Senate approves prevailing wage compromise on Work Relief bill
President Roosevelt's forces pushed the compromise through the Senate by a 50 to 38 vote ending the deadlock over the massive Work Relief bill. The amendment directs wage levels to remain steady while using prevailing rates on all Federal public building projects, with the McCarran proposal calling for prevailing wages. The measure is expected to pass next week with few remaining battles on amendments.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
McCarran
Stocks Rise in Short Session Across Select Industries
New York reports a generally higher market at the brief session with modest gains for motors, industrials, and utilities. Western Union, Loew's, Santa Fe, Chrysler, Dupont, and National Distillers advance, while Roosevelt era sentiment shows mixed faith amid calls for jobs and quicker economic action.
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New York
Western Union
Loew's
Santa Fe
Chrysler
Dupont
National Distillers
Washington
McCarran
Henry S. Harriman
Roosevelt
United States Chamber of Commerce
Closing Prices Today New York March 16
Closing quotations from New York markets list Alaska Juneau mining 16 percent and a range of major stocks. Notable quotes include American Can 113 percent General Motors 27 percent International Harvester 35 percent United States Steel 28 percent Bethlehem Steel 29 percent and Kennecott 15 percent. Bremner bid 54 and asked 60 with Nabesna bid 70.
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New York
Alaska
Juneau
American Can
American Power and Light
Anaconda
Armour N
Bethlehem Steel
Calumet and
Hecla
General Motors
International Harvester
Kennecott
United States Steel
Bremner
Nabesna
Alaska Game Commission Members Attend Conference
Chairman William R. Selfridge of Ketchikan and Commissioner Irving McK. Reed of Fairbanks arrived aboard the motorship Northland for a several day conference with Frank Dufresne, Assistant Executive Officer. Reed has been in the south since the commission's Christmas break and will remain there until departure of the Westward bound steamer.
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William R. Selfridge
Ketchikan
Alaska Game Commission
Irving McK. Reed
Fairbanks
Northland
Frank Dufresne
Reed
Fornance Arrives From Haines for Short Stay
Several persons from Haines and Chilkoot Barracks were brought to Juneau yesterday as passengers on the United States Army vessel Fornance. The boat is due to return to the post tomorrow morning. Passengers include Prom Haines J S Nowocki G A Gray Ruth Anangst J Padock and J BR Kelly. From Chilkoot Barracks Lt.
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Haines and
Chilkoot Barracks
Juneau
United States Army
Fornance
Prom Haines
J. S. Nowocki
G. A. Gray
Ruth Anangst
J. Paddock
J. BR. Kelly
Prom Chilksot Barracks
Grandparents awarded custody in Emerson Sewell split
In Los Angeles on March 16 Judge Ben Lindsey settled the Emerson Sewell marital case awarding custody of three young sons to grandparents Mr and Mrs E L Scholtz. Emerson and wife lost counter petitions and Mrs Emerson agreed to cooperate with the judge’s warning to end relations with Sewell. The judge rejected accusations of misconduct between Emerson and Mrs Sewell and did not halt the affair.
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Los Angeles
Walter Emerson
E. L. Scholtz
Ben Lindsey
Emerson
Sewell
Mrs. Emerson
Darrow to Tell What to Do With NRA Foes
In Washington on March 16 the Senate investigating committee expects to hear from Clarence Darrow Chicago's famed attorney as he testifies on the National Recovery Administration. Darrow has agreed to explain how to handle foes who want to scrap the NIRA.
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Washington
Senate Investigating Committee
Scon
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Fumppa
National Recovery Administration
Darrow
NIRA
F Mas
Huey P Long Eyes Democ Conclave Capture In Philadelphia
Senator Huey P Long spoke in Philadelphia about winning the Democratic convention next summer and warned of a possible third party if the plan fails. He denied seeking the presidency unless necessary and attacked Roosevelt administration leaders amid a mixed audience. Also noted are Mrs. Audrey Dudeff and family returning to Juneau on the Northland, and J A Bulger from Wrangell aiding a heating system installation.
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Philadelphia
Huey P. ‘Long
Long
Juneau
Seattle
Audrey Dudeff
Audrey
Donald
Northland
My. Dudeff
Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company
J. A. Bulger
Juneau Plumper
Beattie
Wrangell
Cain Revealed in A J Profits for February
The Alaska Juneau Gold Company reports February operating profit rising to 180000 from January 120000. Revenue totaled 369000 with mining milling and capital costs detailed, showing a 39000 month to month gain.
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Cain
Alaska Juneau Gold Company
J. A. Williams
Juneau
Yabor
Centralia Ex-Treasurer Confesses to Funds Theft
Dorothy Olmstead, 28, former Deputy City Treasurer of Centralia, pleaded guilty to grand larceny. She was bound over to the Superior Court and jailed on $2,000 bond after confessing to misappropriating $1,500 of Centralia city funds. State Auditor Yelle confirmed the confession.
