The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, March 29, 1935, Page 1

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE . COMPANIONIS OVERCOME BY COAL 6AS FUNE Recent Arrivals Victims of Accident in Norland Forecastle Barbara Escapes Curious Glamorous Eress Eludes Mob, Hurries Home to | Consult Lawyer NEW YORK, March 20.—On the | theory that no one would be look- SR {ing for a glamorous heiress on a I AM Y ()RlN I'third class gangplank, Barbara a E m G STOVE.Hunon Mdivani managed to elude FOR UNUSUAL DE ATH'n crowd of curiosity seekers last i night as she arrived from England to divorce her prince. Youn.g Men Had Been‘: Eluding the crowd Barbara was Sleepmg n Cabln of May- | spirited into an automobile and to 2 g her home here where she was to ors Hahbut Vessel “consult an attorney to obtain her $ !divoree in Reno. One man is dead and another is in a critical condition in St. Ann’s hospital the result of being over-, come by gas fumes this morning, from a coal stove on the halibut boat Norland berthed at the Upper City Float. 7 The dead man is Kenneth J. Jungquist, aged about 25, of Min- neapolis and a former student of the University of Minnesota. His companion was Donald Church,’ about the same age, believed to be from the state of Washington. At' the hospital it was reported the latter has an even.chance to re- Princess - Mdivani arrived aboard the liner Bremen. ELTNENE STEEPLECHASE RACE IS WON BY REYNOLDSTOWN 25 - to - 1. Shot Beats Qut S o ey | | e Prince, Thormond e tragedy-ossured n the fare- - 1k in British Classic castie of the Norlahd. Mayor Isar P pred dore - Goldstein - and Capt. Tom' AINTREE, England, March 29.— Sandvik, joint owners of the, craft, Reynoldstown, a 25-to-1 shot own- had permitted the two young men, ed and ridden by Major Noel Fur- who were apparently without long, won the ninety-seventh run- funds, to sleep aboard the boat for ning of the Grand Natioral steeple the past montH. In reconstructing chase here today. the accident, Mayor Goldstein said Blue Prince was second and John it appeared that ome of the men Hay ‘Whitney’s American owned had arisen and started the fire in Thormond II took the show. the stove and returned to bed. The Golden Miller, heavy favorite stove damper probably had been and winnér of last year’s event,' left closed and the smoking stove soon filled the small forecastle compartment with the deadly fumes. The cabin windows and door were shut tight, allowing no ventilation. ‘Authorities declared the tragedy an accident, there being no indication of suicide. | NEW YORK, fell during the first time around the course after being well rated up among the leaders in the early stages. HERE ARE WINNERS | March 29.—When | Reynoldstown won the Grand Na- | tional that victory meant four Am- Notice Smoke {erican-owned tickets in the Irish| Capt. Sandvik and Casper Nor- Hospital Sweepstakes won a total man were the first to find the men. of $570,000. Sandvik had gone aboard the boat' Those four tickets are made out . about 9 o'clogk to do some work to Ray Gould and Ann Goldberg, aft. Later, shortly before 11 o'- clock, Norman arrived to see Sand- vik and as they went forward Norman saw smoke coming from around the cabin door. The two men immediately entered. Church was lying on the floor still breath- ing and Jungquist was in his bunk. Dr. W. W. Council and Dr. L. P. both of New York; Mabel Leitzel- | man, Olney, Ill.; and “Five Glass- es,” Philadelphia. Each tickeg will pay about $142,500. ‘Three American tickets also were held on Thormond II, John Hay Whitney's horse which {finished third. Each of these will pay $47,- 500. They include Thomas Roszki, New York; “Clear Sailing,” New WORD RECEIVED TO CONTINUE E. C. W. CAMPS Authority to Keep Present Camps Until Further Word Received E. C. W. Camps are to be kept open on a day to day basis until further word is received from headquarters, acording to Wellman Holbrook, Assistant Regional For- ester with