham
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Shattucks Plan U S Visit From Seattle to Los Angeles
Mrs. Allen Shattuck and Curtis Shattuck depart for a two month absence traveling by steamship Alaska for holidays in Seattle with Miss Virginia Shattuck. Curtis will then visit San Francisco for ten days with insurance department heads, proceed to Los Angeles, and return to Seattle by mid February.
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Plan boycott on France for debt default
Washington reports war debt tensions abroad and at home as Congress weighs measures. Society women in New Bern vow to avoid France until debts are paid while Cincinnati office girls pledge not to buy French goods. Paris notes France loaned to Little Entente and others, with mixed reactions. France faces scrutiny from press and publics amid postponement.
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Assembly Foreman Goes South for Christmas
A. Berg, foreman at the Assembly Apartments, sailed on the steamer Alaska to Seattle for the holidays. He plans to spend Christmas with his family and return shortly after.
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Christmas Edition Of The Empire Out Sunday
The Christmas Edition of The Empire, 36 pages, will publish Sunday morning with world news and Christmastime shopping tips. It will be distributed to all subscribers and feature local merchant advertisements of special interest to every man, woman, and child on the channel.
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Chau temps fails to form new French cabinet
Paris, December 6. Camille Chautemps, minister of interior under Herriot, informed President Le Brun that he could not form a cabinet to succeed Herriot. He cited international tensions between France and the United States and said his efforts were futile despite belief the dispute should not continue.
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Interior man struck by auto in Seattle injures legs
Martin Claich, 57, of Parr Banks Alaska visiting Seattle, was hit by a car and taken to Swedish Hospital with leg injuries. Mrs Hammer hosted a Moose Lodge surprise party for PB Humser and Mrs Hammer during a lodge gathering, honoring the couple’s recent marriage.
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Uselodgge
Flu Epidemic Closes Wrangell High School
Wrangell Alaska reports a flu epidemic with the high school closed yesterday afternoon. About half of the pupils and several teachers are affected while illness spreads through the community.
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Ketchikan Man Held on Charge of Arson
Willem Fuconer was arrested in Ketchikan on arson charges reported to U S Marshal Albert White. He allegedly set a fire abated and owned by Betty King, with the blast said to be incendiary. He was expected to be arraigned soon.
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Willem Fuconer
Ketchike
Debts Plan Sketched at Paris Conference
Washington faces war debt questions as five nations default or delay payments. Hoover to propose a Debts Commission next week while Paris discussions consider funding through private hands and bonds. Andy Husby of Kodiak sails to hot springs for weeks.
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Foreign Ministry
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Great Britain's Word Is Still Her Bond Despite Gold Sale
British official note asserts Britain will honor debt obligations with gold shipments from Bank of England. Report describes a staged operation illustrating commitment as gold bars labeled The United States Federal Reserve are moved to settle Britain’s 99 war debt due yesterday.
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