Britain Plans Protests Over Submarine Plans
An informed source says Britain plans protests regarding submarine plans and a wider appeal for collective security. Bolton Eyres Moncell told the House of Commons that Germany's first postwar submarine could be ready within six months and a German order for twelve 250 ton submarines is reported, with hulls and parts assembly begun mid April.
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Berlin
Mill Workers Strike Across Three NW Localities
In the Pacific Northwest, an estimated 1,100 sawmill and timber workers in Bellingham Hoquiam and related mills are out. Hoquiam plywood mills and the city’s key industry are shut as worker actions threaten broader stoppages if demands for higher pay and shorter hours are not met by May 6.
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Pacific Northwest
Bellingham Hoquiam
Portland
Hoquiam
Northwest
Lingham
Bloedel-Donovan Mills
City Audit Highlights Tax Revenue And Public Costs
The annual city audit presented by CPA James C. Cooper reviews receipts and disbursements for the year ending June 30. Tax collections netted 96,946.21 after discounts, with licenses and fines adding hundreds of dollars. Expenditures cover street work, police and fire costs, and utilities, while education and dock-related revenues are noted.
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Juneau
James C. Cooper
Wallis 8. George and Company
A. W. Henning
Washington Senate Acts On Emus Bill After Filibuster
The Senate voted to take up the emus bill after a seven day southern filibuster blocked earlier action. The contentious measure faced opposition and delayed consideration amid debate on funding and testing provisions.
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Senate panel votes against NRA two year extension
Washington May. Senate Finance Committee rejects the administrations plan for a two year NRA extension and votes to keep current law with changes through April 1 next year. It would also prohibit price fixing and code limitations to curb interstate commerce and gives the President a brief review period to conform codes to the new law.
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May
Senate Finance Committee
NRA
Stocks Slip After Mixed Trading in New York
Stocks failed to gain as metals and miscellaneous shares softened in late trading. May 1 reports show irregular closing with Alaska Juneau stock at 17 and notable quotes: American Can 119, General Motors 29, Bethlehem Steel 25, United States Steel 31, Armour N 3, Nabesna 58 bid 70 asked.
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Nazi weddings fall short of official goal
Berlin reports 366 174 marriages from May 1933 to end of 1934 aided by Hitler loans, yet 300 000 couples reportedly missed marriage due to wartime hardship and economic strain. Experts warn the war era lull may persist into late 1930s as births also fall.
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Berlin
H. Burgdoerfer
Adolf Hitler
Burgdoerfer
Farmers Ask Nation to Pray for Rain in Dust Areas
Springfield report says Southeastern Colorado farmers urge nationwide prayers next Sunday for rain after weeks of dust gales. Ten people died in the past week from illnesses in Colorado Oklahoma Kansas and Texas dust regions and yesterday's storm sent 25 to emergency rooms.
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McGrady to handle GM strikes in Detroit area
Detroit May 1. Government assigns Edward F. McGrady Labor Department mediator to curb escalating GM strike activity affecting over 13 000 workers across General Motors and subsidiaries.
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General Motors Corporation
J H Davies Dead Former Mayor and Legislator in Ketchikan
J H Davis aged 60 years died in Ketchikan Alaska after a long illness. He formerly served as mayor and as a state legislator. Early in life he worked as a mail clerk on Puget Sound and later as a tug boat mate. Survivors include his widow two sons his mother and a sister in Tacoma.
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Alaska
J. H. Davis
Puget Sound
Tacoma
Waal
Quarantine Lifted After Epidemic in Dawson
On May 1 Dawson reports the two week quarantine lifted after an epidemic of menses. Schools reopen and public gatherings are permitted again, ending the lockdown that closed community activities.
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Dawson, Y. ‘T
Delegate seeks health service for fishermen in Alaska
A Congressional delegate asked to extend Public Health Service benefits to fishermen. The bill argues current law covers seamen on documented vessels only, excluding fishermen. It cites existing medical aid for CCC workers and ER Act beneficiaries and proposes extending hospital care and medical services to those in the hazardous fishing trade.
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Alaska
CCC
Battle fleet arrives in San Francisco harbor today
The battle fleet of dreadnoughts aircraft carriers heavy and light cruisers destroyers and auxiliaries glided into San Francisco harbor on May 1 marking the unit ed States Navy’s first stop in six weeks of maneuvers that will take the fleet toward Alaska.
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United States
Alaska
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Nude party testimony in Vanderbilt Whitney dispute
May 1 Daily News prints suppressed testimony by Charles Acue in the case involving Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt and Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney. It alleges a party where Vanderbilt daughter Gloria was reportedly nude and drinking inside the Vanderbilts’ home in New York City.
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Daily News Today
Charles Acue
Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt
Harry Payne Whitney
Gloria
Vanderblis
Marie ‘Thomas
Washington
Vanderblit
New York City
Pat
May Day World Tense As Riots Rock Europe
May Day across nations sparked unrest with bombings in Vienna and clashes in France Bulgaria and Austria. In France a detective was killed and five wounded in riots at Bagnolet as Communists tried to march. Austria freed 600 political prisoners while police detained 500 over Vienna bombing linked anti government protests. In Bulgaria one gendarme and ten civilians died in clashes as Europe stayed tense amid warnings of broader conflict.
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Bagnolet
Privatiers
Austria
Vienna
Bulgaria
Colonists From Alaska Readied for Departure Tonight
San Francisco reports the Matanuska Valley colonists prepare to sail aboard the transport St. Mihail. A gala send off occurs at the dock with city officials, friends, and relatives present to cheer the first group bound for Alaska. The colonists reportedly organized their own band and police aboard.
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Jim
St. Mihial
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Alaska
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Mibiel
Shot Down at Door of Home in Victoria
Clarence Papias restaurant owner was shot to death in front of his home in Victoria. Police reported the crime as part of a broader local scene with court actions noted last night. The piece mentions ongoing legal and tax debates, plus a Washington state revenue program starting that day.
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Clarence Papias
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