the United States For- est Service here, who received au- thority to this effect yesterday af- ternoon from Robert Fechner, head of the Civilian Conservation Corps and ECW projects in Washington, D. C. “Since provisions for continuance of this work are ¢ncluded in the Work Relief Bill now before Con- gress, it is felt advisable to continue the camps now existing until the result of Congressional action on the bill is definitely decided,” Mr.; Holbrook said. Before the word arrived from Washington yesterday afternoon, it was planned to close all ECW camps in this vicinity on March 31., when existing provisions expire, and C. G. Burdick, Administrative As- gistant, who inspected camps on Glacier Highway yesterday and 'made arrangements for their clos- -|ing, Jeft this morning -to inform foremen and crews of the cha.ngel in plans. ‘Chipperfield, who left on the Ke- nai last evening for Sitka, to ar- range for the closing of the camp at that place, has been informed of the authority to continue the work temporarily. — e - CONFERENCE AT MOSCOW SAID T0 BE FRUITFU Litvinoff - Eden Talk Re- ported to Have Im- proved Relations |Pink Slips Going Into WasteC Income of Taxpayers to Be Exposed to Public Gaze WASHINGTON, March 2. ‘Thousands of little pink which income tax payers filled are slated for the Treasury can instead of public inspection the Senate voted 53 to 16 not open the pile of pink slips ing incomes to public gaze. The House previously voted pink s ilerpaple A Senate amendment to ELGIUM GOES OFF GOLD BASE; BOURSE CLOSED {Sweeping Economic Re-| form Being Rushed Into Effect by Premier EUROPEAN BLOC IS - CRACKED BY ACTION i Public Works Program glanned—May Resume Russian Reélations state and local tax officials to in4| BRUSSELS, March 20.—Premier to the House for further actiom. ‘ideal in the Belgium value of the spect returns sent the measure bulw,n Zeeland has proclaimed a new |’ e — LHMKECHNE LEAVES FERRY RUN TUESDAY 15-Year Veteran Resigns to Take Position with- |Belgium pending an ‘|agreement on currency policy. i::‘ld Belga with a cut of “maximum irty percent.” The sweeping eco- nomic monetary reforms will' be rushed into effect, it was announc- ed. Political observers expected par- liament to give the government a ote of confidence. The announce- lJment cracked the European gold Abloc because the program involves suspension of gold payments by internatinal The Premier announced the un- dertaking of a great public works . jprogram, the favoring of industrial Mine Dump Barge ,iProduction by all possible measures, 3 ghnamac e i reduction in taxes, 'guarintee " of For 15 years Capu. Larry H. Mc-{bank deposits and the desire to Kechnie has piloted vessels oper-|resume diplomatic commercial rela- ated by the Juneau Ferry and|tions with Russia. Navigation Company. On Tuesday| The program is the result of the veteran skipper'’s connection|heavy blows dealt Belgium industry with the Juneau-Douglas ferry sys-|by countries with depreciated cur- tem terminated with his voluntary | rency. resignation, ‘The government has ordered the Capt. McKechnie doesn't leave|Belgian Bourses closed for three Gastineau Channel piloting by his|days with no quotations of foreign | resignation, for he said today that|exchanges to be announced during he had accepted a position with|the period. the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining —_——————— SCAFFOLD FOR | “I've had many pleasant years ,with the ferry service,” Capt. Mc- ;Kechme said today. | Capt. McKechnie's resignation ;meant that William Hillman, skip- George K. Arthur (right), motion picture actor, was arres stepped off a ship In New York on a charge let from a British banker. Police c! York society girl, was duped by Arthur Into bringing ‘the. | this country from Europe. Arthur's real name is-George Bre: ciated Press Photos) CITY COUNGIL HAS SPECIAL MEET TONIGHT Session Scheduled for| “Routine Business”— | Start at 8 o'Clock | For the announced