Juneau banquet to host visiting Congress men this June
A large party of Congressmen touring Alaska will attend banquets in Juneau on June 14 and 18. The Juneau Commercial Club will host, inviting the local Commercial Club to participate, with speakers to address issues for Southeastern Alaska. A delegation from the Narrows Club and Council may be sent to press for Wrangell Narrows dredging, anticipating next Congress budget needs.
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Alaska
Juneau
Commercial Club
Alaska Carpenter Eli Solum Dies in Alaska Warehouse
Eli Solum a longtime Alaska resident and carpenter, aged about 70, was found dead in Jac Nelson's warehouse last Friday. Cause of death given as heart failure. Funeral services led by Petersburg Pioneer members. Solum, born in Norway, had lived in Alaska for 30 years and left two sisters in Tacoma. He had worked on the Olympic mine stamp mill and with Nels Nelson.
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Eli Solum
Alaska
Jac Nelson
Nels Nelson
The
Pioneers of Alaska
Norway
Seattle
Columbia
Olympic
Juneau
Tacoma
Petersburg Iyiu
Jefferson to Call at Prince Rupert
The steamer Jefferson will add Prince Rupert calls both north and southbound and will call at H on northbound trips. The change starts with the Seattle departure on June 14 and the June 28 sailing will omit Rupert, replaced by a Rupert call by the U aska. The vessel will visit Medalatla northbound and Sitka southbound on that trip and will not handle local list class passenger business.
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Jefferson
Prince Rupert
H,der
Charles West
Seattle
Rupert
Uaska
Medalatla
Ac Ihioonah
Sitka
Territory denies Alaska tax on Annette Packing Company
The Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the territorial government cannot collect occupation income taxes from Annette Packing Company, arguing the cannery is located on an island to aid local Indians. The suit began in Alaska District Court with the territory appealing the dismissal.
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San Francisco
Circuit Court of Appeals
Territorial Government of
Alaska
Annette Packing Company
District Court of Alaska
Legion protests ignored as ex‑league head named at college
Stillwater Oklahoma George Wilson a former nonpartisan League organizer is installed as head of the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College despite protest from the American Legion. The Legion alleges he said he would like to shoot a hole through an American Legion button.
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Stillwater
Oklahoma
George Wilson
Nonpartisan League
Len
Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College
Walton
American Legion
Russian General Kharian dies in Copenhagen
Russian General Ivan Kharian, once the wealthiest man in Russia, died in Copenhagen on Thursday night after being captured by Germans in the war and sentenced to death for espionage before being pardoned by the Kaiser. The note from Washington reports US living costs rising per a Labor Department bulletin.
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Copenhagen
Ivan Kharian
Russia
Washington
United States
Department of Labor
Six Die in Leipzig Demonstration Clash
A Berlin despatch to the London Times reports six killed and twenty three injured as Socialists and Trade Unionists marching over the high cost of living collided with police in Leipzig on Wednesday.
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London
Liepzig On
Weunlesuay
London Times
Berlin
Shine Convention Set for Kansas City on June 2 1926
The announcement states the next Shine Convention will take place in Kansas City on June 2 1926. The decision was made to hold the event at that location and date.
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Washington
Kansas City
Thermometer Reading Noted At Weather Station
In Seattle the thermometer registered 75 at the weather bureau on Wednesday afternoon. In St Louis the Federal Reserve Board discussed a plan to transport money by airplane to cut robberies, announced by the Federal Reserve Bank.
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Seattle
Weaner Bureau
ST. Louis
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Bank
Shot Officer Tesmer Killed Near Mayor’s Home
R C Tesmer was shot and killed near the mayor’s residence at midnight on Wednesday by two bandits. They robbed the body of small money as Tesmer accompanied his wife and fell dead at her feet.
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Chicago
R. C. Tesmer
Tesmer
Oil swindler trio jailed in Fort Worth
Fort Worth reports the government secured the conviction of Chas. Sherwin R. A. Lee and H. H. Schwarz on oil stock swindle charges. They received two to ten years in the penitentiary and a heavy fine.
French steamer stokers threaten general strike at Havre
Paris reports a general strike of stokers and firemen on the Lafayette sailing June 9 from Havre to New York. All French ships bound for the United States after that date may strike unless two liters of wine per day are provided in New York harbor as required by French Merchant Marine law. London notes the World claims France trains a million black soldiers in African colonies for a future European war.
