Senator Robinson Seeks Alaska Public Works Support
Senator Arthur R. Robinson met Governor John W. Troy to discuss Alaska development and the emergency public works program. He urged Alaska to request at least ten million dollars and examined roads rail, population, finances, and the Home Rule program with Delegate Dimond.
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Senate Committee On Territories
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Senate and Its Territories
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World Economic Conference Awaits Moley Message
Delegates at the World Economic Conference in London on June 28 show they await Prof. Richard Moley believed to bring from President Roosevelt a remedy for the many ills facing the assembly. Lobbies hum with talk of Moley as the enigmatic yet central figure in Roosevelt's brain trust.
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Geological Museum
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Extradition Bid Fails For King County Official Stevenson
Buffalo N Y June 28 Extradition attempts to compel Seattle King County Commissioner John C Stevenson who is accused as John Stockman and linked to two 1932 grand larceny indictments failed when the Supreme Court dismissed the mandamus writ. Seattle June 28 John Stevenson, radio speaker for a dental parlor, rose to county politics after changing his name to John Radio Speaker Stevenson to fit the listening public. He won election on the Democratic ticket amid scrutiny of his citizenship and war service, with Judge J M Ralston’s hearing drawing a crowded courtroom last December.
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Port Townsend
Convicted Youth Faces Murder Charge in Seattle
James Roberts age 17, a former soldier, has been convicted of beating to death Andrew Christensen an Ohlia store clerk six weeks ago Roberts pleaded justifiable homicide claiming insults provoked the crime authorities say Christensen died from the attack in Seattle proceedings outline the case for trial on the murder charge
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Andrew Christensen
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Great Britain faces currency woes at World Economic Conference
June 28 London reports show Britain resisting a continental gold bloc plan while warnings grow that France may devalue and the franc fail to keep pace with the dollar. Experts fear European gold standard instability and possible need for new world talks to curb prices and boost production amid wheat shortages.
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World Economic Conference
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Paris
France
Market closes mixed as grains and dollar push shifts
In New York trading June 28 stocks ended mixed amid uneven guidance from grains and a dollar decline. Gains led by Owens Illinois Glass and Celanese contrasted with losses in Case Sears American Telephone and Santa Fe, while alcohol shares rose late before giving back some of the advance.
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Case
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Ward
American Telephone
Dupont
Santa Fe
Graffs sail Yukon to Seward from Seattle
M. Graff and Mrs Graff travel aboard the Yukon from Seattle to Seward after several months there. He owns the Seward Electric Light and Telephone Company. The Empire notes their voyage and residence.
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Two Drown While Taking Swimming Lesson in Bellingham
In Belz Ag ham Washington on June 28 Robert Wiseman 42 and Pearl McKenry 1 drowned in Lake Whatcom during a swimming lesson.
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Robert Wiseman
Pearl McKenry
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Bread Bill to Raise U S Wheat Tax for Farmers Aid
Washington reports a bread bill aims to boost the United States consumer price by as much as 150 million dollars for the year starting July 8. A processing tax of 30 cents per bushel of wheat ground into flour after July 8 would fund cash benefits to farmers who agree to cut acreage for the 1934 and 1935 crops.
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Washington
United States
Germany Mourns Versailles Treaty Anniversary Observance
Berlin flags at half staff mark the first anniversary of the Versailles Treaty signing in 1919. The nationwide observance honors the milestone as Germany grieves the historic accord.
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Berlin
William L Paul Leaves on Northwestern Today
William L. Paul, attorney, departs on the steamer Northwestern for Wrangell aboard the Tanana freighter. The ship will depart Seattle for Southeast and Southwest Alaska ports on July 22 carrying general freight, coal, and explosives. Washington notes that Public Works Administration loan applications are ready to aid cities, counties, and private agencies, awaiting Roosevelt’s return to move forward.
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Today and Tomorrow by Lippmann Starts in The Empire
Walter Lippmann's Today and Tomorrow column begins in The Empire, four times weekly, bringing his clear interpretative comments on national affairs to Juneau and Alaska readers. The piece highlights his independent stance, wartime service, and wide influence across major newspapers and magazines.
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Heat Wave Strikes Middle West Amid Deaths and Crop Loss
Chicago June 28. A new heat wave moves through the Middle West causing numerous deaths and widespread crop damage. Conditions worsen as temperatures climb and farmers report heavy losses in affected areas.
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Action Taken for Defeat of Recovery Plan
Grand Rapids report notes U S Senator Arthur Capper Kansas Republican told Advertising Federation delegates a broad campaign to defeat Roosevelt's Recovery program is underway. He predicts business will never be the same as in the twenties and defends major Administration measures while urging change from pure self reliance. Also mentions 47 round trip passengers aboard the steamer Northwestern on a northern cruise returning south Wednesday morning.
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Michigan
United States
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Advertising Federation of America
Roosevelt
Capper
Northwestern
Mattern Missing Flyer Believed Safe Rescue Hinted
Kennett Griffin Mattern flying partner says rescuers will likely find Jimmy Mattern clinging to a fish pole in the northern islands after his solo world flight disappearance. Griffin notes Mattern carried fishing tackle and salt for the journey. New York reports say Captain Hawks cannot help in the search though the offer is appreciated.
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Speed Flier
Club Hostess Shoots Then Tells of Act
A night club hostess who gave the name Marguerita Lopes shot Albert Pearson, 29, in the head at the busy corner of the theatrical district early today. After firing she fled in a taxi to police headquarters and claimed it was part of her act. A witness said Pearson apparently followed her. at the hospital he said nothing further.
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Marguerita Lopes
Albert Pearson
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Prohibition Agents Furloughed Amid Unclear Vinacke Status
Seattle June 28 Indefinite furloughs have been given Maurice Smith former Northwest Prohibition Administrator and others in Oregon and Idaho according to telegraphic orders received here Also unclear is the fate of William Vinacke Agent in Charge of the Alaska Division headquartered in Juneau as orders remain unspecified
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Maurice Smith
Northwest Prohibition
Oregon
Idaho
Waliam Vinacke
Alaska
Juneau
West Virginia and California Vote for Eighteenth Amendment repeal
Washington June 28 One third of the states have voted to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment with West Virginia and California joining the repeal column. California leads with strong support while West Virginia reports a large margin as more precincts count. Sixteen states now favor repeal and twenty more are needed to end prohibition nationwide.
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Roosevelt Fog Bound On Maine Coast
Lakeman's Bay Maine June 28 President Roosevelt remains fog bound awaiting arrival of Norman H. Davis Special Ambassador to the Geneva Disarmament Conference. Davis plans to discuss Geneva problems with the Chief Executive.
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Pittman Plan Approved by 1 Committee in London
The Daily Empire reports that a Pittman gold resolution, proposed by United States Senator Key Pittman, calls for withdrawing gold from circulation and cutting central bank gold coverage to 25 percent. The subcommittee studying the measure has formally reported its findings, and the parent commission will review the matter.
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Key Pittman
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