Lost hunter found by rescue party near Duncan Canal
Pard Hunt was lost after separating from Charles Birch while hunting near Portage Bay on June 15. A searching party led by J. L. MacKechnie found him on a Duncan Canal beach after he wandered about 16 miles, badly scratched and exhausted.
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Pard Hunt
Portage Bay
Duncan Canal
Hunt
Charles Birch
Birch
M. S. Perkins
J. L. MacKechnie
Ranger
Portaze Bay
Portage
Admiral Sis to Submit Written London Speech Report
Admiral Sis reported in person to Secretary Denby today. Denby ordered a complete written report on his London speech, and they were together only a moment.
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Washington
Sis
Denby
London
Two Army Fliers Die in Chesapeake Bay Collision
Washington reports Captain H. T. Douglas and Lieutenant J. J Plump drowned after their planes collided during a bombing raid on the old battleship San Marcos in Chesapeake Bay.
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Washington
Tw Army
H. T. Douglas
Lieu. J. J Plump
Chesapeke Bay
San Marcos
Hart Accused of Linking Firm to State Appointees
The Post Intelligencer reports Governor Hart of Washington faces charges that a firm he belongs to engaged in financial transactions with his appointees.
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Seattle
the Post Intelligencer
Hart
Washington
Dominion Premier Smith Calls for Anglo American Safety Path
London June 22 Premier Smith of South Africa urged in a congress speech that Britain's safety lies in a path aligned with America. He argued cooperation with the United States as essential for the British Empire's security.
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London
America
Smith
South Africa
Simpson and Keabo Acquitted in Petersburg Boat Theft Case
Judge Jennings freed Simpson and Keabo after a jury found them not guilty of assault with theft of a boat. The trial, moved for convenience from Petersburg, followed an indictment issued by a June grand jury.
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Petersburg
Land added to Mount McKinley National Park gains area
Washington June 23 The House Committee on Public Lands reports favorably Delegate Sutherland bill adding 445 square miles to Mount McKinley National Park. Secretary Fall had endorsed the measure. The General Land Office is in the field marking park boundaries.
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Washington
House Committee On Public Lands
Sutherland
Mount McKinley National Park
Fall
General Land Office
Fish Pirate to Serve Four Years in Federal Penitentiary
Al Weathers was sentenced to four years at McNeil Island by Judge Robert W. Jennings for fish piracy committed two years ago. He was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals and will likely be sent to prison by Deputy Marshal Garster after having remained on bond since the sentence was imposed over a year ago amid appeals to the Circuit Court of Appeals and attempts to reach the Supreme Court.
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Weathers
Federal
McNeil Island
Robert W. Jennings
U.S. Marshal’s Office Force
Garster
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
Alaska bill on salmon streams stalled in House
Washington June 23 The bill giving the Secretary of Commerce power to close depleted salmon streams or establish spawning reserves was held up in the House at the request of Alaska cannery interests and action postponed until hearings by the committee on merchants marine on fisheries.
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Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Alaska
Th Committee On Merchants Marine
Sea Raider Causes Ships to Disappear
The navy will deploy aircraft to scout for a mysterious sea raider blamed for vanishing several merchant ships. Paris reports panic in marine insurance over the disappearances, with belief the culprit is a submarine operator.
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Washington
Navy Department
Paris
America
Secretary Fired Over Alaska Bureau Shakeup
Seattle June 22 L J McPherson was summarily dismissed as head of the Alaska Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce and following his removal the entire membership committee of that bureau tendered their resignations.
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Seattle
L. J. McPherson
Alaska
Chamber of Commerce
Alaska patronage stalemate unsettles party leaders
Washington reports a stalemate over federal patronage in Alaska as Sutherland and McBride fail to agree on candidate names. National Committee Chairman Adams was brought in as mediator urging another concerted effort to secure endorsements.
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Washington
Alaska
Sutherland
McBride
Adams
National Committee
Arether
Dr. R C Mathis Opens Front Street Dental Office
Dr. R C Mathis announces the opening of a new dental office in the former Dr. Braastadt building on Front Street. He invites both old and new patients to attend for dental services.
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R. C. Mathis
For Rent Two Roomed Apartment See Dr Mathis
Classified rental notice describes a two room apartment for rent with reference to Dr Mathis as a contact. OCR text is partial but indicates a housing offer.
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Dr. Mathis
Dynamite cache found near Camp Léw. three men flee
A large dynamite cache was found in a shack near the remount station at Camp Léw. Three unknown, roughly dressed men escaped from the shack after a two day search failed to locate them, creating a sensational announcement. A Japanese doctor, George F. Koga, originator of Black Koga Ointment, has arrived in Petersburg and is located above the Japanese laundry. his ointment is sold by Wheeler Drug Store.