purpose off disposing of “routine business,” Ju-| neau's city Council will meet to- night at 8 o'clock in City Hall. It THREATENING - - - SITUATION IS Warning from Director Richberg Causes Quick | | Y : Action for Measure SENATOR HARRISON GETS BUSY AT ONCE Four Major_l-rl—éllstries Fac- ing Trouble—Views ! of Labor Chief TOBE AVERTED, brace- harged Mary H. Jopling (left), New | ealing a valua wel ! Into * (Asso- TOMORROW IS FINAL DAY FOR REGISTRATION City Hall Office to Be Open for Added Period in Evening Tomorrow is the final day in which to register for the 1935 gen- eral municipal election scheduled for next Tuesday. WASHINGTON, March 20— A secretly drafted Administration bill to extend the National Recovery Act, with some modifications, was hasiily introduced in the Senate this afternoon by Chairman Harri- {son of the Senate Pinance Commit- tee. Warning Is Given . The measure was hastily drafted and introduced after a warning came from NRA Director Donald E. Richberg that strikes were im- (pending in four big districts. | The bill is along the lines which | provides for partial restoration of |the antitrust laws in connection | with Interstate Commerce. Situation i NRA . Director Richberg told of. the steel, coal, textile and auto- mobile industries. ‘ William Green, President of the American Federation of = Labor, |supported the extension of NRA land told the Pinance Committee | Labor demanded enactment of the | Black 30-hour week bill. fRradml it Oy S 1336 VICTORY the threatening “Tabor situssion And, just so that every eligible| citizen may have an opportunity ing of the City Fathers was held to become qualified to vote, City, March 15. On next Tuesday, the|Clerk A. W. Henning announced to- | terms -of Mayor Isadore Goldstein day that his registration staff would | and three councilmen — Willlam make another concession and would Reck, George B. Rlce and Art Mc- keep the City Hall office open from | Kinnon—will expire. They are can- 7 to 9 o'clock tomorrow night. will be a special meeting. The last regularly scheduled meet- FORRODSEVELT IS PREDICTED per on the afternoon shift, has (been transferred to McKechnie's |morning slate. Art Nelson, for- !merly a deckhand, has been pro- moted to the skippership of the afternon shift. Archie Jonas has MURDERING ONE Street Cleaner Killed for didates for re-election. The opening of the bids for the| recently advertised street paving| contract is not scheduled until next| Friday's regular meeting. Earlier in the week, it was an- nounced that the City Hall office would be open, continuously from 8:30 o'clock in the morning to 5:30 | ofclock in the afternoon. This gave No Third Party Movement | Likely, Says Sena- tor G. Norris WASHINGTON, March 29— ———— {'citizens an added hour at luncheon | MOSCOW, March 20.—After a been employed to fill Nelson's for- Insurance_woman Dawes were summoned and they called firemen with the inhalator. For more than half an hour they ‘worked over Jungquist in an effort to resuscitate him but he was ap- parently too far gone. His com- panion was rushed to the hospital where hope was expressed the ef-' forts made to same his life may, York; and “Erin Go Braugh,” Buf- falo, N. Y. WORK RELIEF prove successful. ! Here About Two Months Mayer Goldstein sald the two' men arrived in town about two months' ago. They approached COapt. Sandvik- about a menth 830 and asked perniission to sleep on. the boat which was granted. Both were_clean ¢ut young men, who apparéntly came north in BILL TIED UP IN CONGRESS Administration' Objects to Final Form:of Pro- " posed Drafting search of employment. Jungquist conference of an hour and a half between Soviet Commissar Litvin-| off and Capt. Anthony Eden, Brit- ish Lord Privy Seal, it was an- nounced there is a noted improve- ment in “both political’ and ‘eco- nomic relations between Russia and Great Britain. Soviet sources did not indicate o) what grounds there were further improvement in the Anglo-Russian relations. It is understood the question of Soviet propaganda was not raised. Capt. Eden has been received by Soviet Dictator Stalin. CHASE TAKEN T0 ALCATRAZ Slayer of Federal Agent Is: Sentenced to Life in mer position. i Meanwhile, W. 8. Pullen, general Is Decapitated manager of the Alaska Electric R — Light and Power Company—which| MONTREAL, March 29.