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Newspaper
Petersburg Weekly Report
Location
Petersburg, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1923
Page
1
The Report defends printing news on the Rev. John Flint amid subscriber protests. It condemns his politics and urges readers to speak up or quit subscriptions, asserting commitment to freedom of the press and American institutions.
The United States Court of Appeals upheld Petersburg Alaska voters’ right to issue 150000 in bonds for an electric light and power plant and a school, dismissing a taxpayer challenge. The decision clears the way for the bond sale and rapid project progress, with machinery orders and site work to follow as winter freezes end. Local parties express ongoing political tensions while welcoming the ruling and anticipated construction milestones.
Governor Scott C. Bone proclaims December 9 to 16 as Memorial Week to honor Warren G. Harding. The Alaska Territory calls on all residents to observe the national tribute and recognize the late president’s impact, with Bone noting Harding’s last public words were in support of Alaska. Born of Juneau, the proclamation is signed by Ex-Officio Secretary Karl Thiele and dated November 30, 1923.
Frank Toda, a Wrangell businessman, has agreed to own the New York Cafe and its building. Toda will take over from Billy Fukuda and Ki Takase and plans to assume control soon after arriving in town. He is a well known Japanese businessman in the Wrangell Narrows area with prior cafe experience in Wrangell.
President Coolidge presented a sweeping program to Congress covering tax reduction, World Court representation with reservations, opposition to a Soldiers Bonus, railroad consolidation, freight reform for farm products, wheat export aid, and a judicial bill to simplify federal procedure. He urged constitutional limits on child labor, radio and aviation regulation, and highway and reforestation efforts. He praised Harding and pledged justice and peace.
L B McCoy, found guilty of attempting to steal foxes from C E Zimmerman on Broth yg Island, received eighteen months at McNeill Island penitentiary from Judge T M Reed. He had run a fox operation near Sitka for two years, sold stock and transferred lease to John Beck, with about sixty foxes on the ranch. C W Hawkesworth of the U S Bureau of Education arrived after inspecting Hydaburg and Bayview schools and noted nurse staffing and plans for expanded facilities.
Territorial Education Commissioner L. D. Henderson reports the first unit of Petersburg’s new concrete school building nearly finished and ready for occupancy by Christmas. The Petersburg, Wrangell, and Ketchikan schools show record enrollment as part of a Territory wide, American Legion led Americanization campaign.
Seattle newspapers report the sudden death of John S. Hume, longtime Alaska manager for the G. W. Hume Company at Scow Bay and other canneries. The firm sold its Alaskan interests last year. The obituary and career details are given amid broader local notices including library opening and community events.
A Moose Lodge public card party will be held next Tuesday night at Pioneer Hall. All members and their ladies are invited, plus the general public. Play starts at 8 o clock and a luncheon will be served during the evening.
Red Cross membership drive continues with Dawes, local roll call chairman in Juneau. Those not visited by the committee may enroll by seeing Mr. Dawes before December fifteenth as announced by District Chairman Pullen.
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