The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, October 1, 1928, Page 1

R e THE DAILY ALASKA FMPIRE VOL. XXXIL, NO. 4907. JUNEAU, ALASKA, MONDAY, OCTOBER VI, “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” 1928. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS PRICE TEN CENTS STATE CONTROL OF LIQUOR EXPLAINED THOS.MARQUAM IS INDICTED FOR NOT REPORTING Washington Grand Jury Returns True Bill Against Lawyer BN | WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.—Fail-| ure to report receipts and ex-1 penditures under the Federal Corrupt Practices Act is charged in an indictment returned by the Federal Grand Jury sitting| Here against Thomas A. Mar-i quam, Fairbanks, Alaska, who in| November, 1926, was a candidate for the election as Delegate to Congress. He was opposed by and lost to Delegate Sutherland. The indictment alleges that, although various persons and or-| ganizations contributed a total of $3,000 for campaign expendi-' tures, Marquam refused or neg- lected to file any report of re- ceipts and expenditures as re-| quired by the act. The indict-' ment is the first of its kind filed in the District of Columbia. i SMITH IS BEST FRIEND OF U S, PUBLIC SCHOOLS Senator Robinson Declares N. Y. Governor Perform- ed Wonderful Services COLUMBTA, Mo., Oct."1.—Gov. Alfred E. Smith was portrayed |y by Senator Joseph T. Robinson, Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee, as a man, who, if plac- ed in the White House, would employ “whatever moral influence possible” to build up the public school ~ system of the United| States. He was held up as hav- ing performed wonderful service to education during his years as Governor of New York. Senator Robinson described Gov. Smith as the stanchest sup- porter of the common schools of the country his generation has produced. The' Senator expounded on the school systems of the country and contended that even if the Chief Executive were inimical to the public schools he was with- out power to harm in any sub- slantial manner. However, he said that Gov. Smith was only not inimical, but the strongest of friends of the system. Garages. of Chicago Taxi Compmy Bombed CHICAGO, Oct. 1.—The Yellow | Cab Company garages on the North Side were bombed with dynamite during the night sig- nalling what the police fear may be the reopening of warfare be-| tween employees of rival taxicab concerns. The police are now! on guard at all Yellow Cab Com- pany garages to forestall further outbreaks. Nineteen Persons Are Killed Grade Crossing Accidents During Sunday NEW YORK, Oct. 1.—Nineteen | persons were killed and four| critically injured in grade cross- ing automobile accldents in three! States yesterday. One such acci- dent in Canada caused three |urday TEXAS GUBERNATORIAL RACE W. H. Holmes (right), Amarille, Tex., oil operator, will oppose Gov. Dan Moody (left), democrat, in the November election for governor of Texas. 3 | Two Meet Death | In Search { For Liquor ! SAWTELLE, Cal., Oct.— i 1.—A restaurant operator | and patrolman who had gone to the man's home to search for liguor met in a death embrace and shot each other to death Saturday night. Patrolman Brinnegar was | found dead with a bullet in his back. W. F. Beard was found locked in the officer’s arms near death from two bullets | in the abdemenadying a few | minutes after the detectives | arrived answering calls of | neighbors. | The restaurant owner's | wife was luken mm :'maludy ‘ _—._____a ?SENATUR BORAH ATTACKS SMITH "ND ROBINSON Trains His Guns on Demo- cratic Nominees’ Posi- tion on Farm Relief LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 1.—United States Senator Willlam E. Borah! fired a broadside at the agricul- ture relief battlements of the Democratic Party in a speech at| the University Coliseum last Sat- night. Thg major fu lade was trained on positions Gov. Alfred E. Smith and Senator Jos- eph T. Robinson have taken on! farm relief. Senator Borah declared Senator| Robinson took his present posi- tion after conferring with Gov. Smith. : 1 During the McNary-Haugen fight in Congress- Senator Borah said Robinson declared: “I do not he- lieve National Legislature has pow- ler or should have power to com- pel producers or any part of them |to a particular process of market. ing nor do I believe Congress has power to compel payment of such marketing costs as the equalization fee of this bill proposes and I do not believe any lawyer in this Chamber believes Congress has| that power.” | Holds Up Robinson The remedy he proposes is that| of tearing down the tariff wall,' Senator Borah continued, adding on this subject: “If the farmers of the country, instead of seeking)| to associate themselves. to a plun. deaths. Tunney Pre 1Cnx:!1nue(l on Page Two) pared to Wed; Awaiting Bride-to-Be ROME, Oct. 1.