The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, April 28, 1933, Page 1

e b L THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” ¥ r 4 _— VOL. XLI., NO. 6326. TWELVE PAGES JUNEAU, ALASKA, FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1933. R " MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS PRICE TEN CENTS JUDGE IS BEATEN BY MOB; STATE 1R00PS CALLED OUT FOUR FOUND DEAD IN AUTOMOBILE DANIEL CLARK, HUNTED- WIFE, CHILDREN,DEAD Foshay Woman Juror, Con- victed of Contempt of Court, Killed by Gas BODIES OF FOUR ARE FOUND, PARKED AUTO Indications Are that Quar- tet Died as Result Sui- cide Arrangement ST. PAUL, -Minn, April 28— An automobile containing the bodies of Daniel Clark, his wife Genevieve, and their two children, all dead, as the result of monoxide gas poisoning, was found on a country road near here last night. Mrs. Clark was sentenced in the Federal Court last Friday to serve six ‘months in the county jail after conviction of contempt of court in the Foshay mail fraud case as ajuror in the first trial involving the W. B. Foshay en- terprises = ‘which operated public utilities in several Alaskan cities. Hangs Jury Clark hung the jury nec- essitating a new trial. She was later convicted of contempt of court because she failed to reveal she once worked for the Foshay Company and that her husband had business dealings with the concern. ety After being sentenced last Fri-{ day to serve the six months in the county jail, she was given until last Monday to report to tle jail. A bench warrant was issued for her when she failed to report. Auto Discovered The automobile was discovered 15 miles south of here by a farm hired man named Christ Larson. He first noticed the car on the roadside last Wednesday at noon| but paid no attention then but investigated when he saw the car in the same place yesterday. A hose, put over the exhaust| pipe, led into the tonneau of the sedan. All the windows were closed. Position Of Bodies Clark’s body was in the front seat and the bodies of Mrs. Clark and the children were in the rear seat. There was a blanket over Mrs. Clark’s head. W. B. Foshay and H. H. Henley were convicted in the second trial -and have appealed. Five other de- fendants pleaded guilty or mnole contendre and were placed on pro- ‘bation. Mrs. ——————— VETS’ BONUS QUESTION IS BROUGHT UP Payment Suggested Under New Controlled In-. flation Bill BULLETIN WASHING- TON, April 28—The Senate has rejected the amendment to the inflation bill giving the President optionial power to said the President was opposed to attaching the amendment to the inflation measure. The vote was 60 to 28. The infla- tion amendment is due next. WASHINGTON, April 28.—A vote in the Senate on the proposal made by United States Senator Joseph T. Robinson to pay vet- erans’ bonus with the new cur- rency under controlled inflation, is imminent. The proposal came up yesterday when the inflation bill was being discussed, especially the three bil- lion dollar Treasury notes issuance. ——e JOHN MCCORMICK HOME AFTER MAJOR OPERATION. John McCormick, who under- went a major operation in St. Ann’s three weeks ago, has re- covered and left the hospital for Maj. Gen. Johnson Hagood (rig tary committee, urged a “The shock of war wou speaking commander of is “too top heavy.” Rep. !larry C. officer. (Associated Press Photo) Id destroy STOCKS RALLY BRISKLY LATE IN AFTERNOON Motors Car;;/—List Upward —Bonus Defeat Quick- ens. Short Selling . NEW YORK, April 28.—Stocks rallied briskly during the Ilast minutes today, led by motors, after sagging most of the session, and losses of one to two were regained. The list closed with many net advances of fractions to more than one point. Trade quickened on the rise. Sales were over 2.- 000,000 shares. Active short selling in the last half hour of today's session coin- cided with the announcement of the overwhelming defeat of the bonus. Street Conservative Foreign currencies strengthened but the street seemed for a mo- ment more inclined to buy stocks on improved business prospects and conservative fiscal policies than inflationary developments. Losses of about two points oc- curred for Allied Chemical, and Liggett and Myer Tcbacco B but were regained by the former and advanced more than one point before the previous close. Rails Heavy Rails were heavy for a time but recovered. Union Pacific converted a two point, loss into a point gain Santa Fe recovered nearly a two poiut loss. Motors were active and strong. General Motors gained one point. United States Steel and Ameri- can Telephone recovered losses of more than one point to close up about that much. CLOSING PRICES TODAY NEW YORK, April 28—Closing quotation of Ala¥ka Juneau mine stock today is 15%, American Can 74%, American Power and Light 6%, Anaconda 11%, Bethlehem Steel 23%, Calumet and Hecla 4, Auburn Motors 44%, Fox Films 1%, General Motors 19%, Infer- national Harvester 29, Kennecott 15%, General American Tanks 22%, Pachard Motors 2%, Armour B 17%, United States Steel 43. GERALD PROTZMAN -DIES ENROUTE TO SOUTH ON' NORCO Word has reached Juneau of the