The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, September 15, 1933, Page 1

¢y B THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE - “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” VOL. XLIL, NO. 6444. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS PRICE TEN CENTS PENDING POWER FIG TURMOIL BOILS 10 CRISIS; NEW TERROR REIGNS Government Inaugurates New Constitution as Unrest Grows ARMED RESISTANCE RUMORS PREVAILING Twelve Americans Held Prisoners—Racial En- mity Running High HAVANA, Sept. 15—A new Cub- an Constitution of Independence subordinating individual rights to the common welfare has been in- augurated as unrest and political turmoil boiled to a crisis. Strikes wrew /throughout the island, some admittedly in opposi- tion to the new Government. Havana is threatened with an- other serious food shortage. The Administration heard rumors of armed resistance and tightened the guard lines around the Na- tional Hotel where officers of the Army and Navy, recently deposed, are entrenched, and who refuse to return to their posts unless former President de Cespedes 'is stated. Bloodshed, Muting There is fighting, bloodshed, mut- ing and rebellion abroad in. the land as President San Martin an- nounced a plan for calling for ab- solute independence and national sovereignty to perfect adjustment of political and economic interests and general elections for a Consti- tutional Convention. Warchousemen are on strike in Havana and already prices have soared because of this and field workers have walked out in ad- jacent Provirces. Food Scarce The authorities foresaw growing scarcity of food. One inspector of the Stevedores syndicate was killed by unidentified persons passing in‘an auto. Street fights are reported Matazanas. Racial enmity is running high in Cardenas and in Cientuegos. In Cristo, twelve American of- ficials of the managanese mines are held virtual prisoners by the employees. in APPREHENSION WASHINGTON, Sept. 15. — In- creased trouble in Cuba sharpened official apprehension lest the out- breaks threaten American lives and property in a manner to require protection by American troops. The State Department this after- noon received word of violence in various sections of Cuba coupled with threats of far-spread strikes. Department ' officials declined to speak publicly on the situation. —>o— LIQUOR TARIFF AND TAX LAWS T0 BE REVIVED Senate Committee Chair- man Believes Repeal Is Inevitable WASHINGTON, Sept. 15.—Be- lieving that Prohibition repeal is inevitable, Chairman Harrison of the Senate Finance Committee, said Congress will be asked in January to revive the tax and tar- iff laws with a view of raising $700,000,000 annually from liquor, wine and beer levies. —_——— s 0000 p0 000000 . . GOLD PRICE UP ‘WASHINGTON, Sept. 15. —The Treasury Department announced this morning that today's price of goldis $30.41 an ounce. rein-| INTO MILLIONS “I'm going o save my money, study hard and become a great actress—see if I dont.” Thus | was 14-year-old Neysa Nourse legally launched on a film car- eer. The young actress went be- fore Superior Judge H. P. Woods of Los Angeles and went through the formality of having her con- tract with Universal Pictures appreved by the court. “My contract,” resumed the girl, who is the daughter of James R. Nourse, San Francisco editor, “js for seven years, until I'm 21 and can do as I please. There won’t be a girl anywhere who is going to work harder than I am,” the charming young actress said as she read over her con- tract. ANNUAL DINNER BRINES TO END BASEBALL YEAR Ball Players and League| Officials Guests of Ju- neau Fire Department | The 1933 City League baseball season formally ended last night| with the annual Baseball Feed given at Moose Hall to the players and officials by the Juneau Volun- teer Fire Department. Although the attendance was not as large as in former years, what it lacked in numbers it more than made up in enthusiasm. J. L. (Dolly) Gray, Chief of the Department, officiated as master of ceremonies and toastmaster in his usual efficient manner. A large list of awards was announced by George Kohlhepp, Acting President. Cup to Elks The 1933 cup, symbolic of the season’s championship, was award- ed to the Elks Club, A. T. Koski, Manager. The Field Captain of the club, M. MacSpadden, was not able to attend. Short talks were made by Mr. Kohlhepp, Judge George F. Alex- ander, a thirty-three degree fan, who seldom missed a game after his arrival here. He expressed his astonishment at the caliber of ball play® here and congratulated the players on their sportsmanship. For the League, Mr. Kohlhepp expressed appreciation to the play-| ers and umpires for their services to the community, and declared that it had been the best season in the League's history. Manning Most Valuable Jimmy Manning, ace hurler for the Veterans and a League play- er since it was first organized, was