The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, November 6, 1928, Page 1

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE VOL. XXXIIL, NO. 4938. MILLIONS GOING TO POLLS TO “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” JUNEAU, ALASKA, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1928. | | T0 CONSIDER ONLY COUNTRY, st Word Is that He Has Made No Promise to Any- body—None for Him PLEDGES PEOPLE BEST SERVICE HE CAN GIVE Promises Constructive, Pro- gressive and Forward- Looking Government 1 o NEW YORK, Nov. 5.—Gov fred B. Smith declared in speech last night that he “could| enter upon the dutles of the great.| est office in the world without a' commitment to anybody | the American people.” The nominee first iled record of his public life| and then delivered what he de.| seribed as, “my last spoken word | before the American people art | in morning to make their de- cision; and it is this: At no time! during my long public career in| office did 1 ever trade a prom for a vote. 1 have made no par- ticular promise to any man or up, and nobody has been auth- orized to make any promises me. In fact, none have been made. I can enter upon the greatest office in the world with- out commitment to anybody except the American people, with a mind single to the best interests of this Al a radio 5 except | | the | | reviewed a the for Pledges Aid To Alaska If Elected TTLE, Nov Ken- neth Mackintosh, candidate for the Senate on the Republican ticket, opposing Senator Dill, Democrat, incum- bent, pledged himseM for de- velopment of Alaska among other endeavors, if he is elect stalte g ¢ ¥ ed. HOOVER HOPES TOBREAK DOWN SECTIONALISM Says There Should Be No North, East and West in Our National Thought SAYS ISSUES AFFECT HOME MORE THAN EVER Welcomes New Voters to Common Task of Welding Idealism Into Politics PALO ALTO, Cal, Nov. 5.—Her. Hoover, speaking over the last night, appealcd to the electorate of the country to disre gard sectional lines in balloting to- morrow, saying, “it is contrary to country, and 1 promise that in re.|our National ideals that any party turn fer your vete of confidence the best that about a coustrugtive, progressive, forwardJooking Administraition. vernor said ‘that under can form of government citizens “must assume indi- 1 obligation to do their full share to keep democratic govern- ment suécessful.” “It has been declared,” he con- tinued, “that the equality of man is nev better exemplified than on day when the humblest man in the community is equal to the P as he election nds before the ballot box, | |s tomorrow, 1 will_give our country| the ident of the United States | hould represent country, and any section this of election, in me to bring|more than any other, gives hopes of There aking down, sectional lines. ought no longer to he a North, East and West in our Na- |tional thought. Our ideals as Americans have neen molded and welded under the leadership of men and women from every sec- tion of the country The greatest progress can come in the advance- ment of our institutions, ideas and idéals by common contribution from every section of the country. Pointing to the unparalled regis- tration, Hoover said this is great- ly due to the women, “who are “The man or woman who is not|alive to the fact that issues in the sufficiently interested in the wel- fare of the country to cast a bal- annot be id to be a good n. It is almost as if they in effect, that they do not care what happens. The whole theory of Democratic representa- tive government is predicated on the belief that the citizens of the country are sufficiently interested in their government to datermine for themselves who shall run it.” — .- B.C. SALMON SUPPLY FINE No Apprehension for Fu- ture Says Director Motherwell VANCOUVER, Nov. 6.—There| need be no apprehension regarding the future supply of salmon in British Columbia. The run during the past season has been one of the largest in his- tory with the exception of the sockeye variety, Major J. A. Moth- erwell, Dominion Fisheries Inspec. tor of British Columbia, reported. Major Motherwell has returned from an inspection of the north coast where he said the fish have been making their way up stream in countless numbers. The total B. C. pack to date was 1871621 cases of 48 pounds, or 500,000 cases above last year. Major Motherwell said the sock. eye run has been disappointing, adding that it is not the result of National election more seriously than ever affect every home in the country.” The nominee welcomed the “mil- licns of first voters to the common task of building better social order and welding idealism into the po- litical life.” Borah Makes Final Plea For Hoover UTICA, N. Y, Nov. 6.