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Newspaper

The Daily Alaska Empire

Location

Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1928

Page

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Kellogg Pact Vote Expected Soon in Senate

In Washington December 18 the House adopted Senate amendments to the Boulder Canyon Dam bill, sending it to the President by a 166 to 122 vote. The same day the Senate considered the Kellogg pact, with hopes for a fast vote despite naval construction opposition and calls to delay until a peace agreement is acted on.

Senate Washington House Boulder Canyon Dam Smith Coollege Senate Anl House Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hop Naval Oui Borab Brake Mets

No Suffering Aboard Starr Off Seward Alaska

Reported aboard the Alameda tug Starr as it neared Seward after striking a reef en route from Dark Island to Red Wolf Bay. Passengers were landed with one lifeboat damaged. no injuries. A Seattle tow and a new liquor and vice bureau name follow updates.

Shward Alaska Dark Island Kodiak Island Alameda Seward Red Wox Bay Seattle San Juan Company

King George Receives Undisturbed Night Bulletin

London December 18 reports the long effort to save the king's life and restore him to health continued through the night. Latest bulletins indicated an upward turn as the king passed the last 24 hours undisturbed according to the morning bulletin.

London George

Flu Expands Eastward as 402,185 New Cases Reported

Washington December 18 Pubic Health officials estimate 402,185 new influenza cases in 20 states and New York City last week from 80,637 reports. The outbreak appears to move east along traffic routes, with Kansas reporting 68,843 cases, Illinois 2,196 and Arizona 2,616. Deaths rise slightly but remain far below the 1918 epidemic levels.

Washington New York City Kansas Arizona

Central Hungary Remains Land of Petticoats in Rural Dress

In rural Hungary, Petticoats dominate fashion as eight to twelve embroidered skirts create a Dresden doll image. silk hose are ostracized, woolen stockings persist, and gowns are heirlooms. Marriage trousseaus center on embroidered linen, plates, and dowries reflecting generations of tradition.

Hungary Europe Goasip

Shell misses fire as husband kills wife then dies on self

Brattle, Dec. 18. George Leonhard shot and killed his estranged wife Alyiiag Leonhard last night during a quarrel over their property. He then turned the gun on himself and died two hours later in a hospital. A shell misfired when he faced F Patterson, who occupied the apartment, sparing his life. Patterson had briefly been with Mrs. Leonhard when Leonhard arrived and fired. In the New York markets, Alaska Juneau mine stocks quoted, along with various other stocks and prices.

Leonhard Patterson Hi Wife

Boiled shirt controversy stirs Rome dining rooms

In Rome a debate among patrons and waiters questions whether swallowtails and boiled shirts should be required in winter. Many favor year round neat summer jackets while Cuba launches an energetic drive against cancer with the Anti-Cancer League cooperation.

Rome Cuba Anti-Cancer League

United States Seeks Cooperation in South America

President Hoover spoke at a banquet in Montevideo stressing U S cooperation with South American republics. He praised Uruguay for moral leadership and outlined U S desire for intellectual and spiritual ties while confirming talks with Uruguayan officials. Police in Buenos Aires say a bomb plot against Hoover’s appeal train was planned with a timed explosion and coded signals.

Montevideo Uruguay Hoerbert Hoover Boyor United States South America Camplatenay Hoover Buenos Aids Herbert Hoover

Famous scout and soldier Luther Sage Kelly dies at Paradise

Luther Sage Kelly a famed Indian scout and soldier died at his Paradise home eighteen miles from Chico at age 78 He served with General Miles and in two Alaskan expeditions He fought in the Philippine insurrection and was acting governor of Surigao when a mob confined him and companions for eighteen months Born Geneva New York July 27 1849 His early schooling at Ley Methodist Seminary led to enlistment after initially being rejected for being underage He served as private and corporal in Company G 10th VU Infantry stationed near Richmond guarding prisoners The record notes his discharge in 1868 Continued on Page Seven

Luther Sage Kelly Nelson P. Miles Surigao Kelly Geneva New York Ley Methodist Seminary H Vu, &, Infantry Richmond Fort Ripley Mins Fort Ransom Bears Dennis Fort Wadsworth

Hoover eyes Brazil rubber and coffee industries

President Hoover plans a Rio trip to study Brazil's managed rubber and coffee sectors as the United States weighs capital support. The report notes Brazil's valorization plans, coffee port controls, and aims to restore Brazil’s status as a world rubber producer amid market pressures.

