Comrade cruiser wreck sparks rescue near Long Island
Survey leader Jim Rhodes and helper narrowly escape injury when the Comrade strand and explodes on Long Island rocks Friday night. The boat is a total loss except for salvageable engine and equipment. Stewart, aboard, was thrown overboard while guiding the vessel. both men survive in clothing only. Stewart seeks guidance from Washington on continuing field work with wolves and coyotes in the region.
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Jim Rhodes
Long Island
Stewart Ays
Rhodes
Pilot House
Jim
Stewe
R. K
Christmas Expresses Sunday School Program Joyful Crowd
A packed Lutheran Sunday School program drew a large audience Sunday night. Young performers showcased their talents with energy and instruction from teachers, after which attendees noted the festive spirit and listed arriving guests including Oscar Sather and several names from last reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Sather
Alameda
Seattle
Mr. Sather
Byrd Party Reports Progress to Navy on Ice Barrier
Commander Byrd communicates via wireless that his party has reached a new ice barrier and advanced the American flag farther south than before. The Wilkins Expedition reports discovery about Graham Island and aviator Ben Tileson notes six hithert unknown islands. Captain Johansen’s halibut schooner Mitkof returns for repairs as Mrs. Hunsbed, part owner, is noted aboard.
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New York
Byrd
Secretary of the Navy
New York Times
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Wilkins
Graham Island
Ben Tileson
Sver¢ Johansen
States
B. Hunsbed
Month End Music Night At Lutheran Church
The month end program at the Lutheran church features vocal and instrumental duets trios and choruses plus a hymn sung by the audience. Reverend W J Monkets invites all music lovers to attend the open event replacing the usual evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutheran
Wells
W. J
Influenza Deaths and Cases Reported Across U S
Washington reports 710 influenza deaths in the week ending December 22 across 58 cities. Public Health Service estimates 1.25 million new cases last week, signaling potential epidemic risk and urging precautionary measures.
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Washington, D. C
Census Bureau
Public Health Service
United States
Mexico City Memorials and Holiday Hunting Briefs
A garbled item notes President Emilio Portes Gil approving a summary execution order. In a separate line, President Coolidge is mentioned in relation to a hunting day that included pheasants and three wild turkeys.
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Mexico City
Dee
Pdeek
Emilio Portes -Gil
Sapej.o
Coolidge
University of Washington Professor Dies in Seattle
Prof. Ed gar D. Randolph of the University of Washington dies in Seattle from heart disease.
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Seattle
Edgar D. Randolph
University of Washington
Cement plant in Seattle begins operations with Alaskan rock
Seattle report notes the Pacé ine Coast Cement Company launched its three million dollar plant. Production uses rock shipped from Southeastern Alaska to feed the facility and begin cement output.
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Seattle
Pacéine Coast Cement ‘Company
Alaska
Dempsey Plans Miami Return Talks With Rickard
The report notes Jack Dempsey left for Miami to confer with Tex Rickard about resuming his boxing career. President Coolidge begins a mid winter vacation at Howard E Coffin's home on Long Island aboard Moffin's yacht Zapata. On board the battleship Utah Captain Tover will visit Coolidge and discuss his mission to Latin America and cabin appointments.
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Los Angeles
Jack Dempsey
Miami
Tex Rickard
Sapelo ID. GA
President Coolidge
Howard E. Coffin
S»uth Island
Moffin
Utah
Washington
Tover
Coolidge
Latin America
Notable Seattle Merchants Die Within Days
Seattle December 26. A B Stewart head of Stewart and Olmes dies Sunday. W G Kine owner of Savoy Hotel found dead in hotel lobby Monday evening.