—In the last of 20 speeches, Senator Wil- liam E. Borah urged that every man or woman, Republican, Demo- crat or Socialist, record their vote and “have a voice and exert their influence in the affairs of their country.” Senator Borah predicted a tre- ‘mendous victory for the Republi- can Party, “which will insure four years of administration at the hands of a man who has been tested, who holds a diploma from the University of Experience; who earned, in a wide field of public service, your confidence and who, I believe, has your confidence.” Two Men Are Burned To Death in Ky. Fire IRVINE, Ky, Nov. 6.—F. P. Prin. gle, New York engineer, and Ed- ward Tehan, Staten Island chem- ist, were burned to death in a fire of undetermined origin which de- stroyed the ofl refining plant of the Texas Oil Company. — e — e e 000000000 . a poor run hat the fishermen were unable to catch them due to chang- ed spawning grounds. The sockeye pack has been 190,219 cases. Three Youths Are Drmed,_'l'ens Lake POLLS CLOSE AT 7 P. M. The polls will not close until 7 o’clock this even- ing. There is still time to vote. Every American citi- zen (nox?le or female), }211 years or over, who has ruld:r in Alaska for the last year and in his THE FIGURES Teddy Gerard (above), Amer- | ican actress, picked up victim of auto accident outside the gateway of her home near Lon- don and nursed him back to health. He was Captain Archie Grant, of the Grenadier Guards, one of Britain’s crack military units. Now they’re engaged to be married. (International Newsreel) UPROAR CREATED TRIAL OF TORAL SANANGEL, xiexico, Nov. 6.- The courroom where Jose de Leon Toral is being tried for slaying President-Elect Obregon, was thrown into an uprcar last night when a group of men broke in with shouts of “Death to Sodi; Death to Porfiro Diaz.” The crowd disregarded pleas for quiet, threatening to attack the Jjury, Demetiio Sodi, who was assigned to defend Toral, attempted to speak but was shouted down. The men who started the dis- order are believed te be a group who were former followers of Ob- regon. The nun Maraia Manzano has admitted panticipation in the plot to kill Obregon and Calles. Egg Bombardment Hurled Against Senator Heflin ANISTON, Alabama, Nov. 6.— United States Senator J. Thomas Heflin was the object of an egg Pombardment while giving an ad- dress against Gov. Smith last night, No direet hits were scored but some of the eggs spattered on his clothing. The disorder broke Toose in a school auditorium and the Police were called. Senator Heflin paused during the disturbance. No arrests were made. [ pemocrATIC 1 repuBLIcaAnN PROGRESS/IVE SHOW THE NUMBER OF ELECTORAL VOTES TO WHICH EACH STATE IS ENTITLED. (Special from Chronicle) KBTCHIKAN, Alaska, Speaking to more than sons who packed the sles of the Coliseum tast night, George B. Grigsbhy, ofy- didate for Delegate to Congress on the Democratic ticket, last night {made his final plea for He received the greatest Nov. 6.— seats and election. demon- 1,000 per- theatre BIG DEMONSTRATION; | TALKS TO OVER 1,000 g in Ketchikan, address to the and the audience It is predicted that the Democratic ticket will carry Ke |chikan by an overwhelming majo: ii(y today. stration ever given any candidute 2 GIRLS ARE Paid Murderer or Hi-Jack- ers Believed Respon- sible for Deed DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6.—The bodies of Miss Bessie Lynch, aged 21, and Migs Cleo Denten, aged 19 ars, were found on the edge of a cornfield. The skulls of both were crushed and a knife wound was on Miss Denton’s throat The women were apparently murdered last night or car morning. It is thought they were beaten to death by,a tool from an automobile. Auto tracks were found in the field but detectives are without any clue. They inclined to beleve someone was paid to kill the women, by jealous sweethearts or hijackers. Robbery is discounted as money and checks in purses were not touched. The ground rhowed signs of a struggle and bloodstains were also found ———- PRONIBITION AND HOOVER Mrs. Willebrandt Makes Plea to All Relig- ious Leaders LOS ANGELES, Cal., Mrs. Mabel Walker Willebrandt, speaking here, declared Prohibi- tion will be the policy enshrined in the hearts of all religious load- ers of all denominaltions, Cathc {as well as Protestants, She serted: “The modern Prohibition ‘movement began in Ireland a)out ‘the middle of the last century, with Father Mathew and not only have great Protestant leaders fol- Towed his footsteps but all spiri- tual leaders of his church in mod- ern times have championed his cause.” are FOUND SLAIN KING OPENS Speech Today from English Throne LONDON, Nov. ogg-Briand pact, renouncing took precedence in the ment, The speech was Peers and bejeweled the balcony. King George said: ernment has been happy to the United States. Coolidge and Wife NORTHAMPTON, 6.