The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, August 31, 1932, Page 1

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” VOL. XL, NO. 6122. JUNEAU, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1932. 600D TIMES BACK AGAIN IN TEXTILES Silk, Rayortotton and Woolen Mills Report Rush Orders EMPLOYEES ARE BEING RECALLED Some Plants Operating 24 Hours—Prices Higher, Wages Increase NEW YORK, Aug. 31.—Hope for increased employment is seen by the financial district in the re- cent buoyancy in the textile com- raodity markets, some of which have climbed more than 90 per cent. The silk rayon, cotton ahd wool- en mills in the New England and other sections report a rush of or- Qers. A large number of employees Lave beea fecalled and in several instances operations have been started or a 24-hour basis. The fuming trend in textiles reflected in the wholesale dry- organizations in the East. One New York firm announced an 8 percent increase in wages and salaries after moving between ten and fifteen million yards of goods. Raw silk shows the greatest up- turn, about 90 percent in three months. Raw cctton is up about 80 per- cent above the years' low. Raw wool is up about 20 percent above low after a gradual decline over a seven year period. i goods MAYOR WALKER SUFFERS SHOCK; TAKES T0 BED Ouster Case Proceedings Are Halted by Gov. Roosevelt NEW YORK, Aug. 31. — Shock caused by the death of his brother, coupled with the strain of his re- moval hearings has sent Mayor James J. Walker to his bed in a state of nervous exhaustion. He Las beea ordered to take a com- plete rest. CASE IS POSTPONED ALBANY, N. Y., Aug. 31.—Be- cause of the illness of Mayor Wal- proceedings in the ouster case have been postponed. The Mayor’'s secretary announced that New York City’'s Chief Executive is ill in bed. The hearing was postponed today by Gov. Frank- lin D. Roosevel until Friday. Gov. Roosevelt is slated to leave in less than two weeks on a tour of the Western States to return here on October 3 but he made no comments as to the ouster case or his political campaign arrange- ments. ——il SENATOR DAVIS PUTS UP BAIL, LOTTERY CASE NEW YORK, Aug. 31.—United States Eenator James J. Davis, of Pennsylvania, entered a plea of not guilty to the indictments charging him with conspiracy in distribution and sale of lottery tickets. 'Theodore Miller, co-de- fendant, and Moose Order exe- cutive, entered a similar plea. Bail in the sum of $1,000 was furnished in each case and trial date set for September 19. Flying Family Makes Another Hop Successfully HOPEDALE, Labrador, Aug. 31—The flying Hutchinson fam- ily and four assistants rested here today after a flight yes- terday from Port Menier, a distance of 500 miles. The next jump will. be to Greenland on a flight to Eng- land. Whitney in New Race-But Iv’s Political; Wealthy Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, Horse Breeder, Candidate , wealthy racing enthusiast, is out after new laurels—this time in the political field. He's seeking a post in Congress from a Long Island, New York, district, and his opponent is his socially prominent fricnd, Rep. Robert L. Bacon (lower right). Whitney, shown left as the sportsman, has seen his horses win more than $1,100,000 in three years. NEW YORK, Aug. 31.—The Eton blue and brown colors, which have heen sped to almost victories on the turf for the so- cially oromineny are entered on a new political race. Just ‘as he carried on the racing, grand- traditions begun by the father and father so Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, affectionately known to the Social Register elect of Long Island as “Sonny,” is now assuming the distinguished politi- cal prececent set by his forebears. Following in the footsteps of his grancdfather, Wiliam C. Whit- ney, who was an outstanding fi- gure in Washington during the re- gime of Grover Cleveland, “Sonny” ‘Whitney will be the Democratic standard-bearer in the contest for the Congressional seat which rep- resents the Long Island countries where th2 “400” colony has many of its estates. His Friend is His Opponent His Republican opponent is his close friend and fellow clubman Robert L. Bacon, who has repre- sented that district since 1923. ‘When he inherited half of the $200,000,000 estate left by his fa- ther, the late Harry Payne Whit- ney, “Senny” was not particularly interested in the turf, confining most of nris activities to polo. How- ever, he took the leadership of the famed Whitney stables with all the enthusiasm of his father. His success was as great, with Twenty GERMAN FLIERS ARE AT KANAGA ON WORLD TRIP DUTCH HARBOR, Alaska, Aug. 31.—Capt. Wolfgang von Gronau and his three companions, who landed at Kanaga Harbor about G o'clock last night, had bad weath- er after the westward start from here. He is reported undetermined as te when he will be able to continue his proposed next hop to Horo- mushiro Island on the world flight, because of bad weather and trou- ble with his radio. He said he would have his radio working perfectly before he took to the air again. ———teo JAPAN SPIKES NAVAL RUMORS SHANGHAI, Aug. 31.