Secretary Meredith highlights Alaska development role
In a just released annual report Secretary Meredith of the Agriculture Department stresses National Forests in Alaska as key to settlement and industry. He notes pulp mills, newsprint supply, and coastal timber as pivotal for development and urges on site management and local cooperation to boost capital and resources.
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Meredith
Department of Agriculture
Alaska
Secrece
National Forests Administration
Tongass National Forest
British Columbia
Ketchikan
Seward
National Forests
East
Meridith
Forest Service
W.B. Greeley
Betwen
Bartlett Undergoes Appendicitis Operation at Juneau
Glen C. Bartlett manager of the Gastineau Hotel in Juneau was recently operated on for appendicitis. Latest reports say he is recovering well. Petersburg friends quip that Bartlett is too sturdy to be harmed, while others insist he is too stubborn to die.
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Glen C. Bartlett
Gastineau
Juneau
Bartlett
Petersburg
Choice Mine and Land Otter Bar Gains
Andy Anderson advertises real bar gains with tanned and matched items for sale. The note references Choice Mine and Land Otter as part of the promotion.
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Choice
Andy Anderson
How to Relieve Strain on Treasury Problem
Washington December 17 The question of how to utilize the ten billion dollar debt owed to the United States by European countries to ease current treasury strain will be examined early in the current Congress session. Senator McCumber chairman of the Senate Finance Committee states the issue will be considered.
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Washington
United States
Europe
Treasury
Congress
McCumber
Senate Finance Committee
President Wilson to reside in Washington after term
President Wilson negotiates to purchase Congressman Fuller's residence on Wyoming Avenue for a permanent Washington home after leaving office. The house sits in the heart of the city's exclusive residential district.
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Washington
Wilson
Congressman Fuller
Wyoming Avenue
Brainery Kidnapping Charge Dropped in Tacoma
In Tacoma on December 17 Betty Brainer was charged with kidnapping but will be freed without trial. Captain Strickland reports authorities plan to have the boy's father plead guilty and the complaint against Miss Brainerd dismissed.
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Tacoma
Betty Brainer
Strickland
Miss Brainerd
Allies Lay Down Law to Germans Over Big Siege Guns
Berlin December 17 The Allied Commission for the peace terms orders the German government to destroy several large siege guns the Germans had petitioned to keep.
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Berlin
Allied Commission For
Geran
City of Seattle Steamer Lands Crew for Petersburg
The steamer City of Seattle departed the south on Tuesday carrying Mrs. Millie Birdsell and daughter Garnet A. B. Ahrens C. Haugland and J. R. Bender on board bound for Petersburg.
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City of
Seattle
Millie Birdsell
Garnet
A. B. Ahrens
C. Haugland
J. R. Bender
Petersburg
Mail plane wrecked near London. four dead
A London fog caused a mail plane en route to Paris to crash during landing. Four people were killed in the incident.
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London
Paris
Alaska Industrial Union delegates urge joining One Big Union
First Alaska Industrial Union convention ends after three days with delegates from all locals. They propose constitutional amendments and vote to affiliate with the One Big Union of British Columbia after thorough discussion aided by N Booth of Prince Rupert. Louis Largan elected chairman. delegates listed include J L Jones Lee Rox Christ Christensen Matt Richards T A Barnby and N Booth.
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Alaska
British Columbia
N. Booth
Prince Rupert
J. L. Jones
Treaster
A. I
Louis Largan
Ketchikan
Lee Rox
Juneau
Christ Christensen
Petersburg
Matt Richards
Craig
T. A. Barnby
Wark Veterans Move to Pass World War Bonus Act
Washington December 17 The Senate Finance Committee opened debate on the World War veterans relief bill with representatives urging action. Senator McCumber, committee chair, predicted a decision on the bonus question this session.
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Washington
Senate
McCumber
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
General Benjamin Hill Dies in Mexico City
Mexico City reports the death of General Benjamin Hill, secretary of war, who passed away this morning. He held a prominent role in the Mexican government and military leadership.
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Mexico City
Benjamin Hill
Shoe Repairing Neatly Done Across From Rube's Cafe
Swanson and Knutesen operate a shoe repair shop neatly set across from Rube's Cafe offering prompt service and reliable repairs.
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DONE
Rube
Swanson and Knutesen
McLean to Head Inaugural Committee for Harding Inauguration
Edward B. McLean of Washington and Cincinnati named chairs of the inaugural committee for the Harding inauguration next March. Will H. Hayes, chairman of the Republican National Committee, announced the selections.
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McLean
Washington
Edward B. McLean
Cincinnati
Harding
Will H. Hayes
Republican National Committee
Four More Nations Admitted to League of Nations
Geneva reports Finland Costa Rica Luxemburg and Bulgaria admitted to the League of Nations. Bulgaria’s admission decision drew abstentions from France and Australia as the chamber voted.