— The firm controls the ferry system,—|hangman's noose this morning de- said he had no statement to make|capitated Mrs. Thomassina Sarao, md_ay regarding the future of the|aged 46, as she was executed for transportation line after the com-|killing her husband. BUREAU OF FISHERIFS"H which to register. Tomorrow WARDENS TO LEAVE ON! SURVEY WORK SOON night's 7 to 9 period will give eleven hours that day in which to sign the permaneht registration | books. " This added ume, coupled with ‘the. splendid registration figure of 11,136 voters, noted at 2 o'clock this To conduct surveys for the Unit-| o000 “ingicates that a final pletion of the Juneau-Douglas bridge this summer. SOUTHERN OIL A few minutes previously, Leone Gagliarda, aged 30, and Angelo Donofiro, aged 19, were hanged on another scaffold for the same crime, The trio was convicted of mur- dering Sarao, middle-aged street ed States Bureau of Fisheries at Little Port Walter, Donald S. Haley, | Warden of the' Juneau District, and PFred Lucas, Warden of the) Alaska Peninsula District, wil leave here tomorrow morning on electorate of more than 1800 is virtually assured. ‘The 180u-mark was the hope of the more optimistic politicians ear- lier in the campaign, but this fig- {United States Senator George W. | Norris, discussing the political® sit- uation from a vantage point of “in. between,” says he thinks" Franklin +D. Roosevelt wiil be' re- nominated for President and -the: will be no third party.:’ Senator Norris said the Presi- he will be reelected “if he does not he wlil be reelected “if he does not swing to the right.” ¢ Senator Norris further said he saw no one in the Republicans Party ranks he would support. ¢ “If Hoover Is nominated by the cleaner, for the sake of a $4500 life insurance. FERRIES MAY BE FORCED T0 MEN WALKOUT Sympathy Strike Staged by Employes of Rich- : - ménd :Company MOBILE, H&b_an:;, March 29.— Ledby the crew of the tanker Pat , " of "the Richmond Oil |ure is sure to be eclipsed. Last|Republicans,” said Senator Neorris, year's mark of 1664 voters was “I am sure Roosevelt will be re- passed yesterday as 94 persons reg- elected.” ANOTHER WAR WOULDCRUMBLE the Bureau patrol boat Auklet, Capt. L. J. Collins. The survey about one week and when it is concluded: Mr. Lucas will proceed | to Seattle aboard the Bureau boat | Teal, while Mr. Haley will retum‘mss CRARY w“-la wm{m et seattie onl MARRY HM‘L AT | March 12 for the purpose of tag- “DD]‘NG 'I'ONlGHT ging herring, under the direction of ‘Edwin ' H. ' Dahlgren, Jumnior Aquatic Biblogist, has been in Sit- work will require Company, approximately 150 men QUIT SERVICE had been on relief work, it is un- derstood, but is is not ascertained that Church had been working. Identify Victims Identification of the victims was made by J. F. Campbell and Wil- liam Cline of the Windsor apart- ment, who knew them both well. Jungquist is reported to have a cousin, York Boreen, living at Bryn Mawr, fiear Seattle, and a sister in Minneapolis. C. W. Carter, of the Carter Mortuary, where Jungquist's body was taken, said effort would WASHINGTON, March 29—Vig- orous objections by Administration officials to the final forma of the four billion dollar Work Relief bill, it is reported, have délayed further congressional action until next’ week. left their yesterday in sym- {pathy 'with tanker crews of the| CHICAGO, TIl., March 29.