The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, August 13, 1928, Page 1

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE VOL. XXXIL, NO. 4866 SMITH IN IMPORTANT CONFER “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” JUNEAU, ALASKA, MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 1928. HOOVER IS TO AMPLIFY P@LHCHES Czechs Unveil Wilson Statue NOMINEE WILL ELABORATE ON MANY SUBJECTS Hoover to Expand on Sub- jects Treated in Accept- tance Speech STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Cal., Aug paign tember, earnest early in Sep- Herbert C. in —Swinging into the cam-| Hoover will| probably expand on several sub-! acceptance These Farm jects treated in his address here last Saturday. will include Prohibition, Relief, reign Affai opment cf natural While the candidate has mnot disclosed the ill take in amplifying his ation on the wet and question, scme confidential ad ors stated he will make clear his position and searching investiga- tion he proposed in his speech |.. the subject of the Vol- stead act itself, as well as the abuses which surround its forcement Hoover's farm mplified in an addre ake at his birthnlacs nch, Towa, on Augusc In his next speech, whic will be made in Los Angeles o. Fri- day, Hoover will touch on devel- opment of the water resources. resources. himself line he dr extend will he relief Br CCONFERENCES WITH WORK SAN FRANCISCO, Aus. agnthered Wliere for e <anicrdce. on the Presidential campaign on the Pacific Coast and Western States. Chairman Hubert has arrived from Palo Alto after the conferences will for the East. el . MURDER PLOT IS REVEALED leave Six Arreslsfidc in Plot; of Spouses to Se- cure Freedom CHARLOTTE, N. C., Aug. —One man is dead, three are riously ill and six are under rest as the result of what the lice term a murder plot on part of discontented wives hugbands to get rid of t spouses. S. W. 13. se- po- the and eir Daniels, alias Prof, Bran- cerine, who posed as a fortune teller, confessed that he sold poi- son to Mrs. E. F. Pressley know- ing she intended to use it to cause the death of her husband. Three others are said to have bought * poison to give their mates. The three are seriously ill. Sail Boat Capsizes; 4 of 5 Youths Drown WATCH HILL, R. I, Aug. 13. ~—Several Coast Guard boats are today searching for the bodies ‘of four young men believed to have been drowned when a sail boat capsized. Work | and | ar-| and devel- | de- | |STORY OF HOW OHLSO! en-| be | will |ger West | for ‘an entire | 13— Western Republican igaders . are! CURTIS HELPS PLAN CAMPAIGN Sen. Charles Curtis, vice pr ‘esidential nominee, and Chairman Hubert Work of the republican national committee, go over plans 1.' the campaign at republican h dqulrterl in thlnglon. WITH COOLIDGE l\/Hl ROAD F SEATTLE, Aug. 13.—Horatio zht well find an inspiration book in the sto: of Otto, r. Jhlson, veteran railroad man, particularly in facts concern- ing Ohlson’s appointment to the position of General Manager of The Alaska Railroad. When Ohl- son sailed from here last night aboard the Aleutian for Alaska to take up his duties in his new posi- tion, some of his !rleluls overflow- cd with the secret of the events AN g W 1o flfimffmf ant, “aes claring the story was too good to keep. Al Until late in July, Ohlson was superintendent of the Superior Di- vision of the Northern Pacific Rail- road with head quarters in Du. Tuth He was out supervising some work along the linc not far from Brule, Wisconsin. Ohlson’s work. engaged the ats tention of a ty of fishermen. Ohlson was a busy man and he did not have time for the fisher- men save in the light of potential passengers for his line. But one of the ifshermen particular attention of the road executive. That fisherman Coolidge. The story goes: “That man looks good to me as likely timber for the Alaska Railroad,” the Pres- ident is quoted as saying. “I'll fish down,” and then with his Jown.east drawl, said: “Let's find out who he The Northern Pacific lost a Di- vision Superintendent right there and Uncle Sam got a new railroad executive. General Manager Ohlson will be in Juneau tomorrow on his way to his headquarters at Anchorage, Million Dollar Fire Under Control;Blaze Caused by Explosion took rail- was President PORT ARTHUR, Texas, Aug. 13.—Firemen have brought under control a fire which destroyed the new cold treating plant of®the Texas Company Refinery with a One youth was rescued (loss estimated at $1,000,000." The by a fisherman and he is the only {fire was caused by a terrific ex- one of the five who sailed out'plosion, known to have beén saved. the cause of which has not been determined. WORLD ENTOMOLOGISTS TO GATHER AT CORNELL ITHACA, N. Y, Aug. 13.