The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, January 22, 1932, Page 1

THE DAILY “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” ALASKA EMPIRE VOL. XXXIX., NO. 5933. JUNEAU, ALASKA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 1932. PRICE TEN CENTS MFMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS GRUESOME EXHIBITS IN JUDD TRIAL STARTS FIGHT BINGHAM RESOLUTION VOTED DOWN SENATE REJECTS| FIRST PHASE OF LIQUOR ISSUES Proposal for Referendum by States on Repeal, Modification Lost FIFTY-FIVE OPPOSE, FIFTEEN FOR ACTION Resolution Is Called Mean- ingless — Claims It | Would Pass the Buck WASHINGTON, D. C, Jan. 22— The Senate has rejected, by a vote of 55 to 15, the Bingham resolu-: ~ tion inviting referendums by States DEMOCRAT LEADERS IN A HUDDLE on repeal or modification of the § Prohibition laws. i An attack was made on the resolution that it was meaningless and sought to pass the buck to the States and could accomplish nothing and it went down to de- feat. : Opponents included a number of Senators listed as Anti-Prohibition- ists and supporters for resubmis- sion. The Senate generally refused to' consider the vote as a test on the' Prohibition issue although the resn- lution furnished the first vote of the session on any phase of the liquor topic. [ AL SMITH'S VIEWS NEW YORK, Jan. 22. — Former Gov. Alfred E. Smith, one of the ‘most severe critics of the Prohibi- tion Amendment, believes it is here to stay. At a meeting of the Hotel Asso- ciations, Smith said he believed re- peal was impossible but “another emendment can be added which will provide that any State may, | with approval of the people, take! control of such matters its:lf.” GARNER'S VIEWS WASHINGTON, D. <, Jan. 22— Speaker Garner said this afternoon that a “fair interpretation of the' rules seems to permit of a vote”| at this session of both resubmission of the Eighteenth Amendment and also modification of the Volsteadi Act. e — THO LEADS IN HEX DOCTOR' | MURDER CASE Will and Insurance Policies of Norman Bechtel May Aid Police PHILADELPHIA, Penn., Jan. 22. —Norman Bechtel's will and his| insurance policies provided the po- lice with two important leads in the investigation of the slaying of the young church worker whose mysterius death is believed tohave been caused by “hex doctors.” Bechtel's face and body were mu- tilated with stab wounds. Bechtel is reported to have left $60,000 in life insurance. This fact puzzles the authorities for he was only 31 years old. It is notknown who the beneficiaries were but the police expect to find this out and it is believed this will furnish one lead to the murder. Bechtel was found dying on an estate but died in a hospital be- fore regaining consciousness and the authorities were thus unable to get any lead regarding the crime. —ell- A two-hour change in a train schedule was made at Eagle Pass, Tex., so spinach shipments could connect with the “Lettuce Special.” Associated Press Photo During meetings of the democratic national committee in Washing- ton, party leaders held many a conference on ways and means of pre- paring for the 1932 campaign. shown together. Left to right: in 1928; John J. Raskob, chairman of He re three of the party leaders are Alfred E. Smith, presidentiai nominee f the national committee, and James W. Cox, presidential candidate in 1920. _ ’ BOY HATER OF COPS DIES N PRISON CHAIR “Two-Gun” Crowley Elec- trocuted During Night for Murder OSSINING, New York, Jan. 22.— Francis “Two-Gun” Crowley, 20- year-cld desperado, was electrocuted in Sing Sing Prison last night for the murder last May of Frederich Hirsch, Nassau County Policeman. Crowley was pronounced dead at ONE PROVINGE IN SPAIN HAS BEGUN REVOLT Military -Rushed -to- Cata- | lonia Where Red Flag Is Floating | | . MADRID Spain, Jan. 22.—Pre- mier Azana has launched the mili- |tary power of the Republic of Spain against outbreaks in the {Province of Catalonia where the \red flag of the “Workers' Repub- lic” has been set up in many vil- 11:07 o'clock last night, five min- utes after entering the death chamber. Outwardly comjosed, the young lages. Heavy military reinforcements have already arrived at Manresa, where trouble is anticipated. The police killer who “hated cops,” displayed none of the braggadoccio | which characterized his ctiminal career. He was led into the execu- tion chamber of the prison by the Chaplain, the Rev. Father John P. McCaffres. ——eeo——— EARTH SHOCKS IN GUATEMALA Disturbances Start Vol- canoes Erupting— Ashes Falling GUATAMALA CITY, Jan. 22— More than thre escore of earth shocks, which sent part of the Re- public into shivers, and crippled communications have occurred here up to noon tday. It is 'feared considerable damage might have been wrought in the section of Guatamala around two volcanoes, 50 miles frm here. The volcanoes are Fuego and Actanago which began to erupt after the first quakes. Ashes drop- iped here all night and continue to fall today. Two Billion Dollar Finance Measure Is Sent to President pEIRLL WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 22.