Hoover Brazil Washington Tranl Presidentelock Herbert Harver United States Henry Ford Hhrough Brneil

State Witness in Kidnapping Case slain in Chicago

State witness Jamie Scalzetti, cousin of a kidnapped youth, was shot to death in Chicago as armed assailants attacked three companions, one gravely injured. The witness had testified against alleged Mallu plotters charged with abducting Hite Billy Rantori for ransom.

Chicago Hite Billy Rantori Jamle Scalzetti

Cordova Contractor Passes Away in Seattle

Seattle. Funeral services for Edward Pundeen, 42, who died Sunday, will be held tomorrow. Pundeen arrived here recently from Cordova, Alaska, where he worked as a contractor for many years. Widow Hin and three children survive.

Seattle Edward Pundeen Mundeen Cordova Alaska Hin Twidow

One Santa Dies With Poya Strewn About

PRESCOTT Ariz Dec 18 Santa Claus will meet come year. The children of that mountain town lost their Santa yesterday when Todoodwin wealthy WarWinner and cattleman acted nn the result of injuries after his automobile plunged down a mountain road in a new storm Sunday night. He had a toad of toys and Christmas candy fortyAnnul Joy tent. Officers found Goodwin with bright toys strewn about in the snow and he wan sync. Before he expired Goodwin said “Doyy,aoe that thee Kiddies are happy.”

Prescott Ariz Santa Claus Tontoodwin WarWelor Goodwin

Amanullah and Queen Safe in Kabul Residence Denied Revolt

Afghanlegation officials in London said Kabul reports of King Amanullah and Queen Sorour taking refuge after a military revolt are false. They state the King and Queen are at thePalaces as usual and all foreign representatives are safe. The note confirms no revolt and no abdication.

London Duc Afghanistan

Bolivia and Paraguay To Stay Action Mediation Accepted

The Pan American Conference will begin arbitration efforts as both Bolivia and Paraguay accept mediation. A special committee will urge demobilization and a cessation of warlike activities to ease tensions and pave the way for peace talks.

Bolivia Paraguay Washington

Officials of one town under arrest in Leadville case

In Leadville Colorado a harsh cold night saw U S Marshal Richard Callen and deputies arrest ten town officials and business men on conspiracy to violate prohibition laws. Mayor R J McDonald two councilmen the police chief and the city marshal were detained and later released on bonds pending arraignment as warrants served by last night.

Leadville Colorado Jackin Hqnor Ite Islness United States Richard Callen Denver Harrison Avenue R. J. McDonald

Horses Burned as Barn Destroyed by Fire

ERLANGER Kentucky December 18 a large barn on the Polk stock farm was wiped out by fire killing seven horses and 18 blood mares. Total loss estimated at 140000 with about 1000 bushels of oats and 75 tons of hay burned. Andrew Williams the caretaker was awakened by screams and rushed in but could not save any animals.

Erlanger Polk Taffuona Andrew Williams

English Church Calls Death Penalty Murder Debate

London reports a religious and civic campaign against capital punishment gains momentum with a petition to Parliament. Led by church figures including the Archbishops of Canterbury, the movement argues abolition, citing Oscar Slater's case and a shift away from old retributive doctrine toward moderated justice. The petition, supported by Dr Cuan Gordon Lay, will be presented to the House next spring as educational efforts continue.

London Cuan Gordon Lay Canterbury House of Con Oscar Slater Tenet

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