—Gene Tunney i3 now legally prepared to marry “Polly” Lauder before both civil and eclestiastical authorities eith. er in Rome or Naples. ‘While it is understood the se- lection/ of the place awaits the ar- rival of the bride-to.be on the steamship Saturnia at Naples, to- morrow, the fact that Tunney has his trunks sent here is believed to indicate this city as his choice, The bridegroom s shy since re- linquishment of his c?nqlfl in | sist. believed to be thinking that among 400 churches in Rome, may be a, spot where the knot may be tied, unknown to pursuing reporters and cameramen, Tunney has not made it known, who his best man will be since; Italian families usually have four| witnesses for the contracting party at a civil wedding and an pn(lrely' ‘Mew quartette for the religious Services. Rather a large field of candi-ito his home in_ California and|ther and sister-in-law, Mr. dates, however, -ppelyugorwu.-mm will at Plln Alto|Mrs I P. Taylor. CURTIS MAKES WC.T.U. TALK IN OKLAHOMA Senator Tired, Bruised, Nearly Voiceless, but Keeps Smiling ENID, Okla., Oct. 1. y— Tired, |bruised and almost voiceless, but smiling, Senator Charles Curtis concluded a 5,000-mile campaign tour of the West Saturday night |with a prohibition speech at the W. C. T. U. convention. Senator Curtis reiterated op- pnslllnn to repeal of the Righ- teenthi - - mdmsi;‘t' or Volstead Act, decl; faith in enforce- ment of the Prohibition law and fassailed the proposal of Gov. Al- {fred E. Smith for State liquor control. / The Republican Vice-Presiden- tial nominee was forced to carry his right hand in a sling. The Senator came here delivering five specches the day Friday hand in one His after during night he caught his an automobile door and finger was badly smashed. weakened voice was very thick and he spoke with diff culty but smiling as he has throughout his tour of the West, He admitted, however, that he was tired, he turned toward his private to Topeka, week-end. as car Kansas, for over the Campaign Plans TOFEKA, X Oct. 1.—An- other day of rest was afforded Senator Curtis at his home here| preparatcry for departure tonight for Chicago where he will confer this week regarding his future campaign plans. Doctors ordered him to give immediate rest to his voice. This is the reason he is withholding decision as to hig campaign plans for the future. However, Senator Curtis, will keep his engagement to speak in Chicago on Wednes- day night and at Gary, Indiana, on Friday Inu both will be brief. RELIGION IS T0 BE BANNED Hoover Agamsl Any Dis- cussion During Bal- ance of Campaign WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.—Her- bert C. Hoover is earnestly hope- ful that his clear-cut announce- ment on the religious question will serve 'to prevent overzealous workers of his party adverting to this subjecy during the remaind- er of the campaign, either by written or spoken word. There is probably no subject upon which the Presidential can- didate feels more deeply than his repudiation of the Caldwell letter and it is indicated to those around him, that he keenly re- grets this matter has been brought into the campaign. Hoover plans five moye major| addresses before the voters go to the polls. One will be in some large Western city while enrou (the eve to journey home | A.P. SUMMARY | | { | | \ | | mentarily, !the campaign in New York FAVORABLE TO BOV. AL SMITH Little Repugfi;n Comfort | in Western Tour of Demo. Nominee 'WISCONSIN IS PLACED DEMOCRATIC COL Senators Blaine and Norns | Off Reservation—South Dakota Worries G.O.P. SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1.