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Geneva
Finland
Costa Rica
Luxemburg
Bulgaria
League of Nations
France
Australia
Cable proposals favored by Western Union head
President Carton of Western Union testified before the Senate Committee that two trans Pacific cables should be laid via the Aleutian Islands to the Orient. He advocated one cable from Seattle to Japan and another from Seattle to China as a boon to American business and an aid to international peace.
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Washington
Carton
Western Union Telegaph Company
Senate Committee
Aleutian Islands
Orient
Seattle
Japan
China
Red Cross Roll Call Planned for December 1921 in Petersburg
The annual Red Cross Roll Call will run December 20 to 24 in Petersburg. No house to house canvass this year. sign up and leave a dollar at local business houses. Membership is one dollar, supporting relief work in China Armenia and disasters in the United States.
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Red Cross
Petersby
Juneau
China
Armenia
American Red Cross
Grand Jury Proposes New Alaska Judicial Division
The Grand Jury at Ketchikan urges Congress to redraw Alaska’s Judicial Districts. It proposes four divisions with specific territorial reassignments to ensure equal justice across Southeastern Alaska. It also notes the need for action before spring. Separately a gasboat Diana search, led by Charles Goldstein, remains fruitless as of today. The vessel left Juneau November 30 with Ed Jones, a deckhand, and John Olsen. No deckhand name is confirmed. Mrs. Charles Birdsell and Garnet have returned to Petersburg and Seattle from the south trip.
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Ketchikan
Alaska
Cape Fanshaw
aSan
Prince Frederick Sound
Baranoff Fanshaw
Diana
Charles Goldstein
Lynn Canal
Haines
Juneau
Ed Jones
John Olsen
Hirst-Chichagoff
Seattle
South
King of Greece Sets Sail for Restored Throne
Former king Constantine with the Queen and children sailed from Venice today aboard the Greek cruiser Averoff for Athens where Constantine will again ascend the throne of Greece.
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Venice
Constantine
Athens
Averoff
Diplomats Resume Ties Between Brazil and Germany
In Rio de Janeiro on December 17 a German government representative was accepted and formal diplomatic relations with Brazil, severed in 1917, were resumed.
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Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Germany
Prizes Announced for Moose Masquerade Ball
The Masquerade Ball committee plans sixteen prizes for New Year’s Eve. Awards include Best Dressed for both sexes, Best sustained character for both genders, Best waltzers, and Most comical costume with first and second prizes for ladies and men.
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The
Moose
Robber killers strike Tacoma grocer in his store
Tacoma police report A J Upton grocer murdered in his shop last night by robbers. No motive or suspects disclosed. Investigations underway as neighbors react with shock. Local business records indicate Upton operated a small grocery on Main Street.
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Tacoma
A. J. Upton
Harding to Visit West and California in January
President Warren G. Harding will visit the western United States and California in January, announced by Miss Helen Bimps, a resident of Oak Park and his niece.
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San Francisco
Sleet Warren S. Harding
West
California
Helen Bimps
Nice
Oak Park
King Christian X and Queen Visit Pope in Rome
King Christian X of Denmark and Queen Alexandria were received by the Pope in Rome on December 17, establishing a formal audience during their royal visit. The encounter highlighted diplomatic ties between Denmark and the Vatican.
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Rome
Christian X
Denmark
Alexandria
Wife Slays Barber With Axe in Tacoma
Albert Scurry, a Tacoma barber, was killed at his home today by his wife after a bitter quarrel. Police report indicates the act occurred during a domestic dispute and the wife is detained for questioning.
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Tacoma
Albert Scurry
City Council Denies Private Bill For Wharf Repairs
Council rules private property work not the city’s expense after Jack Hadland sought 106 for repairs to the Citizns Wharf approach. It also orders a 4 pm to 11 pm daily cut off for motors 3 hp and over and directs the electrician to disconnect noncompliant users. The marshal is to secure Yukon sleds for the fire department for snowy conditions.
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Jack Hadland
Citizns
Hadland
Hogue
Treten
City Electrician
Petersburg Mercantile manager returns from south trip
Local note confirms Bender manager of the Petersburg Mercantile Company has returned to Seattle after several weeks away on business. Mrs Noah Howell, long in Ketchikan, expects to return to Seattle aboard the Admiral Watson. Mrs J W Stoft visits son in Ketchikan and returns to Seattle. Watch for the Basket Social by the Sons of Norway on Monday Dec 27 1921.
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IT Bender
Pe Petersburg Mercantile Company
Seattle
Noah Howell
Ketchikan
Admiral Watson
J. W. Stoft
Th Sons of Norway
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Henry Nelson
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Point Isabel
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Alaska Industrial Union
Sou-Heisin
Oriental
Grand Jury
Greece
Hardings
Pope
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