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Paris
Lafayette
Havre
New York
United States
New York Harbor
London
London World
Lord Riddle
Harding to Push Stricter Volstead Act Enforcement
President Harding will urge a stricter enforcement of the Volstead Act at the upcoming conference of governors. The emphasis is on tightening prohibition measures across states.
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Washington
Harding
Ex President Wilson serenaded by Shriners Patrol at home
Former President Wilson was serenaded at his home by the Shriners Patrol who sang Dixie then, at his request, the Star Spangled Banner.
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Washington
Wilson
Shriners Patrol
Hearst backs Reed over Ford for President in Mexico City
William Randolph Hearst visiting Mexico City on Thursday endorsed Senator Reed of Missouri as the preferred candidate, favoring him over Henry Ford for the presidency.
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Mexico City
William Randolph Hearst
Senator Reed
Missouri
Henry Ford
Petersburg Man Quietly Marries
Dean Pitzenberger of Nicholi Is and Petersburg origin marries Edith Johnson of Bay View on May 3 in Bayview officiated by Reverend Bromey. The bride teaches at Bayview U S Bureau of Education for two years. The groom recently left Petersburg to work with his father on the Nichols Island fox ranch on the West Coast. They will reside at the fox ranch after the fishing season.
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Dean Pitzenberger
Nicholi Is
Fox Farms
Petersburg
Edith Johnson
Bayview
Bromey
United States Bureau of Education
Pitzenberger
Nichols Island
France
Wales
Fox Ranch
Harding Strong for World Court Membership
In a public letter to Episcopal Bishop Gailor President Harding says joining the World Court could stabilize civilization without surrendering U S independence. He asserts the move would be a significant contribution to global peace while maintaining American prerogatives.
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Washington
Episcopal
Gailor
Tennessee
Harding
World Court
United States
Mrs S Lero and Bertha Return from South Voyage
Mrs S Lero and her daughter Bertha return aboard the Admiral War for the voyage south over the past two years, resuming their long residence in the home city as Star Bakery continues its breadmaking.
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S. Lero
Bertha
Star Bakery
Steamer Sailings From Seattle Prompt Alaska Service
The Admiral Watson departed Thursday with 130 passengers including 25 excursionists and 15 Indian girls returning from Salem school to homes in eastern Alaska. Petersburg passengers include Henry Roden Mrs S Lero Bertha Lero Geraline Hildebrand Mrs F A Schmidt and George P Smith. The Queen left Wednesday with 252 aboard including 115 excursionists and cannery crews for Funter Bay Chomley Tenakee. Petersburg travelers include C W Harris Mrs J Lerstein John Bronelson and wife and F H Hollenbeck.
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Seattle
Admiral Watson
Alaska
Salem School
Petersburg
Henry Roden
S. Lero
Bertha Lero
Geraline Hildebrand
F. A. Schmidt
George P. Smith
Queen
Funter Bay
Chomley
Tenakee
C. W. Harris
J. Lerstein
John Bronelson
F. H. Hollenbeck
Bomb Hurls at United Brethren Church in Sacramento
A bomb thrown at the United Brethren Church in Sacramento rolled into the street after a short distance, causing little damage. The church, crowded with about 550 attendees, was hosting a lecture by Reverend O. P. Harnish when the blast occurred.
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United Bretheren
O. P. Harnish
Irish Horse Winner Takes Derby At Seven To One
Papyrus owned by Barney Irish a farmer from Nant Ireland won the derby ridden by Steve Donoghue at odds of seven to one.
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London
Papyrus
Barney Irish
Steve Donoghue
Ten Pound Baby Boy Born to Gur Town Family
A ten pound baby boy arrived Tuesday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Thompson with Dr. Jones in attendance. Mother and son are reported as doing nicely. The father is known as operator in charge of the local cable station.
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Dan Thompson
Dr. Jones
Miss Julia Wellsant Leaves for Seattle Visit
Miss Julia Wellsant a clerk at Wheeler Drug Company sailed to Seattle after learning her sister is seriously ill She plans a brief southern visit and expects to return in a few weeks
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Julia Wellsant
Wheeler Drug Company
Seattle
Bliss Wellsant
Brynelsons to Visit Jenson Family Friends
John Brynelson and his wife will arrive from the south for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Jensen. Mrs. Jensen and Mrs. Brynelson are sisters, making the gathering a family reunion style visit.
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John Brynelson
Wil
Will Sen
John Jensen
Jensen
Mrs. Brynelson
Henry Roden Returns on Admiral Watson from Seattle Visit
Henry Roden, long active in Seattle business dealings for the town council, regarding the bond issue and contracts for the schoolhouse and hydro plant, is returning aboard the Admiral Watson.
