The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, February 2, 1932, Page 1

| g ! | i | NEW BATTLE REPORTED BEING WAGED AT SH POWERS GIVE WARNING CHINA, JAPAN | | | I THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” VOL. XXXIX,, NO. 5942. JUNEAU, ALASKA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1932. _ MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS GED AT SH PRICE TEN CENTS TEN REPORTED |Start on Huge Columbia River Dam Urged As Means of Putting 100,000 Men to Work LOST MAKING AIR FLIGHTS Two Lieutenants Fail to Reach Crissy Field from Glendale PASSENGER TRANSPORT AIRPLANE DISAPPEARS Eight Persons on Air Liner; Missing in California Mountains SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb. 2— Lieutenants Edward Hoffman, of Austin, Texas, and William Cooke, of Tacoma, Washington, were lost yesterday flying from ‘Glendale, California, to Crissy Field. They have not been heard from since reported over Visalia. Search continues today for a. passenger transport with eight per- scns aboard, lost last week in the mountains north of Los Angeles. Extreme bad weather, snow and rain, is hampering the searching parties. MAIL J LANE CRASHES SAN _6ISCO, Feb. 2—The charred wreckage of an airmail plane, bound from Oakland to Reno, was found today mear Rio Vista. The pilot, John Sharpnack had been killed. The wreckage was found by Pilot William Campbell, Oakland-San Jose air mail plane, who wrecked his ship in landing. Late this afternoon it was an- nounced that Lieut. Cooke has been found safe in the Sequoia Na- tional Park where he landed after jumping from his plane and using a parachute. MANY DECLARE INTENTIONTO ENTERPRIMARY Sixteen Democrats and Four Republicans File Candidacies Today Sixteen Democratic filings for of- fice and four Republican were an- nounced here today from the Au- ditor's Office and the office of Clerk of the United States District Court. Additional filings probably will be made for Divisional offices in Ketchikan today on the Repub- lican ticket and possibly on the Democratic ticket. Up to date, only one filing has been made here for Legislative nominations on ‘the Republican slate — Grover C. Winn for the House. It is reported that J. E. Johnson has filed at Ketchikan for the Senate, and H. P. Hansen for the House. Two For Delegate On the Democratic ticket, the fil- ings of Senator A. J. Dimond, Val- dez, and George B. Grigsby, Ket- chikan, for nomination for Dele- gate to Congress, were announced Representative Ziegler filed last week for the same nomination. Representative Frank 'A. Boyle, Juneau, has filed for the nomin- ation of ‘Auditor on the Democra- tic ticket, which gives his party a complete slate. He filed by ule-l graph from San Francisco where] he is now visiting. Claude Helge- sen, who w saasked to file for that office decided he would not be able to make the campaign mnecessary for that race, and asked that Mr. Boyle be substituted in his place. I Mayor Thomas B. Judson of this city, and Mr. Helgesen filed their (Continued ‘on Page Two) St Approval of Congress for construction of the giant Grand Coulee dam project on the Columbia River in Washington is being sought by Senators, Representatives and organizations of the State. Map above shows location of the $400,000,000 project, and the 1,500,000 acres of desert ‘land it ‘would" irrigate. -Below- isthe - Grand Coulte reservoir which was the ice age channel of the Columbia River. MRS. JUDD WAS INSANE WHEN SHE KILLED 2 Three Witnesses Express Their Belief on Stand ECONOMY WAVE STRIKES ROAD FUND OF NORTH Major Elliott Says Hopes Congress Wont Cut at Phoenix PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb, 2. ‘—’ Three physicians, witnesses for the, defense, Dr. Edward Williams, Los head of the Arizona State Insane insttuintion in this city, and Dr.; Judd, positively affirmed their be-| Ical year beginning July 1, next,) $656,000 Estimate The Alaska Road Commission will consider " itself fortunate if it gets $656,000 from Congress for the fis- the Chamber of Commerce was told today by Maj. Malcolm Elliott, | President, who returned late last) By HAROLD TURNBLAD WENATCHEE, Wash., 2— Construction of the gigantic Grand Coulee dam and development of the vast Columbia River basin are again being urged upon Congress. Senators Jones and Dill of Wash- ington have introduced a bill intne Senate, with a similar also has been introduced in:the House, calling for construction of this project, camparable only tothe huge Hoover Dam and Boulder Canyon development, which it ex- ceeds in size and cost. The bill does not specify the amount to be required, but Jones says the board of engineers for rivers and harbors estimates the cost to be about $400,000,000. Advocates of the project point out that the starting of construc- tion would directly or indirectly give employment to thousands of now idle workers. To Pay In 50 Years Power from the mighty wr#nts of the Columbia would be rélied upon to pay for the dam within 50 years, although Congress is asked to underwrite the expense becfuse of