Petersburg Hospital Members Set Election By Stockholders
Petersburg Hospital Association stockholders vote to elect directors next Wednesday. Resignations of Hans R. Sahl and Andy Anderson discussed. Pete Sommers term expires. Nominees include Chris Tveten J R Bender Sverre Rengen Peter Sommers Knute Hestnss Ed Nelson and others. The meeting plans to report the past year at a subsequent session.
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Petersburg Hospital Association
Hans, R. Sahl
Andy Anderson
Pete Sommers
Association
Chris Tveten
J. R. Bender
Sverre Rengen
Peter Sommers
Knute Hestnss
Nelson
Pansy Elstore
Henry Dahl
Jacob Otness
Hans Wick
Erick Ness
Earl Ohmer
Hans O. Hansen
Knuid Stenslid
John Mjerud
Granberg
Charles Greenan
Martin Todal
Louis Miller
P. Jorgensen
Hard Time Dance Brings Mixed Fun at Legion Event
The American Legion boys hosted a Hard Time Dance last Saturday with moderate turnout. Joe Hill managed the floor effectively and Miss Allen assisted by Dr. Carothers, supplying music in fine shape. residents note such evenings are a winter ray of sunshine and hope more events follow.
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American Legion
Joe Hill
Miss Allen
Auto Bandits Demand Money Or Child
Two automobile bandits attempted to kidnap a baby in Chicago on January 27 after grabbing the child from its mother. They fled when the mother refused and handed over 315 concealed in her stocking.
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Chicago
Petersburg Cable to Add 24 Hour Service in Spring
Col. C. A. Seoane notes Petersburg may gain all night cable service after winter, facing $300 monthly extra cost for more operators. Mayor Hunt and Ketchikan club pressed for night service. decision near as season ends. Meanwhile Petersburg hosts Moose fundraiser with Mrs. J. W. Pritchett speaking on Mooseheart, followed by dancing and a Wrangell orchestra.
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Petersburg
Col. C. A. Seoane
Oficer
Washington-Alaska
Dale W. Hunt
Ketchikan
Mr. Hunt
J. W. Pritchett
Wrangell
Mooseheart
Moose
Hogue resigns from Petersburg City Council due to illness
S L Hogue resigned from the Petersburg City Council citing ill health. The council accepted the resignation at its last meeting. His successor will be chosen at the next regular council session.
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S. L. Hogue
Petersburg
Alaskan mining man to develop oil lands
J. W. McCord, Alaska mining pioneer, leaves Seattle for Washington to obtain Interior Department permission for a million dollar oil development in Bechar d Lake district on the Alaskan Peninsula. Machinery is ready, to be shipped north by Bristol Bay cannery tender in spring. Backers include A. S. Kerry and Bert C. Ball of Portland. none of the stock is for sale.
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Seattle
J. W. McCord
Alaska
Washington
Interior Department
Bechard Lake
Alaskan Peninsula
Bristol Bay
A. S. Kerry
Bert C. Ball
Portland
Cordova Delivers Shrimp Canning Machinery to Petersburg
The freighter Cordova arrives at Petersburg with a large consignment of canning machinery for Ewison and Malcolm's new shrimp cannery opposite the Trading Union Store. Four retorts boilers crimpers and double seamers are included. Work on adapting the plant proceeds quickly with all available men at work and a start planned once installation is complete.
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Cordova
Petersburg
Ewison and
Malcolm
Trading Union
West Named Alaska Steamship Agent
Charles A. West of West and Woodward is appointed agent for the Alaska Steamship Company succeeding J. W. Stott who departs for the south. The company records and fixtures have been moved from the Bank of Petersburg to West and Woodwards' Office where the business will be handled going forward.
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Charles A. West
West and Woodward
Alaska Steamship Company
J. W. Stott
South
Steamship Company
Bank of Petersburg
West and Woodwards
Six Young Men Held for Seattle Banditry
Seattle police arrested six young men following a wave of banditry in the north end. Willard Wren was shot during the clashes, and brothers Walter Wren, Lee Wren, Einar Sorenson, Earl Sorenson, Gustave Miller, all residents of Phinney-Fremont, were detained on bandit charges.
