Cold snap boosts fur trade and skating fun in Green Rocks area
The week saw mercury fall to six degrees above zero and rise to twenty at noon before dropping again as night fell. Local residents, especially fur traders, expect higher income from sales, while youngsters and seniors enjoy nightly skating under the cold spell. A large group visited the tax back at Green Rocks Tuesday night for skating, with another session planned if cold weather holds.
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Green Rocks
Pet ersburg Club to Stage Dance Next Saturday
The Petersburg Business and Professional Women's Club plans a dance at Son of Norway Ha scheduled for Saturday December 21. Proceeds go to the Community Meliorate work and to cover the club treasury deficit. tickets are on sale as a capacity crowd is expected.
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Petersburg
Son of Norway
Quiet in Haiti After Last Week's Revolution
Washington reports that Haiti has remained quiet since last week's revolution, according to dispatches received today.
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Washington
D. C
Haiti
Bryan's Daughter Elevated to Committee Post
The Membership of the Committee on Foreign Affairs was increased to create a seat for Mrs Ruth Bryan Owen of Florida a Democrat and daughter of William Jennings Bryan placed on the panel as a new member.
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Washington, D. C
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Ruth Bryan Ower
William Jennings Bryan
Death of Former World Champion Driver Teddy Neefzlaff
The former World Champion driver Teddy Neefzlaff died yesterday at Rest Haven Home in Los Angeles. Authorities did not release a cause of death.
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Los Angeles
Dec
Teddy Neefzlaff
Haven
US Signs EPO Be Member Of World Court Geneva
The United States signed the protocol of adherence to the World Court at Geneva but will require formal assent from the State Department and the U S Senate before entry is assured. American Charge dAffaires Jay Pierpont Moffat reported from Berne.
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Geneva
Jay Pierpont- Moffat
U. S
Berne
United States
Department
U.S. Senate
New England Fish Co Finishes Season Packing For Shipment
New England Fish Co completed packing of frozen fish in ot il cold storage and will ship within a week or ten days. About 300 000 lbs await shipment, with purchases up to or above average. Prices were higher this season and the fleet had a strong year, led by the McKinley of Ketchikan with $3 500 per man and $12 000 per boat. Gjoa and Landed Evers also reported strong earnings.
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New England Fish Co
Ot Il
New England
McKinley
Ketchikan
Lande d’Evers
Pacific
Seattle
Gjoa
Grundy Seated as Senator After Senate Veto Clash
Joseph R. Grundy, appointed by Governor Fisher, was sworn in as Senator in Washington amid a strong challenge from Independent Republicans and the Democratic coalition. His lobbying background drew renewed scrutiny during recent investigations.
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Washington
Joseph R. Grundy
Fisher
Pennsylvania
Senate
Wilson
Vare
Independent” Republicans
Democratic Coalition
Grundy
Vare Paralyzed Again and Byrd Manley Honored
Philadelphia reports Vare has suffered a serious setback in recovery from a stroke a year ago after the Senate vote not to seat him. In Washington Commander Richard Byrd and Charles M. Manley are awarded the Langley Medal for Aeronautical Achievement for 1929 by the Smithsonian Institute. Byrd honored for South Pole exploration via air. Manley credited as inventor of an early successful airplane engine.
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Philadelphia
Vare
Senate
Washington, D.C
Richard Byrd
Charles M. Manley
Langley
Smithsonian Institute
Sander Byrd
South Pol
Manley
Unclear Text About Port Services and Governor Parks
Fragmented report notes a letter to Governor Parks about a potential service operation and a request to work for such a service. It mentions a Washington trip, Sea Patrol service, and the Fishng Vessel Owners Association being informed, with local club efforts referenced.
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Parks
Hit
Washington, D. C
Cc Guard
Batra
Heter
Christmas Mail Schedule From Petersburg Before Christmas
Local residents urged to mail early as ships North West and Admiral Rogers depart Petersburg around December 17 19 or 20 for Seattle and nearby areas. The Alameda sails December 24 while Alaska routes face uncertainties in delivery before Christmas. The America First is listed for December 21 with last ships to Juneau and Kodiak crowds awaiting steady mail.
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Seatte
Petersburg
Jacob Otness
Admiral Rogers
Alaska
Alameda
Seattle
Admiral
Alygell
Ketchikan
Petérs
Lburg
Rozers
S Vt
Juneau
America
Jumies
Ori
Fined Return Tangle of Unclear Dollar Case
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a fine related to a money matter and a family situation. The text references a legal or financial penalty but lacks clear names, places, or dates to identify entities or outcomes. The readable bits suggest a monetary fine and a disputed receipt or payment.