hte magnitude of the project. Worked in with the power and reclamation angles of the develop- ment plans is flood control along |the river. Four times more electricity would be developed at the Grand Coulee dam than at the huge Hoover dam | project under construction on ‘the Colorado river. Approximately 1,- 500,000 acres of bleak desert would be transformed into some of the mation’s finest agricultural lands. Only a small portion of the land would be opened to netgem%e:t one time in order to avoid - production of agricultural products. Diversification of crops would be insisted upon. The Washington State Grange, which formerly opposed the devel- opment of the Columbia basin, as the area to be benefited by the Grand Coulee project is known, recently added its endorsement to those of many civic and state or- ganizations. Aid “Dry Farmers” The first farms to benefit by the reclamation development which is part of the project would be a hardy group of “dry farmers” who have fought a losing battle with the elements. Formerly enough rain fell to en- able them to wrest a crop from the soil every two years, but a cycle of dry years has left hun- dreds of abandoned farm houses and dead fruit trees in its wake. In citing how the project would be a boon to unemployed Willis T. lief that 'Winnie Ruth Judd was Week from his annual visit to the | paoneller, Seattle consulting en- insane when she shot and kllled} Mrs. Ann LeRoi and Miss Hedvig | Samuelson here last October 16. ‘The three were on the stand Monday afternoon and this morn- ing and were subjected to rigorous, cross examination by the State's attorneys. Dementia Praecox Typ e Dr. Wililams declared Mrs. Judd | is of the “dementia praecox type,”| and that she had had a mother| complex and baby complex since she was very young.” He said she blond killer does not know ‘the! difference between right and wrong. Dr. Judd, who qualified as an | expert . in mental cases by saying he had gained a familiarity with them in a three-year practice at ‘Morningside Sanitarium at Port-| land, where insane patients from Alaska are cared for, recited num- erous incidents of his married life with Winnie on which he based his belief that she is mentally irre- sponsible. ‘The couple were married eight years ago in LaFayette, Ind., and shortly afterward went to Mexico ‘where they resided about one year. Since that time they lived to- gether infrequently, one of the periods being in this city a few (Continuea «n Page 8ix) Trouble Springs Up for Unemployment Relief Bill ‘WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 2— gress unchanged,” Major Elliofit‘ | Admirailty, Chichagof or Baranof capital which, he asserted, is “no picnic.” That is the figure which was submitted to Congress by the Bureau of Budget. ‘“We hope that it will pass both houses of Con- (Continues on Page Two) RESOLUTION ON BEAR SANCTUARY BIVEN APPROVAL Chamber Sends Vigorous Protest on Project to Senate Committee The Juneau Chamber of Com- merce today adopted a resolution protesting against reservation of Island as a bear sanctuary, and declaring that “Alaska should be deemed more fit for human habi- tation and progress than for pro- pagation of bears, and that it is unjust to the people of Alaska in their attempts to obtain 2 liveli- hood under American principles by the development of the Territory to be constantly forced to with- stand the asaults of those who, re- gardless of their motives...seem to belittle them by advocating the creation of the Territory into what- ever reservations and sanctuaries The Regulars are united against that may occur to them.” The resolution, which is seven hazards for direct relief of unem- |give Federal funds to cities® and|gre as anxious for the bear to be ployment with & big outlay of Federal cash. \ Senator LaFollette is trying to force action in the $375,000,000 bill that he and Sepatar Costigan, Colorado, are sponsoring. of | Senators litieal states to help relief work. A group of Democrats is- draft- ing a substitute bill. say the measure”is po- dynamite, properly protected us anyone and affirmed that they are now get- ting adequate protection. It denied that there is any danger of ex- o i s (Continued on Page Four) |gineer, estimates that erection of |the dam alone would provide work for 5,000 men. A similar number could be em- ployed in building the reclamation canals and several thousands in (Continued on Page Five) STOCK MARKET TAKES TUMBLE, PRICES DROP Rails Slid Down One to {Four Points—War Speculation Off NEW YORK, Feb. 2. — Stocks turned quietly reactionary today. Rails slid back one to four points and similar losses appeared in other sections. War stock speculation was squelched. Today's turnover was about 1, 200,000 shares. Shares losing two to four points included American Can, American Telephone and Telegraph, Allled Chemicals, Union Pacific and Santa Several aircraft issues lost one to two points. —— CLOSING PRICES TODAY NEW ,YORK, Feb. 2—Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 15%, American Can 50%, Anaconda Copper 10%, Beth- lehem