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Newspaper
Cordova Daily Times
Location
Cordova, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
1
Washington June 23 The house committee on public lands reports favorably the Sutherland bill adding 445 square miles to Mount McKinley national park as a breeding ground for mountain sheep and caribou and a protected preserve.
California criminals migrate to Atlantic seaboard and Midwest summer resorts and hotels. C. S. Merrill of the state bureau of criminal identification says eastern burglars are less cautious, often blow safes, while California prowlers pick locks. Most activity shifts from December to April, then California criminals return in winter for California’s milder climate and wealthier eastern targets.
The Montana American Legion plans its annual convention in Lewistown June 26 to 28. The agenda features a reception, parade on June 27 with a barbecue and dance, a June 28 business session followed by a boxing program, and an evening carnival to close. Hundreds of visitors are expected.
Admiral Sims told Secretary Denby he was misquoted in press reports of his Irish speech and must file a written report with the accurate text.
Washington June 23 The Alaska road commission appropriation remains unchanged as lawmakers reviewed budget needs and funding allocations for road projects across the state.
Charles Dawes, head of the new budget bureau, said after a White House conference with President Harding that he would call a number of experienced businessmen to serve without pay. He criticized the staff provided by Congress as wholly inadequate.
New York report says police disclosed documents from a raid at United Russian Workers headquarters detailing plans to seize vessels at sea and divide them at Soviet ports. The papers, seized a year and a half ago, are said to possibly explain the disappearances of several American ships.
Washington June 23. Senate and house conferees agree to remove the submarine base at San Pedro and aviation base at Camp Kearney from the naval bill. They retain an aviation base at Sand Point Washington.
Great Falls Montana June 23 A high explosive shell claimed to carry 120 miles is being manufactured under inventor Christian Kaiser. The War Department invited Kaiser to test the shell under government supervision. He aims to reach 160 to 180 miles and says the shell has six automatic compartments that discharge in flight. The test shell is 84 inches long ten inches in diameter weighs 1700 pounds and costs about 2200 dollars.
Associated Press reports Athens indicating Greece will accept in principle the mediation proposal from Britain France and Italy to halt warfare between Greek forces and Turkish Nationalists in Asia Minor. Halibut and chicken halibut prices noted from Seattle market.
Seattle locals accepted the shipping board wage scale while San Francisco Portland and Astoria locals refused to concur in a conference ending the deadlock. Visiting delegates will report the break to their locals for further action.
In San Francisco on June 23 a business agent for local marine engineers ordered a termination of the strike, declaring it based on an agreement with the shipping board.
June 23. Portland marine workers have decided to sign up on Shipping Board vessels under the recent wage agreement.
King George and Queen Mary returned to England from Ireland after attending the tenth anniversary of the coronation and opening of the Ulster Parliament. The visit featured a brilliant ceremony with no untoward incidents. Sinn Fein members boycotted, Belfast loyalists welcomed the royal party and urged reconciliation for a new era of peace.
Washington June 23 Captain Howard Douglas and Marie Plummer were killed when their planes collided over Hampton Roads. The crash occurred during an aerial operation, both aviators drowning after impact. Authorities reported no survivors and are investigating the incident.
President Harding assured Governor Bone he will travel to Alaska this summer if Congress adjourns by August 10. Bone will depart Washington next Monday, stop in Mooseheart Illinois to receive Moose order degrees, and on July 7 be guest of honor at the Seattle Press Club.
Portland June 23 in connection with the alleged ambuscade in which Hester Carrie a striking seaman was killed by police it was charged in court there was a plot of the Seamen's Union to ambush the non union crew of an oil tanker seven other strikers were arrested.
The jury committee reports Campbell anti beer bill prohibiting beer for medicinal use. The rules committee is expected to grant the bill the right of way shortly.
Corpus Christi Texas June 23 six boats including a large ship ping board tanker reported in a storm off Fort Arkansas. A three masted schooner is aground at Houston and a Galveston tug is disabled. A sixty mile gale is blowing along the Texas coast.
Washington June 23 action on a bill to give the secretary of commerce power to close Alaska salmon streams when depleted for spawning was deferred for a public hearing requested by Alaska canneries. Representative White of Maine supported delaying passage in the house.
CHICAGO, June 23. The marriage of Miss Lolita Armour, daughter of J. Ogden Armour, to John J. Mitchell Jr. will feature frugal, simple planning with a lace gown fashioned from heirloom bits and a trousseau made from leftovers. Armour rejects extravagance, promising no fuss or feathers and a modest ceremony.
Washington June 2 The Senate passed the army bill for the next fiscal year approving a manpower level of 106000 enlisted and Navy personnel a reduction of about 14000 from the prior year The action reflects defense planning and budgetary adjustments.
Davis of Hollywood and Eric Springer of Ocean Park plan a late afternoon nonstop flight from Los Angeles to March Field Riverside en route to New York.
The State Department denied claims it was fully informed of Britain’s plan to renew the Anglo Japanese treaty. It assured protection of American rights and said it has no such confirmation of a British government renewal plan as reported. The briefing was issued from Washington on June 23 by Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO June 23 Forty two years ago James W Harris was a day laborer on the California Street Cable Company tracks Today he is its president rising from vice president through steady work and loyalty He recounts how an old miner's advice to earn more than you make shaped his career from laying tracks to becoming a board member and finally chief executive He emphasizes hard work over genius and notes he would do any job to help the company and its workers
Washington June 23 A division of American destroyers sank the German submarines U-140 and U-49 off Cape Charles firing seventy nine shells and making thirty nine hits during the action The dispatch notes the destroyers engaged aggressively and achieved decisive results against the enemy subs.
Topeka June 23 Agents of the Santa Fe railroad compiled a survey of the Pueblo flood havoc and reported 500 deaths occurred at Pueblo and more than 11000 acres of crops ruined in four counties.
Lewiston Idaho June 23 Harvey Jacobson aged 19 died while attempting to rescue nine year old Herman Orvin from drowning in Snake River Idaho. Local authorities report a failed rescue effort and a tragic loss.
The federation voted down a constitutional amendment proposal to shift war declaration power from Congress to the people via referendum. It would require active prosecution by those in favor. Official roll call: 21,700 against and 14,500 in favor.
June 23 Denver AP The American Federation of Labor urged Congress to enact laws to regulate the meat packing industry and to promote democratic operation of railroads. Gompers noted his long American residence in reply to a question from an aide.
June 23. In Denver the American Federation of Labor commended Kansas workers' officials for their stand against the industrial court law and pledged moral and financial aid.
June 23. Four detachments with 150 men crossed into Mexico and aimed to sever rail links between Nuevo Laredo and Monterey. Former Carrancistas are believed to lead the band.
In San Francisco on June 23, the Twelfth Federal Reserve district's May wholesale prices showed a continuing downward trend for hardware drugs groceries stationary auto tires and automotive equipment. Dry goods furniture and shoes remained steady.
Washington report says Federal Fish Commissioner West will leave for Seattle and Alaska, spending July in Alaska to study fish conditions. The investigation is expected to prompt changes in federal laws governing Alaska fisheries.
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