The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, July 25, 1932, Page 1

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” VOL. XL., NO. 6090. JUNEAU, ALASKA, MONDAY, JULY 25, 1932. DEMOCRATS PLAN CAMPAIGNING IN POLICE ARE ON GUA POLICE TAKE QUICK ACTION AT WASHINGTON Guard Is ‘l_)l:c—ed Around Presidential Mansion in Capital City DEMONSTRATION NOT TO BE PERMITTED Bonus Armfi/i“ Not Be Allowed to Assemble or Even Parade WASHINGTON, July 25.—Prompt | action has been taken by the po- to forestall possible demon- | tion in front of the White/ e by the Bonus Army mem- Extra police have been placed around the Presidential mansion. The police said men are leaving‘! the Anaconstia camp in groups but | will not be allowed to assemble | or parade anywhere in the city. May Describe Area If necessary, an area two blocks | around the White House in each| direction will be cleared to all traffic. SENATOR BORAH ADVOCATES NEW WORLD SESSION Immediate Conference on War Debts, Repara- tions, Is Urgent WOULD BE FOLLOW TO LAUSANNE AGREEMENT Declares Meeting Would Restore Confidence in Politics, Business WASHINGTON, July 25.—United States Senator William E. Borah, of Idaho, proposed last Saturday night in a radio speech an im- mediate World Conference to con- sider revision or cancellation of war debts and threatening the pro- gram for settling other post-war problems. Senator Borah proposed the con- ference as a follow up of the Lausanne reparations agreement which he said was more of a “harbinger of peace and the hope of humanity” than the Versailles Treaty. Important Step Senator Borah painted the Lau- * £ * * * * Scene of Project to Bring Ocean to Middle West United States-Canadian Treaty Provides for 1,677-Mile Waterway from Montreal to Duluth. Two Million Horse- power Hydro-electric Plant a Feature of International Plan. | b PORT ARTHUR, FORT WILLIAM, N VAT seaway STaRTS A ST. MARYS RIVER-LOCKS ] administrations. In inset is shown with opp | O POWER NOUSE oy co wousk SEE OETAIL OF THIS SECTION IN LOWER LEF CoRNER - RD, WHITE HOU STOCK MARKET TAKES ADVANCE: SHORTS ON RUN | | | | | Trading Range Broadened Today—Best Levels Since Last May STEEL DIVIDENDS MAY BE DECLARED Bad Industrial Conditions Discounted—Higher Prices Coming NEW YORK, July 25.—With the shorts on the run, speculators for Market today out of its narrow trading range up to the best aver-‘ age level since last May. The move was rather selective but tobaccos, oils, steel and some utilities and rails were sent up one PRICE TEN CENTY SE NEW STRATEGY WILL BE USED BY DEMOGRAGY James A. Farley, Announces Battles Will Be Waged in All States PENNSYLVANIA, OHIO, OTHERS BE ENTERED Hoover Preparing Accept- ance Speech—Prohi- , bition Intentions WASHINGTON, July 25. — The Democrats will concentrate many a rise were able to push the Stock of their big guns next fall on cer- tain “hopelessly Republican” States in an attempt to wrest them from Hoover and Curtis forces, James A. Farley, Chairman of the Demo- cratic National Committee, made it clear Saturday night. program, calling for the construction of two dams and ition by New York State authorities, who tal governments before any treaty with Canada was completed. Above is the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River area in which the United State Duluth, Minn., to Montreal, Canada, and gi will employ about 20,000 men and require seven years to complete. the territory extending for 48 mi ing access to the Middle W est tooc treaty for s ok hish williges Fe'the stond that the matter of cost should have been ag 1t will be rec n international seaway reaching from to cost approximately $800,000,000, d to by the Washington and Ottawa ved in the power development This ture of the plan has met d upon by the State and Federal It offered to confer with i d that Governor Franklin D. Ro to more than two points with np-{ In the past these States have parently little effort. | frequently been left alone while Steel Dividend ithe Democrats directed their ef- Brokerage gossip had it that the forts to those States which held shorts were unnerved over the promise of victory. prospect of the steel order for the Planned régular preferred dividend tomor-; Durxfl:;w f;;"qfi;oacmng row and its quarterly earnings may paign, States like Pennsylvania, not show a severe deficit as pre- Ohio, Vermont, Michigan and New' cam- dicted. Meanwhile the dwindling army xsvsanne agreement as the “most im- |Hampshire, rarely voting Demo- dent Hoover on the matter recently, but the Chief Executive took the pos C,O nf(x;gnteevi ::;l:gnw‘:;h :“ c?:;; b:}';; portant step taken since the World e . the | yar, 1ooking to restoration of con- e 'g‘: Capital | figence in political and business The evu::’f\?v.l:)n“’:)rr(iz:- xl; still :n‘mffnirs. He said debts were just i debts and the only reason for urg- force. Leaders have called a con-|jny 5 reduction or cancellation ference to see whether a court in-| junction could prevent enforcement | of the edict which demands com- plete evacuation by midnight to- night. | Fifty-five hundred applications ‘; o for transportation home have been | received from the bonus seekers. FIST FIGHT—ARRESTS WASHINGTON, July 25. — Late this afternoon the projected march1 on the White House by the radical | wing of the bonus seekers climax- | ed in a flurry of fists with the| police and the arrest of half a doz- | en veteran’s leaders, two blocks from their destination. The veterans had been denied a permit to parade and the left group attempted to march to the mansion regardless but found their progress stopped by strong arms and night sticks of the Capital Police. WANT MARTIAL | LAW RESCINDED BERLIN, July 25—The German Cabinet has decided to ask Presi- dent von Hindenburg to rescind martial law in Berlin and the Province of Brandenburg tomorrow. Says Hoover’s Personal Fortune Has Shrunk NEW YORK, July 25.