Steel 17%, Curtiss-Wright 2%, Fox Films 3%, General Motors 21%, International Harvester 26% Kennecott 10%, 4%, United States Steel ker Hill, no sale, NANCY MILLER RETURNS FOR VISIT The Maharani Sharmishthabl Seattle, Wash., shown as she arrived in New York en route to Scattle on her first visit to the United States since she married the fabulously wealthy former Maharajah of Indore four years ago. The private for- tune of her husband is estimated at $300,000,000. She wears tattoed on Associated Press Photo Holkar, formerly Nancy Miller of her forehead a tiny red circle, the mark of her caste. She is shown (right) with her traveling com;:lnlon, Cristine Da Loup. "FARMCOLE FILES IN ALASKA FUND DISCUSSED BY LEGISLATORS Territorial Chamber Gets Replies on Agricul- tural Request In response to representations of the Territorial Chamber of Com- merce urging a Congressional ap- propriation for maintenance of ag- ricultural experiment stations in Alaska, and particularly the station at Matanuska north of Anchorage, M. S. Whittier, Executive Secretary of the Territorial Chamber, is in receipt of numerous communica- tions from members of the House and of one communication from a member of the Senate. ‘While most of the letters from the national lawmakers express sympathy with the request of the Territorial Chamber, nevertheless only a few hold out any hope .of favorable action on the desired ap- propriation. Working For Appropriation Delegate from Alaska James Wickersham, declares he earnestly argued the matter before | the House Appropriations committee but without success. He promises he will try to obtain the needed funds by means of an amendment to the appropriation bill when it reaches the floor of the House. Failing favorable action there, he will en- deavor to have the House bill amended in the Senate so 8s to in- clude the agricultural item for Al- aska. Representative Albert E. Carter, Republican, Califiornia, writes taai e regards the abandonment of the agricultural stations in Alaska as “ @ backward step” but, he sees no way of preventing it. Representative John Thomas, Republican of Idaho, promises to (Continuea on Page Eight) Groundhog Says Winter Around Juneau Is Over Mr. Groundhog declares winter 6. 0. P. PRIMARY AS PROGRESSIVE 'Oust Federal—Officia s from Local Affairs Is Made Issue by Him 'Wth his campaign slogan “ex- clusion of all Federal officers from participating in Territorial affairs,” Cash Cole, Territorial Auditor, to~ day announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for re- election to that office. In a char- acteritic statement, he set forth his position clearly. Mr. Cole also announced he was to make the campaign as a “Pro- igressive Republican,” and was not in the race at the behest of any of the several self-designated lead- ers of the organization. Stands On Record In a brief statement announcing his candidacy, Mr. Cole said: “In filing again, I shall go before the people of Alaska on the record I have made in properly organizing the office of Auditor, and in at- tempting to conduct its business and carry out the duties imposed on the Auditor to‘the end that the best possible service would be ren- dered to the public. It was and is my conviction that the office was created to be of benefit to the people rather than a few officials. “Under the old system of Terri- torial administration, conditions Ihad been wholly unsatisfactory and it was the aim of those men who drafted the Act creating the Audi- tor’s office to do just what is ex- pressed in the title, that is, “To reorganize the executive depart- ment of Alaska.” Responsibilitywas {fixed and the office created which it was intended should be respon- sive to the will of the people. Says Difficulties Met “It early became apparent to me, after taking office, that I could not serve the people and retdin any standing with officials who pre- viously had been in charge of Ter- ritorlal affairs. Naturally, there ‘was only one choice to make in or- der to carry out my oath of office. ‘That was to serve the public at all costs. “This was not to the liking of those running things in the past, and they set, out to place severe SINO-JAPANESE FIGHTING MUST CEASE AT ONCE America, Great Britain, France and Italy Are in Accord | BRISK MILITARY ADVICE IS GIVEN Detailed ‘Px;;sals to End Hostilities Are | Submitted | GENEVA, Feb. 2—America, Great | Britain, France and Italy announc- ed in brisk military style at the extraordinary meeting of the League of Nation's Council today that the Sino-Japanese fighting must stop and they will take im- mediate steps to stop it. J. -H. Thomas, British Cabinet and the United States. The conference was delayed an hour and when Thomas finished, Dino . Grandi, of Italy, and the French representative announced their governments approved of the same stand. The German delegate made a similar cordial statement. PROPOSALS SUBMITTED WASHINGTON, D <, Feb. 2— The United States and Great Bri- tain have submitted to the Japan- ess and Chinese governments g de- | tailed to end hostilities. France