—Inti- mate glimpses of North American fleas of trichinae, and of insect inhabitants of the ‘upper air will be presented along with scores of other discussions at the interna- tional Congress of Entomology at Cornell university, beginning today and lasting to August 17, ‘With representatives of nearly 40 nations in attendance, the five- day program will include papers by distinguished members of the profession from various countries, and all manner of insects and en- tomogical problems are to be dis- cussed. Arriving in New York the fore- ign representatives will be in charge of Dr. Frank E. Lutz, chief entomologist of the American Mu- seum of WNatural Histoty, during their stay in the metropolis be. fore proceeding to Ithaca. Dean A. R. Mann will give the address of welcome on behalf of the university. Dr. L. 0. How. ard, president of the congress, will deliver the opening address. Countries sending delegates are Argentine, Australia, Austria, Bel. gium, Bulgaria, Canada,” Chile, Chi- na, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Den. mark, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Hawali, Hun. gary, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Po- land, Porto Rico, Rumania, Scot- land, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, United Soviet States of Russia, Norway, Guatemala, the United States. F‘lnlnnd,' MADE HIT AND GOT TO BE 1EAD, IS PIN/HIJ our SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE ardine on to. Juneau flaite o By —Approves Farm Relief Plan of Hoover KETCHIKAN, Alaska, Anug. 13. William M. Jardine, Secretary Agriculture, is enthusiastic at the scenic attractions on the trip to Alaska from Seattle. He arrived here Saturday on his way to Junean on the Fisheries boat Brant. With countless Alaskan well stocked and giving him a flycasting, the Sec- p! ated he would be a likely rival to President Coolidge at trout fishing. Secretary Jardine faith in the pulp and dust in utilizing the forest re sources of the Territory and this industry will take its place as the most important along with the already developed fisheries, The Secretary indicated un- qualified approval of the farm re- lief program outlined by Herbert {¢. Hoover in his acceptance speech last Saturday afternoon, ng: “That is the only thing that can be done and that will be idone.” of lakes indicated paper in- In Juneau Wednesday Secretary Agriculture Jar- dine and his party are now en- route to Juneau from Ketchikan and will arrive here probably Wednesday evening on the U. Bureau of Fisheries v aceording to the local cifice of from Commissipner Henry O'Malley. The party arrived at Ketchi- kan Saturday and remained there all day Sunday. Today is being spent in Behm Canal and tomor- row the party will spend at Wrangell coming north to Juneau from that point. The cretary will be the guest of Governor George A. Parks dur- ing his visit in Juneau. length of his stay here is not yet known. ICoolidge Fishing Badge Paid for b_y Wisconsin of the Bureau | i of Fisheries MADISON, Aug. 13.—President i Coolidge’s solid gold non-resi- dent's fishing badge has been paid Ifor out of state funds. Originally the conservation de- partment which gave the president the gold emblem instead of the usual celluloid butfon for non. residents intended raising $200, cost of the emblem, through pop- ular subscription. This plan aparently was aban- ydoned as the conservation depart- Iment sent a voucher to the secre- lornlmenl, |eral elections held AT KETCHIKAN The | 117 SEEKING OFFICES IN WASHINGTON Many Aspirants for State, Congressional and Other Positions OLYMPIA, Wash,, Aug. 13.--Can. didacy filings, which ended last Saturday at noon, as kept by State Jlections Superintendent Floyd, show 117 aspirants in the field for election to state congressional, ju- dicial and tive positions at |the coming election The closing hour found 24 names filed under the Democratic ticket with the balance without exception, being under the Repub- lican Par denomination, differ- it from a large number of gen- in the history of the state For Governor - The gubernatorial and office of Lieutenant Governor apparently held the greatest lure for office seekers, seven of whom filed for Governor and 13 for Lieutenant Governor, Those filing for Governor wera: Roland