Ransom Paid, Millionaire Kidnapping Case Ends
William Hamm Jr., 39, president of a St Paul brewing firm, released by kidnappers near Wyoming Minnesota. It is believed a large part of the $100,000 demanded was paid. Hamm, uninjured, was kicked from a car and later met by officers for transfer to his home after starting toward the brewery office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
William Hamm, Jr
Milionaire
St. Paul
Wyoming
Hamm
Pine City
Rush City
Hammy
Great crowds greet President Roosevelt in Massachusetts
President Roosevelt arrived in Nantucket after a crowded tour from Boston aboard the Amberjack No. 2. He noted heavy seas and spray while expressing concern for the press boat, but said the weather did not bother him. the party planned to spend the night in port before continuing along the Atlantic coast.
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Marion
Maas
Roosevelt
Atlantic Coast
Massachusetts
Boston
Nantucket
Mass
Postal Service to adopt 9 day furlough for all employees
Washington June 19 The Post Office Department announced a 9 day payless furlough plan to save 9 500 000. All postal employees will share in the cut during a furlough from July 1 to September 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Postal Service
Post Office Department
Navy Planes and Vessels Search for Jimmy Mattern
Admiral William V. Pratt ordered all naval vessels and airplanes in Alaskan waters and near the Aleutians to search for Jimmy Mattern, the aviator making a solo around the world. Tass News Agency sought word from Khabarovsk and Petropavlovsk for Soviet help as Mattern departed Khabarovsk for Nome last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Jimmy Mattern
Washington
William V.pratt
Alaskan
Aleutian Island
Moscow
Tass News Agen
Khabarovsk
Petropavlovsk
Siberia
Mattern
Nome
Griffin Named Bell Named Secretary Arrives on Steamer Aleutian
E W Griffin, recently confirmed as Alaska Secretary, arrived aboard the steamer Aleutian at five this afternoon. A pioneer Alaska figure, he previously ran a major Interior mercantile in Chema and later lived in Kodiak. The nomination had federal backing and came just before Congress adjourned amid Senate confusion. The report also covers P E Harris and Co suing to overturn an Anchor Cove fish trap closure, alleging constitutional and procedural faults and linking it to a corporate effort to seize cannery assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Griffin
Alaska
Karl Thetle
Griffin
Interior
Chema
Kodiake
J. W. , Erskine
Territorial Democratic Organization
National Committee
Fairbanks
Democratic Club
J. J. Connors
Congress
Senate
Associated Press
Anchor Cove
False Pass
P. E. Harris and Company
Federal District Court
Third Division
Seward
J. A. Hellenthal
Frank T. Bell
Bureau of Fisheries
Secretary of Commerce
East Anchor Cove
Pacific Salmon Corporation
Harris Company
Not For
Debt notes sent to France and others urge repayment
Washington June 19 United States Government sent formal notes to France Poland Belgium and Italy regarding war debts France was reminded of two unpaid installments totaling 80000 while Italy was told that 1000000 paid on a 14000000 installment may be discussed by Congress and the American people President Roosevelt indicated willingness to enter talks on the Italian debt and informal guidance suggested France must not assume leniency with debt paybacks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Bay
Siberia
United States Bureau of Fisheries
Secretary of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Harris
Wahington
France
United States
Rosso
Congress
Roosevelt
Poland
Belgium
France Maintains Demands at World Conference
Paris France blocks progress at the World Conference demanding controlled stabilization of major currencies. Officials report a standstill as Roosevelt awaits talks with Governor Harrison while France and the gold bloc push for universal control of production and markets. A rift grows over Roosevelt price proposals amid 49 nations.