—(As- sociated Press Summary of Cam paign for Last Week)—Prohibition, ! farm relief and religion still coms mand leading attention as tha Presidential campaign swings through the closing days of Seps ember. Other issues intrude mos but these three set the pace during the last week. Eacl demonstrated its hold on the Di)‘ litical leaders and voters. Campaigning in the West an back through the Canadian bordel States, Gov. Smith addressed himi self earnestly to the farmers anl the farm problem. Ou these ques- tions he talked in_ both his speeches and to party leaders., The Prohibition question wasj given an astonishing turn when W. C. Bruce of Maryland Dubllx.x. ed the quickly denied story that Herbert Hoover does mot refuse a drink. iven Democratic air- man John J. denial, declaring that the nominee did not serve liquor A renewed outburst over religious issue centered about Mrs, Mabel Walker Willebrandt, al. oftenest though ™ she demied - that hep -Ohis+’ speeches to preashers were only to spur them to oppose Gov. Smith because of Prohibition views. Her | disclaimer did not quiet troversy in her own party. Re- publican National Committeeman Walter Newton, described her ac- tivities as “well intended but mis- guided.” The Wisconsin member of the committee asked that she be kept at home, Following his earlier policy, M Hoover has remained ’(.ontlnuad on STATE ISSUES AREDISCUSSED BY GOV. SMITH Returns from Westward | Trip—Goes Into Im- mediate Conference .. ROCHESTER, N. Y., Oct. 1 Laying aside for the time llum.:.] his standard as Democratic Presi-| dential candidate, Gov. Alfred k. Smith®came to Rochester today 1o talk state politics and found his way to his hotel conference room blocked by a huge throng turned out to welcome him back from xm-J western fields. From the time he arrived at the depot where a large crowd gave him a noisy welcome, until he entered his suite in the Sencca Hotel for a series of conferenc with the New York State pa leaders, the Governor was the! center of a wildly shouting mil-| ling citizenry. -~ So dense was the| crowd that it took more than half | an hour to drive the nomince's car a few blocks to the hotel Gov. Smith began receiving political leaders immediately get the latest information on state sithation. Tonight, Gov. Smith will dress the Democratic State vention stressing the desire that) be place his to he ad- con- divorced from efforts to him in the White House. He has declined to be drawn into the choice for the Gubernatorial nom- ination along with the Senatorial candidates and others to be nomi- nated tomorrow. e RETURNS TO VISIT Miss Margareth . Taylor, WhoI formerly worked here as clerk in the U. 8. Land Office, arrived on Raskob joined in the | the con- | " |ator Josbph T. jat 4%, Chrys SMITH SPEAKIN‘G AT DENVER AUDITORIUM 6OV, SMITH'S | (i View is of the Denver auditorium which was crowded for the democratic presidential candidate’ { The governor Is speaking from a small stand in front of the huge organ. Tre | speech on water power. ancloced epaca in front of him is the press section. apesvun PR i GCOVERNOR SMITH LEAVING DENVER CATHE R'\{ | | 11§ (13 in his home.! the J’” i | i | | | \ &4 The democratic presidential candidate and Mrs, Smith leaving the Catholic cathedral of the Immacu late Conception where they attended mass during Smith's campaign tour in the West. [New York Liquor NEW ATTAGK iIs Knocking Them Um:onsrmm NgvpkuABNlnggN NEWA¥ORK, Qet: 1A wide clean-up of 1k-ensies [planned as the result of meeting of police officlals. T Will Open Verbal Fire on Several Republican Campaigners spe { W secret | ix} |was given impetus by the over, the week-end of two p from aleoholfc polsc |treatment in hospitals o | ‘Phe police said th of treatments imusnally lrnu It 18 sald at headquarter sthers. num that ‘wherever it is possible. the ource of Hauor s bef raced ul speedy action wi taken ‘ zainst those places Three women are ed in the hespitals, on a state of coma fron sictans feared she | cover, Most of were picked up on unconscious. WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 1.—S8en- Robinson intimat- ed ‘that during the coming week| he will turn his attention to a| number of Republican speakers | who have bheen taking thrusts at the Demoeratic ticket for some time. It is expected that his rival for the Vice-Presidency, Senator Charles Curtis, and § ater Willlam E. Borah, and per-|being haps Secretary (of Agriculture| William M. Jardine, will among those coming within range of his verbal fire In Oklahoma, Robinson goes next wh ma the the reets, { be | \TWO ARE ARREST | ON FOX FARM WITH heinson oes text, 0 temarer| STILL. AND LIQUOR| | Owen, one time member of the| | Democratic National Committee| Charged witn vmx.n ng the Na.| but mow opposed to the Smith- tional Prohibition® Act, John Po Robinson ticket. lock and Dave Cooper were placed |t ——— lin the local Federal jail last Sat.| STOCK QUOTATIONS |urday evening., The two men wer ; —— arrested on IAneoln Island, wher NEW YORK, Oct. 1.