New Vault Ordered Built at Fort Knox
Washington June 2 1935 The government orders urgent construction of a subterranean treasure vault at Fort Knox Kentucky to protect vast reserves. The site near isolation from railways and highways will have about 10 000 square feet of floor space and a cost not exceeding 450 000 dollars. Treasury guards and soldiers will be stationed for protection.
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Washington
Associated Pre
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Louisville
Treasury Offhcmis
Iso
Mine Strike Averted Pending Presidential Action
Washington bulletin reports late today that only Presidential intervention can stop the soft coal strike. Negotiations on wage hours and contracts stalled, with the chairmen authorized to reconvene. Roosevelt prepared to urge an extension of the truce if talks fail to yield a settlement.
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Bulletin
Washington
United Mine
Appalachian District
Roosevelt
Bodies found bound in Long Island Sound linked to execs
June 20 Port Chester New York a body identified as Joseph Goliglass president of Hydrox Linen Supply Co of New York City was found tightly bound in the Long Island Sound. Earlier the body of Arthur Collens Jr son of a Phoenix Life Insurance executive was also found bound in a Blythood Sanitarium pool Greenwich with rope around ankles and thighs.
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Port Chester
N. Y
Joseph Goliglass
Hydrox Linen Supply Company
New York City
Long Island Sound
Arthur Collens, Jr
Blythood Sanitarium
Greenwich
Goodglass
Collens
The
Phoenix Life Insurance Company
Grass Roots Session Tested Conservative Unity in Opposing Roosevelt
Washington observers question if the Springfield Republican conference fused conservative sentiment against Roosevelt’s re election. Leaders aim for a united opposition ticket with conservative Republicans and conservatives Democrats, while affirming a Republican rebirth. The event signaled desire for union, but no shift from the Republican label.
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Springfield Republican Conference
Roosevelt
Polish explorer prepares three month survey of Kosinsko Island
Dr Stephen Jarosz a Polish explorer has completed a survey check and plans a three month expedition to Kosinsko Island in the Aleutians for cartographical geological and botanical study. He will depart for Winnipeg to climb Mt Robinson then proceed to Juneau and the island. The Kosinsko name honors General Thaddeus Kosciuszko and Romera Glacier will be mapped. Supported by the Geographical Institute of the University of Cracow Poland.
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Chicago
Stephen Jarosz
Kosinsko Island
Aleutian Chain
Winnipeg
Mt. Robinson
Juneau
Kosiusko Island
Thaddeus Kosklisko
Jarosz
Romero Glacier
Geographical Institute
The
University of Cracow
Poland
Three Women Arrested In Chehalis Egg Demonstrations
Three women were jailed in Chehalis after hurling rotten eggs at West Coast Logging Company workers for four days. More than 200 people joined the daily protests as men went to and from the woods, with about 30 of 150 workers returning to work to earn wages.
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Mineral, Wash
Lewis County
Chehalis
West Coast Logging Company
Flight to Skagway by Juneau group aboard seaplane
G W Knee Liggets and Myers Tobacco Co representative and C R Griffin left Juneau at 7 30 this morning for Skagway aboard a Alaska Air Transport seaplane piloted by Sheldon Simmons. They will spend the day in Skagway and return to Juneau to Enishi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Knee
Liggets and Myers ‘Tobacco Co
C. R. Griffin
Juneau
Skagway
Alaska Air Transport
Sheldon Simmons
Enishi
President condemns lobby fighting utility holding companies
President Roosevelt denounces a lobby opposing the administration tied to abolishing holding companies. He urges House approval of a Senate bill to force seven year abolition and warns lawmakers to back the measure or face the bill's defeat. Senate leaders vow to kill the administration's utilities bill without House action.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Mos
Labby
Coast Guard seeks funds for Alaska improvements
The Coast Guard asks Works Progress Administration for financing in Alaska. Unalaska recreation building with accessories and equipment costs 89000 dollars, Nome station building and boathouse with equipment costs 99000 dollars. Coast Guard station buildings were destroyed by last September's fire. Additional projects proposed in 18 states. Ketchikan Fourth of July parade features a queen and bands with multiple lodges and societies.
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Washington
Coast Guard
Works Relief Administration
Alaska
Unalaska
Nome
Coast Guard Station
Ketchikan
Mary Metcalf Returns From Boarding School in Victoria
Miss Mary Metcalf has returned to Juneau aboard the Princess Louise after a year at boarding school in Victoria British Columbia. She will spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank A Metcalf.
