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Newspaper

The Daily Alaska Empire

Location

Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1936

Page

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Divorce Case Reveals Dogs In Living Room In Dill Home

Testimony in the Dill divorce details a dog house built on the living room oak floor for three days and buried garbage and dead dogs in the back yard. Witnesses describe Mrs Dill’s housekeeping habits and attire including moccasins and a red turban, as the case centers on scandalous domestic behavior and political tensions.

Spokane Wash United States C. C. Dill Dill Rosalie Gardner Jones Walter Blackburn Blackburn Mr. Graves

Mrs Zioncheck to be Arrested in Washington

An assault warrant against Rubye Nix Zioncheck and her husband, the Washington State Congressman, was ordered served immediately by U S Attorney Leslie C Garnett in Washington D C. The warrant stems from a scuffle over an apartment sublease involving Benjamin Scott Young. Arrests were postponed as Zioncheck was confined for mental observation at Gallinger Hospital.

Washington Rubye Nix Zioncheck Washington State United States District of Columbia Leslie C. Garnett Benjamin Scott Young Zioncheck Gallinger Hospital

Chilkoot Soldiers Set for Fourth of July Visit

Mayor J Goldstin reports Col Ralph Dusenbury says Company E from Chilkoot Barracks will arrive July 2 at 5 p m aboard the Fornance for the Juneau Fourth of July celebration. Another unit on J-44 will land at Auk Bay and march to town. Encampment planned at Evergreen Bowl with active participation in events.

Chilkoot Barracks J. Goldstin Ralph Dusenbury Auk Bay Juneau Evergreen Bowl

Farley Renamed to Lead Area Demo Chair by League Aide

In Philadelphia on June 27 the Democratic National Committee re elected James A Farley as National Chairman by unanimous vote. Farley declined to say if he would resign as Postmaster General though he noted Treasury funds cover all obligations and finances are in better shape than in recent years.

Philadelphia New Democratic National Committee James A. Parley Guy T. Helversing Internal Revenue Kansas Farley Committee On Treasury

Delegates Return from Alaska Convention in Cleveland

A L Faulkner and Mr and Mrs Albert White returned to Juneau aboard the Mount McKinley after attending the Cleveland convention as Alaska Republican delegates. The Whites sat in Cleveland and Mrs White was reelected Republican National Committee woman. Faulkner represented the opposing faction. Also noted, Mrs Hattie Spanton, mother of Mrs R J McKanna of Fairbanks, died last evening in Fairbanks. John Collins of Oregon State College joined the Alaska Game Commission for the summer, based in Juneau.

A. L. Faulkner Albert White Alaska Cleveland Juneau Mount McKinley Edith Bayard Hattie Spanton R. J. McKanna Fairbanks Game Commission John Collins Oregon State College School of Fish, Fur and Game Management Alaska Game Commission

Welford Wins Republican Nomination in North Dakota

Official figures show Walter Welford leading William Langer for the North Dakota GOP nomination with 90,651 votes to 89,915, from 14 of 2,242 precincts reported. The State also rejected liquor legalization proposals, continuing the dry era with strong beer content opponents.

Fargo N. D Walter Welford William Langer North Dakota Welford Langer

Princess Charlotte Arrives in Skagway With Special Tour Voyage

The Canadian Pacific steamer Princess Charlotte carrying nearly 200 passengers from Vancouver arrived in Skagway at 1 30 this afternoon and is set to sail at midnight. Master W Q Palmer and purser A H Bird are aboard. No Ju neau passengers were on board.

Skagway Vancouver W. Q. Palmer Princess Charlotte A. H. Bird Juneau

Mine loan man for RFC due in Alaska soon

Elton E. Kilitz, Portland engineer for the Reconnaissance Finance Corporation, will arrive in Juneau to examine mining properties and assist with RFC loan applications. He will base in Commissioner Stewart’s office and spend part of his time in Fairbanks.

Elton E. Kilitz Portland, Ore Reconstruction Finance Corporation Juneau B. D. Stewart Mites Mr. Stewart Pedoral and Territorial Fairbanks Stewart R. F.C Alaska Irving Melk. Reed Reed Tae Goodness Bay Mining Company Kilita Tilcher

Drought Devastates North Dakota Prairie Farmlands

Jamestown North Dakota June 27 One of the worst drought stories unfolds in Statham County where fertile prairies have turned to a barren landscape. Fields are blackened with little rain for a year as wheat withers and cattle wander seeking scant forage. Trucks haul livestock abnormal loads as blight spreads across three fourths of the state. Fifty three counties may yield only five harvests. farm families abandon homes and dred hands depart. The last rain in the area was in 1934, a Statham County farmer notes, after lighting the fields and grasshoppers feed on what remains.