—Rumors that Japan is increasing her nawal strength here, circulated by a Chin- ese newspaper, brought forth a sweeping denial from the Japan- ese Consulate. He said no ships have been ordered to come to l Shangha, Whitney family, track—the :Grand and Equipose being two of {the entries which added further countless. yurt Jaurels to the glorious tradi- tions of the Whitney stables, A Money-Maker | The younger Whitney, | devoting all his attention to racing, was {reluctant to bring the family name \back into the political arena. Af- iter a five year campaign by Philip N. Krug, Democratic leader, he iwas finally persuaded to lead the fight to upset a long Republican reign in the wealthy Long Island district. His many sporting triumphs have been equalled only by his fi- nancial cuccess, During the three |year period he has been head of the Whitney stable, his entries have piled up a total of $1,171577 in winnings. He has already in- | herited $2,000,000 in cash and in 11934, when he will be 35, he will \receive one-fourth of the residuary |estate as well as the income from another fourth. A graduate of Groton School and Yale '23, he is a member of many exlusive clubs including the Rac- quet ani Tennis, Turf and Field, | Jockey, Meadowbrook and Knick- erbocker. Besid>s his ‘urf and social ac- !nviues, the younger Whitney :s also reported interested in the theatre financially, In company with other Social Register mem- bers, he iz supposed to have back- Jed several musical shows. 4-DAY REVOLT ENDEDREBELS GIVE UP ARMS GUAYAQUIL, Aug. 31. The |four-day revolt for the right to name a President of Ecuador has been declared by the Government to have ended with the rebels laying down their arms in full surrender. Deaths in the fight- |ing totaled about 500. (Humberto Albornoz, relatively un- known, is advanced as the most likely candidate for President. ————— Moose Lodge Names Busch as Dictator CLEVELAND, Aug. 31—The Su- preme Council of the Loyal Order of Moose, has announced the ap- pointment of Henry W. Busch of Detroit, as Supreme Dictator, sec- ond highest office in the order. —e e CUSTOMS RECEIPTS INCREASE CHARLESTON, S. C, Aug. 31.— Customs receipts collected in Char- leston dning the fiscal year just closed showed a gain of more than 50 per cent over the preceding year, establishing a record for the local office. About 90 per cent of the re- ceipts was obtained from importa- itxon of sugar from Cuba. | for |tus S. Wardell. TUBBS DEFEATS SHORTRIDGE IN 6.0P. PRIMARY Young San Francisco: Wet Gets Nomination—Me- Adoo, Democratic: SAN FRANCISCO, Aug, 81- With resorls in from 9477 cincts out of a total of 10,521 State Senator Tallant Tubbs, young dripping wet of San Franeisco, held a lead of 187336 to 185157 over Senator Samuel M. Shortridge for the Republican nomination for United States Senator. It has been one of the hotttest fights on record in the California Re- publican Party. Congressman Joe Crail of Los Angeles, Anti-Saloon candidate got 143460, and today congratu- lated Tubbs on his victory. How- ever, Shortridge followers are still hopeful that complete returns will change the result. Rev. Robert P. Shuler of Los Angeles got 120,- %20 votes for the Republican Sen- atorial nomination. McAdoo Wins Democratic For the Democratic romination Senator with 9,460 preelnets reported, William G. McAdoo re- ceived 193599 to 101,128 for Jus- Rev. Robert P. 'Shuler got 61, 972 votes for the Democratic nomination for Senator Shuler is a minister and bone dry. All other Democratic candidates were far behind. Tallant Tubbs who got the Re- publican nomination is 35 years of age, a manufacturer, very weal- thy, a State Senator, a club man and colorful. He has been a wet from the beginning and was charg- ed with voting for Al Smith in 1928. ROOSEVELT T0 STAY ON J0B; ABANDONS TRIP Governor General of Phil- + ippines Not to Help Out in Campaign MANILA, Aug. 31.—Governor- General Theodore Roosevelt has cancelled his trip to the United States to participate in the Re- publican Presidential campaign be- cause Oof press of official duties. The Governor General made the anaouncement following ad- vices from Washington. He ca- bled President Hoover that he believed he should remain at his post and the President replied ap- proving of the decision. Gov.-Gen. Roosevelt had pre- viously advised the Republican leaders that he thought it unwise to leave the islands at this time especially after criticism in the American owned Bulletin, & news- paper that “Washington still con- siders the Governor General is a political plaything.” MORE TEXTILE WORKERS 0UT MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 31.