voted the most valuable player for 1933. He headed the league in strikeouts, in fielding as a pitcher with a perfect record, and when he wasn't pitching he played in outfield and every infield position. The “joke” prize — the league’s worst player—went to Irvine Hag- erup, “kid” outfielder who showed /ALASKA JUNEAU i SHOWS $108,500 AUGUST PROFIT '01d Price Ukadiiis Estirate , the month of August was $106,500, | according to the monthly estimate | day for publication by L. H. Metz- | as it was not possible at the time {say what additional income would | GOLD HOARDERS | SHORT RESPITE —Impossible Compute Extra Returns Alaska Juneau's total profit for of operations statement issued from the San Francisco office on Sep- tember 5, and released here to- gar, General Superintendent. This total is based on gold at $20.67 a fine ounce, the old price, the estimates were compiled to accrue from the open market price on gold. The total récovery from 337,300 tons of ore mined and trammed to the mill was $268,500. Operating costs were 49.21 cents, aggregating $166,000. The text of the estimates fol- lows: Tons mined and trammed to mill... 337,300 Operating Revenue: Cents ‘ Per Ton | Gold i $266,000 78.86 Lead and silver..... 2500 74| Total -.$268,500 79.60 | Operating Expenditures: Mining and tram- ming $ 86,000 25491 Milling 68,500 20.31 All other Juneau operating costs. 8,000 237 New York Stock transfer and San Francisco Office | expense 3500 104 Total $166,000 49.211 Operating profit..$102,500 Add: Non-operating in- | come less outside prospecting ....... 3039 4,000 Total Profit before charges ..$106,500 — GIVEN ANOTHER List to e Published Next | Monday of Those Hold- ing Yellow Metal WASHINGTON, Sept. 15—Gold hoarders will get one more chance to turn in their glid before the Department of Justice publishes the names on September 18. President Roosevelt has decreed the hoarders must file on forms showing the amounts they bold, under penalty of prosecution. The Justice Department names of 342 known hoarders. Returns of the special forms will be checked against this 1ist and proceedings instituted against any not filing the return. List Decreases When gold hoarding was first banned, the list totaled more than 5000 holders of gold valued at more than $40,000000. Those re- sponding to the Government’s ap- peal turned in more than $39,- 000,000. The list by States, of hoarders, shows New York with, 153 who are estimated to have $670,620 as com- pared to Washington with three hoarders of $2,805. e e ————— MT. McKINLEY PAINTINGS ON has Prosecuting charges in a Los Al tions, Marion Read (right) asks § accusing her of stealing the love of broker. . (Associated Press Photo) HEART BALM LOS ANGELES, Cal, Sept. I voted Mrs. Marion Read, Oaklani $75,000 from Claire Windsor, fil affections of handsome Alfred several weeks. Miss Windsor testifil 000 from Clair 5,000 AWARDED jury in the Superior Court has ocial light, heart balm totaling ress, on claim she alienated the The trial has been in progress that Read posed as a single man. Alaska Steamship Com-|[Fine Program Delights pany’s Protest Halts Construction Work., Crowd Attending Annual ¢ Celebration Last Night SEATTLE, Sept. 15.—As a result® © ¢ @ © ¢ © 06 0 ¢ 0 ¢ ¢ o of the United States Shipping, Board’s action in rescinding the! loan of $375,000 to the Northland Transportation Company for the| construction of a half million dol- lar steel combination passenger and cargo motorship for the South east Alaska route, work has been halted on the vessel. The action was taken as the re-| sult of a further protest by the| Alaska Steamship Company which contended the Southeast Alaska | route is over-tonnaged. The Shipping Board decided to re-open the controversy next Tues- day in Washington, D. C. to dis- | cuss the loan. | William Semar, Vice-President of the Northland Transportation Company, and T. B. Wilson, Vice-| President of the Alaska St,em'mshl;»L | Company, are enroute East to at- tend the hearing. Contracts for the ship and en- gines have been awarded and ma- terial assembled. The work ad-| vanced has been stopped. ! | FACE UNEMPLOYMENT SEATTLE, Sept. 15.—Officials of the Northland Transportation Com- pany, receiving word its Shipping Board loan was held up by the . Alaska Steamship Company’s pro- g test, said that as a result of the stopping of work on the new craft 400 Seattle workmen face unem- ployment and three firms here face| bankruptcy and 2,000 more persons aré headed for the dole. Henry Seaborn, President of the Northland Transportation Com- pany, seid under the terms of the! loan, contracts were made to be let immediately and work to be started quickly while prices were low. Contracts Let A contract tor the hull of the new vessel was let to the Lake Washington Shipyards, for the aux- iliary equipment to-Allan Cunning- ham-and for engines to the Wash- ington Iron Works. Seaborn said: “These firms