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Newspaper
Petersburg Weekly Report
Location
Petersburg, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
1
A cloudburst on the upper Arkansas River floods Pueblo Colorado drowning an estimated 500 people and leaving 10 000 homeless. Bridges are washed out railroads destroyed and communications cut as water rises 14 feet in the streets. The city and surrounding areas are under martial law with rapid relief efforts underway.
J L McPherson of the Alaska Chamber of Commerce says Alaska will prosper under a sympathetic federal administration and a coordinated board in the territory. He testified before Congress’s territories committee led by John F. Curry, urging unified agencies, direct responsibility, and a broad policy to develop resources and attract settlers.
John Lanterman a marine pilot who led roadwork for the Bureau of Public Roads for two years and Eva K Trope were married by Commissioner Perkinson last Saturday night. The ceremony occurred at the Yorks home with Mrs Arthur Teller as bridesmaid and Mr Teller supporting the groom. Lanterman has taught and headed the school at Scow Bay for two years and they plan to live in the area this summer.
Last Sunday 130 to 150 town residents enjoyed hospitality of the Peersburg Moose at a Sandy Beach picnic. Gas boats ran from morning until late afternoon, coffee and semonane were served, children played in the sand and water, and older kids played catch and baseball until a late afternoon shower. Attendees called it the most successful Petersburg picnic yet.
The motor ship Chukotsk, ex Tyee, owned by Hibbard Swenson Co of Seattle, called at Petersburg for a short time Thursday morning. Commanded by Captain R. H. Wedding with a crew of 12, it sails for the summer to service trading posts along the Siberian coast. J Lamps, uncle of Mrs. C E Swanson, was aboard handling company business.
A mass meeting of Petersburg citizens is called for Saturday night at 7 30 p m in the Sons of Norway Hall to discuss a matter of great importance to the town. Petersburg Common Council organizers urge public attendance.
A June 1 blaze at the Point Elis cannery on Fidalgo Island Pillar Bay wiped out the china house and web house, estimated at 3000 dollars. Firefighters and workers saved nearby vessels including the gas boats Gertrude Illinois Discovery and others, with four men on site.
In Seattle the marine unions press a stiff battle to halt vessel departures for the Bering Sea. The Cordova runs three days behind schedule and the Victoria has been postponed two or three times with the sailing date still unsure.
A joint picnic is planned for Sunday June 12 weather permitting at a sandy area at the south end of Wrangell Narrows. A committee including Harry Grub Hans Wick Pete Jorgensen and Bill Jautzke will arrange details for Petersburg attendees.
Seattle dated report shows Alaska Fisheries investment through 1920 at 71 million dollars. For 1920 the fish products valued at 41.43 million with salmon pack 4,429,462 cases from 146 canneries. halibut valued 1.73 million, with other species totaling over 1.1 million.
Indianapolis June 9 Col. F W Galbraith Jr National Commander of the American Legion was killed when the car he rode in went over a twenty foot embankment Others in the car including Milton Foreman a national director of Americanization and a delegate from Tinos were not seriously injured
Territorial Superintendent Lester D. Henderson urged Petersburg residents to build a modern school, noting 75 percent of maintenance costs come from Alaska and stressing health, gym facilities, and the future of local students. He warned current facilities hinder education and physical development while Alaska must invest to keep pace with the United States.
Hearings on applications to the Federal Power Commission for water power rights in Alaska begin June 15 before District Forester Cecil. The first case is for Orchard Lake with applicants L. J. Vogster Tacoma R. L. Weeks Los Angeles and the Alaska American Pacific Corporation New York City.
San Antonio reports geological engineer Adam Fischer returned after ten years researching northern Mexico and claims to have found the Cavallo Blanco treasure cave with $73,060,000 in gold silver bullion and Spanish octagonal dollars. He seeks Mexican concession to extract the haul.
Washington June 9 Representative Gallvin of Massachusetts introduced a resolution to halt the world championship prize fight starring Dempsey until Congress grants a bonus to World War I veterans. The move labels Dempsey a big bum for dodging the draft and seeks political leverage over the event.
The Senate Finance Committee will favorably report the soldiers bonus bill this week as part of broader fiscal action. Washington dispatch states the committee action targets the legislation amid ongoing budget discussions.
In Washington on June 9 President and Mrs Harding entertained fifteen hundred soldiers from Army and Navy Public Health Hospitals at a garden party. Morton Hofstad, watchman at Scow Bay cannery, suffered severe burns when gasoline used to ignite a galley stove on the Panania gas boat ignited after 1 PM. Mrs C H Pautzke and son Clarence left for a brief southern trip aboard the Spokane.
A reference notes that the current Alaska government might approve a proposal without significantly hindering administration, though specifics remain unclear.
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