—Presi- dent Herbert Hoover’s personal fortune, says the magazine For- tune, in the August issue, out today, has shrunk to $700,000 from an estimated $4,000,000 at the time of his retirement from business in 1914. The shrinkage is attributed principally to interest in an investment company whose ac- quisiticns are now described as mostly liabilities, and to ex- penses and contributions con- nected with the Belgian Relief, Pcace Conference and other public denations. would be in the interest of the people of the United States.” The conference, as proposed by Senator- Borah, would have the uthority to deal with reparations, debts, disarmament, reestablishment of gold standards, stabilization of |silver, Oriental and possibly other {questions. BRITISH VIEWS LONDON, July 25. — Unofficial opinion Saturday night welcomed Sen. Borah's proposal for a world conference to revise or cancel war debts. In view of Borah’s insur- gency, however, many observors doubted whether the Senator's sug- gestions will have any effect on the Administration. NO COMMENT, BERLIN BERLIN, July 25.—No comment, official or otherwise, has been forthcoming here on Senator Borah’s conference proposals. —e JOE DEVISS 13 MISSING Cordova Fisherman Disap- pears, Believed to Have Suicided CORDOVA, Alaska, July 25.—Joe Deviss, fisherman of the Pioneer Seafoods Company, up to last Sat- urday, has been missing for five days and it is feared he is a sui- cide. Deviss was in the hospital for treatment for broken ribs. He in- sisted on making out his will and then walked out of the hospital last Tuesday. An intensive search failed to lo- cate him. It is believed he has a wife and family near Everett, Washington. —— The United States has gold bul- lion valued at nearly $4,000,000,000, or upward of 35 per cent of the world’s total supply of around $11,300,000,000. Child Marriages Discussed; New Phase in U. S. Revealed PONCO PINE, Penn., July 25.— Declaring that 14 states are trail- ing India in child marriage legis- lation, Dr. Walter Maier, Professor of a theological seminary in St Louis, branded chilld marriage as an “atavistic flareback to the Mid- dle Ages” before the Lutheran con- ference on domestic affairs. “There are more than 667,000 wives, largely white native born, in this country, who were child prides less than 16 years old when married,” Dr. Maier said. “We shudder when reading of child marriages in India, but the marriage laws of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Louisiana, Virginia, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Rhode Island, Tennes- see, Colorado, Idaho, and Missis- sippl permit legal marriage at a minimum of 12 years for girls and 14 years for boys, whereas India renders illegal marriage of girls under 14 years and boys under 18.” |about 10 days. the usurpation of State rights in assert that the State’ share of the cost of the undertaking ($150 international arrangements were concluded without New York State having had a battle before the power question and a legal v kept within cost of public production. e the U. S. Supreme Court is proba § “Furth ,000,000) is double what it can afford to pay if di tribution of power is to oe deral hudlin’b nsed at what they belisve to New York officials further BOARD DELAYS RELIEF FUNDS DISBURSEMENT RF.C. Advises Gov. Parks| No Distribution of Funds | for Some Time States and Territories, seeking emergency relief funds from the Reconstruction Finance Corpora- tion, will'have to curb their im- patience for a time. The Corpor- ation hasn't yet determined just what procedure will have to be followed under the. new law in| order for it to disburse Federal funds to the States applying for aid. | Word to this efiest was received today by Gov. George A. Parks, and a similar notification has been telegraphed to the Governor of ev-| ery State and Territory by the; Corporation. Alaska Not Applicant | Alaska, the Governor said, has, not yet applied to the Corporation for assistance. Authorities here| have not had an opportunity to; study the measure passed just Ve-| fore Congress adjourned. It is pos- sible that later the Territory may seek emergency funds. Many of the States have already filed for advances, said the mes-| sage from the Corporation, for, funds for relief purposes and for| advances to aid in financing self-; liquidating projects. “The law has| just been enacted,” he added, “and naturally