Weather Delays Aerial Survey Work Near Petersburg
Rainy cloudy conditions halt remaining mapping by Aerial Survey teams. Forecasts predict weekend clearance so work may finish early next week and barge move toward Juneau. Assistant District Forester Hinzelman arrived to inspect areas while flights resume.
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Juneau
Forestry Service
B. F. Hiinzelman
Petersburg
Whitehead
Gannett
Haseeref
Forest Service
Panhandle
Thomas Bay
Devil's Thumb
Taku Inlet
Windnam Bay
Hyder
Atlin
Dickinson Here on Annual Trip
F. S. Dickinson, visitor in Petersburg this week, renews acquaintances from prior trips. A member of Colby & Dickinson v. Seattle, he tours the Territory to observe conditions and stay in touch with Alaska customers. He notes local lumber supplied by his firm and says Petersburg looks busy and prosperous.
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F. S. Dickinson
Petersburg
Dickinson
Colby & Dickinson v
Seattle
Alaska
Colby & Dickinson
New Theory on Tidal Action in Petersburg Harbor
A recent report challenges prior ideas on Petersburg Bar dynamics. Investigations suggest the cut is filling from the area between Standard Oil and Union Oil docks, reversing earlier tidal theories for Wrangell Narrows and Petersburg Harbor.
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Petersburg Bar
Standard Oil Co
Union Oil Co
Wrangell Narrows
Petersburg
Petersburg Harbor
Puget Sound Bridge & Dredge Co
San Francisco
Peterzburg Bar
Narrows
James Truitt
SARGENT Talks to Local Scout Troop on Aerial Maps
R H Sargent of the Geological Survey and Commander Radford addressed the local Boy Scouts last night about aerial mappers and their purposes. Sargent, a Washington DC Scout master, led two groups of six boys aboard the laboratory barge to explain items of interest to the youths. The scouts valued the chance to learn from him and visit the barge.
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R. H. Sargent
Geological Survey
Radford
Aerial Survey
Sargent
Washington, D. C
Senate approves Census and Reapportionment Bill to White House
The Senate approved the Census and Reapportionment Bill and sent it to the White House. The bill proposes automatic reapportionment every ten years based on the decennial census, with the next adjustment set to begin in April.
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Washington
Senate
White’ House
House
Fourth of July celebration scaled to fit local funds
The city plans a smaller Fourth of July observance this year. Due to many community fundraising needs, elaborate celebrations are avoided. A meeting is set for Wednesday to coordinate a fitting program and encourage broad attendance.
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iMay
Cty Council
Petersburg Bats Fall To Aerial Mappers In Five Innings
The Petersburg Glacier Bats lost 4 to 2 in five innings to the Aerial Mappers. Petersburg started with a weakened lineup as many stars were out or preparing to leave. A costly muffed double play in the fifth allowed three runs for the visitors. A Fourth of July game against Wrangell is planned. A charity dance at Song of Norway Hall boosted Glacier Bugs finances.
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Petersburg Glacier Bats
Peterburg
Petersburg
Wrangell
Song of Norway Hall
Glacier Bugs
Revolutionists seize American steamship Maracaibo
Fragmentary report from Washington and London notes damaged OCR details. Revoltants in a region named Reng reportedly seize the American steamship Maracaibo, with unclear dates. Premier MacDonald plans a visit to Parliament around late June or July, as scantly described.
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Washington
Renghave
Maracaibo
London
Yacht Race at Olympia Draws Pacific Coast Entries
The capital yacht race plans an hour to several hour wait times as boats depart Olympia around the 15th and 16th with handicaps. M. Allen is official timer and Coast Guard cutter Snohomish will convoy racers. The event aims to become a leading yachting classic with boats from across the Pacific Coast and local business support.
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Capital
Rac Arbor
Thuréday
Olympia Ne
Juniairat
M. Allen
Coast Guard Cutte
Snohomish
Pacific Coast
Plang
Hyhite
Pon
Petersburg
Twe Shae
Dr. Joseph Rude to Assume Petersburg Medical Practice
Dr. Joseph O. Rude, recently in Ketchikan with D. R. W Ellis, arrives by the Ala meda today to take over Dr. Thomas B. Rhone’s Petersburg practice. Rhone departs tomorrow to join Dr. Shelby G. Shurick in Ketchikan, with Rhone’s circle of friends bidding him farewell.
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Joseph O. Rude
D. R. W Ellis
Ketchikan
Alameda
Thomas B. Rhone
Rogers
Shelby G. Shurick
Rude
Alaska
Minnesota
Petersburg
Ellig
Rud
Rhone
Katherine
Hertrick
Petersbur
Fire damages at Enge's Variety Theater on Monday
A fragment of film ignited in the projection room destroying the film reel and a velvet balcony curtain at Enge's Variety Theater. The blaze spread to the balcony door curtain. two sailors in the audience helped restore order as the fire department and aerial mapping detachment responded. No injuries reported.
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Variety Theater
Rasmus Enge
Poe
Sone
Petersburg
Queen Bringing 112 Passengers to Skagway and Ports
Seattle June 13 The Admir al Line steamer Queen sailed for Skagway and other ports this morning with a list of 112 passengers including 95 excursionists. Passengers listed for Petersburg include Mary Lou Shuttle, Mrs I Thompson, Mrs Varnes, Eugene Wheeler and Mrs T Alexander.
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Seattle
Admirist Line
Queen
Skagway
Petersburg
Mary Lou Shuttle
I. Thompson
Varnes
Eugene Wheeler
T. Alexander
Local Transfer Firms Consolidate Under New Management
Negotiations completed this week consolidate the Service Transfer and Reliable Transfer Co in this city under one management. Cecil Allen sold his stake to Charles West who formed a partnership with Albert Jorgensen. West will not be active. Jorgensen to manage from the Reip Is Transfer site as the headquarters. Allen and his partner plan to relocate to Cordova soon.
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Service Transfer
Reliable Transfer Co
Cecil Allen
Charles West
Albert Jorgensen
West
Jorgensen
Maware
Reip
Trans
Frenchmen Make Flight Across Atlantic Safely
The French monoplane Yellow Bird landed in Santander Spain after departing Old Orchard Maine at ten o clock Thursday morning enroute to Paris. Passengers and crew include Armeno Lotta sponsor Rene LeFevre navigator and Jean Assolant. Absalon Assolant married an American and faced a legal hearing for pending charges and a short sentence was handed down.
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Bordeaux
Ellow Bird
Santander
Spain
Old Orchard
Maine
Paris
Armeno Lotta
Thflight
Rene LeFevre
Jean Assolant
Absolant
Congress Passes Farm Relief Bill Compromise Reached
After weeks of tense sessions and threats of party realignment, Congress approves a Farm Relief Bill compromise. The Senate accepts a measure removing the Bourges plan and sends the bill to President Hoover for signature from Washington.
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Hoover
Senate
Washington
Former Petersburg Resident Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. Noah Howell, longtime Petersburg resident and widow of local Deputy Marshal Noa Howell, died in Ketchikan after a multiyear illness marked by three paralytic strokes. Her husband, on business on the West Coast, could not reach her in time. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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Petersburg
da Sutphen
Noa Howell
Noah Howell
Ketchikan
Sutphen
Ketchikani
Howell
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