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Seattle
A. B. Stewart
Stewart & Olmes
W. G. Kine
Savay Hotel
Treasury to refund hundreds of millions in taxes
The Treasury Department announced refunds of illegally and erroneously collected taxes totaling about 142 million dollars to individuals and corporations. Among the listed credits is 1,101 dollars to Wrangell, Alaska.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Wrangell
Alaska
Native School Children’s Christmas Program Impresses
The pupils of the local Bureau of Education presented a fine Christmas program on Sunday night. A Christmas pageant featured the Hesbyteri children and was well received by the audience.
Cold Storage declares seven percent dividend in Petersburg
The board of directors announced that annual dividends of seven percent will be paid to stockholders in Petersburg Cold Storage on December 31, 1928. The year saw strong profits despite limited fish purchases. A substantial amount was set aside for depreciation and interest. bonds were retired this year.
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Petersburg
Ben
Capitalist Districts Hit By Quick Succession Robberies
A gang of three young men, described as collegiate in appearance, staged six rapid hold ups through Capitolist Queen Anne B Ball ard and Laurelhurst districts last night. Victim A S Eldrige, a prominent clubman and blind reader, and his wife were robbed in front of their home on Laurelhurst Drive.
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Hedak
Capitolist
Queen Anne
B Ballard
Lautelhurst
A. S. Eldringe
Laurelhurst Drive
Foshay Plans Steel Steamer for Seattle Alaska Run
The W B Foshay Company announces construction of a 3850 000 steel hulled passenger and freight steamship for the Seattle Southeastern Alaska service. The 186 by 21 foot craft will reach 12 to 14 knots, carry 56 passengers, and be ready to commission August 1, 1929. Northland Transportation Co currently operates the Norge and the Bellingham on the Seattle Alaska route.
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Seattie
W B. Foshay _ Company
Northlands Exaneportation Company
Ketchikan
Alaska
Northland Transportation Co
Norge
Bellingham
Seattle-Alaska
Steamer Starr Rescued After Towline Breaks Off Coast
A tow from the Roosevelt to Starr for repairs failed when the line fouled near Can St Elias, prompting Coast Guard rescues. The Northwestern and Uralga aided, Starr towed to safe anchorage, Roosevelt steadied with Attu line and later resumed towing toward Seward. Coast Guard crews and halibut boats assisted in rescue efforts.
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St. Elias
Tue Roosevelt
Starr
Seattle
Northwesern
Cordova
Juneau
Coast Guard
Uralga
Northwestern
Roosevelt
Ttn
Star
Attu
Seward
Grade street project near beach approved in Alaska
Siems and Carlson completed a 2675 foot dirt grade parallel to the beach with a 16 foot width at a cost of 7200 dollars. The city plans gravel surfacing next spring and expects the project to become a premier thoroughfare with low upkeep.
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Say
Siems & ‘Carlson
Bureau of Public Roads
Tyre
Pet> Shore
Alaska
Rat of Wear
Lig
Siems & Carlson
Union Oil Co
Interest In Alaska Air Routes
Seattle Washington reports lively official interest in a Seattle Alaska air mail service. Verne Gorst of the Seattle Flying Service returns from Washington with details of route investigations and a plan to test routes in an air metal plane. The Post Office will invite bids for daily airmail service next year while Union Air Lines has bought two air planes for Seattle Alaska service expected to start in April.
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Seattle
Washington
D. C
Seattle Alaska
Verne Gorst
Gorst
Corst
Postoffice Department
Union Air Lines
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Shirky
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Tors
Oscar’ Sather
C. Midthum
P. Mills
R. K. Stewart
D. Birch
Father Monroe
A. L. Reid
Herbert Reid
H. F. Preston
Cherry Merilatt
Chas. Christensen
Chris Chris
Mg Reyhurt
al Reyhutn
David ‘Dédbien
Eliot
Byrd Party
Polar Regier
Mary Reep
Ini
If & Ag
U.S
Aldinea
Alaska Steamship Co
Soth
Ghiigt
Foshay Company
Alaska Steamship
Coliriers
Alaméda Anid
Western
HansWering
Analga
Uty
Halibut Fisher
Tion
Uch
Dynavcag Raguite
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