— The Senate has approved the re- vised two billion dollar reconstruc- tion finance corporation bill which has completed Congressional action. The bill now goes to Hoover for his signature. Crossbreeding Produces Improved VANCOUVER, B. C, Jan. 22— A new species of the salmon family will soon joinh the silver hordes of the North Pacific, according to an- nouncement from the Dominion government {fisheries experimental station at Cultus Lake, B. C., wheré Salmon Species' experiments in cross of sockeye and pink salmon have been suceessful. The new specimen, called pink sockeye, is declared to be a pro- lific breeder and of high nutri- tion values, President ' 125 Republican Government announced it would immediately stamp out any rebellion. Premier Azana is backed by the Assembly by a vote of 285 to 5. seized the local governments at Berga, Sallent and other towns, jand proclaimed a “social revolu- tion.” — e LORD READING SERIOUSLY ILL ;Army Biplane Carrying Doctor and Nurse to Bedside in Luxor 'CAIRO, Egypt, Jan. 22. — Lord Reading, aged 71, noted British statesman, and Foreign Minister in MacDonald’s first National Gov- jernment, is seriously ill at Luxor. An army biplane has left here for Luxor with & doctor and nurse to be at his bedside. The nature ;of Lord Reading’s illness is not | disclosed. He just completed a |visit to Palestine which was a great personal triumph. ———————— | CONFIDENGE IN | PREMIER LAVAL PARIS, Jan. 22—Premier Laval won a vote of confidence in the Chamber of Deputies. The vote iwas 303 to 265. —_———————— iSenate Favors Gold i Medals for Fliers | Who Broke Record I WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 22— Gold medals for Post and Gatty, |who flew around the world in record breaking time, are author- ized in a Senate resolution passed today. House action is still neces- sary. % INEW CRISIS IN GREAT BRITAIN FACES PREMIER Tarriff Issue Causes Trouble for New Na- tional Government MACDONALD USING GREAT DIPLOMACY Conservaliv-e_'l;arty Minist- ers in Cabinet May Step Out LONDON, Jan. 22—A major crisis on the tariff issue confronted the British National Government today forcing Premier Ramsay Mac The strained relations, however, manship and diplomacy to hold his ‘Cabinet together. The issue is the general tariff policy which the Premier is to present to Parliament. This poliey, it is understood, provides for a general levy of 10 per cent on im- ports. by the Conservative Party minis- are not belleved to have grown out of the general principles of the tariff but out of the stand taken /Chinese political situation. Tt 'is ters that 10 per cent would not satisfy the majority of the Con- servative members in the House of ‘Commons. Tax System of Illinoais. Reorganized Measure Relieves Chicago —Pay Day at Hand for Firemen, Policemen SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Jan. 22— The Tllinois State Senate yesterday passed a measure reorganizing the State’s taxation system in order to relieve Chicago’s longstanding fin- ancial stringency. The Senate vote was 32 to 0, and the House recently passed the same measure 115 to 30. Reports from Chicago said a payday is at hand for City firemen and policemen, the first since De- cember 16. A new issue of scrip is Extremists are reported to have i, pe given school teachers which, with former issues, will be redeem- able when the measure just passed by the Legislature becomes effec- tive. WARNING GIVEN CHINESE FROM JAPANWARSHIP Admiral Issues Ultimatum to Residents of Shanghai —Trouble Is Feared SHANGHAI, Jan. 22.—The strain- ed relations between the Chinese and Japanese appeared to be gett- ing rapidly worse as the Japanese Admiral dssued what is called a virtual ultimatum from his flag- ship in the harbor . Chinese merchants have sent an appeal to Nanking for more troops. The Admiral demanded the im- mediate suppression of organiza- tions hostile to thc Japanese, es- pecially boycotting the -organiza- tions. ‘Chinese storekeepers have formed “protective groups” and asked the Natlonalist Government to provide, guns for defense. Advices from Tokyo said addi- tlonal warships had been ordered to concentrate here. BOMB PLANTE IN AUTOMOBILE VANCOUVER, B. C, Jan. 22— Wally Woolridge, motion picture , was injured here last night when a bomb exploded in Waoolridge was blown several feet.