—Alaska Pollock operates a fox h. Juneau mine stock is quoted today | Deputy Prohibition Administr, r 124%, Cudahy|T. L. Chidester and Azent Boyte | 68%. Glidden Company m.,mm were ddeompanted by William | where Senator the Princess Louise to visit for two or three weeks with her bro. and Miss Taylor m resides at Boise, Idaho. Missouri 72%, Montgomery Ward | M. Whitney. of Seattle, legal ad.-| 266, Btewart Warner 104, U. S or to Administrator Lyle Steel 15914, Bethlehem Steel| The officers, f is repor 4%, Chife Copper 52%, Sun rm[:.?u.u a sl maonshine Texas Corporation 67%. quor and ¥ of mash. - | which predicted | man's REPUBLIGANS VERY ACTIVE IN DIXIELAND "'Chairman Work " ISsues| | Statement of Highly Optimistic Nature WASHINGTON man Hubert Work, Oct, 1 lican National Committee of Herbert C in the state the (ly optimistic 's prospects s issued a time v s actively nt report submitted by dann, Director of Hodver ties -in the D ppended Southern to the that receive an overwhelm ority in the South - Horace ( activi- fon, statement | ¢ Hoover KETCHIKAN MAN TO BE Chair- | of the Repub-| is high- | Hooy- | South and |tor from the that Republican 'S campalgning in | Conno; ng electoral | ing for will| v ! LIQUOR SPEECH MAKES BIG HIT Democratic Nominee's At- tack on Prohibition Re- ceived Enthuelashcally DRY STATES OUGHT TO BE REASONABLE {Nominee Declares that Dry States Ought to Regard Desires of Wet States \IH.\\.\I'I\I: ed he Je Prohibition, Ge Oct. 1.—Cheer- an attack on mith called for sane and honest’ handling of the prcblgm and advocated the sale of liquor under restrictions in States where the plan meets with the' approval of the major- ity of the voters Outlining 'his prog city, once' famed <asoum?¥s the (world a brewing center, the nominee emphasized that the plan "‘hu sponsors would protect ‘‘all |the rights of day States to che |last degres s Jlld ! around thvm in this a8 lleawnnble L. tes should be rea= Sabout it Gov. Smith the crowd that packed the auditorium here and radio ors throughout the country. {“They should listen to a State lthat s not in accord with their |epinions What would the dry States of the country say if the wet States proposed an amend- Jment to the Constitution prohib- iting thethh from pas 44 Histe t : ? 1 Follo the lines of his ae- lceptance speech in the remedy he | propsed, except that he made ne |reference to the Canadian sys- | tem, dealing with the liquor prob- lem, Gov. Smith reiterated that he cpposed to return to the sA nudd on l‘n' Threl!) CRIGSBY MAKES ' FINE PROGRESS IN VOTE DRIVE iWeek-End Despatches Say Democratic Candidate Is Making Headway George B. Grigshy, Democratic —. |candidate to Congre is making fine progress in his drive for votes in the Seccnd and Fourth divis- ions, according to advices received by The Empire over the week-end, His addresses at both Nome and | Fairbanks, made last week, wera |to large aundiences, and were ex. |tremely well received, these re. ports said. The candidate, himself, is grati. fled at the nature of the support he has received and the unanimity |of the Democrats in Woth sections he has visited. He is now work- ing back into the Third Division fand will spend the month remain- ing Dbefore election in campaign- ing there and in this Division, Frawley Is Encouraged James Frawley, formerly Sena- Second Division and ‘l'nx'mwx' ¥ ident of the Alaska nate, in a telegram to J. J Democratic ~ National itteeman, predicted Mr. would certainly carry N and probably the entire is| Second Division. He wired Mr, nors as follows: dellvered a vote. gets speech to a packed house |in A. B. Hall Tuesday night. His masterly handling of the political issues convinced his audience that | | Com BROUGHT HERE, REPORT|p, i the logical man to represent H. C. Davis, bound ory charge, will be and the case aga ted to the local y, It was announced . Marshal Albert alleged victim year-old girl. Davis is heing neau by Deputy 1 H. Caswell, ofticer will days as a Grand Jury. loral is brought of Ketchikan remain here witness a . over Some ‘,1nnw ago at Ketchikan on a statu. hrought him submi ( today White. to betore here The four- Ju- S. Marshal W, The several! Alaska in Congress. That Grigsby will carry Nome is now assured, and more than likely the whole Division. All Demoeratic factions have united for him.” Fairbanks Crowd Applauds dispatch received Saturday by The BEmpire from the iner of Fairbanks, said: Speaking before an.audience that by| A night Ne by opened his campaign Fourth Division Friday night in a highly successful mmlnl ((‘ontlnued on P-n M‘ the A A NI e g g, crowded the hall, George B. Grigs- . in the