Jamestown North Dakota Stathman County Catle Statham County

Hurricanes Hit Gulf Coast and Arkansas Area

A tropical storm raged over the Gulf of Mexico off Corpus Christi and struck Arkansas Pass. Winds reached around 60 miles per hour as breakers piled high on the coast.

Houston Texas Arkansas Pass Combers Gulf of Mexico Corpus

Joe Wilson Dies in Mine Accident at A. J. Mine

Joe Wilson a well known A. J. mine employee about 48 years old was killed this afternoon in an accident at the mine when he fell down in oreway. The remains are at the 3. W. Carter Mortuary. He is survived by his wife.

Joe Wilson A. J Oreway 3. W. Carter Mortuary

Alaska Delegation Praises New Deal Platform

Alaska delegate Anthony J. Dimond lauds Roosevelt nomination and Alaska’s early support in 1932 and 1936. He notes economic gains, self-government, and New Deal policies, while praising the administration and urging continued support. In Manila, Manuel Quezon falls ill with a suspected heart condition, raising concerns about his health. Governor John W. Troy leads Alaska delegation in Roosevelt parade, with a large Alaska banner carried by Judge William A. Holzheimer.

Philadelphia Alaska Anthony J. Dimond Roosevelt North Franklin D. Roosevelt John W. Troy Troy Jed

World Travelers Aboard Charlotte En Route to Skagway

Aboard the Princess Charlotte several world travelers and passengers journey toward Skagway. Named individuals include J Reid from Amritsar India Mrs Helen Allan Hay Miss Dorothy A Hay from Pietermaritzburg Natal Mrs Mabel Leavitt and Miss Janet Hastie from Honolulu Miss P M Gillson from Winchester England Mrs Dorothy L Caulfield and Miss Bt G Caulfield Miss Alicia St G Caulfield from London England Wm Smith from Southport England and H E Strong from Esher England.

Skagway J. Reid Amritsar India Helen Allan Hay Dorothy A. Hay Pietermaritzburg Natal Mabel Leavitt Janet Hastie Honolulu T. H Wm. Smith Southport England H. E. Strong Esher

Juneauites Again on National Committee

Philadelphia report notes Alaska selections to New Democratic National Committee. J A Hellenthal of Dinueau chosen as Alaska member along with Mrs William A Holzheimer of Juneau as National Committeewoman. Tony Schwamm, former stunt fier, and Wilfred Lund depart for Kansas City via Seattle. Schwamm plans to buy a plane and may operate a dying service in Fairbanks area after return.

Philadelphia New Democratic National Committee J. A. Hellenthal Duineau Alaska William A . Holzheimer Juneau Tony Schwamm Hollywood Wilfred Lund Seattle Kansas City Schwamm Fairbanks

Landon Plans Quiet Colorado Stay at Estes Park

Governor Alfred Landon of Kansas arrives at Estes Park for a weekend vacation with a plan of no visitors and extra fishing. He remains silent on political matters at a daily press conference declining to comment on Roosevelt's renomination. The governor is described as GO. P. Presidential candidate who chopped wood and fished for trout. A San Diego radio equipped police ambulance alerts a hospital to incoming patients.

Estes Park Colorado Alfred ©. Landon Kansas Govenor Landon Franklin Roosevelt Gamer GO. P

Roosevelt and Garner Nominated by Acclamation

Philadelphia June 27 Franklin Delano Roosevelt was renominated by acclamation for four more years at the Democratic National Convention. John Nance Garner will be renominated for vice president. The nomination was recorded amid a wall of banners as Roosevelt’s party prepared for mass meetings at Franklin Field.

Pbadelphia John Nance Garner Philadelphia Franklin Delano Roosevelt White House Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson Tom Berry South Dakota Joseph T. Robinson Arkansas Robinson Garner Franklin Field

Steels Steady in Short NYSE Session Amid Drops

Steels held steady at a brief New York Stock Exchange session while leaders like telephone shares fell. Turnover was about 250,000 shares and the close was irregular. Major closes included United States Steel 61 and Kennecott 39 with a Dow Jones Industrials at 158.46.

New York Steels New York Stock Exchange Telephone Alaska Juneau American Can American Power and Light Anaconda Bethlehem Steel Commonwealth and Souder Curtiss Wright Gen Ora Motors International Harvester Kennecott United States Steel United Corporation Cities Service

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John N. Garner Area League Germany Danzig League of Nations Free Area Poland Hitler League, Nations Geneva Nicaragua Guatemala Paraguay Costa Rica Brazil Honduras NO. Dakota Charlotte Dimond Philippines Troy Manila Manuel Quezon Philippine Commonwealth Quezon A. Hellenthal Mrs. Holzheimer AIRPS Landon Colo San Diego New Deal DOW, Jones
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