Swanson Endorsed by Petersburg Commercial Club Members
Twenty three business and professional men of Petersburg voted unqualified endorsement of Mayor C E Swanson to travel to Washington DC for harbor dredging work. The motion followed Swanson's initial refusal after an editorial criticized his qualifications. Discussion lasted over an hour with Swanson granted reconsideration.
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Petersburg Commercial Club
May
C. E. Swanson
Washington, D. C
Harbor d
Swanson
Mr. Swanson
Local Artist Announces Second Annual Exhibition
Wilfred Gabrielsen, long established in Petersburg, will open his second annual show of land and sea subjects at the Sons of Norway Hall next weekend. He will display more than 380 paintings from his Alaska collection, mostly scenes near Petersburg, aiming to surpass last year’s favorable reception.
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Wilfred Gabirielsen
Peersburg
Sons of Norway
Gabriels
Gabrielken
Alaska
Petersburg
Calielsen
Gabrielsen
Married Here Local Hale Hi Tuesday Noon
Miss Caroline Johansen ta Constantini Demiassi wed Tuesday at noon in a private ceremony at Judge Carroll Clausen’s residence. The couple kept the secret until license records revealed the marriage amid friends. the bride, from Norway, had worked at the Grand Cafe, and the groom is a cook at the Sand Cal.
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Caroline Johansen Ta
Constantini Demiassi
Carroll Clausen
Mrs Clausen
Francis Roundtree
Norway
New England Ends Season Tuesday
New England Fish Co reports frozen halibut salmon cod and herring loaded for shipment from Bellingham on the season's close. Local totals indicate a near million and aquarter pounds of halibut and salmon frozen for fresh market and belt shipments tied to Petersburg's fish industry.
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New England
New England Fish Co
Walt Mately
Newgland
Marlyn
Landines
Petersurg
Petersburg
Hother Kills Babe: Father Given Blame
In Quincy Massachusetts Mrs Made line Otterson a young mother carried the body of her five baby to the district court and said she killed her child because her husband would not support it Authorities took charge as investigations proceed The fragment also notes a Christmas greeting card promotion by Viking Gift Shop
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Quincy
Mass
Madeline Otterson
Plane Reaches Fairbanks With Far North Mail
FAIRBANKS December 2 After three forced landings in storms Noel Wien arrived in a Stinson Detroiter from Nome carrying three passengers and the Christmas mail for the states from the Bering Sea port. Temperatures were minus fifteen. Olmsted conspiracy defendants and twenty-one others convicted and sentenced to two years at McNeil Island Penitentiary for conspiracy surrendered to the Federal Marshal.
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Fairbanks
Noel Wien
Stinson Detroiter
Nome
Bering Sea
Ted
McNeil Island
Bank Cashier Sentenced to Penitentiary Term
Montesano reports J Patterson cashier of the Hayes and Hayes Bank of Alderson was sentenced to two to ten years in the state penitentiary at Walla Walla by Judge George Abel.
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Montesano
Wwilam J. Patterson
Hayes and Hayes, Bank of
Olmsted and 22 Friends Begin Prison Sentences
Roy Omtd, a former Seattle Police lieutenant and later prominent local figure, began a four year term at McNeil Island Penitentiary for conspiring to violate the National Prohibition Act. Jerry L. Finch, formerly Omtd, was also implicated with Omtd’s circle as sentences commenced.
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Seattle
Roy Om-td
Seeattle
McNeil Island
Jerry L. Finch
O'm
Final Hearings By Commission Held Thursday
The International Halibut Commission conducts its final hearings on halibut extinction risk in North Pacific waters. Hearings have taken place in Ketchikan Alaska Prince Rupert and Vancouver B C. Recommendations will be submitted to the Canadian Parliament and the U S Congress.
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Seattle
International Halibut Commissio
North Pacific
Ketchman
Alaska
Prince Rupert
Vancouver
B. C
Commissio S'Elf
Congress
Unid
Kidnap of American Miner Reported in Mexico
Mexico City dispatch says H W Thompson an American and mine manager at Copala in Guerrero state has been abducted by bandits. The incident marks another security concern in the region as authorities investigate and seek his release.
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Mexico City
Copala
Guererro
Dawes Denies Presidential Bid Endorses Lowden Nomination
Vice President Dawes reiterated at the White House that he is not a candidate for the presidential nomination and said he favored nominating Frank O. Lowden of Illinois.
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Washington, D. C
Dawes
White House
Frank O. Lowden
Tlinvis
Local Lodge Plans Card Party at Sons of Norway Hall
The Daughters of Norway host a card party in the banquet room of the Sons of Norway Hall this Saturday night. The Sons of Norway and their wives and families are invited. Lunch will be served and plans include dancing.
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Norway
Sons of Norway Hall
Sons of Norway
Wil
New Salmon Rules Threaten Alaska Season Outlook
Regulatory intent announced by Commissioner O Malley targets Southeastern Alaska salmon fisheries. Proposals include closures to certain bays and channels, purse seine limits of 200 fathoms length and 250 three and one half inch meshes, and later start dates. Affected workers include 23 Bellingham purse fishermen and 200 Bellingham men who season in Alaska.
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Alaska
O'Malley
Kitchikan
O Maley
Kechian
Belingham
Bellingham Firmen
Masta
Richie Shiele
Pacific American Fisheries
Petitions on Halibut and Herring Changes Move Ahead
Petitions circulated by the Petersham Commercial Club to address halibut and herring changes gain support. A Wrangell petition carries 215 signatures and was discussed at a local club meeting. The Juneau Chamber of Commerce suggests leaving action to the Bureau of Fisheries while local fishers push for changes.
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Petersham
Ketchikan Bi Mess
Joc Club
Juneau Chamber of Commerce
Bureau of Fisheries
Halibut
F. R. Havert
Halibut Commision
J. P. Rabcoek
Ketchikan
Tine
Tiem Jan
Chamber of Commerci
Northern Pacific
Jae
McCo
Leae
Gagebay Na Tae
Cement project to start at Di Island near Ketchikan
The Cox Company announces a $4 million cement venture using stone from Di Island, south of Ketchikan. Construction of the first unit begins January 1, with shiploads of 6,300 deadweight tons to transport material from Alaska to Seattle.
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Seatilf
Mont Yen
Dat Island
Ketchikan
Pais Cox Company
Annouce Ey Vest
Eterno
Adin
Tran
Seattle
di! Island
Devetor
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Viking Gift Shop
Edwin
Olmsted
Miami Elks
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Dawes Spa
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Big Company Te
Ilse
Alaska Rock
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