and Italy are expected to join. The proposals call for a cessation | of violence and no more warlike/ preparations. Neutral zones must | be protected and combatants must be withdrawn from the Interna- tional Settlement. The text of the proposals did not mention what further steps will be taken if the proposals are not ac- | cepted. | CENSORSHIP IMPOSED LONDON, Feb. 2. — The Great Northern Cable Company announc-l ed late today that a censorship has been imposed on all cables from China. | JAPANESE COMMANDER WIRES U. S. NAVY DEPT. | WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 2— The Navy Department received a cablegram from the Japanese Com- mander at Nanking saying they were attacked which contradicted the report of the commander of the U. 8. destroyer Simpson re- ocived here. The Simpson said no firing was heard from shore yes- terday before the Japanese began firing on Nanking. Senators and Congressmen are| watching the situation and delayed action on the War Department ap- propriation. of his proposal barring shipments of ammunition and arms either to Japan or China because of the vast interests of the United States in the Pacific. | MINE WORKERS IN CONVENTION, Pass Pointed Resolutions— to Study Unemploy- ment Insurance INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb.2. —Resolutions instructing for a study of Unemployment Insurance, dustry and Government acquisition of all basic industries, have been adopted by the United Mine Work- ers of America in convention here. Some of the delegates wanted a stronger resolution on insurance. CHINESE APPLY TORCH TO ONE JAPANESE AREA Hongkew, in International Settlement, Being Swept by Fire AIRPLANES DROPPING BOMBS ON SHANGHAI Artillery Ba_rrage Laid Down in Chapei Sector —Chinese Fight Back TOKYO, Feb. 2.—Dispatches have been received here telling of a new battle at Shanghai. The Chinese are said to have set fire to the Japanese district of Hongkew in the International Set- ‘tlement area and a large section i# inow burning. Newsboys began crying out extra member, spoke for Great Britain editions of newspapers describing \the battle while Foreign Minister Yoshuzawa was conferring with the British and American Ambassadors " who called to propose plans for a peaceful settlement of the Shang- hai difficulties. | News dispatches said gun fire is shaking the entire city of Shang- (hai and airplanes zoomed overhead {dropping bombs. The dispatches said the Japanese are withdrawing to the northern part of the International Settle~ ment because of the fire. : One Japanese transport has ar- rived here with the bodies of 20 BOMBARDMENT REPORTED SHANGHAI, Feb. 2—Two thou= sand Japanese bluejackets are ad- vancing on the Chapei sector this afternoon following a heavy artil- Prompt negotiations for perma- lery barrage of machine guns. The nent peace will be the next mpflm“mc;flr is zzmnuo\u. i The inese stubbornly sisting. The entire foreign settlement is shaken by the bombardment lead- ing to the belief the Japanese are using heavy ordnance from the warships. The Chinese are using mortars. The International Settlement gar= risons have completed sandbagging and placing of barbed wire barriers {in_the streets. ‘ Thousands of refugees poured into the Settlement. It is estimat~ ted 50,000 persons have come In !since fighting started. All newcom- |is plenty of food. The American and British have jnot moved to evacuate and take out their nationals. ANOTHER BATTLE LOOMS NANKING, Feb. 2—A fierce bats tle is looked for any moment as efforts of local officials to bring peace appeared failing. An attack by the Japanese is momentarily. Senator C. C. Dill urged passage|" The Chinese Foreign Staff has evacuated the city. TWO PUT ON SPOT, KILLED Reprisal tor Shooting Two Officials Believed Cause of Crime KANSAS CITY, Feb. 2. — The |bodies of Sam Bachman, aged 26, and Abraham Td®2man, aged 27, were found on a side road five miles west of here today. The two had been shot to death. Bachman killed Roy Shepard, De= Federal regulation of the coal in- | puty Constable and Mike Katz, In= spector, last November. It shot as reprisal for the deaths of Shepard and Kataz. | restrictions upon the Auditor which would make it impossible for the |office to function as its creators l’hfid intended. When the Legisla- Yture met in 1931, some of the Re- publican members who seem to {hold their political status by fawn- 'ing before Pederally appointed of- * (Continued on Page Eight) Manslaughter Conviction in Alaska Court Is Reversed ST SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2—Rul- ing that the Trial Court failed to | instruct a jury properly, the l’bdl eral Court of Appeals has re-| versed the manslaughter conviction | of John Freihage and granted him | a new trial, Freihage was convicted of killh his common-law wife, Mrs. Big during a fight in September, at Ruby, Alaska, and was ced to 20 years by the Federal trict Court at Fairbanks, is believed Bachman and Tuzman were taken to the spet where their bodies were found and ANGHAI |ers are searched for weapons. There