Mining Town Threatened by Rising Taku River Floods
The mining town of Tulsequah BC on the Taku River faced mood waters as the river rose a foot overnight. Pilot Alex Holden reported water near the wharf and the Jeanne steamer stood by to evacuate residents if needed. Some residents moved to higher ground while no flights were made today to assess further flood conditions.
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Taku River
Alex Holden
Marine Rwnways
Taku
William Strong
Jeanne
Tax Dodging Probe Authorized by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt signed a resolution authorizing a broad congressional inquiry into tax dodging. A joint committee of six Senators and six Representatives will oversee hearings likely starting next week. The probe may reveal secrets of wealthy taxpayers accused of avoiding taxes.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Alaska boom sparks optimism in Northland business leaders
Seattle June 1 Fowler Marlin Vice-President of the Pacific National Bank returns from Alaska where he says the state is on the threshold of its most active season. He notes heavy capital inflows for mining, record tourist traffic, and widespread optimism among Northland merchants as retail trade improves.
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End of Heat Wave Forecast Updates 83 Degree High
The mercury hit 83 degrees yesterday, the hottest reading of the current heat wave, one degree above Monday’s 82. Today’s noon reading was 66 with clouds, and cooler conditions were noted by the U S Weather Bureau.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Mrs. Devane Prefers Planes On Southbound Trip
Mrs. T. J. DeVane wife of a former senator travels by air from Ruby to Fairbanks then Juneau and Seattle to Los Angeles, delaying Seattle leg due to no Juneau Seattle flight. She plans to return to Ruby in two months and seeks all air travel. Snow heavy interior and late ice breakup delayed boat, causing food shortages and damage to Ruby including a wrecked saw mill and damaged storefronts.
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Fairbanks
Juneau
Seattle
Los Angeles
Thomas J. DeVane
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DeVane
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Evergreen Bowl Boosted by Tom Morgan
Evergreen Bowl gains support from Tom Morgan of the Columbia Lumber Company who praises the project as a youth headquarters. Playground officials note parents backing for play shed tennis courts swimming pool and other facilities with Morgan contributing to needed improvements for Juneau youth.
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Naval Reserves to Come North on Training Cruise
June 11 Twenty Naval Reserve Officers of the Northwest and 24 Navy enlisted men sail tonight on Eagle No. 57 for a two weeks training cruise in Southeast Alaska waters. Lieut. Commander A J Bryholdt and Lieut. R N Clark command the ship. There have been 12 serious influenza outbreaks in the United States since the World War.
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Naval Reserve
Northwest
Eagle Boat
Alaska
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Quenza
United States
Steel plant operates as citizens arm in Monroe clash
CIO steel workers halted mass action in Monroe Michigan after pickets were routed and 34 were arrested. Newton Steel Company stayed open under armed citizen protection as UAWA paused a motor caravan from Pontiac while declaring an industrial holiday. Eight to 20 injured. Workers returned to nonstrike status at Monroe. Gov Davey of Ohio convened seven-state leaders for peace talks but Bethlehem Steel plans a new strike this night. Organizers have prompted about 12,000 workers to walk out.
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Associated Press
Monroe
Michigan
CIO Steel
Newton Steel Company
United Automobile Workers of America
Pontiac
Nonm
Puget Sound Ferry Strike Talks Stall After Peace Proposals
June 11. Puget Sound ferryboat strike and tie up talks continue stalled as operators reject Gov. Clarence D. Martin’s second peace proposal. Unions had voted 100 to 1 to accept, reversing their stance on the first proposal. Disputed points include alternate crews and permanent wage increases effective during the state. Hunger into the walkout.
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Seattle
Puget Sound
Clarence D. Martin
Hngntry
Executions Reported in Oklahoma and Requisition Move
In McAlester Charlie Sands and Leon Siler were executed in the electric chair for the May 31 1935 slaying of Sheriff J F Wilson. In Olympia Gov Martin issued a requisition for the return of Charles J McGuire from Ketchikan Alaska to Grays Harbor County on a grand larceny charge.
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Wash
Clarence* D. Martin
John W. Troy
Alaska
Grays Harbor
Charles J. McGuire
Ketchikan
McGuire
Mcalester
Oklahoma
Charlie Sands
Leon Siler
J. F. Wilson
Siler
Sands
Los Angeles Chamber group departs Juneau after civic visit
A 168 member Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce delegation left Juneau aboard the Prince Robert after a day of tours to the glacier and Territorial Museum. Luncheon talks featured LA officials and Juneau hosts. The ship resumes Alaska trips June 24 with no local passengers aboard.
