07 Jan 1929
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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1929
Page
1
The Army plane Question Mark completed 144 hours aloft, landing at 2:12 PM after a long endurance flight from Los Angeles. Reports say motors ran with sparking success after night repairs, fuel loads adjusted, and crew kept the craft airborne to set new records while hovering near the home port.
Pittsburgh students from the University of Pittsburgh Women’s Self Government association operate a loan program offering two percent annual interest to self-supporting students. Loans up to 150 dollars per semester aid worthy, high standing borrowers, with funds provided by T Vances and theatre parties.
Washington reports nearly 1,000,000 more cars were produced in 1928 than in 1927 based on first eleven months and December estimates. Monthly totals show steady gains, with November production at 256,020 motor vehicles and December likely exceeding 132,571. Overall 1928 output nears four and a half million units.
The article notes seedless banana varieties suggested to come from New York Botanical Gardens. It calls this surprising, claiming such bananas were developed by “savage peoples” in the dim past with no records of their origin. It questions how they evolved from fruit and flower to seedless reproduction.
Dublin reports a new state rule requiring barristers to master Gaelic to practice in the Crown courts. The constitution would make Gaelic an official language alongside English, affecting primary schools, government publications, and telegraph services.
Publican and Democratic factions clash over the Kellogg Pact as Senate debates the issue. Swanson accuses the pact of a peace gesture while Melean condemns it as undermining the Monroe Doctrine. Borah leads opposition to reservations and seeks to pass without amendments. McLean hammers the treaty, warning it may invite others to seize on perceived U S concessions.
In Washington on a Saturday the House debated a $75,000,000 Deficiency Supply Bill for refunding taxes. Rep Garner of Texas demanded Treasury refund methods be investigated and targeted a $15,000,000 item related to United States Steel. He accused Mellon and Hawley of secrecy and threatened an investigation if the refund item was not approved. A London brewers firm sought permission for women shows in four pubs.
Washington January 7 reports state the election of Herbert Hoover as president and Charles Curtis as vice president will be formally inscribed in records. Preliminary steps began January 2 with electors meeting in each state and forwarding certificates to Washington for official delivery. Six certificates will be created per state, with distribution to the president of the Senate, the Secretary of State, and the federal district, to be preserved as part of public records. Charles Dawes will preside February 15 as votes are counted and the result announced, finalizing the national choice for November 4.
A large snow slide described as enow slide occurred Sunday. Witnesses reported a pistol incident nearby and several people affected. The event drew attention from bystanders and emergency responders, with at least one person described as fortunate to escape injury.
Fragmented OCR notes report the death of Cardinal Tos! in Milan amid archbishopric and papal transition. The message mentions the 65 year old clergyman and references church leadership without clear dates or places beyond Milan.
Horton Jan 7 report notes frequent donations and an appropriation to build a textile reference library for the Nasheau Avoelatua of Cotton Manufacture. Recent gifts include plates showing sixth to seventeenth century dyed fabrics and a set of Dockheus reports, enhancing study of fabric styling and dress.
George Tex Rickard renowned New York sports promoter died after an operation for appendicitis on New Year’s Night in Miami Beach. He was reportedly improving Friday night but developed an infection and never regained consciousness, with his body to be returned to New York.
Mrs Jo te Adams, aged 1, was reportedly informed of the death of her son Tex Rickard. She expressed regret as the news was conveyed. Continued details appear on later pages.
The article recounts Tex Hickard’s time in Juneau where he earned the nickname “Little Tex” and developed a strong southern drawl. It notes his early days with George Rickard and Oscar Ashby, mentors who influenced him as he moved from Juneau to the Yukon and Dawson.
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