—John: Pacific Coast. Paul Chase, convicted of the mur-; The spokesman of the strikers) der of Federal Agent Samuel P. said the walkout will continue un- Cowley in a battle in which George til the tanker operators have Zsland Prison Tanker Strike Causing Se- rious Developments Around Seattle One objection has been made by"“Bwby Face” Nelson was killed,'signed an agreement giving prefer- Secretary Wallace. He objects to the George amendment under which money appropriated could be used in administration of the ®Farm Adjustment Act. Just what effect the delay will have on Federal relief activities is be made at once to try and contact ’ relatives. i Little was learned of Church and this afternoon authorities were ex- not immediately evident but funds amining his effects in an effort to learn his home address in Wash- was ordered taken to Alcatraz pris- on to serve a life sentence. Chase left last night under special guard for the Pacific Coast. JELERPCIES Legal Holiday Tomorrow; Banks, ‘Oflices Close open during the‘-n- ence jobs to union seamen .Clarence Frechette Is Sentenced to Life for Killing Employer HOWELL, Mich, March 20— Clarence Prechette has been con- {victed' of first degree murder and SEATTLE, March 29.—A fleet of ferry boats that carry thousands of Passengers daily on Puget Sound and Lake Washington, will be forc- ed to tie up within a few days un- less the diminishing oil supplies are replenished, operators said. It is also estimated that 36,000 homes and apartment houses will also be hit by the oil tanker strike Three tankers are tied up here but are unable to unload cargoes of ka district on, this work for the last ten days and’'will leave on| April 2 to join the party at Little Port Walter, M, Haléy ' said. On| the way to that port ‘it ‘will stop, at Kootznahoo Inlet ‘to tag herring in that locality, proceeding from there to Little Port Walter on its way to Seattle. Herring were tagged by the crew aboard the Teal under Mr. Dahlgren’s direction on the journey ! north from Seattle. e See Electric BERLIN —German railroad au- thorities predict that by 1939 the Lines The.marriage of Miss Leone Cra- ry and George Hall will be cele- brated at 8 g'¢lock tonight in the Northern Light Presbyterian Church, The Rev. John A. Glasse will read the ceremony. Miss Crary is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hamilton Crary of Guide Rock, Neb. She has been a resident of Juneau for about one | year, having been employed in the Juneau Coffee Shoppe. Mr. Hall is an employee of the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Com- pany and was born here. He is a WORLD, HE SAYS Baruch-Urges Béri‘ifig . Munitions Shipments, Belligerent Nations | WASHINGTON, March 29. — A |war time policy of barring muni- tions shipments from belligerent nations and warning United States citizens if they go to the trouble zone they do so at their own peril, was advocated by Bernard Baruch graduate of the Juneau High School | today. He told the Senate muni~ in the class of 1931, and a mcmber} tions committee “civilization will of the Juneau City Band. {crumhle” and the world will go A reception will be given from into “another middle ages” in the ,sentenced to life imprisonment. ; |ofl. | Prechette killed Robert Brown, gt In the last 13 years the length lines betewen Berlin and the south-|8:30 until 10 o'clock tonight at thelevem of another World War. ern tip of ‘Italy will ‘be electrified. Coffee Shoppe for the young cou- . He urged elimination of u;*_':. Plans for electrifying German roads ple, by Mrs. Helen Moder, pro- empt bonds to insure “fairer™ fax- ’his employer in a dispute jdebts. Frechette was arrested in | California with the body of his vic- ,Um in & trunk on the rear of his automobile, - of the average freight train on the railroads of the United States has inpreased o 46 cars from 38 in 1922, 3 have progressed to ‘the announce-! ment that 17,500 men’will: be em- 000. prietor of the restaurant. The couple plan to make their manufacture of war‘making ' 5 ployed and the cost Wil be $70,000- home in- the Winter ' and- Pond plémeénts under government 5 Apartments. ‘ina and favored the peace or by the government- itself,