—On the third day of the tex- tile workers' strike, 145,000 are checked as having walked out. Both sides are standing firm. The tirouble is over a 10 per cent wage cut. Union officials predict that by the end of the week there will be a complete stoppage in the textile industry. e e————— PORT ALEXANDER MAN IS BROUGHT HERE TO JAIL Roy Fields, under sentence to serve 120 days in the local Fed- eral jail from Port Alexander, was brought lere yesterday by Spec- ial Officer J. W.. Wilson. Major Doolittle Makes New Record For Airplanes CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 81.—Major James Doolittle flew a racing low wing mon- oplane today at an average speed of 293.162 miles an hour, & new unofficial land speed plane record, at the National Air Races here. [Wright Scminary in Tacoma, to turn baok. (Associated Press P! hoto) This Is a typical scene of activity In the “farmers’ holiday” strike territory of western lowa and Nebras. ka, where farmers tried to keep produce off the commodity markets and thus boost prices. motoreycles brought news of approaching trucks and the outposts tried to persuade market-bound carriers Scouts ox SUN'S ECLIPSE IS OBSERVED IN EASTERN STATES Fifty-one Expeditions Trained Telescopes on Unusual Scene CONWAY, New Hampshire, Aug 3L.—At “he moment the moon be- gan to poss over the sun an un- obstructed view of the sun de-| lighted the assembled astronomers. A large field of clouds was in the immediate vicinity and within ten {mimutes they began spreading over the sun. Other points reported some cloudiness. LINED UP FOR WORK BOSTON, Mass, Aug. 31—Fifty one astronomical expeditions lined up for ihis afternoon’s total eclipse of the sun along a strip 300 miles long and 50 miles wide, from Mon- treal to Cape Cod. The moon covered the sun at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon, East- ern Standard Time. Around the astronomers were massed hundreds of spectators from many states, coming here by special trains, airplanes and avtomobiles. Hundreds of telescopes were set up to catch the eclipse and study the effects on- the ' movement ' of the sun, moon and planets and the distance of other planets. - — APPEAL MADE T0 MOLLISON STOP FLIGHT Backer and Bride of Flying| Scot Entreat Him Not to Cross Ocean LONDON, Aug. 31.—Lord Wake- field, backer of Capt. J. A. Mol- lison’s flight across the Atlantic Ocean, has appealed to the flying Scot to sbandon his return flight from Harbor Grace. His voite is added to that of Amy Johnson, the flier's bride, who urged Mol- lison’s host at Sydney to do his ‘best to get her husband to aban- don his ccean trip. Mollison is reported in a state of nervous exhaustion while await- ing favorable weather to hop off in his light sport plane. CALLS OFF FLIGHT SYDNEY, N. 8, Aung. 31.—Capt. Mollison this afternoon said he has abandoned plans for a return flight to England over the Atlantic and will sail from Quebec September 3. Dr. Freeman O'Neill, with whom the Capiain is staying here, rec- ommended a months’ rest for ner- vous exhaustion. The flier's wife also pleaded with him from Eng- land, by telephone, to abandon the flight, — et MRS. FAULKNER AND DAUGHTER LEAVE ON ROGERS FOR STATES Mrs. H. L. Faulkner and daugh- ter Jean left on the Admiral Rog- €rs this morning for the States. Miss Jean will enter the Annie i Price of Copper Is Going Up Metal Is Not Now Available at Five and One-Half Cents a Pound NEW YORK, Aug. 31.—Copper, which has been laggard in the upward movement, now shows signs of a strengthening tone. The metal has been marked up on the do- mestic market from 5% to 5% cents a pound. Trade reports are that the metal is no longer available in any quan- tity at 5% cents, the quotation which ruled up to last Monday. e ———— ALASKA LEGION FIGHTS AGAINST UNEMPLOYMENT Convention at Fairbanks Also Opposes Winter Closing of Railroad Unemp'oyment as it relates to various communities in the Terri- tory received major consideration at the recent American Legion convention in Fairbanks repre- senting all Posts in Alaska. Ways of solving the problem will be stu- died and made the subject of ac- tion by representatives of the or- ganization. Other matters that received the attention of the World War Vet- erans were contiiued operation of the Alaska Railroad, land settle- ment, establishment of military air bases and a National Guard and the care of the insane, Posts to Have Committees 'With respect to unemployment, the convention requested .every Post to organize a committee to endeavor to obtain work not only for Veterans but also for any other persons needing employmeni and to co-operate with officials and business interests in creating and providing needed jobs. In this connection the conven- tion pledegd support to the Gov- ernor of the Territory in any con- structive plan looking to the wel- fare of young men and women under 21 years of age who need employment. Preference to Citizens The Veterans urged that citi- zens be given preference over al- iens on government work, partic- ularly in cases where the aliens have lived in the TUnited States many vears without having ap- plied for naturalization papers. In instances where there are unemployed married men in the Territory who have families in the States and who desire to re- turn to them, the Legion suggests the use cf government vessels for such transportation service. The Veterans nt on record 45 opposing the importing of la- borers in the Territory by em- ployers of labor whenever it is pos- sible to secure local workers. Want Railroad Oprrated The suggestion that the Alaska Railroad be closed during winter months ‘s not favored by the Le- glon, whose delegates empowered their executive committee to op- (Continued on Page Two) STOCK MARKET SHOWS DECLINE AS MONTH ENDS Brief Upturn Fails to At- tract—Many Issues Record Losses NEW YORK, Aug. 31.