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Seattle
Willard. Wren
Willard Wren
Walter Wren
Lee Wren
Einar
Earl Sorenson
Gustave Miller
Phinney-Fremont
Pioneers urge Alaska Legislature to amend pension law
The Ketchikan Igloo No. 16 Pioneers of Alaska unanimously approved a memorial urging the Territorial Senate and House to amend Chapter 17, Session Laws 1919, restricting pensions by forcing heirs to surrender property to the Territory. The group argues the provision creates injustice and hardship, protects the Territory from abuse, and urges the legislature to remove the encumbrance on small property while preserving pension support for aged residents. A copy was to be sent to Forest J. Hunt and Herman T. Tripp for presentation.
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Alaska
A. B. Hall
Senate
House OF Representatives
Territory OF
Forest J. Hunt
Territorial Senate
Herman T. Tripp
Territorial House of Representatives
Ketchikan Igloo No
Petersburg Athletic Club Sets Weekly Activity Nights
The Petersburg Athletic Club outlines normal weekly evenings for members. Monday is Gymnasium Night, Tuesday is Basketball, Wednesday is Girls and Ladies, Thursday remains unassigned, and Friday is Boy Scout Night in a fully organized schedule.
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Petersburg Athletic Club
Petersburg Returns by City of Seattle Visitors
Hans Jenseth and family, Erick Ness, Miss Ruth Rogers, Jacob Johnson, Louis Martinson, Knute Thompson, Martin Enge, Ed Locken, and Carrol Clausen are listed as Petersburg residents returning from southern trips aboard the City of Seattle. The note notes discussions of future mill operations and family reunions during their travel south and back.
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Hans Jenseth
Ferndale
Petersburg
Seattle
Mrs. Jenseth
Son
Erick Ness
The
Ness Fish Company
Ruth Rogers
Sigurd Hadland
Jacob Johnson
Louis Martinson
Knute Thompson
Petersburg Births Rise while Deaths Fall in 1920
The Petersburg office reports 1920 saw 25 births and 7 deaths. Births increased from 1919's 83, while deaths declined from 9 to 7. Names of local newborns and deceased residents are listed.
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Perkins
Petersburg
Andrew Melvin Wekan
Matilda C. Isaacson Kiwega
City of Seattle Passengers Sail to Petersburg Arrival Friday
The City of Seattle departed Seattle Tuesday morning and will reach Petersburg Friday afternoon with passengers including Olaf Peterson H Laney H Berg Holm Jacob Johnson Lain Martens and family M Vanser Knute Thompson and wife Christ Olsen M Enge and wife H Jenseth and wife Miss B Fritche Erick Ness M Vanser E Evertson A Olsen Miss Ruth Rogers and Roy Rogers.
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Seattle
Petersburg
Peters
Ure
Olaf Peterson
H. Laney
H. Berg
Holm
Jacob Johnson
Lain Martens
M. Vanser
Knute Thompson
Christ Olsen
M. Enge
H. Jenseth
B. Fritche
Erick Ness
E. Evertson
A. Olsen
Ruth Rogers
Roy Rogers
Frederick Nelson Appointed Registration Clerk
Frederick Nelson has been appointed registration clerk for the city for the upcoming April election. Registration books will open in the K. L. Steberg office in the near future.
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Frederick Nelson
K. L. Steberg
Accountant Leaves City At Hogue and Tveten Store
L. A. Feike, the store's accountant for several months, resigned and will depart on the first boat south. John Thormodsater, a former firm accountant who recently returned from his old home, resumes charge of the books.
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L. A. Feike
Hogue and Tveten
John Thormodsater
Olson Quits Mail Boat Command on Petersburg-Chatham Run
Johnas Olson resigns after two years as commander of the mail boat Americ on the Petersburg Chatham Straits run. William Worth takes over the boat command succeeding Olson.