—Welcomed back to home town by hundreds friends and admirers, Calvin Coolidge and Mrs, idge cast their ballots here day. An overnight trip from Washington brought them Northampton and they will turn this afternoon after Mass., Nov is seriously ill. —.e———— six months, Sad Home Coming for One Dad MINNEAPOLIS, Minn,, Nov 6—A nurse and four little | boys were found dead from gas when the father, a steel worker, m&-nea home night. A1l the bodies were {|lon a bed. Four jets were | PARLIAMENT i Kellogg Pact Approved in 6.—The Kel- address which King George read from the throne today in opening Parlia- heard by a| for retirement from the ! brilliantly robed assemblage of It is expected that he will ac- Peeresses | cept a post with the Gorgas with commoners looking on from “My dov-1 ac- cept the treaty of renunciation| of war in any form, sponsored by Vote at Home Town' n into re- visit- | unh ing Mrs. Coolidge’s mother, who| Jake Meyers, Well known local| ploneer, returned home today from! Plerce County. Tenakee where he spent the past last | | 2| Sorley, MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS —Thv Electoral Véte and Hownit W};nt‘ m1 924, LIGHT VOTE IN - £ About 40 Per Cent Polled} | Admiral Will Retire | The radio also carried Grigeby's outlying sections. | Legislative candidates also spoke ! listened with the' greatest attention throughout. entire i Personal physician to the late President Wilson and for many years prominent in Washing- ton society, Rear Admiral Cary | T. Grayson (above) has applied avy. | Memorial Institute in Panama. (International Newsreel) | s | l UNHAPPY, ONE REASON GIVEN FOR SUICIDE | the old| I of President | Cool- to- | Financial Difficulties Also| Involved Former | Tacoma Man Wash., Nov. 6.—An| wpy domestie situation and fi-| nancial difficulties are believed to, have led to the suicide, presumably | last Thursday, of Bdward Hofstede, | former Deputy Prosecutor of| TACOMA, The body was found | cluded wooded spot. Hofstede resigned after | Progecuting Attorn {manded explanation of | claimed to be worthless, Iby Hofstede. Numerous from friends and associates were also revealed. | | - | in a se-| | John y, de- checks, | written lmuh’i | A marriage lcense granted Oc- estimated at $30,000, the greater|they were curried b | | tober 12 to Hofstede ( Ynema Hasterday, Port and® Mrs. disclosed. It {8 now claimed that | Hotstede nad two former wives, lone now demanding payment of |overdue alimony, >o e - REPORTS ARE FALSE Reports being circulated in the street that William L Paul and August had telegrams I ner ire absolutely The Empire nected with a telegram or other ¢f communication of character from either Faul or Mr. Buschmapn Neither The Empire nor any- one con with i of any denial or expl by Mr. Paul of the public mission he made at Ketchi kan that cannery interests had paid him $6,000 JOHN W. TROY Editor, The Empire, Juschmann to The the can 56,000 rither sent ire denying that s had paid Pou alse, N nor anyon received t any Mr, has any know ion ad - TWO PRECINCTS FIRST HEAVIER in Town at 3 P. M.— Democrats Confident Despite unfavorable weather that earlier hours cf the day, Juneau citizens the prevailed most of the were turning out well for general election At 3 p. m. total of 576 had cast ballots. In Precinet Number 1, Fire Hall, 360 had voted; at Precinct Number 2, and at Number 3. that there had been some spli ting of tickets but sivel of the total vote had been cast In cinets the rate of materially heavier after 2 p. than up to that hour. Chairman Is Confident per cent all 8 Democratic confident ticket would was that receive the an party vote cast the three pre Highway, at Douglas 1:land “Our workers have reported ir terest unusually strong in Democratic ticket and ocur formation is to the effect Juneau's citizens are solidly hind it. “They for party candidatos { inct Th and e, i the have apparently a_wonderful opportunity fo by their ballots the domination of First Division pol tics that has blighted the d trict for several years,” he clared Biz Ketchikan Meeting Mr. Hellenthal announced receipt of advices from Ketch at the 150 7% Indications wer not exten- HOiiAtEn that absur Y1’ potential pre-| balloting was m. Hellenthal, Chairman of the Divisional Committee, | unsually | heavy majority of the votes here. | He predicted an increase in the) Glacier on he | be- awak ened to the fact that they )Azl\‘(" end one-iuan de-| th PRICE TEN CENTS 2.5 " VOTE BEING \l Roads, Evervihere in' Nation. Leading to Polling Places LARGE vO1L MAY SLOW UP RETURNS Chiet Interest Seems to Center Over Clec- i tion of President | | | | By BYRON PRICE (A. P Political Writer) JASHINGTON, Nov. 6.