route to Seattle, of Gerald Protz- man, well-known employee of the Alaska Juneau mine. Mr. and Mrs. Protzman left for Seattle on .the Noreo April 15. Mr, Protzman’s death, which thought to have been from heart failure, is said to have occurred shortly after the boat left Kechi- kan. er at the Alaska Juneau and had lived here for about three years. He left on his trip south on short his home in the Assembly apart- ments yesterday. -m ! notice and was expected to return to Juneau, S " URGES ARMY REORGANIZATION death, April 18, on the Norco en-| is Protzman was an assistant weld-| ia ht), testifying before the house mili- reorganized army at less cost to the taxpayer. the war department,” said the free. the seventh corps area at Omaha, because it Ransley is seated beside the army EMPLOYMENT CANNERIES OPEN BUREAU MONDAY ‘W. 0. Carlson Will Have Charge of Office in Council Chambers A cannery employment bureau will be opened in the Council Chamber in the City Hall Mon- day morning, by canneries which are cooperating with the Juneau Chamber of Commerce in the mat- ter of employing local labor dur- ing the cannery season. William O. Carlson has been em- ployed as registration agent and the will receive applicants for posi- tions in the Council Chambers between 9 a. m. and 1 p. m. every week day during May and June. Mr. Carlson will take a detailed statement from each applicant, as to age, length of residence and experience. Only bona fide Alaska residents will be registered. G. H. Walmsley, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, ap- peared before the Council at its special meeting last night and sec- ured permission for the cannery employment agent to use fthe ccuncil chambers as headquarters. INTERNATIONAL “TARIFF TRUCE NOW LOOMING Subject Appears in Agenda | for World Economic ! Conference WASHINGTON, April 28. — Ad- vices received here from well-in- formed sources in London says an agenda for the World Economic Conference may include proposals for an International Tariff truce. It was announced yesterday that President Roosevelt will ask au- thority of Congress to arrange for such a truce and at the same time give him authority to adjust tariffs. | MR B2 iContract Awarded for Three Scows for. Use i In Dredging at Nome SEATTLE, April 28.—The John- son Shipbuilding Company has been awarded the contract for the | construction of three flat-bottomed wooden hull deck scows, 22 by 50 feet, by the War Departrient. The scows are to be used in ldredsg‘mg at Nomé. One to be used for the dredge, will be shipped |porth June 1 and the others will ‘]be shipped July 1. —— SAM KOSNESS IN ST. ANN'S Sam Kosness, an employee of ‘the Alaska Juneau, entered St. Ann's hospital today for medical t{reatment, ‘ TROY COMMENTS| ON DIMOND GAME| g CONTROL BILLS Agrees that They Are First Step Toward Home Rule for Territory “Delegate Anthony J. Dimond's statement carried by the Associated Press April 26, and appearing in The Empire, clearly expresses the meaning and importance of his two bills, transferring the authority over Alaska's fish and game to Territorial control,” Gov. John W. Troy said today when asked for his opinion regarding Delegate Di- mond’s bills providing for new fish and game regulations. Gov: Troy referred mond’s comment that “These are the most vital changes suggested since the Territory's Organic Act was approved in 1912” and that the itroduction of the fish and game bills is his first step toward fulfilling the Democratic party's pledges to the Territory. “I agree with all Mr. Dimond sai continued Gov. Troy. “As Mr. Dimond said, these are the first steps toward fulfilling the Democratic party’s pledge to try to obtain home rule for the Terri- tory. “Objections to present condi- tions,” Gov. Troy explained, “are that laws affecting the fish and game of Alaska are administered by people who are not directly con- cerned in their administration. When the people in Alaska control their own resources they will con~ sider the best interest of the peo- ple and territory at all times. Con- trol from Washington is more or less a beneficent theory. I will concede that the Bureau of Fish- eries and the Biological Survey are endeavoring and in a measure are doing good work but it cannot be as it would be if people were hand- ling their own affairs. “The passage of Mr Dimond’s two bills would go far toward establishing home rule in Alaska. “The next important step is to work out a system of local gov- ernment that would give the vari- ous communities and sections of Alaska greater authority in the management of their local affairs and in the solution of local prob- lems,” Gov. Troy said “The people of Alaska are to be congratulated upon having a man of Mr. Dimond’s ability, courage, industry and personality in Wash- ington as a representative of the Territory. In two months he has) achieved a standing and regard in ‘Washington that a seasoned Con- gressman of ten years' service might well envy.” to Mr. Di- PACIFIC COAST BUSINESS NOW GOING UPWARD Wholesale Trade Better— Retail Activity Shows an Increase SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. April 