New Winter Mail Service For Petersburg Inaugurated
In Petersburg a new winter mail schedule begins with the gas boat Trygve making six trips Petersburg Wrangell and four trips Petersburg Wrangell Ketchikan from December 1 to March 31. Postmaster John Allen oversees the service with 38 Petersburg, 35 Wrangell, and 49 Ketchikan stop plans under the contract.
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Trygve
Wrangell
Houfne
Tveten
Petersburg
Ketchikan
John Allen
General Headquarters of A I U to Be in Petersburg
Local No 4 of the Alaska Industrial Union elected Matt Richards and Charles Jackson to represent it at the Petersburg convention beginning December 6. The delegates urge that the headquarters of the general secretary of the organization be hosted.
Lopp Seeks Federal Funds for Alaska Native Education
W. T. Lopr head of the Alaskan education project left Seattle for Washington to lobby Congress for appropriations supporting native education programs in Alaska. He aims to secure funding for ongoing educational work among Alaska natives.
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Seattle
W. T. Lopr
Bureau of Education
Washington
Congress
Alaska
Gotwalls to Inspect Alaska Reed Work on Long Trip
Seattle December reports Major Gotwalls of the Alaska Road Commission will depart Monday to conduct a seven thousand mile inspection of the reed work completed in Alaska during the past season.
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Seattle
Major Gotwalls
Alaska Road Commission
Alaska
President to address Congress despite doctors’ protests
Washington December 3 reports say the president, angered by physicians warnings, will appear before Congress next Monday to read his final message to the body. The president disagrees with medical advice and plans to speak in person.
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Washington
Wilson
City of Seattle Sets Course Northward from Seattle
The steamer City of Seattle sails north from Seattle on Wednesday morning carrying passengers including C. Haigland Ralph E. Plant and Mrs John J Mjorud.
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Seattle
Petersburg
C. Haigland
Ralph E. Plant
John J. Mjorud
Secretary Tumulty Offered Plum Appointment
President Wilson’s private secretary, Tumulty, announced that the president has offered him a post as a member of the Court of Customs Appeals. The offer was reported from Washington on December 3.
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Washington
Wilson
Court of Customs Appeals
Noted Alaskans Arrive in South Seattle
Delegate Cleat Dan A. Sutherland and Judge Bunnell arrived from Alaska on the last boat, sharing travel details and readying for events in South Seattle.
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Seattle
Cleat
Dan A. Sutherland
Judge Bunnell
Alaska
Five Die In Apartment Fire In New York City
A blaze wrecked a residence housing students and artists in New York today killing five occupants. One identified victim is a famous movie actress. others remain unidentified.
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New York
Interior Politician Gambles With Gun in Alaska
Private telegrams from Fairbanks report Henry T. Ray once of Nome and manager for James Wickersham in Tanana became insane at Fairbanks. He armed a shotgun and sought those at a supposed secret republican meeting. No meeting existed. Ray was disarmed and detained before any harm.
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Seattle
Fairbanks
Henry T. Ray
Nomenater United States
Tanana
James Wickersham
Ray
Petersburg 5th and 6th graders plan Thanksgiving menu
In Petersburg schools students calculated a Thanksgiving meal cost at 12 dollars 85 cents. Hedvig Mjorad created a prize menu listing Cream of Tomato Soup Turkey with Oyster Dressing Mashed Potatoes Cranberry Sauce Fruit and Nut Salad Pumpkin Pie Nuts and Black Coffee Corn. Anita Allen submitted the best Thanksgiving poem printed in full.
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Petersburg
Hedvig Mjorad
Anita Allen
Mr. Potatoe
Renee
Ecee
Ceee
Petersburg Lutheran Church Services Announced
Petersburg Lutheran Church led by Rev. John Flint schedules Sunday activities with Sunday School at 10 30 a m English service at 11 30 a m and Norwegian service at 7 30 p m for worship and community.