[ Necither the injured man nor the police can explain the bombing. Airplane view of Leevining, STORM CUTS OFF HAMLET FROM snowfalls. Tractors broke through with provisions shortly after an "pllot flew over this stormbound settiement of 250 residents. .~ OUTSIDE — WORLD' | Cal., one of the villages in the Mono basin isolated 15 days by huge | Associated Press cameraman and his STOCK MARKET BIVEN SETBACK, SHARPEST KIND Numerous Issues Sustain Losses from Two to Four Points NEW YORK, Jan. 22.—The Stock Market experienced the sharpest setback today since the January rally got under way and losses of from two to four points were num- erous. Sales' totalled 1,500,000 shares. Rails turned downward on the news the labor leaders at the Chi- cago conference demanded an an- swer on their program of unem- ployment relief. Stocks losing three to four points included United States Steel, Am- erican Can, Dupont, Allied Chemii- cal, Case, American Telephone and ‘Telegraph, Eastman, Santa Fe, Norfolk and Western. Issues off two points were New York Central, Union Pacific, Con- solidated Gas, American Tobacco B and Lackawanna. CLOSING PRICES TODAY NEW YORK, Jan. 22.—Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 14%, American Can 60 1-7, Anacodna Copper 10%, Bethlehem Steel 19%, Curtiss- Wright 1%, Fox Films, 4%, General Motors 207%, International Harves- ter 25, Kennecott 10%, Packard Motors 4%, United States Steel 42%, Bunker Hill, no sale. CHANG BACK IN NANKIN Former President Believed Nearing Return to Power in China INANKING, China, Jan, 22— Former President Chiang Kai Shek, who left for his estate in the Pro- vinces after the recent resignation of his Government, has arrived here. He declined to comment on the purpose of his visit or on the Chinese plitical situation. Tt is lieved here he is nearing a re- turn to power. “Alfalfa Bill” Gives Little Slam At Wall Street OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Jan. 22—~Gov. William Murray told Oklahoma State legislaiors last night he would rather be plain “Alfalfa Bill” Murray” than President Murray. He said Wall Street was all right if it <would confine itself to legiti- mate financial transactions but its gambling was worse than ewithroat poker, FRANCE ASKING SECURITY FROM UNITED STATES First Move -l\me in Reduc- tion of Armaments— Views Expressed Foshay Ke})t Facts From Ing uisitqrs Resented Inquiry by Bank- ers Into Firm's Fi- nancial Affairs 1 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Jan. 22— Two Philadelphia investment bank- |ers testified yesterday that W. B.| LONDON, Jan. 22.—According to Foshay, being tried with H. H. official reports received here, a calll Henley for the second time on mail was sounded yesterday for a secur- |fraud oharges, showed resentment ity pact with the United States for | when they sought to make an in- which France, in exchange, might | tensive inquiry into the financial reduce its armaments one-fourth. | position and activities of his en-| PFrance, it is reported, has an-| terprises in 1928, the year before nounced willingness to participate the receivership. ‘in the reduction of naval arma-! Val B. Holman and Wilbur E. ments at the Geneva Disarmament Rank, were the witnesses. They told of having purchased Foshay securities for resale that year. The bankers said they were informed | Conference next month providing ! Donald to use all of his states-| ces are first agreed upon. It is said here that Washington’s S |by Henley that the Public Utilities attitude, as given, is opposed to! and Consolidated Corporation, op- guaranteeing French security andf erating as subsidiaries, were incor-'as favoring discussions to cut land ! porated in Arizona to safegaurd armaments at Geneva rather than! the investors because the State ex- a reduction of naval forces. ercised a closer supervision than | ——————e——— other States. ! - g ;“;1,,;“;0:‘:1?"[} ONTRAGCTORS ; MUST OBSERVE | ties but when they sought detailed information, Foshay expressed re- sentment. ————— lioover Takes Action Re- | garding Pay on Gov- { ernment Buildings ALAN FAITH IS MARRIE Newspaperman Of Cordova| WASHINGTON, D. C, Jan. 22— Weds Virginia Matt- |president Hoover has taken a move X | to keep contractors on Government son in Seattle {buildings from paying lower wages| |than other employers in the same SEATTLE, Jan. 22—At an in-|comminies formal ceremony last night at the " An mxecutive order decreed that| home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fel-|ginuations of the Bacon - Da H - Davis | 'M‘l&eVlrsmh Mattson became the | provailing Wage Scale Law be ert-" bride of Alan Faith, Associate Edi- ten into all building contracts along| tor of the Cordova, Alaska Dally|with the clause permitting can-| Times. |cellation of contracts if the pre- The Rev. John McLaughlan, Dean vailing wage scale is not paid. of 8t. Marks Cathedral, read the| i e s SRR L service in the §iesence of cl‘”‘ei Freshmen co-eds at the Uni- friends. Mrs. Faith is the daugh-|yargty of Texas average five ter of Mr. and Mrs. Kasler M“"'fpounds heavier than their upper- {JUDD DEFENSE OBJECTING TO ONE SUTCASE Receptacle Containing Dis- membered Body Caus- es Arguments THREE HOUR RECESS PERMITTED BY COURT Eleven Witnesses Testify on Opening Day of Murder Trial PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 22.