Allies seek joint controls on war material exports
France and Britain consider a bilateral compact to curb or halt arms sales to Germany. Both powers as Europe’s leading weapons makers fear a revived German army under Hitler. Notifications surfaced after Germany quit the League of Nations as talks began on restricting arms shipments to disarm Germany.
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Geiny
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Indictment Returned on Mellon Tax Case
Pittsburgh May 8 The grand jury which heard evidence in the tax case against former Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon has refused to indict him for underpaying his 1931 income tax.
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Pttsburgh, Pa
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Pulitzer Prize Winners Chosen Announced 1933
New York May 8 Winners of the Pulitzer Prizes for 1933 announced: Benhovel Lamb in His Bosom by Celia Miller Baxley of Georgia $500. American history peak Cho by Herbert Agar $2000. American play Men in White by Sidney Kingsley $1000. San Francisco Chronicle Royce Brier report on the San Jose lynchings $1000. Biography John Hay Tyler Dennett $1000. Verse Robert Hillynd $1000. Medford Mail-Bulletin for campaign against unscrupulous politicians Jackson County Oregon $5 and a gold medal.
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Benhovel
Lamb
Ciliie Miller Baxley
Georgia
Cho
Herbert Agar
Sidney Kingsley
Royce Brier
The
San Francisco Chronicle
San Jose
Beerican
John Hay
Tyler Dennett
Robert Hilly
Medford
Attempt To Steal Holy Tunic Display In France
An attempted theft of the Holy Tunic worn by Jesus at Calvary occurred in Ajenteuil France on May 8. The guardian was attacked and wounded on the head by invaders who fled empty handed. The wool tunic had been on display for 42 years and is believed woven by unknown hands.
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Ajenteuil
France
Jesus
Senate silver inflationists buoyed by Roosevelt talk
In Washington on May 8 the Senate silver inflationists praised a White House discussion on future use of silver as a currency reserve. They expect definite legislation and an international agreement, proposing $125,000,000 in new currency and a mixed backing with 25 percent American money backed by silver remaining by other assets. Senator Thomas said an agreement on legislation was reached and details await wording after a further Treasury meeting.
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Senate
Roosevelt
White House
Thomas
Foid
Treasury
Control Bill Under Attack
Nearly half a hundred amendments to the Stock Market Control bill are prepared for Senate presentation. Democratic leaders expect virtually all to be rejected.
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Washington
Senate
Seaplane Patoo Makes Charter Flight to Telegraph Creek
At 7 o'clock last evening the sea plane Patoo of Panhandle Air Transport left Juneau on a charter to Telegraph Creek. Pilot Chet McLean, Capt. William Strong, and passengers H. L. Smith and Miss Lucile Elder are making the round trip. Capt. Strong plans to visit his Telegraph Creek trading post and interests there.
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Panhandle Air Transport Company
Chet McLean
Juneau
William Strong
Telegraph Creek
H. L. Smith
Lucile Elder
Strong
Mr. Smith
Tulsequah
Twin Glacier Camp
Capt. Strong
Juneau Welcomes New E R Jaeger Building Project
Construction begins on the E. R. Jaeger Building on Front Street. Architect Albert A. Geiser and contractor Victor Quist lead the reinforced concrete two story design with two stores in front and two living apartments in the rear. Remodeling planned for adjacent stores with steam heating and an ornamental marquee.
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E. R. Jaeger
Front Street
Mr. Jaeger
Hayes Shop
Albert A. Geiser
Victor Quist
Columbia Lumber Company
Harri Machine Shop
Jaeger
Sea Lions Declared Menace as House Passes Measure
Washington May 8 The House passed a bill to repeal protections for sea lions amid claims the marine mammals kill and eat their own weight in salmon every 48 hours when salmon are available. The committee noted sea lions may surpass fishermen in salmon consumption in some regions and that they can grow to about three tons.
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Washington
N A M Eac hran Returns From Southeast Alaska Travel
N A McEachran merchandise broker returned to Juneau aboard the steamer Alaska after visiting customers in other Southeast Alaska cities.
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N. A. McEachran
Juneau
Alaska
Johnson says token payments will not be accepted
Senator Hiram W. Johnson of California states token payments will be refused after June 15 for nations with war debts in full or partial payment. He notes the next payments due next month and cites France as not attempting to meet June obligations.
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Washington
Hiram W. Johnson
California
America
Johnson
France
Irish Free State to vote in 10 polls June 26
Dublin May 8 Local elections will be held June 26 throughout the Free State. For the first time they are officially contested by political parties and observers say the de Valera administration hinges on the result. Only taxpayers vote under the rated occupiers system. The youth vote is excluded, affecting Planna Fail support and public opinion on national policy. Blueshirts led by General Eoin O Duffy gauge confidence.