Wanderlust Boat Fire Claims Total Loss With No Insurance
A boat named Wanderlust caught fire near Green Rocks after a collision and was towed to the flats where it burned completely. Mrs John Allen provided aid at the scene while Louise Hoogendorn had previously sold a nearby vessel named Dorothy which later changed hands. The Dorothy is valued at about 1300 but had no insurance records, and the investigation found the Wanderlust a total loss.
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FS Hoogendorn
John Allen
Polos
Dorothy
Louise
Denver Judge Ben Lindsay Disbarred for Misconduct
The Colorado Supreme Court disbarred Judge Ben Lindsay a former juvenile court judge for professional misconduct. The unanimous ruling found he accepted fees totaling 37000 dollars from Mrs Helen Elwood Stotes a Denver and New York society figure seeking settlement rights for her two children.
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Denver
Ben Lindsay
Colorado State Supreme Court
Helen
Elwood Stotes
New York Society
Washington U. hires Purdue coach James M. Phelan
London reports 106 dead and heavy damage from a major shipping disaster in the first five days of December. The United Press notes the new Washington University coach James M. Phelan, famed for Purdue’s 1st football championship in 24 years, replaces the resigned coach amid student body tensions.
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Seattle
James M. Phelan
Purdue University
Universite. c. Washington
Ueshaw
Whelan
Washington
Purdué
London
Tors Shipping
Les Forte
Queen-Coming Aboard Five on Seattle Steamer
A CIPY Queen-Coming steamship sailing from Seattle with five aboard is reported to have departed for Southeastern Alaska ports. The vessel carried ten passengers, including Robert Bell Edith Smith and Mr and Mrs L Baitcloff.
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Seattle
Southeastern
Alaska
Petarurg
Chk
Bell
Robert . Ratcliffe
Edith Smith
L. Baitcloff
Five Planes Mobilized to Aid Search for Missing Flyers
A Seattle squadron will search for Carl Ben Erielson and his mechanic Earl Borland. Planes from San Francisco and Chicago join a northbound effort from Vancouver or Seattle, with deployment by steamer. The party had only a thirty day supply, fueling urgent concern. The Army and Navy offered no planes for search duties.
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Seattle
Carl Ben Erielson
Earl Borland
Vancouver
B. C
Fairchild
San Francisco
Qubec
Los Angeles
Chicago
Hielson
Borland
Army
Navy
Theater magnate aids Sitka Pioneer Christmas drive
W. D. Goss arrived to boost the Sitka Christmas Funds drive for the Pioneers in the Home. Donations so far match last year’s total, with prospects to exceed the 1923 appeal. Contributions should go to Rasmus Enge. funds head to Juneau early next week.
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W. D. Goss
Sitka
Gross
Rasmus Enge
Mr. Gross
Juneau
No Indictments Declined In Wall Street Booze Affair
In Washington DC December 10 the District of Columbia Grand Jury declined to indict in connection with the Wall Street liquor party sensationally eyed by Senator Brookhart. The science was deemed insufficient.
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Ashington
D. C
District of Columbia
Water Shortage Prompts Sevel Warnings Citywide
City officials issued a Sevel warning about a water shortage caused by residents allowing taps to run at night to prevent freezing. Anyone found permitting faucets to run during nonuse will face water service disconnection. Canneries and cold storage have increased water usage this week, threatening an outright shutdown if houses and businesses do not conserve.
Local Mink Ranchers Form Yukon Association in Juneau
At a meeting Friday last week mink ranchers of Mendenhall Valley formed the Alaska Yukon Mink Association to cooperatively sell mink and share breeding stock knowledge. J. E. Ames was named president, A. Cameron vice president, Bruce Brown secretary treasurer, Charles Rudy director. two more directors to be chosen later. Initiation fee $50 per ranch with possible assessments. Twenty Southeast Alaska ranches are eligible, ten in Mendenhall Valley. The group will seek support from local business bodies and supply lines to aid the fledgling industry.
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Mendenhall Valley
Alaska Yukon Mink Association
J. E. Ames
A. Cameron
Bruce Brown
Charles Rudy
Yukon Territory
Alaska
Juneau
Alaska Salmon Waste Ban Bill and Glacer Stream Grant
Delegate Sutherland of Alaska introduced an amendment to restrict wanton destruction of salmon in Alaska waters. He also proposed spending 50000 dollars to regulate the Glacer stream flowing from Valdez Glacier to Valdez port.
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Washington, D. C
Alaska
Sutherland
Vallez Glacier
Valdez
Mexico President Rubio Visits Hot Springs for Rest
President-elect Rubio of Mexico arrives in Hot Springs Arkansas to rest before taking office. Local officials greet him as he plans a quiet retreat during December.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Rubio of
Mex
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