the necessary procedure for making advances under it has| not yet been established. “The Board desires to consider applications as expeditiously as| possible, but the act must be con-| strued and administered in an or- derly manner, and with due regard for all sections of the country. Na- turally it will take a little time to formulate policies, make sur- veys and establish procedure for! making such advances. Will Act Promptly “This will be done as promptly as possible and appropriate an- nouncement made of the procedure to be followed. The Board feels| sure that you will understand the problem that confronts it, and ear-, nestly solicits your co-operation,” he declared. el MRS. WHITE LEAVES 'FOR ROUND TRIP TO DAWSON New Transportation Plan For White Pass Railroad SEATTLE, July 25.—A specially built rubber tired gasoline car has been completed here and will be shipped north tomorrow on the steamer Northwestern to be used on the White Pass & Yukon Route from Skagway to Whitehorse. The tires resemble automobile tires but are equipped with metal flanges to allow them to run on the rails. The car will be the first railroad coach of the kind tried in the west. Speed and easy riding is the innovation. HISTORIC AR FLIGHT BEING MADE BY TWO Major Doolittle and Anne Madison Flying Over Washington's Route WASHINGTON, July 23.—Major |James Doolittle and Miss Anne Madison, of Washington, descend- ant of the Washington family, on a dawn to dusk flight covering the trails of George Washington, streaked away from here after re- fueling. They started from Boston The next stop is at Pittsburgh. The fliers are dropping mail along the way as they are travel- ing Washington's route during his career as explorer, soldier and statesman, covering 2900 miles through 14 States. The flight ends in New York City. ————————— SLAIN BANDIT ARE IDENTIFIED TACOMA, Wash, vuly 25—The |two bandits slain by the police last Friday night have been identified as two brothers, Eugene and Har- old Self, quarter breed Indians who have been living in a shack on the outskirts of the city for several months. Eugene Self was the object of considerable interest two years ago when he married his aunt, Mrs. Trixie Self, many years his senior. They separated after a few months. Will Not Interfere | With Von Papen’s Plans Enroute to Dawson for a round-| LEIPSIC, July 25.—The Supreme trip, Mrs. Albert White, wife Of court has declined Prussia’s re- United States Marshal Alber!lquegv. for an injunction restraining ‘White, left Saturday on the steam- Chancellor von Papen, as Commis- er Alaska. She will be absent gioner, from interfering with thelsupper was served at the Coffee activities of the State Government. GOV. ROOSEVELT, OWEN D. YOUNG, IN CONFERENCE Discussion Is on Facts, Trends and Needs— Political Gossip’ HYDE PARK, N. Y, July 25— Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Owen D. Young conferred here last Saturday and it is believed they are fairly well agreed on sub- Jects under discussion. Young declined to make any comment. Gov. Roosevelt said, “We just talked facts and trends and needs.” The Governor said he had not talked to Young regarding campaign organization but expected to see him fairly often. Young is mentioned in political gossip as a possible Secretary of State in the event of Gov. Roose- velt's election as President. The Governor said he and Young discussed the Lausanne conference but it was not indicated what the trend of the conversation took, - Recommends Suspension Chicago Board of Trade For Period of Sixty Days WASHINGTON, July 25. — Sus- pension of the Chicago Board of Trade for 80 days for violation of the Grand Futures Act, in refus- ing clearing house privileges to the [Farmers’ National Grain Corpora- tion, has been ordered by the Cab- inet Committee created for inves- tigation of charges. ——————— DR. TAVLIN ENTERTAINS AT BRIDGE ON SATURDAY Dr. Edna V. Tavlin entertained at bridge Saturday evening at the Zynda Hotel. Six tables were in play, the prize winners being Mrs. Ella Smith, Miss Elsie Baggen, Dr. F. S. Fellows and A. W. Henning, Following cards, a delightful | Shoppe. AFFAIRS ACTIVE IN COMMUNITIES SOUTH OF HERE M. S. Whittier Tells of Visits to Neighbor- ing Cities Activity in the fishing industry is noticeable at Prince Rupert, B. C, and in Alaska communities south of Juneau and has a favor- able effect on business generally, observed M. 8. Whittier, Assistant Collector of Customs, who has just returned to headquarters from offi- cial visits to Prince Rupert, Ketchi- kan, Wrangell and Petersburg. He left this city July 12 to inspect the offices of deputy collectors. “Notwihtstanding the low prices of fish, Prince Rupert interests are freezing considerable, and every Monday dispatching several cars of fresh fish by fast train to east- ern markets,” Mr. Whittier said. Shipload of Wheat “A few days before my arrival there, a large cargo carrier loaded with Canadian wheat sailed for the United Kingdom. “Residents of Prince Rupert are watching closely for developments in prospecting activities in the Laird district. I heard that two airplanes with prospecting parties would