have already obligated themselves for the purchase of $250,000 worth of materfals and have put on extra men and already spent thousand of dollars on increased payrolls. Financial Losses “These firms face serious finan- cial losses, if not bankruptcy. Four hundred men will lose their jobs and their families will be back on DISPLAY AT S. E. ALASKA FAIR On display in the art depart- signs of promise in the games he played. Managers of the clubs and several of .the piayers made short talks. The ‘feed” (Continued on Page Five) consisted of a fine under the direction of Sydney Laurence. the dole this winter should GET FAVORABLE COMMENT loan once granted now be wiln- drawn.” Skinner’s Side ek a4 e Sovine a Pair| o . gkinner, Director of ¢ ;" CW:kpmuna“od(nuvn MCKin- | yorthiand — Transportation - bl oomh mm ;c. mpgh pany, declared that not only wil R et o g Spectators. | A1acya business suffer through T g e e N rony | adequate service if the ship is Douglas, who studied for { Of| bullt but the two existing li f for four Years | .y probably find another comps Con ob (Continued on Page Three) | of the large hall PROGRAM TONIGHT 8:00 to 9:00 p. m.—Band concert. 9:00 p. m.—Madame Hel- ene Orloff, Soprano. 9:30 to 10:30 p. m—Bo- kach's Russian Balalaiki Or- chestra. 10:30 to Midnight—Danc- ing. Reveler's Orchestra. PROGRAM SATURDAY Afternoon Awarding of prizes—Artand and Curios Exhibit. 2:00 p. m. Mrs, W. W. Roff Studio, Juvenile Danc- es. 2:30 p. m—Kids Frolic, Movie Parade. Every child in costume will be admit- ted free. Evening 8:00 to 9:00 p. m—Band concert. 9:15 p. m—Juneau Na- tive Hawaiian Orchestra. 9:30 to 1:00 a. m.—Danc- ing. Revelers’ Orchestra. American Legion. 11:00 p. m. — Hula-Hula Dances. 1:00 a. m—Grand distri- bution of prize drawings. . Tonhight is “Douglas Night” at the Southeast Alaska Fair and many people from across the Channel are planning to attend the annual celebration now in progress in the big fair building. An excellent program with a concert by Madame Orloff as the main attraction, is planned for to- night's entertainment at the fiesta. Those who were in attendance last night were delighted with the fine singing by the popular dramatic soprano, Madame Orloff. With the aid, of . the microphone her lovely voice was carried to every corner The program began with an enjoyable concert by the musicians of the Juneau City Band and’ following the con: cert of Madame Orloff, Bokach's Russian Balakalaike orchestra en- tertained with several well select- ed’ numbers. Business at the various booths, has been good. Concessionaires op- erating the booths of the well- known organizations and those of individuals are well pleased with the interest shown by crowds at the first two nights of the fair and are looking forward to evem larger patronage tonight and to- morrow night. Awards Members of the well-known or- ganizations who are giving away large awards say that business has v been good and many tickets have LOCAL PROJECT OBTAINS FUNDS WITH 11 OTHERS Gov. Troy Anmounces Funds Assured at Once, for Unemployment Relief Funds for at least 12 small pro- jects scattered throughout the Ter- ritory for various needed improve- ments and to give relief for un- employment are assured from the Federal Public Works Administra- tion, it was revealed today by Gov. John W. Troy. No definite figure was given as to the sum involved. From this source, said Gov. Troy, funds for the Willoughby Avenue improvement project, one of the major items in the program of Mayor I Goldstein, will he made available for immediate use. Relieves Bad Situation The new money Wwill rélieve pressing necessities in several dis- tricts, clearing up conditions that have caused considerable worry to the Governor and others. It will make it possible to take care of some of the worst unemployment needs where relief heretofore was not forthcoming from earlier al- lotments of public works relief money. Mayor Goldstein said today that the work on Willoughby = Avenue will be launched without delay. “It is highly gratifying to us that the Governor has been able to get money for this project and it will furnish the community with badly needed assistance in giving work to idle men, and at the same time it will enable us to carry out an improvement that has been calling for extension for many years.” He estimated it would re- (Continued on Page Two) Back to Kitchen According to an Asscciated Press dispatch to The Empire, the film career of Mary Rogers (above) known on the screen as Mary Howard, has ended. Her father, Will Rogers, grinned when he said: “She’s back in the kitchen.” He refused to explain further. Miss Rogers appeared cnly in one picture and seemed well on the way to a career. | ADVENTURERS ARRIVE HERE ON SAIL BOAT Seventy-six Days from Se- attle,Young Bearded Mar- iners, Come Into Port With seventy-six days of adven- turing in a 16-foot sail boat be- hind them, Kenneth