H. Hartley, present Gover- nor; E. L. French and Claude G. Bann Republicans; Stephen Chadwick, Scott Hnllnl George Cotterill, and C. k. Mackenzie Democrats. For Lieut. Gov. Those filing for Lieutenant Gov- Zednicls, ‘Charles Creighton! Jolkn A. Gellatly, J. H. (Jim) Brown, Paul Houser, A, (i. Shaw, Willlam L. Lafollette, and William Kirk- man, Republicans; Harry Westfall, | Mrs. Belle Reeves, George F.! Christensen and Robert Edmiston, Democrats. For U. S. Senator Those filing for United Stales | Senator were: Kenneth Mackin- tosh, Austin Griffiths and Miles Poindexter, Republicans; C. C. DIll and James Longstreet, Democrats. For Congress First District—John and George R, Lamping, Republi- cans; John Boyle, Carl Halverson and Hugh C. Todd, Democrats. Second District—NLindley Hadley and A. C. Edwards, Republics Third District—Albert ]nl\n«m and Homer T. Bone, Republicans; 0. M. Nelson, Democrat. Fourth District—John Hanks and John Summers, Republicans; H. ( Bohlke, Democrat. Fifth * District 3 and Thomas Corkery, Republ and Samuel B. Hill, Democrat. — .- U. S. MARINES IN HONDURAS Seizure of Nicaraguans Made Across Front- ier Border TEGUCIGALPA, Aug. 1:|.~Am-| erican Marines commanded by Lieut. Rossell, entered the town | of Danli, near the Nicaraguan frontier, and seized several Ni- caraguans. The seizure was au- thorized by the Government of Honduras, Newspapers attacked the Government for allowing the American troops to enter and the criticisms were answered by the Government which published the text in full from the American F. Miller Charles ernar_were:. W. W. Conner, Victor |, Woodrow Wilson, scholar, of relaxation before starting his war leader, was honored by. one of the states he championed at Versailles when this strik- mg statue. hlm was unvelled July 4 in MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS statesman and GOVERNOR SMITH GOES BATHING .‘ Gov. Alfred E. 8mith demonstrated his prowess as a swimmer while on an outing at Hampton Bays, L. where he had a few days trenuous campalgn. REV, STRATON NOT T0 DEBATE Refuses tc Meet Gov.Smith Following Charges He Made NEW YORK, Augz. '2. — The Rev. Dr. John Roach Straton has Minister requesting permission for Marines to enter Honduras. Big Munson Liner Is Aground ; Passengers Aboard in No Danger MIAMI, Fla., Aug. 13. — The Munson liner Munamar, with two score of passengers out of Miami and Nassau for New York, is still aground off the Hole-in-the-Wall of the Great AAbaca, Bahamas, this morning. The Government tug Lady Cor- deaux fis attempted to free the steamer which went aground Sunday. Slight seas are running (ireece and tary of state for the cost of the|with no immediate danger, ac- cording to a radio meesage., refused to meet Gov. Alfred K. Smith in debate in his church, the Calvary Baptist Church, on the ground the pulpit is no place | for a political discussion. He said he stood ready to meet the Governor in any suitable place and time, A week ago yesterday, from his pulpit, the Rev. Straton charged the nominee with Dbeing the greatest foe of moral progress in Ameriea. Gov. Smith demanded an opportupity to reply to any questions on his legislative or private life asked by the minister and this to take place from the pulpit where the charges were made. The minister agreed stat- ing the ‘would prefer a serles of meetings in some suitable audi- torium. IN HIS CHURCH, |been Poisoned Food Is Believed Cause of Death of 3 Persons CHICAGO, Aug. 13.—A death, attributed to poison among residents of a North Side apart- ment house, is under investiga- tion while a fourth victim is in critical condition The four were stricken last Wednesday. All food shops in the neighbor- hood have been investigated but no trace of poisoned has found. ————— Much Damage Results from Northeast Storm Atlantic Coast venn., Aug. 13.—One man missing -and nearly 100 other persons were rescued during a Northeast storm which has abated after lashing the coast from the Virginia Capes to Sandy Hook. The missing man is Otto Godfrey, member of the crew of the tug Radiant. He was swept overboard when the tug sank in Delaware Bay. He wore a life belt and it is hoped that he will be picked up The British tramp steamer Athlebach was blown aground off the lightship John on Delaware Capes but floated with the high third a food tide with the assistance of two tugs. Prague. High officials of the Czecho-Slovakian government, ranking military leaders and the diplomatic corps attended ceremonies, (International Newsreol) | Booze Selling Parents to Lose Children PITTSBURGH, Penn., Aug. 13.