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Petersburg Lutheran Church
John Flint
Church notices halt meetings until Rev Olsen returns
The Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. Joseph Olsen pastor announces no meetings at Sons of Norway Hall until Olson returns from Ket chikan.
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Methodist-Episcopal Church
Joseph Olsen
Sons of Norway Hall
Opstaire
Olson
Ketchikan
Irish Riots Escalate Across England Damaging Property
News from London reports concerted attacks on public property causing massive losses and widespread fires. Extra troops patrol Liverpool and armed motorboats guard the Thames before Parliament as crowds hinder firemen. Unrest grows with unemployment driving seizure of Edmonton Town Hall and police clashes continue.
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London
England
Liverpool
Thames
Parliament Buildings
City
Sinn Fein Club
Charlotte Quay
Edmonton
Hospital 7s Benefit Nets 77 For Peters Association
Peters Hospital Association held a benefit concert and dance at the Sons of Norway Hall last Monday night, netting 77 for the institution. The Native Brotherhood Band from Wrangell provided music on their way home from A. N. B. sessions, under leader C. O. Gordon, delivering coral solos and songs that drew couples to the dance floor. The Sitka group left for home after the finally number, and the crowd lingered to the last.
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Peters‘Hospital Association
Sons of Norway Hall
Litke Al‘Reha ‘Native Brotherhood
Wrangell
C. O. Gordon
Sitka
Athletic Club Formed in Petersburg
A joint committee from the Petersburg Fire Department Boy Scouts American Legion and Moose plans a new Athletic Club for members of these groups. Sans of Norway Hall will host a gym four nights weekly with one night each for Boy Scouts men women and basketball and indoor baseball. Dues are set at 1.00 monthly with committee members J W Stott C O Parks Art Howell W R Norwood Chas Greenan and Herve Jorgensen signing up new members.
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Petersburg Fire Department
Boy Scouts
American Legion
Moose
Sans of Norway
J. W. Stott
C. O. Parks
Art Howell
W. R. Norwood
Chas. Greenan
Herve Jorgensen
Man of 199 Loves Arrested in Diamond Ring Theft
Los Angeles police arrest Jack RK Drew known as the man of 160 loves. He is accused of stealing a diamond ring loaned to him to flash. Drew boasted of numerous affairs and claimed a wealthy woman gave $200000 during their acquaintance. Many complaints allege he fleeced women.
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Jack RK
Drew
Ben
Los Angeles
Flash
New Workmen's Compensation Act Proposed for Alaska
Copies of a bill creating the Industrial Insurance Fund for employees and dependents killed in hazardous work are being mailed by the governor to individuals and groups. The measure, drafted for the 1921 session, would establish an Industrial Commission in Juneau with a $3300 salary and a $2000 secretary, fund premiums from employers, and shield compliant employers from certain liabilities. An appropriation of $50,000 is proposed to launch the program.
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Territorial
Territory
Governors Office
Alaska
Riggs
Industrial Commission
Luther C. Hess
Fairbanks
American Association For’ Labor
Juneau
Industrial Insurance Fund
The
Local residents depart by Spokane for winter plans
Mrs. C Clausen and daughter Charlotte sail for Portland to visit relatives during holidays. John Thompson leaves Petersburg for Seattle to seek medical care and secure machinery. L C Berg and family head to Ketchikan to buy fish and may return soon. Henry Dahl rents Berg house for winter. Noah Howell travels to Ketchikan to join court, and Dr R C Mathis and wife depart for the south for winter. Chas G Anderson and family leave Petersburg for the south. G D McDonald and son Louis go to South Bend for winter. P C Lacey moves to Seattle office of the Alaska cable system. Also noted is a for sale listing for a 6 h p Detroit engine at $55.
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John Thompson
Petersburg
Seattle
Spokane
Noah Howell
Ketchikan
Howell
Steamship Schedule Changes for December For Alaska Sailings
Stoft, Alaska Steamship Co agent, announces postponements for the Jefferson with new sail dates on December 3 and 19 making it the Christmas boat for southeastern Alaska. The Rameda will be overhauled, the Northwestern and Victoria slated for early and mid month departures, and the Alameda returns to regular alternating sailings with the Northwestern.