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Centralia
Wash
Dorothy Olmstead
W. H. Cameron
Cit Yelle
Olympia
Misa Olmstead
Roosevelts Plan Quiet Anniversary Observation
President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt will observe the thirtieth wedding anniversary in a low key manner tomorrow, marking three decades of marriage. The privately planned event reflects a restrained commemoration away from public ceremonies.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Gassaway Plan Aims to Back Huey into Hole
Washington reports Congress man P L Gassaway of Oklahoma challenged Senator Huey Long calling for a nationwide Gasaway plan to back wealth sharing and rebuke bankers. He joked about his lack of a bodyguard and wanting to whip Mell out of Huey if given a chance.
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Washington
Huey Long
P. L. Gassaway
Oklahoma
Huey
Post Fails to Break Record Across Stratosphere
Wiley Post’s attempt to cross the continent in the stratosphere ends with an emergency landing in Cleveland. The crew began assembling a plane in Los Angeles for use in Alaska, aiming for travel, hunting, and possible charter work, with Joe Crosson previously involved in Alaska.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Wiley Post
Los Angeles
New York
Paal
John Berry
Post
France Faces New Crisis as Premier Seeks Strong Parliament
Paris reports Premier Flandin wins cabinet support and Chamber confidence votes to sustain military strength amid German rearmament. Berlin voices sharp anti French sentiment as France asserts full army readiness against growing threat. Northland voyage notes conclude in Juneau and travel plans for engineers.
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Paris
Flandin
France
Germany
Chamber of Deputies
Tate
Berlin
Ill Resident Mamie Drake Confined at Fritz Cove
Miss Marie Drake has been confined to her home on Fritz Cove Road by illness for two days. Cnet Johnson, representative of the National Grocery Company, left for Ketchikan on the Victoria. Sem Shacklin, wholesale dry goods buyer, also left for Victoria bound for Seattle.
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Mamie Drake
Fritz Cove
Marie Drake
Fritz Gore Road
Cnet Johnson
National Grocery Company
Ketchikan
Victoria
Sem Shacklin
Qian
Seattle
Sweden Drinks To Engagement of Princess and Prince
In Stockholm crowds toasted a royal engagement as celebrants filled streets and taverns on the day of the announcement. Citizens cheered the couple, with officials noting the union strengthens ties between Sweden and its monarchy.
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Sweden
University of Alaska Becomes Official State Institution
Gov. John W. Troy signed the bill renaming the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines the University of Alaska. Prominent figures present included Charles E. Bunnell, Judge James Wickersham, Luther C. Hess, J. S. Holman, Mrs. Hess, Mrs. Wickersham, A. A. Shenbeck, Andrew Nerland, and George A. Lingo. Photographs capture the ceremony for the university museum in Fairbanks.
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Alaska Agricultural College
School of Mines
University of Alaska
John W. Troy
Charles £. Bunnell
James Wickersham
Alaska
Luther C.hess
Senate
J. 8. Holman
House
Luther C. Hess
A. A. Shenbeck
Andrew Nerland
George A. Lingo
Lingo
Alumni Association
Pred Ordway
Gov. Troy
Hess
Welfare Board to Convene Next Monday in City Hall
The United Welfare Board will meet next Monday afternoon at 190 o'clock in the Council chambers City Hall. R D Baker Alaska manager of Standard Oil Company of California travels to Sitka on the Northing.
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United Welfare Board
R. D. Baker
Alaska
Standard Oil Company of California
Sitka
Stewart Confirmed as Commissioner of Mines in Territory
Gov John W Troy approves B D Stewart senior mining engineer of the US Bureau of Mines as Commissioner of Mines for the new Territory department. Legislature allocates 22800 dollars for the department and a 5000 dollar annual salary for Stewart with hopes for federal support to survey mineral deposits and boost the local industry.
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Territorial
John W. Troy
B. D. Stewart
Jeoaree
United States Bureau of Mines
Stewarts
Department of Mines
Raynor Chosen by Governor on Fair Exhibit
Governor Troy selects A. Raynor Alaska pioneer to head preliminary work for an Alaska exhibit at the San Diego fair this summer. Raynor, formerly of Juneau and Fairbanks, has extensive tourist and shipping line experience. Legislature allocates 3000 dollars and seeks federal help to build the Alaska display. Ickes informed of housing a Territorial display and government building funding.
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Raynor
Alaska
San Diego
Johon W. Troy
Territory
Juneau
Fairbanks
Grace Line
Goving Troy
Secretary of Interior
Harold L. Ickes
Nationwide Treasury raid nets millions in contraband seizures
Federal agents wage a sweeping anti crime campaign arresting 50 narcotic violators in various regions, bringing total detainees to about 2,000. The nationwide drive, led by Treasury officials, targets liquor tax evaders, counterfeiters, smugglers, and other Treasury law offenders across land and sea.
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Washington
Treasury
Terasury Department
Department
Secretary of Treasury
Morgenthau
Assassins Killed While Attempting to Slay King in Mecca
Royal bodyguards killed three would be assassins as they attacked Tanashhaud the warrior king in Mecca. His son Emir Saud grappled a killer and helped restrain the danger until the king’s guards opened fire. The scene stalled the attack and preserved royal safety.
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Mecca
Kingdom of
Saudi
Arabia
Tanashhaud
Emir Saud
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