— Counsel for Mrs. Winnie Ruth Judd today accepted the gage of battle when the State offered as exhibits the receptacles in which the bodies of Agnes LeRol and Hedvig Sam- uelson were shipped from Phoenix # to Los Angeles. Mrs. Judd's counsel objected to the introduction of a suitcase which contained parts of Miss Samuel- son’s body on the ground that Mrs. Judd was now being tried only for the alleged murder of Mrs. LeRoi. Judge Speakman sent the court into almost & three hour recess while counsel retired to gather legal references to support their points about the exhibits. Laughs at Crime Scene Mrs. Winnie Ruth Judd was able to laugh and joke while the bodies of her two former friends, Mrs. LeRoie and Miss Samueison, whom she had shot and killed a short time before, were still in her pos- session and she was carrying out plans for their disposal, witnesses called by the State in the first day of her trial destified. The State bpegan its effort to show that the double killing could not have been the result of a sud- den quarrel and carried out on the spur of a moment, but was care= fully planned even down to the method to be used of getting rid of the bodies. It concentrated on the opening day in trying to prove that Mrs. Judd, calmly packed the bodies in a single trunk, moved them from the scene of killing where she repacked them into two trunks and & suitaces; that she imper: sonated Mrs. Agnes LeRoi over telechone on the morning | the shooting; that she flirted |1y with the expressman while bodies were being moved; and she showed no indications of ousness between the time of killing and her departure from Phoenix for Los Angeles. Eleven Witnesses Called Eleven witnesses were called by the State Thursday, including & woman friend who dined with tae two girls Friday evening and was presumably the last person to see them alive, other than Mrs. Judd; employees in the sanitarium where Mrs. LeRoi was employed; neigh= bors who heard three shots fired in the evening the State claims the killing was done; the express- man who moved the trunk from the girls' bungalow to Mrs. Judd's apartment; the Ilatter’s landlord . who with his son moved the trunks and other baggage to the Southern Pacific’s depot; the landlord's wife with whom arrangements were made - for hauling the baggage. 3 The theory of the State that the shooting was done before midnight of October 16 gained some con= firmation from the testimony of two neighbors. Both testified that they heard three revolver shots shortly after 10 pm. the sound coming from the direction of the bungalow. Both said they looked out at the house but saw nothing. (Continued on Page Two) son, of Kirkland. class sisters. After . a ~short honeymoon the newly weds will reside in Cordova. | ‘The bride was attended by her sister, Berette, and the groom by Edward Medley. — e YMPIA BA K ! CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. Jan. 22, | |—Charging twelve members of the Is IN TRU“BL {Mennonite Church with having |alienated the affections of his wife, OLYMPIA, Wash., Jan. 22.—The 'Blanche, because he refused to give Olympia National Bank was today up an inheritance, Adin 8. Shank ordered placed in the hands of the has filed an amended claim for Comptroller of Currency by the $200,000 against them. Board of Directors. The last| Shank, in, 1916, receivéd the in- statement showed resources of $2,- heritance in the form of stock. He 437,000 and demand deposits of $1,- charges the twelve urged him to 999,000. dispose of it because it was a ————a—— | worldly possession. He refused, safd Tax collections in southeast Mis- Shank. souri are reported better for 1931' After he refused Shank . as- than for the corresponding period serts, they approached his wife ‘a year previous. and impresed upon her the as- 12 Churchmen Stole Love Of Wife, Says Mate’s Suit sertion that he was “sinful, un-~ clean, tainted, unwholesome and They advised her, Shank sald, ‘not to use the same table as he, used, not to sleep in the same. room, and not even to talk with him.” ] In 1925 Shank says, he was ex= communicated from the chu He advised the twelve men to stop attempting to influence his wil They continued, he charges, wif the result that she deserted him. He recelved a divorce in 1929 om the grounds of desertion and tal cruelty. v