17 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1926
Page
1
Latvia-Kovno dispatch reports former President Smetona and his army ousting the Lithuanian government and arresting President Kahin Grint and Cabinet ministers. No bloodshed occurred. Marshal law declared as troops take temporary control amid a neutrality pact signed with the Russian Soviet Government on September 28.
Washington December 37 The seated over seating fight involving Frank J. Smith for the New Jersey seat and the ongoing question of his credentials was postponed as Senator Ashurst declined to call up the resolution presented yesterday. Smith, appointed by Gov. Leo Small to succeed McKinley, remains a Senator-elect from Illinois while the Senate Campaign Committee opens an investigation into his campaign funds.
Washington December 27. Representative Daniel A Reed Republican of New York and House Public Buildings Committee member introduced a bill to add another 100000000 to the already 100000000 appropriated for public buildings nationwide. Kansas City December 17. Six men robbed a bank messenger of 78600 cash on a downtown street as Christmas shoppers watched, the robbers fleeing in a car.
Mrs W G Maynard wife of the County Sheriff spearheads a posse at Fort Myers Florida hunting three inmates who busted from jail after mutiny. She was briefly jailed then released and began pursuit toward the Everglades with a poster gun claiming she will capture the prisoners. In Kentucky two mountain boys killed a teacher who disciplined them near Hyden leaving a widow and five children.
U S Senator J Thomas Heflin of Alabama said in a Senate speech that former Interior Secretary Pall would not have faced trial in the Elk Hills leasing case if an arrangement had ensured acquittal or mistrial. He argued Daugherty Fall and Doheny cases should not have been tried before judges appointed by the late President Harding.
Washington dispatch recalls the choice of five Army amphibians for a Latin America goodwill flight. Names chosen New York St Louis San Francisco San Antonio Detroit honor U.S. aviation progress. Diplomatic concerns and regional sensitivities shaped the final list.
Washington December 17 Maj Gen Charles P Summerall chief of staff warned Congress that improved living conditions are necessary to retain high quality soldiers. He said barracks and washrooms are dilapidated and men spend too much time reporting them and he also criticized the poor quality of Army food.
Gov Richardson received an anonymous letter claiming to be one of eight who abducted Mrs Aimee Semple McPherson. The writer said Mrs McPherson surrendered to ransom demands and was allowed to return, adding we virtually gave her her freedom. He noted she thought she had escaped. The letter ends with a question about Queen Mary and Princess Mary.
Dominion opal Commission urged Parliament to amend customs laws to bar shipping liquor through foreign nations. Testimony cited BC distilleries and shippers including Joseph Kennedy Company and Consolidated Exporters amid alleged false debications. Prosecution seek forfeiture of 2100 cases aboard the steamer Chris Moeller. code messages linked to Cameron Thompson referenced in shipping routine.
Web authorities and city officials seized the Pacific Molesey Products plant in Long Beach California citing 16,000 gallon daily distilling capacity and a three floor facility with 360000 gallon mash capacity. No arrests have been made.
Premier Mussolini speaks of a new goddess and European peace while praising Fasist upheaval. He envisions restoration of balance of power and expansion for Italy, praising American pioneers and referencing temples on the Tiber.
Lt Gov Bruce opened the Sixteenth Parliament of British Columbia third session in Victoria yesterday afternoon with plans to push cooperative marketing and consumer protection measures. The assembly adjourned after a brief ceremony until January 10, with more than 400,000 foreigners indicating intent to become French citizens.
Washington reports the House will recess for the holidays to December 22 and reconvene in January, signaling a holiday pause in session while negotiations or postponed business await during the period.
Washington DC Supreme Court postponed the arraignment of Al Fall and Harry J Sinclair on all lease conspiracy charges to next Tuesday.
In Kirkland seven youths faced charges after a court hearing on several cases involving Kirkland girls. One youth pled guilty directly, another two were dismissed, and five received pleas to contributing to the delinquency of minors.
Wall Street sees a bullish raid as United States Steel and major industrials jump on dividends and stock sales. New York reports high trades with 1008 shares at peak prices and notable dividend changes across Sharon Steel, Crucible Steel, and related firms.
The group represents a plan to erect a 500 ton paper mill if power transmission from Snettisham Inlet is feasible, or from Snettisham if not. Howard Kalling of Loveland Engineers and San Francisco partners. project underwritten. license from Federal Power Commission needed. mill would employ about 8,000 people. Detailed survey to decide transmission across Gastineau Channel. Continued on Page Eight.
Washington reports that earthquakes are not increasing in number or frequency. Georgetown University Observatory director Tondorf explains that tremors appear more often due to precise instruments and extensive publicity. The origin of seismic frequency study traces to Count de Ballore who analyzed 131,292 records in 1900.
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