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London
France
Roosevelt
George L. Harrison
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
America
Continental Gold Bloc
Albert Sarraut
Washington
Civil Service Officials May Lose Positions
Washington dispatch reports officials discuss a plan to open about a thousand civil service posts to Democratic appointees. A proposed Executive Order could revoke prior Republican protections, allowing department heads to select replacements for those currently in Civil Service posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Sam Savin Flies By Seaplane to Baran Report
Sam Savin of the Family Shoe Store travels from Ketchikan aboard the Baran seaplane yesterday. The article notes Savin and Leland Harvey involved in business in the First City, with mentions of ongoing store activity and regional travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Savin
Baran
Mr. Savin
Seattle Chamber of Commerce excourage visitors land in Juneau
A group of prominent Seattle Chamber of Commerce leaders from the Excursion Party arrives in Juneau this afternoon. Local residents greet them warmly, with welcomes and cordial handshakes expected as they begin their visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Juneau
Kemp of Louisiana Dies SuddenLy in New Orleans
Representative Bolivar E Kemp Democrat of Louisiana died suddenly in New Orleans on June 19 He was chairman of the House Territories Committee overseeing Alaskan and Hawaiian legislation The report also indicates Eugene B Crowe Democrat of Indiana will be named to succeed him on the committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Bolivar
Kemp
Lousiana
House Territories Committee
Eugene B. Crowe
Indiana
Convicted Slayer of Two Faces Second Degree Murder
In Bremerton Washington Joan Martin convicted in Superior Court of second degree murder for killing two farm hands named Mike and Pete on the farm last October. Jury rejected self defense defense. sentence ranges from ten to life years. Witnesses testified to the events succeeding the alleged robbery attempt.
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Bremerton
Wash
Joan Martin
Mike
Pete
Superior Court
Martin
Three States Going Wet in Tuesday Prohibition Vote
Washington D C June 19 Friends and foes of the Eighteenth Amendment confront a three state test tomorrow In Iowa Connecticut and New Hampshire voters will decide whether to repeal National Prohibition All three states are expected to vote wet and repeal is favored by supporters in the polls
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Towa
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Flood Damage Mounts As River Floods Spread
Spokane reports flood waters causing extensive damage in the Kootenai Valley with losses nearing half a million dollars. The Columbia River remains high at Kelso and nearby points, with farms and homes sustaining major damage. Kentucky farmers planted 4,500,000 pounds of Korean lespedeza seed this spring, a 50 percent increase from 1982.
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Spokane
Wash
Kootenai Valley
Columbia River
Kelso
Kentucky
Stock Prices Take Advance On Inflationary Push
New York June 19. Markets rose as inflationary psychology and a weaker dollar lifted shares. Trading topped 6 000 000 shares as buyers pushed prices higher with broad participation. Major gains included Dupont U S Smelting Union Pacific and Allied Chemical advancing six or more points. American Telephone and Telegraph up five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Case
Wores
Dupont
U.S. Smelting
Union Pacific
Western Union
Allied Chemical
Johns, Manville
National Distillers
American Telephone and Telegraph
Hitler Warns Parents Children Could Be Taken For Nazi Training
Berlin June 19 Chancellor Hitler warned parents that their children may be removed from them and placed under government care if not raised to be good Nazis. The stark statement amplified state control over youth amid wartime mobilization and ideological policing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hitler
Seattle Alaska Good Will Tour party in city today
The 1933 Alaska Good Will Tour led by Cassius Gates sails into Juneau this afternoon aboard the Aleutian at 5 oclock and stays until midnight. About 125 Seattle business and professional leaders, many with wives, will greet locals with a 10 oclock reception aboard the steamer and visits to Glacier and Territorial Museum before departing for the Westward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassius E. Gates
Seattle
Foster L. McGovern
Edward W. Allen
Alaska
John W. Jones
Chamber of Commerce
Juneau
Chamber
Ketchikan
Petersburg
Wrangell
Juneau City
Winn Goddard
Triangle Place
Territorial Museum
John W. Troy
Goldstein
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William Hamm Jr
P. 0
Bell
Harris & CO
Aleutian
Commissioner Bell
Finland
Leland Harvey Thas
Edlson
Freile
Earl Mikale
Don M. Palmer
Dietrich Schmitz
Allen
B. E. Kemp
Louisiana
Territorial Committee
Kitsap
City
W. C. Miller
Columbia Lumber Co
H. B. Fricke
Nakat Packing Co
D.H. Byrnes
General
Cigar Co
Rita Horluck
H. C. MacDonald
Robert M. Mills
Belknap Glass Co
McDonald Smith
B. Kelly
W. 5S
Prost
Harriet Prost
Virginia Sanders
AH. Wells
Beatle
W- Allen
Felch
George N. Handley
Metropolitan Press
Handley
Edna C. Roland
Thos. R. Shepard
Floyd Weik
Frank MacCaffery
Acme Press
Deltrich
Pacific Nail Banc
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