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Mary Metcalf
Victoria
B. C
Juneau
Louise
Frank A. Metals
Carr Promises Quick Action at Matanuska
June 29 Palmur Alaska The Matanuska valley colonists gained assurance from Eugene Garr representative of the Federal Emergency Relief Administration that they livestock and supplies would be adequately sheltered before winter He arrived from the States and stated there is enough skilled help to start immediately He pledged to prepare settlers before the rainy season move dissatisfied colonists and remove misfires among workers as fast as possible The building program to provide permanent homes is being pushed rapidly Rev O A Rosenfield Lutheran Church organizer Anchorage said discontented settlers do not exceed five percent of families
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Palmur
Alaska
Matanuske Valley
Eugene Garr
Eal
Emergency Relief Administration
Foz Cabin
O. A. Rosenfield
Lutheran Church
Anchorage
One man attack on dole system by Halliburton
Duncan Okla June 29 An order banning any person who has accepted relief went into effect yesterday Halliburton Oil Well and Cementing Company head Halliburton says he will stop employing recipients of charity while thousands still refuse taxpayer aid His firm employs over 1000 in ventures from Honduras mining to a race track Chicago reaction questions whether the plan will spread
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Halliburton
Ranzine
Honduras
Chicago
Mayburton
Crime Club Unearthed In Illinois Victim Ages Highlighted
In Peoria Illinois police uncovered a so called crime club tied to a youth toolmaker Gerald Thompson. Police chief Nussbaum said about 100 friends will be questioned and several arrests are expected in a case involving young victims aged 12 to 14.
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Peoria
Til
Gerald Thompson
Azed
Nussbaum
Coast Strife Averted Over Steamship Picketing Ended
San Francisco June 2 The threatened termination of the Coast Maritime agreement and possible striker renewal were averted as picketing will end today on the steamship Point Clear. The union had claimed owners violated certain rules and said the steamer would be unloaded today.
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San Francisco
Cal
Point Clear
Tnion
Paris Suffers Floods With Many Dead and Damaged Property
Reports from Portugal indicate widespread floods across the nation with significant loss of life and extensive property damage. Funeral services for Mrs. Jimmie Jorge to be held Monday at 1 pm, eulogy by Rev. A B Kaghevargit.
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Paris
Portugal
Tate
Jimmie Jorge
Government Hospital
Pam
A. B Kaghevargit
Fair Play League Formed in San Francisco Area
In San Francisco on June 20 a voluntary Fair Play League has been built from the ashes of the late Blue Eagle. Merchants and employers sign an agreement to avoid NRA principles while pursuing practically the same rules. Oakland and other Bay Cities, Milwaukee, and Los Angeles are reported working toward similar leagues.
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San Francisco
Cal
San Francia
Blue Eagle
Oakland
Bay Cities
Milwaukee
Los Angeles
Sure
Heat Wave Sweeps Mexico City and Northern Italy
Reports from Mexico City and Northern Italy describe the hottest weather in 120 years. Five deaths are attributed to sunstroke in Mexico City as the heat spreads to surrounding regions.
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New York
Mexico City
Ialy
Thaly
Strikers Denied Relief by Vancouver City Council
Vancouver June 2. Relief will not be granted to striking waterfront workers or their families. Mayor G G McGeer says the issue is political and the city cannot subsidize a revolutionary effort. Clyde Equipment Co and Alli-Chalmers Co reps plan visits to Gastown Hotel for business. Dan Kelly, former A J employee, is discharged from St Anns Hospital after treatment for an injury.
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Vancouver
B. C
G. G. McGeer
S. B. Canom
Clyde Equipment Co
J. B. Stam
Seattle
Alli-Chalmers Co
Gastinen Hotel
Kelly
Dan Kelly
A. J
St. Aumn’s Hospital
Large Mine Meeting Deliberates on Union Demands
A large turnout at the Juneau mine workers hall hosted by Al Nygren and Marshal William Mahcory discussed the eight points of contention in the A. J. stand. Metzgar briefed on grievances handling while ensuring no discrimination and that major issues go to general committees for review. No action was taken, and workers agreed to continue discussions with a vote required before any strike.
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Juneau
HL Moenngur
William T. Mahcory
Deway Knight
Sersion
Elf
Nygren
al Nygren
al- Askin
Mategar
Teubtees
Hizen
Metegar
Uywy
Wagner BU
Metzyur
A. J
Charles Crozier
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Fort
Denver
Grass Roots
Byron Price
Associated Pros
Springfield
al Smith
Explorer
Leo Jarosz
Cracow University
Carr
Matanuska
Illinois
Tacoma
Buin
Wash
National
Clarence D. Martin
Associated Press
Federal Building
George
Monda
Sties
NRA
Metzgar
Lear
Eesion
Uni
Alaeke Mine Workers Union
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