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Jyw. Stoft
Alaska Steamship Company
Alaska
Rameda
Northwestern
Victoria
Alameda
New Cafe Babes Chop House Opens Near Sing Lee
Rube Miller opens Babes Chop House in the building beside Sing Lee. Mrs Miller, arriving on the last boat, helps manage with her husband. Miller reports excellent patronage since doors opened.
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Sing Lee
Rube Miller
Juneau
Ketchikan
Harding to Call Special Session After Inauguration
President elect Harding announced he will convene a special session of Congress as one of his first acts after inauguration. The plan signals early legislative push on key issues.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
Chief of Police Dead in San Francisco Attack
A San Francisco police chief died after an assault in the city, the headline states. The incident is described as fatal with authorities investigating the flux and cause of the attack.
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San Francisco
Des
Brighter Days Coming for the Territory
In Seattle on December 3 at the Masonic Temple a banquet and dance drew all Alaska and British Yukon sections under the Order of Yukon Pioneers. Delegate elect Dan A. Sutherland spoke of a brighter Alaska, noting mine depletion and fishing regulation woes, but predicting a Republican Congress will tax gold used in arts and luxuries to boost miners profits and revive industries, especially farming, through improved transportation.
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Seattle
Alaska
Yukon
Masonic Temple
Order of Yukon’ Pioneers
Dan A. Sutherland
League Rejects Amendments to League Covenant
Geneva report notes the League of Nations rejects consideration of any proposed amendments at this time with only one vote against. A committee will study the proposed changes and report at the next League meeting.
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Geneva
League of Nations
League
Woman Shot Dead in Tacoma Home
Tacoma dispatch reports Mrs. Thresa Cunningham, ex-wife of E W Cunningham, was fatally shot in her Tacoma home by an unidentified assailant. The wounded woman was pronounced dead at the scene and investigators cordoned off the residence. Police sought leads and questioned neighbors for possible clues.
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Tacoma
Thresa ‘Cunningham
E. WW. sCunningham
A.erand Ainele
Lee
Bobby Stagg
Lin
Fifteen Million Seek Immigration to United States
Report to Ellis Island Commissioner Wallis shows fifteen million Europeans seek to emigrate. Men women and children from every social class and nationality fight for a chance to enter the United States via transatlantic steamship lines.
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New York
Frederick A. Wallis
Ellis Island
United States
Europe
Philippines ready for independence, Harrison reports
Governor general Harrison visits Washington and says the Philippine people show renewed desire for independence. He reiterates that they are progressive educated and have established a stable government awaiting grant of independence.
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Harrison
Phillipines
Washington
Phillipine Islands
Liberals Win Big Across British Columbia Elections
The Liberal party appears to have carried the provincial election in British Columbia winning 21 seats. Conservatives secure 2 seats, Labor 2, and Socialists 1.
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Vancouver
Liberals
British Columbia
Conservatives
Labor Party
Socialists
National Debt Rises in November by 113 Million
Washington reports the national debt increased by 113 million dollars during November. Treasury department data released shows the rise as the government records monthly debt growth.
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Washington
Police court fines total overcharges in Ket chikan for August and September
Court records show fines assessed in Ket chikan for August and September, totaling more than $1500 in twelve months of last year, with collections falling short of the amount due.
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Ketchikan
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W. J. Pirrie
South America
James Island
Quillayute River
North Pacific Ocean
Vancouver Isand
Lopp
Mrs. C. Clausen
Charlotte
Portland
Mr. Clausen
L. C. Berg
Henry Dahl
L. C
R. C. Mathis
Chas. G. Anderson
G. D. McDonald
Mrs. McDonald
Louis
South Bend
P. C. Lacey
Settle
Detroit
Ijust
America
B. C
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