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Michael Rooney
Dublin
Free State
de Valera
Senate
Planna
Record Is Made by Army Air Corps in Carrying U S Mail
The Army Air Corps completed the mail flight from Oakland to Newark in 14 hours 8 minutes over the Northern Transcontinental, a claimed record. Lieut Robert L Schoenlein and Lieut Elwood R Quesada piloted the first and second portions in a Martin B-10 bomber and pursuit plane respectively. Washington reports that air mail flying resumed today by commercial planes on all contracted routes.
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U.S. Mail
Newark
N. J
Oakland
Robert L. Schoenlein
Elwood R. Quesada
Washington
Republicans Warn About Tariff Amendments in Senate
Washington May 8 Senate Republicans met to discuss a tariff bill amid Democratic warnings that any move to loosen the tariff will be halted early. Rumors say Republicans may offer hundreds of amendments exempting certain items to force Democrats on the record before the fall elections. Senator Robinson said they will table amendments after five or six and cut off debate, asserting they have the votes on the table.
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Washington
Senate
Robinson
Import quotas may strike at nations pact
A Japanese Foreign Office official warns that British import quotas against Japanese competition may infringe the most favored nation clause of the Anglo Japanese treaty. Japan will not retaliate and will seek to protect treaty rights through diplomacy after London advised Britain plans to use quotas against rising Japanese trade.
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Tokyo
Japan
London
L F Hebert Arrives in Juneau After Southeast Alaska Visit
Wholesale representative L F Hebert arrives in Juneau aboard the steamer Alaska after touring several Southeast Alaska cities during a regional swing in the trade circuit.
Tariff Bill Fight Looms in Senate Prompts Clash
Secretary Hull faced tough questioning from Republicans led by Reed of Pennsylvania on the tariff bill as the Senate Finance Committee opened hearings. Reed, long identified with protectionist policy, warned the measure could threaten national security and the recovery program. The opposition targets reciprocal trade talks with foreign nations and the bill’s broader implications for American homes.
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Senate
Hull
Reed
Pennsylvania
Smoot
Utah
Senate Finance Committee
Hall
Water Supply Report Outlined for City Improvements
Mayor I Goldstein received a five page report by Chester A Smith of Burns McDonnell outlining ten recommendations to improve the local water system. The plan calls for auxiliary supply through a pump link to the Juneau system, protection of mains from freezing, leak repairs, and expansion of springs and storage to boost winter capacity. The City Council will convene a special meeting with R F Lewis of Nelson Water Co to discuss the proposals.
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Burns & McDonnell, Engineering Company
Kansas City
I. Goldstein
Special Citizens’ Committee
Messrs
Allen Shattuck
G. B. Rice
Wallis S. George
G. E. Krause
H. L. Faulkner
R. F. Lewis
The
Juneau Water Company
Nelson Water Company
Goldstein
Lewis
Smith
Nelson Company
Juneau
Alaska-Juneau Flume
Pranklin
Samuel Insull Heart Attack Delays Custody Transfer
Samuel Insull collapsed en route to U S Marshal custody after arriving from Greece to face fraud charges tied to utility collapse. Bond set at 200000, he was unable to furnish it and was taken to county jail then to jail hospital for heart attack treatment. A crowded depot and federal escort accompanied the proceedings.
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Chicago
Samuel Insull
Ill
Greece
Insull
Powers Leads DeVane In Fourth Division Senate Race
In Fairbanks Alaska on May 8, results from 50 of 61 precincts of the Territorial primary show Democratic Treasurer votes 629 for Martin Harrall and 385 for Oscar G Olson. Democratic Senator race leads with John B Powers 566 over Thomas J DeVane 541. Republican Senator Julian A Hurley 217 and Harry Donnelly 166. Unreported precincts not expected to change the outlook.
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Alaska
Martin Harrall
Oscar G Olson
John B. Powers
Thomas J. DeVane
Alton Nordale
H. C. John- Hansen
William Growden
George A. Lingo
Alfred Ghezvi
Leo M. Rogge
Earl R. Pilgrom
Jerry Norris
Julian A. Hurley
Harry Donnelly
Old Ironsides Returns to Boston Navy Yard After Tour
Old Ironsides arrives at the Boston Naval Yard following an extensive tour of American cities. Built 137 years ago, the ship completed its voyage and now rests at the yard where it was constructed.
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Boston Navy Yard
Boston
Mass
Old Tronsides
Boston Naval Yard
Sam Shucklin Aboard Alaska Bound for Yukon Trip
Sam Shucklin, a merchandise broker and Westbound passenger, travels aboard the steamer Alaska toward Fairbanks. He plans to visit all Yukon River points and expects to return to Juneau in about six weeks.
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Alaska
Fairbanks
Shucklin
Yukon
Juneau
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