Storm Fells Petersburg Structures In Wind Event
A late night wind storm in Petersburg caused several boats to break loose and toppled the C Hoogendorn building from its pile foundation onto the beach without major window damage. The warehouse next to it collapsed, prompting salvage and construction of a new facility. A tree fell at Blind Slough breaking a power line, cutting electricity until repairs restored service about twelve hours later. Roadway obstructions by fallen trees delayed Mitkof Highway repairs between town and Scow Bay.
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Petersburg
C. Hoogendorn
Hoogen
Mitkof Highway
Scow Bay
Petersburg Cold Storage Declares 8 Percent Dividend
Board of Directors announces an 8 percent dividend on all common stock payable December 21 to provide holiday funds. This ninth dividend comes despite a year with strong operations in ten years of activity and a retained surplus after depreciation. Annual meeting set for January 11 to review detailed reports with stockholders.
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Petersburg
Petersburg Main Street gains wider surface and modern utilities
The PWA project in Petersburg rebuilt Main Street with crushed rock, cement sidewalks, curbs, and new sewer and water mains replacing the old plank road. Contractors Wright and Stock completed the summer work. Aerial photo from Fryer Machine Works roof shows key local landmarks and a high school girl relaxing by a coupe.
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Petersburg
PWA
Wright
Stock
Sons of Norway field rep visits Petersburg lodges
Haugerud, field representative for the Sons of Norway, arrived on the General Gorgas from Ketchikan and reports strong membership growth along the coast. He notes 1935 and 1936 as the order's best years and, after aiding Petersburg, plans to proceed to Juneau on his third Petersburg visit.
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A. Haugerud
The
Sons of Norway
Sea Trading Union declares 12 percent dividend
The Board of Directors of the Trading Union Inc declared a 12 percent dividend on company stock with checks distributed December 21. It is the highest payout since the firm began in 1920, exceeding prior 8 percent dividends except for one 6 percent year. Stockholders meet January 18 to receive details of operations.
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The
Trading Union, Inc
Bera
Det
Ing
Rena
Labor Unions Clash Over Inland Work Jurisdiction
William Green of the A F L declares ILA and the Teamsters must stay in their own back yard and concede they have no say over inland warehouse workers. Also reports a snowslide burial near Sitka and Coast shipowners blaming Harry Bridges for delaying a maritime settlement.
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Portland
Ore
William Green
A. F. of L
ILA
Teamsters Union
San Francisco
Cal
Harry Bridges
Harry Lundeberg
Sailors Union of the
Pacific Coast
United Front
Seattle
Seiko
OreRi Ds
Seaplane Float Plan Endorsed by Petersburg Council
At Monday's city council meeting Highway Engineer William A. Hesse proposed the territory fund seventy five percent of seaplane float costs with the town covering remaining share and maintenance. Council voted unanimously to back the plan for Petersburg with its portion due. Other items noted include hospital oil heater addition and bond payments totaling $8600 with $11000 in treasury. A Seattle engineers office memo warned construction before permit issuance would be at the town’s risk.
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William A. Hesse
Petersburg
Erick Ness
Seattle
U.S. Engineers’ Office
Washington
Lability Insurance
Alaska Cargo Shortages Prompt North Star Loading
J R Ummel of Seattle for the Alaska Railroad reports cargo shortages on the Steamer General Gorgas and insufficient cargo to justify chartering another ship. He recommends loading the North Star if an emergency exists, with urgent deadline of January 6. Peters burg inventories are depleted and Peters burg requires about 100 tons plus 150 tons of cold storage fish and shrimp for southbound shipment.
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Citizens’ Wharf Company
J. R. Ummel
Seattle
Alaska Railroad
General Gorgas
Bell Street
Ummel
Alaska
North Star
Consignees
L. B. Cornelius
Citizens’ Wharf Co
Mr. Ummel
Petersburg
Santa Claus Indiana Post Office Sees Mail Boom
Residents report a surge of letters and parcels arriving daily at the Santa Claus post office as residents seek the distinct Santa Claus postmark. Aviation official Igor Sikorsky predicts major progress in land planes and flying boats within five years, with potential mail and transport growth.
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Santa Claus, Ind
Santa Claus
Igor I. Sikorsky
New Threat to Halibut Fisheries
Rumors say British interests plan to outfit the Norwegian Thorland for North Pacific halibut fishing, potentially undermining the International Fisheries Commission and expanding outside the three mile limit. The move could threaten American and Canadian fishermen and shore plants, with protests filed to State and the British Foreign Office.
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Vancouver
B. C
International Fisheries Commission
North Pacific
Thorland
Greenland
Iceland
Oslo
U. S
Fisheries Commission
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Rey
Nedrab
Fryer Machine Works
Backgrund
Coliseum Apartments
E Street
F Street
City Hall
Main Street
Pacific American Fisheries Cannery Warehouse
Trading Union
Wheeler Building
C. E. Swanson
Hammer & Wikan
Mary Allen
Sitka
J. Peasely
Los Angeles
Peasely
Silver Bay
Territory
Tugwell
Rexford G. Tugwell
W. W. Alexander
Federal Resettlement Administration
American Molasses Company
Alexander
Atlanta
England
London
Britain
Wallis Simpson
Empire
Iverhnienty
Baltimore
Simpson
Cannes
France
Mediterranean
Herman L. Rogers
Ehmil Ludwig
Hitler
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