Commercial Club Delays Meeting to August in Petersburg
The Petersburg Commercial Club votes to adjourn until the first Wednesday in August due to summer business. Members discussed Alaska Steamship service limits caused by Narrows closure, with John H. Bunch of Alaska Steamship Co explaining current constraints and potential calls by Northwestern and Alameda when feasible. The Jones Shipping Act and its impact on Alaska also drew attention.
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Petersburg
Petersburg Commercial Club
Stendal
John H. Bunch
Alaska Steamship Co
Narrows
Bunch
Northiwestern
Alameda
Alaska
Council reviews school addition estimates amid finance concerns
Two bids from Warrack Construction Co of Seattle proposed remodeling the current building and adding four or six classrooms at 26500 and 36000 dollars respectively. School officials urged using cash from municipal property sales to fund temporary frame buildings until the city can afford a proper school expansion. No action was taken by the council Monday night.
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Warrack Construction Co
Seattle
Andrew Hziméahl
Warrack
Sailor's Son Drowns in Lake After Fire Aboard Donna Lane
Johnny Larson ten year old son of Captain C Z Larson of the Donna Lane is said to have fallen from a ship tender into a lake while the ill fated vessel is moored at Pos h Wells. A week earlier a fire aboard the Donna Lane burned Miss Anna Amundson 22. Utopia Fish Co owns the vessel.
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Seattle
Dean
Cabhnery
Donna
Johnny * Larson
C. Z. Larson
Johnny
Anna Amundson
Utopia Fish Co
Donna Lane
MacGregor Show Nears Opening In Record Construction
Neil C. MacGregor reports rapid progress on a new show building in town. All available workmen are employed, with the structure using fire safety features such as buried oil tanks and fire proof wiring through conduit. Interior work includes balcony bracing, seating installation, and decoration as the exterior nears July completion. The theater is planned to open within two weeks.
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Neil C. MacGregor
MacGregor
DeAutremonts Sentenced to Life in Siskiyou Hold-up
Ray and Roy DeAutremont pleaded guilty to complicity in the Siskiyou train hold-up that killed four men and were sentenced to life imprisonment. Their brother Hugh was found guilty of murder in the first degree and also faces life imprisonment. The convictions followed a four year international search for the trio.
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Medford
Ore
Ray
Roy DeAutremont
Siskiyou
Twins
Hugh‘ DeAutremont
Charles O. Johngonjini
Spokane man elected Grand Master at state Masonic convention
Seattle June 28 Robert A. Wilson of Spokane was elected Grand Master for the ensuing year at the state Masonic Grand Lodge convention in Seattle. He succeeds Walter F. Mier.
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Seattle
Robert A. Wilson
Spokane
Masonic Grand Lodge
Walter F. Mier
Mississippi River flood toll climbs to four hundred million
Washington reports four hundred million dollars as total flood damage from the Mississippi River. Deaths unknown. no figures expected for about a year. Seattle notes Mrs. Helen E. Whiting dies linking Alaska Klondike era. Queen steamer sails with 187 aboard including 76 excursionists and 82 canner port passengers.
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Washington, D. C
Hoover
Seattle
Queen
Rake
Pillar Bay
Funter Bay
Navy names eleven new rear admirals for promotion
Washington D C June 23 Eleven new Rear Admirals were named by the Navy Department with approval by President Coolidge. Selection follows promotion by the Navy Selection Board and reflects ongoing expansion of flag ranks.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Coolidge
Navy Selection Board
Private will cannot override public authority says AG
Attorney General Sargent told the Pennsylvania Bar Association in Bedford Spring that private wills cannot substitute for public authority. He criticized flippant attitudes toward law enforcement even when laws enforced are unpopular.
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Bedford Spring
Sargent
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Admiral Watson Sails to Alaska Ports From Seattle
The steamer Admiral Watson departs Seattle for Alaska ports including Petersburg with passengers listed such as Mrai Warner Johny Ceyten Hans See apa Hermanson M J Hurley Mrs Stenn Margaret Knitz Mrs Nicholson and Rae Oee among travelers bound for Petersburg and other ports.
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Seattle
Admiral Watson
Alaska
He Watson
Mrai'Warner
Day Strom
Johny Ceyten
Hans
Apa
Two Drowned In Seaplane Crash Of California
Seaplane crash near San Diego during a flight from Seattle leaves two bodies recovered. Lieutenant Corrider Vijant Hactor and Avigtio Machinist'sHarles Robbins died when the craft went down. bodies washed ashore miles from the Abalone, California coastline. The cause of the crash remains undetermined.
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California
San Diego
Corrider Vi Jant H. Hactor
Avigtio
Aeharles ‘Robbins
Aeing
Ang
Seattle
Ealif
Plothe Espa
Ming Nae Miles
Hezich
Colvin files new complaint against Frank Paul in Seattle
Prosecuting Attorney Ewing D. Colvin filed another complaint against Frank Paul, chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. Colvin alleged Paul had recently been acquitted on a similar charge, as political tensions mounted with charges and countercharges circulating rapidly in Seattle.
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Seattle
Ewing D. Colvin
Frank Paul
Board of County Commissioners
Colvin
Paul
Miss Liberty contest heats up as votes surge
Alma Cornstad leaps to 1804 votes lifting her to the lead while Hedvig Mjorud climbs to 1433 and Frances Miller at 1315 threaten. Nearly 2000 votes remain uncast with rivals planning dark horses as Fourth of July events roll out at the Variety theater with Buck and Wing by the American Legion.
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Liberty
Petersburg
Hedvig Mjorud
Alma Cornstad
Miss Mjorud
Frances Miller
Miss Miller
American Legion
Sd Rtatneenpeelt
Hedvig Mjoard
Ruby Raynor
Ragna Ness
Anna Mathisen
Julia Warwick
Trene Runstad
Minnie Nelson
Etta Jackson
Meg Tersess
City Dam Advocates New Dam and Reservoir
Councilman Hanseth urged replacing the failing Pet ersburg waterworks with a new dam and reservoir at the earliest opportunity. He argued ongoing repairs waste money and a fresh system would save costs over time. The council indicated agreement but did not take definite action. City Marshall Wick reported repairs and widening of F Street completed and crews now clearing the right of way.
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Petersburg
Jack Hanseth
Town Hall
Hanseth
Hans Wick
F Street
Budget debate outlines 1927-28 city finances
City council Monday reviewed an estimated 55 000 for the 1927 28 fiscal year excluding major projects such as hydro electric plant improvements waterworks rebuilding city float construction and public school building expansion The group agreed the base budget can be met with some surplus but funding for the urgent projects is unlikely unless property valuations rise and taxes are adjusted. July will bring property valuation figures for business property and possible tax increases as a solution.
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E.it Council
Arctic Hotel to Undergo Major Additions in Petersburg
Arctic hotel owner Knud Stenslid announced extensive alterations nearly rebuilding the property. A new 18 room addition on upper floors, eight private baths, 35 steam heated rooms, and a redesigned lower floor for sample rooms aim to offer Alaska level accommodations, with Brewer & Cone Inc involed in heating upgrades.
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Petersburg
Alaska
Knud Stenslid
Stenslid
Brewer & Cone Inc
Seattle
Neil C. MacGregor
Arctic
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ST. Paul
South Dakota
Minnesota Farm Bureau
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Middle West
J. F. Reed
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation
Helen E. Whitin
F. B. Whiting
Klondike
Alaskan
Loa
Miss Liberty
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