28. —Pacific Coast business, wh dropped early in March, came back strong late in the month and con- tinued the gain early in Ap the Federal Reserve bank’s mont! ly statement showed today. The report showed that the '::II output has returned to the Feb- ruary level and lumber production has increased. Engineering construction is very| steady and building permits are considerably higher. The cement output was increased sharply. Wholesale trade is better and retail activity. has increased more| than seasonably. { Ly | SMITH TAKES NEW 1 RIVER BOAT TO TAKU| L. H. Smith and his party left on his new river boat, the Mary J., for Taku at noon today. Mr. Smith took with him mat-| erials to make extensive improve- ments at his Taku lodge. The Mary J., built by Woodman and Bernsten at their Willoughby avenue shop, is a trim littie craft with 2 75 h. p. engine. FIRST LADY GREETS EASTER EGG-ROLLERS P Amid the traditional gayety of the Easter Monday egg-rolling fete on the White House grounds, Mrs, Franklin D. Roosevelt strolled through the crowd of children and parents. In the center are shown Mrs Curtis Dall, the Roosevelts’ daughter, with little “Sistie” Dall. LABOR MEASURE PASSES HOUSE: 3BILLS KILLED Bl to Pecrease Unemploy- ment Passes — Insur- ance and Taxes Lose | The House late yesterday passed 12 to 4, a measure to protect Alas- ka labor by giving it preference over non-residents, and to protect businessmen and contractors to the extent of a seven per cent prefer- ential on Territorfal contracts for public work, materials and sup- plies. A Senate bill to the same end, but lacking the definite and specific terms of the House meas- ure was continued by the House in second reading until the fate of its own measure was determined in the upper chamber. The House, in quick succession yesterday afternoon, defeated the Green-Lingo Industrial Insurance measure, Campbell’s bill for a $5 road tax, and Bragaw's measure placing a tax of $2.50 on all radios in use. It also killed Nordale's bill to regulate motor vehicles operat- ing over public highways. Pass Six Measures In addition to the labor protec- tion bill, the House passed four Senate bills and two Senate reso- lutions, clearing its calendar of all except two bills, one from each branch, which were continued in second reading. It passed a measure for the relief of Rolland Osbourne, of Matanus- ka; Senate Bill No. 43, appropri- ating $3,000 for use of The Alaska Territorial Chamber of Commerce; Senate Bill 62, providing that the Territorial offices start their terms on January 2, after election; No. 103, amending section 1, Chap- ter 93, Session Laws of 1931, rela- tive Yo shelter cabins. Senator Lomen's memorial urging _(the creation of an army of pros- pectors under the leadership of trained engineers, geologists and experienced prospectors, be enlist- ed from the unemployed in the States as well as Alaska and put in the field by the Federal Govern- ment, paid small wages and share in any discoveries made. A resolu- tion authorizing the Board of Trustees of the Pioneers’ Home to pay a small monthly allowance to Carl Dunlap, also by Mr. Lomen, was passed. Dunlap was injured in a dynamite explosion several years ago and has lost his sight complete- ly.. P Terms of Labor Bill ‘The Taylor labor bill provides that “No person not a citizen of the United States and a bona fide resident of the Territory of Alaska shall be employed as a laborer, mechanic or artisan in connection with any contract for Territorial work.” It also provides that any contractor. may show by affidavit that there was a labor shortage within the locality where the work ‘was done or that skilled labor of " (Continued on Page Seven) United States And Canada Near Tariff Agreement WASHINGTON, April 28— President Roosevelt’s talks with Premier Richard B. Bennett, of Canada, are said to be near the close. Reciprocal tariff ar- rangements, pbetween the Uni- ted States and Canada are be- lieved to be in the offing. GOVERNOR TROY T0 NAME BOARD MEMBERS SOON First Board of Education Nominations Are Ex- pected in Few Days Gov. John W. Troy's first of- ficial appointments, the five mem- bers of the newly created Board of Education, are expected to be sent to the Legislature for con- firmation within a short time. ‘This is indicated by the numerous conferences the Governor has had with members of the Legislature on the Board. He signed the measure early this week, and it provides for the immediate appointment of the five members. The appointees must be confirmed by the Legislature in joint session. Has Wide Powers The Board will be composed of one member from each of the four Judicial Divisions, and the fifth will be a member-at-large. It will have almost dictatorial power over the public school sys- tem. Gov. Troy said today he had been giving serious consideration BEER MEASURE to the appointments. But, hc ad- ded, no definite sélections have been made. It is his desire, he said, to select 1Individuals whe would take an active interest in the educational system of the _“(Commucd on Pa.