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Prince Robert
Los Angeles
L. Kendall
James McNaughton
Charles
Juneau Rotary Club
Juneau Chamber of Commerce
Byron, Hanna
Lost Chamber of Commerce
H. E. Nedden
Clarkes
Carter
Ju Neau Chamber of
Metropolitan Water District
Dalton C. Hebb
Juneau
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Prince Rupert
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Soviet Flier Ilucania Climb Not a Stunt
Washington June 11 The Soviet embassy denied information on a planned ascent to Lucania in the Yukon Territory by a joint Wood-Yukon expedition led by Bradford Washburn and others. The party aims to map unknown areas near Mt Lucania and Mt Steele, using a Walsh Glacier base, weather permitting, with air support and a July finish target.
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Eagle River
Washington
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Juneau
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Val
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Valdez
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Valdes
Alaska
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International Boundary Commission
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High Temperatures Prevail in Ketchikan
In Ketchikan Alaska on June 11 the temperature hit 90 degrees yesterday afternoon for the first time in a decade, coming within six degrees of an all time record. The warm spell continues with fair weather predicted for the weekend and prevailing temperatures around 70 or more.
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Ketchikan
Alaska
Hoarders Loosen Up As London Gold Market Sags
London officials report uncertain outlook for gold with larger assets and about one million dollars worth offered today on the London bullion market. Profits from shipping gold to the United States edged higher.
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London
United States
Degrees Awarded At University Of Washington Graduation
Nearly two thousand students will receive degrees at the University of Washington commencement. A total of 1,884 graduates are listed for the event, indicating a large cohort completing studies in Seattle.
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Univ. Washington
Seattle
University of Washington
Elks Face Islanders in Key Seven Inning Tilt
Winding up a busy baseball week, Douglas hosts the Elks at Firemen's Park at 6:30. Island squad aims to repeat a jinx-smashing feat against the Moose as pitcher Claude Erskine of Douglas faces Nick Johnson of the Elks in a classic duel. Islanders may borrow catcher Orin Addleman from the Moose for tonight’s game.
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Islanders
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Juneau
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Claude Erskine
The
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Orin Addleman
Amelia Earhart Reaches Fort Lamy in Africa Flight
Amelia Earhart and her co pilot Noonan started another leg of their world flight from French West Africa toward Fort Lamy in the Lake Chad region. They landed at Fort Lamy at 4:45 PM after a 6 hour 40 minute flight over central Africa.
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French West Africa
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Child's Curiosity Brings Him Death
A three year old boy in Chicago on June 11 picked up a revolver out of curiosity and it discharged, killing him instantly. The tragedy underscores the dangers of unsecured firearms in homes.
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Vineet de Usido
Three Fugitives Befriend Hound on Escape
In Pine Bluff Arkansas three youths fled the Boys Industrial School and a bloodhound tracked them. The next day the trio appeared near Jefferson Springs with a friendly dog they tried to sell. The superintendent contemplates how to handle dogs that form bonds with fugitives.
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Ark
Arkansas Boys’ Industrial School
Pine Bluff
Jefferson Springs
Filipinos May Marry Whites in Utah State
Salt Lake City report states Utah allows Filipinos and whites to marry, ruling lawfully distinguishes Malayans from Mongolians. Attorney General cites history showing old Mormon law bans Mongolian and white marriages but does not mention Malayans, affecting marriage legality.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Senator Bone Warns of Trade Reprisals Over Japanese Ships
United States Senator Homer T. Bone of Washington appealed to the State Department regarding Japanese fishing fleets off Almica and Bristol Bay. He cites a letter from the Association of Pacific Fishermen in Seattle reporting 101 Japanese vessels offshore and threatens congressional action if navies do not halt the invasion.
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Washington
United States
Homer T. Bone
Former mate of Wallis is winner libel action
Mrs. Joan Sutherland testified in Ernest Aldrich Simpson's slander case denying she received money for not defending the invocies. She stated Simpson never got money or any consideration enabling Wallis Simpson to wed the Duke of Windsor. Lawyer H J Wallington warned against repeating the rumor or face prosecution.
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Joan Sutherland
Ernest Aldrich Simpson
Wallis Simpson
Duke of Windsor
Simpson
H. J. Wallington
Weather Forecast for Juneau and Vicinity
Beginning 4 p.m. today expect increasing cloudiness through night and Saturday. Cloudy conditions with a chance of showers, cooler by evening and into Saturday. Winds will be gentle to moderate and variable, mainly from the east to south.
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