Exterminator Delayed for Petersburg District Work
Governor Office informs Petersburg Commercial Club that R K Stewart used for wolf extermination in Copper River cannot be sent to Petersburg for similar work for several weeks. He will be reassigned after finishing Copper River duties. The Game Commission discusses Crystal Lake stocking with Eastern Brook Trout. Bureau of Fisheries must handle jurisdiction. Ernest Schoenwald forwards Petersburg Pool Co letter about dredging Petersburg Harbor. Alaska Steamship Co supports project in a favorable note from E T Stannard to M Gren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Stewart
Copper River
Petersburg
Peersburg Commercial Club
Stewa T
Game Commission
Crystal Lake
Bureau of Fisheries
Ernest Schoenwald
Petersburg Pool Company
E. T. Stannard
Alaska Steamsm Co
Joshua Green
Alaska Department of the
Seat
New Officers Elected for Peterrburg Masons
The Peterrburg lodge of Masons elected Frederick Nelson Worshipful Master for the coming year at last Friday’s meeting. Olaf Hanseth, Edward Locken, Knud Stenslid were named Senior Warden Junior Warden and Treasurer respectively. Installation of officers takes place January 13 at the Sons of Norway Hall with Harold F. Dawes conducting. Past masters Dawes Locken and MacKechnie are acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterrburg Lodge of Masons
Sons of Norway Hall
Masonic Order
Harold F. Dawes
Frederick Nelson
Olaf Hanseth
Edward Locken
Knud Stenslid
J. L. MacKechnie
Forrest Fryer
Sam Gauffin
Erling Johansen
Chester M. Holm
Richard Miller
Tyler
C. H. Bowman
R. A. MacKenzie
J L. MacKechnie
Washington man inherits fortune in probate case
William Miller of Winlock becomes sole legatee of his mother Mary M. Miller in a probate filing that values the estate at 750000 dollars. The will was admitted to probate today, with the former UW Regent named as the contact for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winlock, Wash
William “Bill” Miller
University of Washington, Regent
Mary M. Miller
Teapot Dome Oil Fields Returned By Court Order
Cheyenne December 30 The Teapot Dome Naval Oil Lands valued at 100 600 000 lease to Harry Sinclair by former Secretary Albert Fall created a national scandal were formally returned to the United States Government today. Federal District Judge Kennedy signed the final decree after denying Sinclair's quit claim rights. Oil drilling ceased at the Dome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Teapot Dome Naval Oil Lands
Harry Sinclair
Albert B. Fall
United States
Kinnedy
Sinclair
the Dome
Thermometer Drops To Record Cold In Recent Days
Cold snap sees temperatures from 2 below to 30 above as residents thaw frozen pipes and coal and wood dealers enjoy brisk business. On Tuesday night Inbury dipped near zero and rose to 20 above before turning downward again. Thursday records show 2 below for the 24 hour period, a historic cold note. Fox farmers seek fur quality gains from prolonged cold, boosting prices. No change expected until the next moon phase. Plumbers and fuel merchants report strong demand for thawing pipes and fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bu-Inss
U. S
F. R. Havens
Rogers Has Four for Petersburg
Seattle dispatch reports Steamer Admiral Rogers sailing to Skagway and Petersburg with a list of 43 passengers. Notable travelers include P. K. Sather, Mr and Mrs Charles Mann, and Mary Reep bound for Petersburg.
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Seattle
Admiral
Rogers
Skagway
P. K. Sather
Charles Mann
Mary Reep
Petrsburg
Big New Year Dance Planned by Sons of Norway
Plans in Petersburg call for a New Years Eve dance at 9 30 Saturday night with the Variety Orchestra providing music and additional members to boost the tempo. Monday will be a legal holiday as New Years Day falls on Sunday, with most merchants closing though drug stores dairies card rooms and theaters stay open. Leap year 1928 is noted with a lighthearted cue to Cupid’s targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Sons of Norway
Dan Cupid
Canton Captured For Fourth Time
Canton, China: General Li Chaisum's forces take control of the city from General Li Fuklam without incident. This marks the fourth change of Canton’s control in recent months as Li Chaisum leads the moderate Nationalist faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
China
Kwangsi
Li Chaisum
Li Fuklam
Hickman Admits Murdering Girl and More Confessions
William Edward Hickman confessed to murdering Marion Parker and dismembering her body in his Los Angeles apartment. He claimed no one else helped and linked another murder near Christmas 1926. Jerome K. Walsh arrived to defend him as insanity was floated as a possible plea.
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Los Angeles
Oregon
William Edward Hickman
Marion Parker
Relique
Hickman
Sty Thomas
Pasadena
Thomas
Welby Hunt
Alhambra
California
EL Paso
Texas
Thomas Hickman
Wiliam Edward Hickman
Kansas City
Jerome K. Walsh
Newspaper Man Named Senator for New Mexico
Santa Fe New Mexico. Governor Dillon announced the appointment of Bronson Cutting, Santa Fe publisher, to succeed the late United States Senator A. O. Jones of New Mexico.
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New Mexico
Santa FE
N. M
Dillon Today
Bronson Cutting
Santa, Fe
United States
A. Age Jones
Salmon Regulations for 1928 Announced by Commerce Department
Four people drowned after a capsized skiff on Christmas Day while crossing to Akutan for a celebration. The party, all employees of the American Pacific whaling company station in Seattle, included Mrs. Michael Stedrns and Mrs. E P Elliott, wife of the wireless operator, and Ole Anderson. Elliott, the sixth member, survived by swimming ashore. The Santa list indicates the incident occurred near St Paul Island and involved recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sage
St. Paul Island
Michael Stedrns
E. P. Elliott
Ole Anderson
Akutan
Elliott
A'l
Ciiphanie
Seattle
and Kutan
Youngster Edwin Haines Dies of Pneumonia
Edwin eight year old son of Mrs. Ole Haines of Dorn Island died Thursday night at 7 30 due to pneumonia with complications. He had been living with Mr. and Mrs. John Jensen since the school year began and attended local schools. He recently caught cold which developed into whooping cough despite efforts to save him. Funeral arrangements will await Mr. Haines's arrival Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin
Ole Haines
Dorn Island
Mr. Haines
John Jensen
Grim
U.S. Money Abroad Hit Record in 1927 Loans
The American capital lent abroad in 1927 reached 2,000,193,500, a new yearly high, bringing total investments overseas to 14.5 billion dollars. The article also notes forthcoming fishery regulations for 1928 affecting salmon and other species, with major restrictions on nets and traps in Southeast Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Berton-Griscoom & Co
Lindbergh Hon Off For Tour Of Central America
Lindbergh landed in Belize completing the second leg of his Central American goodwill tour. He had flown from Mexico City to Guatemala and then to Belize, while Mrs. Lindbergh returned to Detroit from the air journey.
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Lindbergh Hon
Central America
Belize
Honduras
Lindbergh
Mexico City
Guatemala
Ford
Detroit
Brownville
Texas
Evangeline Lindbergh
Fort Brown Flying Field
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Washington
Teapot Dome
Commerce Department
U.S
Department of Commerce
Alaska
Permitte i
Thorne
Tolstoi Bays
Prince of Wales Island
Tolstoi Point
Thorne Head
McHenry Inlet
Southwe Coast
Etolin Island
Rocky Bay
Thoms Place
Wrangell Island
Zimovia Strait
Olive Cove
Eagle Creek
Luck Point
Princes Wales Island
Barnes Lake
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