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Johnas Olson
Americ
Petersburg-Chatham Straits
William Worth
Mr. Olson
United States Protests Invasion of Petroleum Concessions
Mexico City reports the United States has presented a formal note protesting alleged Mexican incursions into American petroleum concessions. Washington requests an immediate investigation and appropriate adjustment.
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Mexico City
U. S
Mexico
Three-Months-Old Babes Matched to Play Tennis
Paris. During a visit to Paris J. C. Parks British representative in the Davis Cup tournament and A. H. Gobert a famed French tennis player matched their three months old infants to play lawn tennis twenty years from now.
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Paris
J. C. Parks
A. H. Gobert
Wickersham Entitled to Seat as Grigsby Debate Looms
The Committee on elections No. 8 voted along party lines to seat Wickersham in place of Grigsby. The six Republican members led by Dowell opposed the three Democrats led by Rowan. Reports are not finished and both lawmakers are expected to take part in a House floor debate.
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Washington
Committee On Elections No. 8
Wickersham
Grigsby
Dowell
Iowa
Rowan
New York
House
Captain Locke’s driving blamed as unwise in Sophia loss
At the Princess Sophia hearing Captain Nerourtosis testifies Captain Lockes high speed through a blinding snow storm was very unwise. The hearing concerns the loss of 334 people and liability limits for Canadian Pacific Steamship Company.
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Seattle
Princess Sophia
Vanderbilt
Canadian Pacific Steamship Company
Nerourtosis
Maine
Lockes
Sixty Million Left by Mrs Russell Sage
New York court accounting reveals the estate of the late Mrs Russell Sage amounts to 59 million dollars. About half of the estate is bequeathed to religious and educational institutions.
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Russel Sage
New York
Russell Sage
Bandit Slayer Schmitt Goes On Trial For Murder
Seattle January 27 Schmitt the man accused of killing patrolmen O'Brien Angle and McNeill last week stood trial before Judge Frater He declared he did not want life imprisonment but sought the entire punishment He claimed to have been a bandit since the armistice signing
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Seattle
Schmitt
O’brien
Angle
McNeill
Frater
Governor Proposes Five Year Hold on State Oil Lands
Litle Rock Ark Jan 27 Governor McRae recommended to the Legislature that a bill pass to hold all state oil lands from lease or sale for five years and to determine their true value in the interim.
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Litle Rock
Ark
McRae
Ulster Moves Toward Self Government by Christmas
Belfast report says Ulster prepares to separate from the rest of Ireland and establish self government by Christmas. The governing move signals a major constitutional shift and could redraw political alliances.
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Ulster
Ireland
Belfast
Bill to Refund Minor War Fines for Soldiers
Washington January 27 a House bill proposes refunding all fines imposed on soldiers and sailors during the war for offenses less than a felony the measure aims to ease postwar burdens on veterans and ensure restitution for minor penalties
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Washington
British Delegation Sees French View on German Reparations
Paris Jan 27 British delegation at the Supreme Allied Council session reported it could not agree with the French stance on German reparations and indicated it favored a different view.
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Paris
Supreme Allied Council
Bandits Try Rob Washougal Bank in Shootout
Five bandits attempted to rob the Washougal State Bank today and escaped after a pitched battle with citizens. Many shots were fired during the confrontation, with no immediate reports of injuries. Local authorities began an inquiry into the incident.
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Washougal
Attempt on Armenian Leader in Paris Fails
An unsuccessful morning attempt to assassinate Avetis Abromian, head of the Armenian delegation in Paris, was reported today.
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Paris
Avetis Abromian
Preacher Confesses In Massive Mail Theft Case
Mount Vernon Ill Jan 22 former Free Methodist pastor Guy Kyle confessed to involvement in stealing 385000 from registered mail. More than 100000 was found hidden in an empty egg crate in his garage. S. Hogue recently returned from the south and plans to depart for Seattle for extended care by specialists.
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Mount Vernon
Ill
Guy Kyle
The
Free Methodist Church
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