—The Stock Market ended the second month of swift recovery with traders active- ly cashing profits. Disappointing reports from the steel industry and the approach of Labor Day accelerated selling today which embraced ecotton and wheat. A brief upturn failed to attract followers and by midday the list receded vith losses of one to four points with some _recoveries later but not fully maintained. Issues losing included United States Steel common which was off two points and preferred off four points. Other issues off two to four points were Western Union, Ameri- can Smelting, Eastman and Coca Cola. Off one point were Kenne- cott, Anaconda, General Electric and National Biscuit. Electrical production showed the first gain for the fourth week in August since 1929. CLOSING PRICES TODAY NEW YORK, Aug. 31.—Alaska Juneau mwine stock closing quota- tion today is 11%, Amefican Can 57, Anaconda 14, Bethlehem Steel 21%, Curtiss-Wright 2%, Fox Films 5, General Motors 15%, Tuternational Harvester 20%, Ken- necott 16%, Packard Motors 3%, United States Steel 46%, Armour B. 1%, Colorado Fuel, no sale; Chrysler 16', Standard Brands 16%. TROPICAL GALE REPORTED OFF FLORIDA COAST Towns Prepared for Storm —Shipping Has Tak- en to Lover APALACHICOLA, Florida, Aug 31.—The movement of a tropical storm rorthwestward across the Gulf of Mexico has brought in- creasing winds and rain. The barometer is falling at this north- east port and shipping has taken to cover, Residents here have prepared their homes against the gale. All points along the west coast report increasing winds and rain but little damage has been done so far. Big Ohio Bank Is Opened by RFC Aid CANTON, Od., Aug. 31.—One of Ohio': largest financial institu- tions, the George D. Harter bank, which closed here last October with $15,000000 on deposit, has been reopened with the aid of the Reconstruction Finance Cor- poration. The 1ecpening permits the bank to releass immediately more than $750.000 to 14,000 depositors, and to |resume other important normal PICKETEERS IN IOWA WARFARE ARE FIRED UPON Bullets Spre;;i_from Speed- ing Automobile— Bombs Used VIGILANTES CALLED OUT FOR DEFENSE Authorities in Nebraska to Resist Blockade on Highways CHEROKEE, Iowa, Aug. 31.— Fourteen farmers on picket duty were wounded by shotgun fire from an unidentified automobile passing the picket lines. Gas bombs were also tossed from an automobile previous to the shooting. The disturbance occurred at the same outpost where a woman was injured yesterday when logs were thrown in front of the automobile in which she was riding. After the shooting, the Sheriff called out the county vigilantes, who gathered behind closed doors to plan a defense in fear the farm strikers might invade the district in an attempt to avenge their wounded comrades. AUTHORITIES ACT OMAHA, Nebraska, Aug. 31.—The authorities have moved to end the biockade on the highways when the farmers have attempted in order to gei higher prices for their products. Omaha has been the focal point during the present war in this State. s Sheriff C. B. McDonald has em- ployed 35 deputies and ordered them to keep the highways open as Gov. Charles W. Bryan said he expected the Sheriff to keep the roads open and if he falled he would remove him from office “rather than call out the Na=- tlonal Guards.” There is a noticeable decline in picketing in several sections al- ready. DEATH WARRANT FOR REICHSTAG READY FOR USE Chancellor Von Papen Pre- pared to Avert Any Trouble BERLIN, Aug. 31. — Chancellor von Papen has returned to the German Republican capital with & blanket death warrant for the new Reichstag in his pocket and per- @ission to use the document the minute the Government's economic ' program is threatened. The warrant, in the form of an emergency decree, was signed with= out date by President von Hinden: burg, even before the Reichstag started. In a final effort to stave off dis= solution and neutralize the Chan= cellor's talk with the the newly elected Nazi Presiden of the Reichstag, General Wil= helm Goering, telegraphed a re- quest for an immediate audience with the President. % Goering adjourned the Reichstag, organized yesterday, until n which will probably be next week. | DR. N, ALLISON Nathalia Allison, aged 57 years, known over the world as a great ing the World War, died here yes- terday after an illness of months. United Repeal Council Maps Out Its Work NEW YORK, Aug. 31— lruncv.lons in the community. e