Yachtsmen Reach Petersburg Ties In Capital To Capital Race
Nine of ten entrants in the second annual Capital To Capital Yacht Race spent the day in Petersburg awaiting the final lap to Juneau. The race crowd forecast a close finish with Blonde of Portland leading for the longest non stop run. One yacht failed to appear the Marlin of San Francisco reportedly fell for Alaska's scenery and withdrew.
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Petersburg
Juneau
Blonde of
Portland
Leavin Petersburg
San Francisco
Alaska
Snohom
Cash Cole
Kittiwake
Olympia
San Juan” Smith Fur Ranch
City Replies To Damage Suit By Jas. H. Wheeler
City denies all allegations in James H. Wheeler damage suit over Front Street parcel. Wheeler sought ejectment and 2200 dollars for damages after attempting to build on land. city plans to erect new municipal building and fire station on the site. Case filed in District Court at Juneau. no trial date set.
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Jas. H. Wheeler
James H. Wheeler
Juneau
H. L. Faulkner
Front Stree
Wheeler
War Department
Alaska Scout Camp Plans Progress Toward Summer
R A Ruddiman reports Alaska scout camp work continues with an old building moved to the site and lumber secured for the camp. If enough boys enroll this summer they may finish the project begun three years ago. A southern camp manager may visit to aid local scouts. Boys planning to attend are urged to register promptly.
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Bear Creek
Cnet
Lindy
R. A. Ruddiman
Bach
States
Alaska
Petersburg
South
Maritime liner arrives with 131 aboard for Southeast ports
Pacific Steamship liner Admittal Watson sails for Southeastern and Southwestern Alaska ports at 10 am with 131 passengers including cannery crews for Loring Excursion Inlet and Three Saints Bay. Passengers listed for Petersburg include Mrs Peter Lero Lillian Gunderson and Miss J Stenevik.
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Searo
Pacific Steamship Liner
Admittal Watson ‘Eilea
Southeasterland
Alaska
Loring
Excursion Inlet
Reconditioning Under Way for Old Hospital Occupancy Soon
Work on the old hospital building is nearly complete with occupancy expected in two to three weeks. Repairs to foundations are underway, heating plant removal planned, boiler room to be filled, and hospital dishes and utensils missing. Reverend W J Maakes stad notes two Lutheran Board of Missions nurses will arrive around August 1 to operate the hospital.
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Council
W. J. Maakestad
Lutheran Board of Missions
Hopital
Wealthy Woman Kills Man in Automobile Crash
A wealthy woman is blamed for a fatal automobile crash that killed a man. Investigators report the crash occurred as the driver attempted to maneuver the vehicle, with authorities reviewing evidence and potential charges.
Navy to Sell Aleutian Wreck Inquiry and Alaska Route Ship
A wartime hearing concluded that the Aleutian steamer wrecked near Uyak Bay Kodiak Island remains a naval matter. Alaska Steamship Co may acquire the Navy hospital ship Mercy to replace the Aleutian on the Southwestern Alaska run, with officials examining feasibility. The Mercy, formerly the Saratoga, has been in Navy service for two years.
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Seattle
Nuarter
Impor Aska
Colby
United States ‘Marine Trispectors
Uyakay
Kodiak Isl
Navy
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Alaska ‘Steamship Co
Alaska
Little Interest Shown In Plans Fourth Of July
A Peters burg public meeting on a Fourth of July celebration drew only two attendees. Residents blamed lack of notice and urged timely planning and publicity, urging the city council to appoint a committee to organize events. The report notes Congress action on Farm Relief funding in Washington.
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Peterburg
Paren-Teacher Association
Petersburg
Emi
Nana
Base In Juneau Mappers 7 To Return For Aerial Work
The Alaska Axial Survey Detachment will base planes and a barge laboratory in Juneau for continued aerial mapping this summer. Sitka will not be used as a base. Petersburg may host additional work in late summer or early fall. The expedition thanks local officials for hospitality and hopes to return to Petersburg for a longer stay.
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Alaska Axial Survey
Tend
Gannett
Rae
Juneau
Sitka
A. W. Radford
Bfore
Petersburg
E. N. Ohmer
Radford
Passengers Listed for Petersburg Voyage Include Noted Names
Passengers listed for Peterburg include W. S. Jensen Holmes C. D. Tensen Florente Buber J. B. Fox P. F. Warner and Gladys Fox. The Ket chikan crew includes Hawk Inez and Chat ham. The June 49 ee ists hi cainry appears garbled.
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Ketchikan
Hawk Inez
Chatham
Peterburg
W. S.jensen
Holmes
C. D. Tensen
Florente Buber
J. B. Fox
P F. Warner
Gladys Fox
Repairs To Pipe Line Power Plant At Crystal Lake
After a boat was built and placed on Crystal Lake repairs were attempted on the reservoir basin. Leaks in late winter caused sixteen days of no regular power plant service at Blind Slough. Tree pollen on the lake surface hindered underwater work. Repairs included installing new air valves to seal the line and prevent air locks. The pipeline was cemented, new anchors added for greater security.
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Crystal Lake
Blind Slough
City Considers 200000 Utility Franchise Sale
The city council plans a 200000 sale of public utilities with a 50 year franchise and city option to repurchase after ten years. Escrow funds and equity provisions tied to municipal bonds guide the deal. Mr Van Orsdel negotiates in Juneau. public hearings will follow with voter questions.
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Gaa
Eee Council
City of Equity
van Orsdel
Juneau
Foshay Co
Lindbergh Returns After Honeymoon Visit to Air Tests
Colonel Charles Lindbergh and his wife resumed public duties at Mitchel Field as they watched the start of test flights for a 150000 prize offered by the Daniel Guggenheim Fund for the Promotion of Aeronautics. In Washington, Senate recessed until August 9 and House until September 23.
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Mitchell Field
Char Lindbergh
Mitchel Field
Daniel Guggenhim Fund
Aeronautics
Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
House
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Robert M. Allen
Earl N. Ohmer
L.B. Cornelius
Hss
Wits
Lindbergh
Bride
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