Bell and Wil- liam Grinnel, of California, arrived in Juneau yesterday afternoon with both themselves and cutter intact and none the worse for their long and hazardous trip up the coast from Seattle. Well equipped with charts as far as Ketchikan, the young col- lege men declared they had no trouble selecting their course, and experiencel good weather practi- cally the whole time, though their progress was slowed down by a brisk north wind which made it necessary for them to tack con- stantly to make headway With their sail-equipped craft. A storm on Queen Charlotte Sound and a hundred mile chase by a whale were the outstanding adventures of the cruise, and pro- vided just the necessary touch of danger to make the trip interest- ing to the pair, who arrived here heavily bearded, looking in the| best of health and spirits. They | admitted that the whale had given .them some bad moments as| it persistently. followed them, for several consecutive days, and show- ed a tendency to turn up unex- pectedly too near the small boat for comfort. | Leave For Alaska The couple drove up to Seattle from their homes in California and purchased the boat in Seattle, ® leaving there for Alaska on July 1 On .the way north, they camped( aboard their sailing boal and an-| | chored for short periods for rest,| though on several travelled during the night. stop of four days was made at Ketchikan and they stayed over- (Continued on Page Three) nights when | ® they had a favorable breeze, they‘: A Over Ten Million Vote to Repeal 18th Amendment WASHINGTON, Sept. 15. —With 29 States voting on the question of repeal of the Eighteenth Amend- ment, figures show that 10,- 766,154 were for repeal and 3,578,955 against repeal. GOVERNMENT AID MOVING ON 4 FRONTS Various Organizations and Departments Are Speed- ing Up Activities WASHINGTON, Sept. 15.—Fed- eral credit and inflation efforts progressed in four fronts today. The Reconstruction Finance Cor- poration had one billion dollars available for loans to industry through banks. The Federal Reserve Board con- tinued the policy of increasing banks reserve deposits through pur- chase of Government securities. The Treasury Department coor- dinated eforts to have every bank not hopelessly insolvent on a sound basis by January 1. The Public Works Administra-4 tion has been pressed for faster expenditure of its three billion dollar fund as a means of putting more money into trade and in- dustrial channels. i HIGHT POSPONED CHICAGO, Ill, Sept. 15— The ten round fight between Jack ‘Sharkey and King Lo- vinsky, scheduled for to- night, was early this af- ternoon posponed until next Monday, because of the threatening weather. (Continued on Page Six) _Reports from all *'I the working classes. MUTINY IN CUBA CONDITIONS IN UNITED STATES ARE IMPROVING Suspense and Apprehen- sion Reported to Have Disappeared SMALL MERCHANTS BEING BENEFITTED Earning Statements Show Great Increase from First Quarter NEW YORK, Sept. 15.— parts of the country this week to Dun-Bradstreet, Inc., empha- size enlarged spending power running into the millions of dollars and of the rapid dis- appearance of suspense and apprehension noted before NRA won general support. The weekly review further said even the smaller mer- chants are beginning to feel the benefit of increased em- ployment and higher earning The review further says: “Of dominate importance in the trade news was the ex- tension of the sustained buy- ing movement to more re- moteramifications of an elongated line which the busi- ness front has now assumed. There is a bulkier aggregate of distributive totals but this does not afford the sole sus- taining factor to spread as- sured confidence in potential betterments as these are re- inforced by improved earn- ings statements from the sec- ond quarter and first half of the third which is revealed in profits in encouraging con- trast to the rate of losses which were general in the first quarter.” COAL OPERATORS GIVEN 24 HOURS, COMPLETE CODE President Fixes Deadline for A%(rieemenl——” Min- ers Killed in Riotings WASHINGTON, Sept. 15.—The soft coal operators toiled today against tonight's Presidential dead line to complete the NRA code fo the basic industry. Disturbed over reports of shoot- ing and rioting in the Western Pennsylvania strike zone where 17 men have been killed, President Roosevelt gave the coal mine op- erators 24 hours to Wind up ne- gotiations to bring about putting 30,000 to 40,000 miners back to work. s s THEATRE FEATURES ORIENTAL DRAMA SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Sept. 15. —A theatre here is devoted ex- clusively to the production of Ha- waiian, Samecan, Tahitian, Japan- ese, Indian and Far Eastern dra- ma, music, dances and rites. [Ketchikan Woman to Marry Seattle Man SEATTLE, Sept. 15.—A marriage license has been issued to Grant McGregor, aged 35, of Seattle, and | Hazel Bong, aged 27, of Ketchikan, Alaska.