soon leave Prince Rupert for the Laird. “At Ketchikan, the main run of fish had not set in and fishermen had been bothered by bad weather. Howerevr, there were indications that the run would increase short- 1y. Ketchikan looks forward to the commencement of considerable pub- lic road work in the immediate fu- ture. Wrangell Looks Good “Wrangell presents aspects of prosperity. The Diamond K and 'Wrangell Cooperative Packing Com- panies having been canning fish parts of every day for 10 days or two weeks. Together, the two con- cerns employ about 100 persons. The Northern Sea Foods Company, which opened a shrimp factory last spring is having satisfactory re- sults. Its working force numbers 35 or 40. Joseph Sumption’s shrimp factor is also operating. “The Wrangell sawmill is run- ning part time, employing quite a number of men. “Travel from and to Wrangell on the Stikine River has been light this season, but I was told that gold mining dredging was being contiued in the Telegraph Creek district. Fine Public School “1 visited Wrangell's now pub- lic school. It is a fine building, ex- (Continued on Page Three) Tssues Up 2 or More jeratic, will receive j i 3 just as much Among the issues up about two attention as the others, Farley or more points aive United States said. 4 Steel preferred, Bethlehem Ste2l, Democratic leaders will b a e invited preferred, American Tobacco B, to meet in Chicago as soon after /Consolidated Gas, Allied Chemical, the headquarters are opened on Union Pacific, National Biscuit, Drug, Standard Oil of California, and Consolidated Oil preferred. Issues up one point or more are American Can, American Telephone and Telegraph, Standard Oil of| New Jersey, Consolidated Oil com- | mon, American Waterworks, Sears and others. Reading Company and Crucible preferred were up five points. Bullishness The bullishly inclined traders ap- parently acted on the theory that the market response to the second quarter earnings statement, some of which have been more favorable than expected, indicated the worst aspects of the industrial situation are discounted and higher prices| are in order. CLOSING PRICES TODAY NEW YORK, July 25.—Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 11%, American Can 35%, Anaconda 4%, Bethlehem Steel 12%, Curtiss-Wright 1, Fox! Films 1%, General Motors 9%, In-| ternational Harvester 15, Kennecott 6%, Packard Motors 2, United States Steel 26%, Armour B %. | WOLFGANG IS | IN GREENLAND COPENHAGEN, Jury 25.—Accord- | ing to advices received here, Capt. | Wolfgang von Gronau, with three| companions, flying from the Island of Sylt, off the German coast, to Chicago, Ill, has reached Ivigtut,, Greenland. The four are using a/ seaplane for the flight. | NEW YORK, July 25.—The Sun! says today it has learned that Capt. Gronau is headed around the world on a survey for a proposed international air mail and passenger route linking Germany with the United States, Canada, Alaska, countries of the Far East, follow- ing practically Col. Charles A Lindbergh's route to Japan. August 1 to map a militant cam- paign Farley expressed belief that Al Smith supporters will be brought into the Roosevelt camp. Hoover Is Busy Meanwhile, President Hoover is preparing his acceptance speech which will be delivered on August 11 in Washington. There have been frequent consultations of party leaders regarding Prohibition and economic features of the accept- ance address. Apparently the Presi- dent is keeping his Prohibition in- tentions strictly to himself as no intimations as to how he stands have become known. ———————— CLOSED MILLS REOPENING IN - NEW ENGLAND BOSTON, Mass, July 25— . Business conditions are look- ing up in the New England States. Closed mills are reopening and laid-off employees are go- ing back to work. Sufficient orders are coming into several industrial plants to warrant capacity production in the near future. . —————— SEEKS DIVORCE FROM BUSTER LOS ANGELES, Cal, July 25— A divorce suit has been filed by Natalie Talmadge Keaton against Buster Keaton, comedian, bringing to a climax a series of marital disputes the couple has experienced ]w:thn the past several months. CHICAGO, July 25.—Arthur B. Cutton, financier and grain trader, in a signed article, said one-third of the value of domestic wheat, corn and oat crops goes “into the pockets of those who frow fat at the farmer’s expense.” Cutton further said that “the Bureaucratic Lap Dogs Are Given Scoring by Financier could be compensated by farm products instead of the almighty doHar, the entire wheat crop of the United States, at present val- ues, would be gobbled up and still ieave a balance of $100,000,000 to be obtained elsewhere. This is about the present value of the entire oats crop of the United Department of Agriculture, for the | gtates, hence the Bureaus and year ending July 30, got rid. of |thejr sponsor, the Department of $318,000,000 and the Farm Board | agriculture, could absorb these two has a revolving fund of $136,000,000. | crops in their entirety and yet they “If those bureaucratic lap dogs}have the gall to say that they who are fed out of the public purse want to help the farmer.” —