ée’ Sévenl BOMB THROWN | AT CONTRACTOR FROM TACOMA Mystery Attack Is Made on John Barkost at Bow Washington BELLINGHAM, Wash., April 28. —A small dynamite bomb thrown from the window of a smoking car of a pdssenger train at Bow, near here, injured John Barkost, Ta- coma contractor. Barkost 'was recently granted a contract for the construction of the United States Customs building at Suimas, e s stttk (Associated Press Photo) FATE IN HANDS OF THE SENATE House Accepts Comprom- ise Report—Senate Will Act on It This P. M. The Senate this afternoon ratified the conference report on the Beer Bill and it is now ready for transmission to the Governor. The outcome of the controversy over the beer bhill rested in the hands of the Territorial Senate this afterncon. The House this morning adopted the report and recommendations of the Committee on Conference which battled mer- rily until late yesterday afternoon with the Senate’s managers be- fore reaching an agreement. The Senate did not meet until 2 o'clock this afternoon. It was believed by many members of the Legislature it would also approve the conference settlement. Victory for House The conference largely sustained the position of the House. Most of the amendments written into the Senate substitute for the Hel- lerich measure were approved by them. The biggest change, striking out the clause limiting the pro- posed beer parlors to the sale of beer only which would have pre- vented soft drink parlors, cigar stores, etc., from selling beer, was allowed to stand. A compromise was reached over the beer parlor license. The Senate proposed $250. The House: reduced this to $100. The conference compromised by fixing it at $175. The 15-room requirement for lodging houses and the 15-accom- modations basis for restaurants and cafeterias .inserted by the House were maintained. The House cut on club licenses from $50 to $25 was stricken and the Senate rate restored. The House provision for a wholesale license division also prevailed. The House amendment prohibit ing breweries from selling to a one except persons or businesses holding licenses was abandoned. The House receded its amend- ment on licenses for bottling works. The original figure, $100, cut by the House to $50, was restored, The other amendments of the House, all minor and affecting phraseology were approved. Passes House Bills The Senate yesterday afternoon passed six House bills, indefinitely postponed two others and contin- ued one House bill and seven Senate bills in second reading. Two bills killed were: House Bill 21, Taylor, amending the Board of Law Examiners Act; and Lingo's bill repealing the Sunday closing ‘statute. Bills passed were: No. 54, Taylor, authorizing the Governor to sell MARTIAL LAW DECLARED IN TOWN IN JOWA Farmers Commit Outragn on District Judge when Demands Refused IS TAKEN FROM HIS BENCH, ROPE ON NECK Qfficial" Cabried Awaiys Smeared with Grease, Dirt, Then Choked LEMARS, Iowa, April 28. —Martial law has been de- clared here. Troops arrived this afternoon. JUDGE MOBBED DES MOINES, Iowa, April 28. — Gov. Clyde L. Herring has mustered a “battering, guards service” at Lemars, scene of a disturbance in which District Judge Charles Bradley was beaten and threatened with hanging by farmers after he failed to take an oath not to sign any more foreclosure decrees. Judge Bradley was slapped in the face, smeared with into semiconsciousness. The attack followed Judge Bradley’s refusal of the de- mands made by the farmers. He was dragged from the Judge's bench, taken to the court house lawn, loaded into a truck and haul- ed away with a rope around his neck. As he heard the farmers renew their demands for an oath not to sign any more foreclosure decrees, he did not reply. The farmers jerked the rope around his neck until he choked and fell to his knees. Commanded to Pray The Judge was commanded to pray for the farmers and he com- plied and added: “I will do the fair thing to all men to the best of my knowledge.” Judge Bradley was then greased and dirt was then thrown on him. He was forced to remove his trous- ers, which were then packed with dirt and grease, and he was left standing on the road. The Judge was picked up by a motorist and returned to the courthouse. NOTED LEADER OF DRY FORGES HAS BREAKDOWN "Pussyfoot':T)hnson Un- able to Continue Ad- dress in Idaho LEWISTON, Idaho, April 28.— “Pussyfoot” JohfSon, noted dry leader, age 71 years, was unable to finish ap address here today be- cause of fatigue. His condition is not considered serious. “Pussyfoot” Johnson has been touring the Pacific Coast states and came here enroute to the East. TARIFF TRUGE NOW PROBABLE WASHINGTON, April 28.—Presi- dent Roosevelt and former Premier Edouard Herriot, are expected to announce a temporary tariff truce between the United States and France, as the result of present conversations. —— P Coach Jimmy Phelan’s backfieid at Washington next season will be comprised only of football men wao can pass and kick as well as carry the ball, he announced to candi- tes seeking these varsity posi- " (Continued on Page Two) tions, grease and dirt and chokodv