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Henry Roden
Seattle
Admiral Watson
Mrs John Lerstein Returns Aboard Queen at Port Alexander
Mrs John Lerstein sails back aboard the Queen and plans to work at Port Alexander this summer, according to notices in the ship's movements and local port schedule.
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John Lerstein
Port Alexander
Island notices from Fair Island and southern travels
Geraldine Hildebrand daughter of the Fair Island fox fancier returns aboard the Admiral Watson after two years schooling in the states. Mrs William Gribble with two children will sail south on the Jefferson to visit relatives and spend summer with family. Mrs William Worth also sails south on the Jefferson to visit relatives and friends.
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Geraldine Hildebrand
Fair Island Fox
Admiral Watson
States
William Gribble
South
Jefferson
William Worth
Forestry Boat Damaged by Submerged Piles in Skagway
The Forestry boat Weepoose was in port on Thursday en route from Skagway to Ketchikan for survey and repairs after settling on a nest of submerged piles in Skagway. The vessel will be out of service for weeks and may not be recommissioned if repair costs are prohibitive. Dope Cambas, daughter of Mrs. Hans Wick, returned on a recent boat and will stay through the summer after attending Ket chikan high school this term.
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Skagway
Ketchikan
Dope Cambas
Hans Wick
Mrs Gauffin Boarded for the South on the Jefferson
Mrs. S. C. Gauffin leaves for the south aboard the Jefferson after learning her sister died in Portland. The Trading Union cannery begins this week under C. W. Mc Gee with expectations of a strong salmon pack. City hears from Henry Roden that Seattle bond houses and a hydro engineer will visit Peters burg aboard the Queen to examine Blind Slough power plans. Dan Sutphen named wharfinger at Citizens Wharf replacing Howard Owens who resigned.
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C. W. McGee
Henry Roden
Seattle
Hydro
Petersburg
Queen
Dan Sutphen
Citizens Wharf
Howard Owens
Capitol Wettest City During Shrine Week
Despite President Harding's prohibition orders the Capitol City becomes the wettest place in the United States during Shrine Week. Near the Capitol and White House liquor may be bought by those who desire it, with liquor sold close to government areas and near Commissioner Haynes' residence.
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Washington
Harding
Capitol City
United States
Capitol Building
White House
Haynes
Seattle leader of Ant i Saloon League dies after brief illness
George D. Conger longtime head of the Anti-Saloon League of Washington died on Thursday after a short illness. He was a prominent temperance advocate and led efforts in the state advocating prohibition policies. The death leaves a vacancy in the organization’s leadership.
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Seattle
George D. Conger
Anti-Saloon League of Washington
Local Men Say Greetings Judg
Last Sunday morning a dry squad member entered a local business and led proprietors Erick Todat and Maurie Strand to Juneau to meet W A Paine the United States Commissioner. They pleaded guilty and received fines of 100 dollars each and thirty days for selling the stuff and 100 dollars each for possessing it.
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Admiral Rogers
Erick Todat
N- Maurie Strand
Juneau
W. A. Paine
United States
Labor council expels unions while honoring Soviet Russia
The Central Labor Council voted to expel the Lally Barbers and Blacksmiths Unions as ordered by Gompers while keeping its stance on recognizing Soviet Russia. The AFL may revoke the council's charter. outcome undecided. In Washington, Harry E. Morgan of Juneau and Kenneth I. McLaren of Seattle led Annapolis graduates, Morgan to the California and McLaren to the West Virginia.
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Seattle
Central Labor Council
Gompers
Lally Barbers and Blacksmiths
Soviet
Russia
American Federaton of Labor
Washington
Harry E. Morgan
Juneau
Alaska
Annapolis Naval Academy
Kenneth I. McLaren
Naval
Morgan
California
McLaren
West Virginia
City Holds Half Holiday for Clean Up and Trail Work
The city council declared Thursday afternoon a half holiday for town cleanup. All stores closed and yards raked. Forest Service will start a five to seven mile trail from Petersburg Creek tidewater to the lake to improve access to a premier southeastern Alaska fishing stream.
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The
Forest Service
Petersburg Creek
Alaska
Heat and Lightning Claim Five Lives Across Midwest
Four people died from a lightning strike and three others succumbed to heat in the Midwest on Thursday. Officials reported multiple weather related fatalities across several states, with emergency crews responding to scorching temperatures and storm damage.
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Chicago
Middle States
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