06 Dec 1929
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Newspaper
Alaska Petersburg Press
Location
Petersburg, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1929
Page
1
A splendid dinner and a tasty lunch marked a weekend event hosted by the Daughters of Norway. Notables including Mrs Claris, Miss Joe Hamme, and George Brow attended, as did members of the Oakworth community.
Coast Guard cutter Unalga searched for the missing Seabird and Kanatak after a November 11 gale wrecked the Seabird off Cape St Elias. Captain Reiten and four crew members survived. two others died and engineer Alfred Dyb suffered a broken back. The ship’s fate and missing Kanatak remain unresolved as the search continues.
W E Brougher a longtime purser on Admiral Line steamers to Alaska died in Petersburg Hospital Monday from peritonitis and a perforated stomach ulcer Doctors said surgery offered no hope He served on ships including the Curacao Evans Watson Rogers and Queen and was beloved in Alaskan coastal towns His body was embalmed and sent south on the Queen for burial in the states
At the last city council meeting two ordinances were put forward for consideration. One aims to regulate public dances by setting hours of operation. The other would curb dog licensing, requiring owners to keep pets on their premises or face penalties or possible dog removal.
The House today approved the Hawley Resolution to provide for a tax relief bill. The measure aims to reduce taxes by about two million dollars and would guide new revenue reductions.
In Washington on December 6 Secretary of the Interior deduced a plan for a Pacific Highway route to Fairbanks Alaska. The proposal, attributed to Lyman Wilbur, outlines a bold vision for a transcontinental stretch across the western United States.
Former Washington governor Hart dies in Tacoma hospital after a fall during a hike. He suffered head injuries when a hiking accident led to a severe medical event. The incident prompted a police and hospital response as doctors attempted to treat his condition.
An American note cites the Kellogg Pact and urges Russia and China to honor their obligations. The message underscores adherence to the non aggression treaty and calls for peaceful conduct in the international arena.
An early Seattle case reports a man who killed his wife with a hatchet while she slept. He allegedly said a person named Gui told him to do it. He was moved to a sanitarium for gatekeeping until trial.
King Emanuel and Queen Helena of Italy visited the Pope in Rome amid a long awaited royal gesture. The presence at the Vatican underscores continuing ties between the Italian crown and the papacy.
Representative Sam B. Hill of Washington was badly hurt when he slipped on an icy pavement in Washington and the stem of his pipe jammed through his mouth, severing an artery. His condition is reported serious.
Staff Captain Joseph Acton of the Salvation Army gave an illustrated Thursday night lecture in Presley on the life and work of General William Booth. He will tour Southeastern Alaska presenting the talk, meeting strong audience interest and planning further engagements.
A 28,318,978 dollar appropriation bill for the Interior Department's operations for the next fiscal year was reported to the House by the appropriations committee as a leading supply measure. The proposal includes increases for the Bureau of Education for teacher training in secondary education and for education and medical relief in Alaska, Hawaii, and other territories.
Weather chronicle from Petersburg notes early risers as barometer and heavens signs forecast potential storm, with the week turning cool and snow possible. Weather recorder Jacob Ot ness logs November rainfall at 20.57 inches, while October and November temperatures exceeded prior years.
Petersburg city council adopted tight parking rules to improve fire access and street flow. No parking on Main Street in business districts from 10 PM to 6 AM. parking restricted on other streets except for loading, unloading, or when a driver remains with the vehicle. City Marshal Ed Nilsen to enforce. Also ban on using unused street portions as wood yards or junk depots. Street crew begins leveling wast side of Main Street in preparation for surfacing.
A fragmented report describes the Seventy-First Congress meeting amid factional splits in the Republican controlled body. The session aims to address controversial legislation and potential oversights as lawmakers grapple with revisions and ongoing policy debates.
City repairs at the recently built dam are nearly complete at the western end after heavy rains caused leaks. Councilman Hanseth leads a crew to seal the dam and protect investments of over $12,000 while aiming to prevent further drain on the treasury and ensure adequate water supply.
City Electrician J L MacKenchnie announced after repairs at Blind Slough that the hydro electric plant should face little trouble this winter. He and assistant Ted Johnson found water lines in good condition and ample lake water, reducing risk of a water shortage seen last spring. He urged the council to obtain a new motor for the city punt used to transport people and supplies to the Slough.
The Senate election committee voted not to seat William B. Wilson labor leader and Democrat in his contest against Senator-Elect Vare from Pennsylvania. Vare appeared in person though partially disabled, delivering a long speech asserting his claim to the seat.
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