—Glor- in the full power of their sovereignty, the Nntion’s voters a peaking sliective mind |today the ctionn which will establis a mnew Administration at Washington to determine the politics of the next Congress and bestow Governorships in more than two-thirds of the States. In every political subdivision of the vhole country, all roads lead to the polling places. Witl more than foriy millions on the registration books, every sign pointed to pyawiding of & record breaking vote L fore the closing of th: polls. Womier Answer Call Wonia ‘u unnumbered thou- gands are counted among those 'who for first time are an- swering the ca'l of (he iranchise. Prompt« Ly experience and 'mindful o the e losive issues ywhich have gone into the making of the campaign, election offi- cials and ¢itjzens’ committees in |uevoral Srat s tuol. y precautions. to poHce the Dol. Texas Rangers Cui Texas Rangers were senf out |to preserve peace in one trouble gector near the Mexican border, and in Chicago 15000 special watchers were detailcd to voting places. Fair weather is prevailing uver most | try. a ol reporied as s . ol the coun- Just Two IMore Voters bert C. Hoover found his pollinz piace housed 1u the Wom- eu's Club Puildi on Stanford University pus Gov. Alfred B red his polling ioner’s shop on busy iast Forty- Kightl ireet in New York, | Hiving spoken their last pre- | election rd: to the eclectorate | Tast he t giroat figures today just two more vot- exerclsing the American of suffrage with wmillions fellow n H n m! iscov- n a sta- 1- t w night, were right [of their i What Wiin muceh cnterinz about Presidency, i- % t ileans popuiar interest the contest for the making over (Continued on Tag .. Two) kan reporting a wondertul raliy| : there last night at which George!No, No. Doctor; B. Grigsby addressed more 1,000 persons and where he than | was No Operaiion; (Continued on Page Six.) g How Wall reet Is Betting NEW YORK, Nov. 6 Wall Street betting odds on the election are 5 to 1 Hoover wins and 6 b Smith will carry New York State. co — RDOV A WIND STOR |Man Disappears | " i | | ing were C1ICC, Cal, Nov Ben Sil- |ver, of San Fraucisco, injured in ' the passenger plane crash near Desabla last Friday midnight, dis- appeared from the hospital here shortly afier being received for treatment. Physicians were seek. to a sca'p wound and repuls-4 by Silvor who de. bat a relativ f his died ing rcom and he would never enter one. The doctors offered to work the corridor bu hile anse Silver disap- pearsc sew | clared in un oper. in | | DOES $30,000 DAMAGE CORDOVA, Alaska, Nov. 6. The worst storm in history raged|one owned by here Sunday damaging proper! part being the new school buil Orchard | ing, when the roof was blown off | { ¢ourthouse stenographer, has been|and torrents of water from the heavy rain poured into eve room. Twu warehouses, onc private and tie municipality, ty|were swept in'o the lay where sea on the fast reced A treak | when the ry|in front |oecupanis the track d- g lide. »f the storm occurred wind dropped a stump a speede. and seven were ilang from : car wus demolished o Flying wreckage from the sc)\(’Ul\bm none of the occupants were roof broke thousands A United States Deputy precinct for the last thir- ty days, may vote. No B v VOHD DO IT NOW. | open and the windows and | of dollais| injured. doors barred. The father said the children had been suf- 'SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 6./ —Three youths were accidentally e drowned in Chicon Lake, 20 miles|e from here. The youths were Amos|e and Newtoa Lee, brothers, e American cftizens should “dem- i After a ten-day absence during oOnstrate loyalty to Prohibition as (which he visited a fox ranch in deep seated as his religious con {Security Bay in which he ds in.,Vvictions themselves and bring| | terested, Dave Housel returned @bout the election of Hoover,” con- i a0 IO R 'Jhame Iast night on the Margnita. cluded Mr. Willebrandt. City Engineer F. A. Metcalf, and | worth of plate glass windows as! Marshal was briaging a supposedly Ray MeCormick, who have been'the wind picked it up. Telephone!insane ma: in on the speeder at making surveys on Chicagof Is- poles torn up from the ground, the time . (ri::e.d o el | land at Hirst:Chichagof and Chi-|and fronts of bulldings were| School will be con‘inued for the ydars, ol | chagof, returned to town last nigit|smashed in, one hotel front being |semester in churches and lodge e g on the maliboat Margnita. badly sliced. buildings. ; 1 .