—Carrying out his threat | | to deprive liquor selling par- | ents of their children, Mag- istrate A. D. Brandon tod ordered five children of Mrs Magdalene Buc aged |, 10, taken into cus t || the Juvenile Court | rate Brandon said what in- terested him was saving the children from the “vicious environment of rum selling.” WARNING OF JAPAN IS TO BE HEEDED iManchuria Will Not Go Under Government of | Nanking Nationalists . | | | | I TOKYO, Aug. A dispateh from Mukden newspipe Asahi says Chang Hsues Liang,, Military Governor of Mukden, has unconditionally accepted Japan's “‘advice” that he refrain from placing Manchuria under domina-| tion of the Nanking Nativualists. to the | talk |ator {ter three part {nominee’s aceeptan | Suppress gambling in St | were released. Ivherualia w | hecked to pie ENCE THREE FARTY LEADERS WILL MEET NOMINEE® Walsh, Georgr and Danleln Will Confcr with Smith at Albany \FARM LEADERS WILL* ALSO MEET GOVERNOR Conferences Expected to Have Far Reaching Ef- fect on Campaign LBANY, Y., Aug. 13.—In a sar of confavences that may have 1iar reaching politi~al ef= fects, Gov. Alfred E. Smith in- tends bpfore the weck-end to dis- the agricultural situation with a group of farm leaders and over tie Presidential cam- paign with three men high in the Demoeratic United cuss Stotes Senator nd - Walter and Josephus Daniels of Navy in Wilson's C The farm headed by G nois, wio casi 1ith sever Thomas J. K. George, Secretary alinet. felegation will be rge Peek, of Illi- his lot with Gov. ul days ago. The conferences will in this eity with the nominee. Daniels is dn Wedncsday, Sena- tor George on Thursday, and Sen- Walsh on Friday. The lat- leaders were lined up against Gov. Smith during ihQ preconvention campaign, It is indicated that Gov. Smith’s conferences with the farm leaders has as a purpose the lin- ing up of support in the agricul- tnral West and South and map- ping out an intensive campaign in those sections, rather tham solictation for sugresiions for the » speech, be held 'MANY ARRESTED Party Councils— . | CAMBLING RAID NEW 0} —Thre: EANS of the Bernard vesterday Ismen raided bs and seized Parich was executed when National Gua two fashionuble ¢ the paraplernalia. Names of ap- proximately 225 persons were taken, many of themn women. All A bonfiio celebra- tion was held when 3 burned after being es. o Two Democratic Papers - the para- Are to Support Hoover OKLAHOMA CITY 13.—E. K. Gaylore the Oklahomiar and Oklahoma , Okla., Aug. Pllhluher of It is understood in Tokyo that the agreement which Japan | warned Chang, gave the Nanking | Nationalists control of lhv Muk- | den Government's foreign rn-luv tions while granting Mukden complete autonomy in domestic | affairs, |City Times, two of the largest Democratic newspapers in the State, announces Iis papers will |support Herbert C. Hoover. The |publisher said they will not joim lhe Republican Party “but neither are they going to join the liquor mo '(lment n CALENDAR OF C()NGRL'SS IS JAM IED WITH BILLS WASHINGTON hundred bills repo. dar and some 13,000 away in committee pigeonholes, awaliting the opening of the sec. ond session of the 71 Congress. When congress next convenes it will pick up the legislative bur- den at exactly the point where it was set down May 16, It will find unfinished legislation await- ing it in every corner of the capitol. In legislative activity the first session of the Tlst congress out- shone the first sessions of the preceeding four. The records show that more bills were introduced, its committees approved more pro- Aug. 13.~Two on the calen- are tucked posals and the congress ground out more finished legislation than had been done at the first sessions of either the 66th, the 67th, the 68th or the 69th congresses. sal of 14,760 bills and reso- lutions were introduced. Congres- sional commitices placed their ap- | prova! upon 1,927 of the propos.. als, leaving almost 13,000 in their hands. OL the 1,927 approved by commiiiees, 993 were in confer. ence when the session endéd, 91 awaited a place on the calendar, 202 olrealdy had fouud positions there and 636 had boen acted upom adversely. 4 Included among the acted into law were five omnib pension bills which made 3,629 private pension bills, ‘wi it enacted separately would brought the grand total of passed at the first session to. 617 The 99. laws included 639 hou bills, 46 house joint resolution 283 senate bills and 26 nlllt resolutions, 993 bills