Petersburg Defends Reputation Against Pro-German Claims
Petersburg residents reject a Department of Justice official’s claim that the town is a pro German hotbed. The Alaska Daily Dispatch reports Assistant District Attorney Steve Ragan sparked protests by branding Petersburg as pro German, a charge locals deny. Deputy Marshal Noah Howell found little pro German activity, noting only a few remarks by three men in the red light district. The city council passed protest resolutions and will send copies to higher authorities.
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Petersburg
Department of Justice
Alaska Daily Dispatch
Steve Ragan
United States
Red Cross War Fund
Noah Howell
Marshal Howell
Red Light
Nelson
Scow Bay
Ragan
Red Cross notes Petersburg Branch prepares knitted goods
The Petersburg Red Cross notes have 90 surgical pads ready for shipment. Ladies in the workrooms sew Red Shirts this month and call at A. B. Hall noon to five to help. The War Fund Drive total is 655.96 dollars from Juneau. A new cupboard for yarn and knitted articles was built by Rev. Munro. The Petersburg allotment for three months by Sept 1 includes 15 sweaters and 160 pairs of socks. Members may knit at home and receive guidance and yarn from the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Mnean
A. B. Hall
Munro
Fresh vegetables urged to aid war effort in Alaska
The Alaska Food Administration urges using fresh perishables now to reserve canned goods for American soldiers and allies. The note stresses practical prep work and a nationwide effort to cut unnecessary consumption while stocking reserves. The Despatch steamship brought 665 tons of freight to Petersburg and several passengers, with local business visits and cannery discussions noted.
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Alaska Food Administration
Food Administration
Petersburg
Anderson
Henry Linn
O. A Benson
Wm. Gardner
Allen Fraser
C. W. Landburg
Joe Barnett
J. Ostrosin
Arthur Bacon
Siguard Peterson
Robert Ritz
Sam John
Ed Young
Fred Smith
Robert Jones
E. J. Schaeffer
Patriot War Time Poem From Petersburg Packing Co
A wartime verse sent by Frank Rhoades of Petersburg Packing Company urges unity and sacrifice for the nation. It calls Americans to front lines, pledges loyalty to the flag, and condemns Kaiser tyrants as orphans and widows weep under Allied pressure.
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Frank Rhoades
Petersburg Packing Company
Citizen Soldier No 258 Draft Message and Local News
The page features a citizens soldier draft poem about wartime sacrifice and home front needs, plus updates on E. C. Hurlbut arriving from Juneau to Petersburg to deploy road work on Scow Bay, Wrangell project completion, and Wrangell road start next week. A Popular Mechanics note introduces a compact sound amplifier for noisy offices aiding toll calls with noise suppression.
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E. C. Hurlbut
Territorial
Juneau
Tillicum
Wrangell
Petersburg
Scow Bay
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Appeal for Armenians seeks $30 million aid drive
The American Committee on Armenian Relief appeals to Americans for 30 million dollars to aid starving and persecuted Armenians in Syria, Armenia and Mesopotamia. Alaska’s quota is 12,000 dollars, with Juneau leading local fundraising efforts under Reverend George G. Bruce. The Red Cross committee in Petersburg mobilizes funds before the month’s end. Deer hunting season details and local job printing offered by the Report office are also noted.
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American Committee On Armenian Relief
United States
Syria
Armenia
Mesopotamia
Germany
Austria
Ance
Europe
Asia
Alaska
Bank of Petersburg
George G. Bruce
Juneau
Red Cross
Jack Stott
Henry Dahl
R. C. Mathis
Munro
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the Citizens’ Wharf
Standard Oil Station
Humboldt Steamship Company
Citizens’ Co-Operative Wharf CO
AT Wharf
Arness Lumber Company
Petersburg, Alaska
Seattle Steamship Company
Independent Steamship Line
Seattle
S.S
S. S. Portland
K. L. Steberg
the Fish Clearing House, Inc
Ferry Dock
Fingh, Mgrs
Seattle, U.S. A
Alaska Fish & Cold Storage Co
Tacoma
J. Maddock
Mgr
N. Nelson
Customs House
K.L. Steberg
Sunde Bldg
U.S. Depository For
J. W. Stoft
Pres
Jacob Johnson
C. Clausen
Red
Treasuer
B. R. Brierly
Smith Canning Machines Company
Mr. Brierly
M.S. Perkins
W. J. | Maakestad
Uncle Sam
Kaiser
Kamerad
National Draft Army
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