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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1930
Page
1
Washington June 13 The Senate approved the conferee report on the tariff bill by 44 to 42. Eleven Republicans opposed the report and five Democrats supported it. The House planned to vote tomorrow on conference agreements adjusting differences between the two chambers.
Four men drown after a boat capsized while crossing the Kuskolowim River near Bethel Alaska on Tuesday. Charles Sankey and Sel don Sieghest from Oakland California and Alexi Dulak and Nick Pitka natives are missing. Sutton Myers survived by swimming to shore as crew and others search the river.
John Skinner, Vice-President of the Bank of Italy and a long time San Francisco banking figure, died in Oakland after two years of ill health. He was 59 and had served in the bank for over 35 years.
Secretary of State Stimson tells the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that treaty action should be based on the language of the treaty itself. The remarks address objections from committee insertions amid debates over naval limits and enforcement provisions in the pact.
New York June 13 John J. Raskob telegram to Senator Robinson of Arkansas attacks the tariff bill as harmful to business causing low mood unemployment and wage cuts. He says Congress should vote it down noting it would cripple foreign trade and hurt domestic business except in isolated cases.
Washington reports parks opened to tourists six weeks early due to a mild winter. The Grand Canyon South Rim public park opened March 27, bears emerged from hibernation earlier, and Yosemite notes grasses and flowers blooming in upland meadows.
New York June 13 Dr Bill E Shultz head of the Educational Institute of the New York Stock Exchange outlines plans for nationwide technical training for embryonic brokers Institutes already established in San Francisco Los Angeles Seattle and Chicago have sparked wider interest in Cleveland Boston and other cities He hopes institutes will operate in all major exchange cities offering courses to employees of brokerage houses Some training may become preferred for employees with institute credentials but not a prerequisite.
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs proposes a detention home in Alaska for delinquent women and girls to avoid transporting them to Western state institutions. A commission to study the plan is sought, echoing Roosevelt’s District of Columbia prison planning precedents, with Alaska club women seeking cooperation from Denver and New York officials.
Windermere June 13 Sir Henry Segrave world automobile speed record holder died after a high speed boat Miss England the Second overturned on Lake Windermere. He suffered a broken arm fractured thigh and broken rib. Mechanic Halliwell is feared drowned.
Washington June 13. Senator Walsh of Montana said he would not introduce a resolution for Senate authority to empower the Lobby Committee to examine Bishop Cannon's political activities. He cited potential religious-contention charges and his own Catholic faith as reasons not to press the probe.
President Hoover nominates Cameron Forbes a wealthy Bostonian to be Ambassador to Japan. Forbes has served in public life since 1904 as a Philippine Commission member. This will be his first diplomatic post.
Flag Day will be observed Sunday by the Elks at a public meeting in Ellis Hall at 1 o clock. The program, described as patriotic and snappy, is a countrywide Elks feature and invites the public to attend.
New York June 13 closing quotations show Alaska Juneau mine at 5 percent and a list of other industrials with varied gains and losses. Alleghany 22 percent Anaconda 53 Bethlehem Steel 90 General Motors 45 Granby 28 Kennecott 424 Montgomery Ward 41 Nations Acme no sale Packard 15 Simmons Beds 31 Standard Brands 20 Standard Oil of California 65 Standard Oil of New Jersey 724 United Aircraft 6312 U S Steel 163.
New York June 13 Max Schmeling tired and unhappy after winning on a foul he blamed in the ring. He said Sharkey punched him to learn his strength and feared a rematch to avenge the loss stating I will give you revenge. Sharkey dismissed Schmeling's ability saying he could have knocked him out anytime and that it was a tag game in the bout.
A dozen autos carrying Northwest business leaders and journalists departed Seattle on a 1000 mile trip along the new Pacific Highway extension toward Maselton. Ernest Walker Sawyer, Assistant Secretary of Interior, joins as guest. Premier Tolmie of British Columbia plans to meet them at the Peace Arch. Gov. George A. Parks of Alaska may join on June 21 to promote the highway to Yukon and Fairbanks with coastal connections.
NEW YORK June 13 A steel mill and workers town costing 150 million dollars is to be erected in Kuazner's Basin, Siberia. This is announced by the Amorg Trading Corporation. Preliminary construction will be started immediately and the mills will be in full operation by the fall of 1982.
Robert T. Newes of Westmount News Co. Ltd. travels on the round trip aboard the Prince George representing Westmount, P. during a European or Atlantic voyage.
London report says Phil Scott predicted the bout outcome and no champion emerged. Gene Tunney cites the fight as not producing a champion with Schmeling and Sharkey exchanges, a low blow, and postfight notes on the Tunney Muldoon Trophy and engraving decisions.
New York report details postfight shock as Schmeling appears struck low in round four while Sharkey receives gate earnings of 177000 despite impending penalties. State Athletic Commission backs Referee Crowley and Schmeling’s title emblem remains contentious due to donor objections. Expert opinion notes Schmeling showed stamina only.
Eddyville Kentucky June 13 Ballard Ratcliffe a white man and Richard Edmonde a Negro were electrocuted shortly after midnight while three others all Negroes sentenced to die were saved by last minute reprieves.
In New York Max Schmeling defeated Jack Sharkey for the world heavyweight title after a foul in the fourth round. Sharkey led early but fouled Schmeling, and the German collapsed to the ropes from a left groin blow. Referee Jim Crowley delayed decision as the 70,800 crowd watched. Sharkey showed effort but was defeated. Schmeling appeared battered on points. The bout continued to the fourth round where Schmeling was unable to regain control before the foul ended the fight.
An affidavit by ex naval aviator Eugene Mobler claims Eunice Pringle conspired to obtain money from Alexander Pantages. The document was sent to State Attorney General Webb after being shown to Prosecuting Attorney Pitts, who offered no action and warned Mobler to stay silent. Bernard Nugent forwarded it citing public policy and justice.
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