Move Quickly to Open Beer Taps April 6 in Legalized Brew Push
Washington dispatch reports swift moves to open beer taps by April 6 as the legalized 2 percent brew becomes available after midnight. Dr. J M Doran Industrial Alcohol Commissioner orders licensing machinery, pledging to bar bootleggers while 650 field workers are sent to licensed plants. Opponents plan court action to block sales. California wine makers sit out the rush hoping for full legalization of higher alcohol content wines.
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Washington
Percon
America
J. M. Doran
Industral Alcohol Commissioner
Senate approves and House balks on interest rate bill
The Senate passed the Scott bill lowering territorial interest from eight to six percent and contract rate from twelve to nine. The House hesitated to follow, voting six to ten against concurring in Senate amendments. A conference to reconcile differences is expected. The Senate also approved six other measures and sent them to the House, including relief funding and various statutory amendments.
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Hess
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Bragaw
Rolland Osbourne
Alaska
Abe Hansen Shot Down by Harry De Groot in Chichagof
Abe Hansen a longtime Southeast Alaska gasboat owner was shot and killed at Chichagof by Harry De Groot yesterday. A woman believed to be De Groot’s wife is held as a material witness. U S Marshal Albert White received the news from Louis H Smith U S Commissioner at Chichagof. Deputy Marshal George Jones and Captain Tom Smith departed from Juneau on the gasboat Yakobi to transport De Groot and the witness. An inquest may be held. De Groot, a Juneau barber since last September, had told Sherman he planned a short trip with a gasboat friend and would return soon. Hansen, about forty, had spent years in Alaska working on gasboats.
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Alaska
Harry de Groot
Chichagof
Hansen
Chichagot
United States
Albert White
Louis H. Smith
U. S
George Jones
Juneau
Bill Sherman
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Sherman
DeGroot
Mistreatment of German Jews Probed by U S Officials
March 23 Washington dispatched to Berlin for official information on complaints by American Jews alleging mistreatment by followers of Adolf Hitler. A delegation led by Rabbi Stephen Wise delivered the inquiry to U S authorities and cabled distressing incidents to Ambassador Sackett seeking detailed facts.
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United States
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Stephen Wise
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State Department
Prescriptions for Liquor May Be Liberalized
Washington reports the Coller Bill to liberalize physician prescribed liquor is approved by the House Judiciary Committee by a vote of 20 to 8.
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Coller
House Judiciary Committee
Pacific Steamship Lines plan to withdraw Alaska routes
Seattle dispatch reports the Pacific Steamship Lines asked the Shipping Board to permit a temporary withdrawal of vessels from Seattle Southeast and Southwest Alaska routes due to over tonnage. Alaska service will be maintained pending board action. The Admiral Watson’s March 29 sailing is canceled. she will sail April 19. The Admiral Evans heads westward, leaving Seattle April 6, and will skip Sitka on the southbound trip.
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Seattle Daily Times
Pacific Steamship Lines, Ltd
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Alaska Native Brotherhood seeks dismissal of US fisheries commissioner
A resolution from the Alaska Native Brotherhood demanding Henry O Malley’s dismissal as United States Commissioner of Fisheries was received in the House and referred to the Committee on Fisheries. A second resolution on closing bays and inlets to traps was also referred to the same committee, while other measures including tax law revisions and bimetallism resolutions proceeded through the House.
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Henry O Malley
United States Commissioner of Fisheries
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Alaska
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Nordale
Ways and Means Committee
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Patterson
Hitler-Held Diet Backs Union With Austria In Berlin
In Berlin on March 23 Prussia's new Diet approved union with Austria under Adolf Hitler, signaling a push toward dictatorship as the Reichstag was set to legalize Hitler as dictator for four years. Elsewhere rural Sussex in England saw a house canvass for Sovereigns, with homeowners paying one shilling.
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Big Brewing Center Shows New Activity
Milwaukee March 23. Prohibition brewing center buzzed as beer and wine orders rolled in after President Roosevelt moved to legalize. Fire sirens bells rang, telephones rigged for orders, and a trainload of beer was reported. Brewery officials declared Americans first as orders came from Porto Rico Japan and Europe as the city prepared for a holiday when legal beer arrives.
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Coast Guard Honored by Juneauites at Luncheon
John W. Jones of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce led honors for the Coast Guard and the Tallapoosa at a luncheon in Bailey's Cafe. Commander C. H. Dench shared tales from the Tallapoosa Westward cruise including the Chirikef Island Jack McCord rescue and relief efforts in Alaska waters.
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Tallapoosa
John W. Jones
Juneau
C. H. Dench
Jack McCord
Chirikef Island
Empire
Chirikef
Alaska
Southen
Knight
Area Weekly
Alaska excursion plans spark Seattle interest
Seattle Chamber of Commerce Alaska Committee officials announce an Alaska voyage aboard the Aleutian leaving June 16 from Seattle, with many city business leaders already pledging to join. Edward W. Allen promotes Alaska as a vacation paradise and Seattle’s treasured trade partner, noting Alaska’s natural wealth supports Seattle’s prosperity.
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Alaska Committee
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Aleutian
Anchorage
Edward W. Allen
Chamber of Commerce
Nomination of Juneau Editor Troy as Alaska Governor
John W. Troy of the Empire Printing Company and Daily Alaska Empire in Juneau, a longtime Democratic organizer, was nominated for Alaska governor by President Roosevelt. The nomination, communicated to the Senate, reflects broad support across the territory, with endorsements from Democratic divisions, territorial committee, and national figures.
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Empire Printing Company
Daily
Alaska Empire
Juneau
Alaska
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Troy
Senate
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Empire
Democratic
Territory
Territorial Committee
Anthony J. Dimond
J. J. Connors
National
Farley
Democratic Party
Farm Relief Bill Opposed by Senators
Washington report on March 23 notes the Farm Relief Bill has passed the House and reached the Senate where strong opposition is expected. The measure faces hurdles as debate begins in the upper chamber.
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House
Senate
Fixed-Date Easter Debate Divides Churches Council
New York march 23 churches' council weighs fixed-date Easter amid variation disputes. Federal Council of Churches survey asks 26 denominational members their views on calendar reform and stabilizing Easter, prompted by Geneva based universal christian council and League of Nations.
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Universal Christian Council of Life and Work Aj Geneva
League of Nations
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