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Tacoma
Remount Station
Camp Léwis
George F. Koga
Petersburg
Wheeler Drug Store
Adv
Peters burg loses to Dr Dickinson in small pox case
In a U S district court verdict Dr George F Dickinson won against the Town of Petersburg for 1857 dollars plus eight percent interest from December 1919. He claimed professional services for aiding the town during the small pox epidemic of fall and winter 1919 and testified he attended about thirty six cases. The plaintiff was represented by Henry Roden.
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United States District Court
George F. Dickinson
Petersburg
Dr. Dickinson
Petersby
Jones Act Constitution Question Decided Against Territory
Judge R W Jennings rules the Jones Marine Bill constitutional in Territory of Alaska v Troy, with John Rustgard challenging its legality. Court finds act valid and likely to be appealed to the U S Supreme Court. Opinion fills six legal sheets.
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R. W. Jennings
Territory of
Alaska
John W. Troy
John Rustgard
Supreme Court of the United States
Senate Finance Panel Delays Aid Refund Bill Intro
Washington notes a bill to refund all loans to Allies was introduced in June by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Penrose. The measure was referred to a Senate body for consideration as debate on wartime fiscal aid progresses.
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Washington
AVS
Lan
Senate
Penrosé
Finance ‘Committee
No Peace Possible Senate Delays German Treaty Ratification
Washington June 24. Senate Foreign Relations Committee says there will be no ratification of the German Peace Treaty until the United States mandate status over Yap and rights under other mandates, and access to former German cables, is established and recognized by the Allies.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Oday
United States
Yap
Ales
Alaska Oil Lands to Be Examined by Standard Geologists
Standard Oil geologists will study Alaska oil resources this summer. An expedition of considerable size will join the team before they leave for Alaska. The four month investigation aims to determine the commercial value of northern oil deposits believed to surpass those in Mexico.
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Alaska
Standard Oil Company
Mexico
Fire Destroys Anchorage Block In Sourdough Barber Shop Blast
Alaskan dispatch reports a major fire in downtown Anchorage destroying a full block including the Sourdough Barber Shop. The blast caused extensive damage and the loss is described as uninsured. Plans are underway to ship lumber North for rapid rebuilding.
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Message Reteamship Co
Anchorage
Alaska
Local interest notes on Seattle steamer travel and residents
Journal column records several Seattle area residents and visitors. J E Morrison and Chas H Erth are seen departing on the City of Seattle and other vessels. Mrs Nozh Howell travels south. Mrs Mable Newman of Ketchikan visits with relatives. Mrs Ella Washburn and Mrs George Washburn sail Sitka on the Spokane. Joe Hill returns south after a stay and improved health following surgery. Mrs Huss and her children Emunica and Virginia return to Petersburg aboard the Spokane.
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Mable Newman
Ketchikan
Frank Prueschoff
Spokane
Ella Blake
George ‘Washburn
Neil “McDonald
Sitka
Joe Hill
Jleen
Petersburg
Huss
Foreman Huss
Petersburg Pclining Co
Emunica
Virginia
South
Band Members Call Practice at Fire Hall
All band men or players of any band instrument are asked to meet at the Fire Hall Friday night at 7:30 for practice.
Dr Wilbur F Crafts Urges Reform for Clean Motion Pictures
Dr Wilbur F Crafts, head of the International Reform Bureau, agrees to halt his campaign for federal motion picture censorship on the promise that producers will eliminate salacious and degrading content. The National Association of Motion Picture Producers vows to aid the movement for clean pictures.
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Wilbur F.crafts
International Reform Bureau
National Association of Motion’ Picture
Ireland in Turmoil After DeValera Arrest and Bombings
Dublin reports DeValera was arrested by Crown forces and freed by Lloyd George. Fighting and ambushes raged across Ireland with ships boarded and cargo dumped. Coasts burned at four stations. a courthouse bombed at Wexford. Castle Louth set afire. Patrick Darcy, a teacher, found shot with a placard about the IRA.
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Dublin
DeValera
Irish Republic
Lloyd George
Crown
Ireland
Rosellan Castle
Coast Guard
County Dublin
Wexford
Irish Republican Army
Hope and Bonaparte in Petersburg Summer Visit
Cambas, who have been attending school in the south, returned to Petersburg on the Admiral. Watsons, and will visit with their mother Mrs Hims Wick during the summer.
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Hope
Bonaparte
Cambas
Petersburg
Watsons
Will
Hims Wick
Red Cross Presents Troubled Soldier With Towel Request
A letter to M. S. Perkins of the Red Cross at Fort Mills P I asks about a towel stamped American Red Cross Petersburg Alaska. The writer, Corporal James J Allendale, expresses gratitude and wonders if a Red Cross station exists at Petersburg Alaska. He requests confirmation and thanks the volunteers for their efforts.
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Red Cross
Petersburg
Alaska
Red’ Cross
Petersburg Plans Big Fourth Celebration Week
The committee in charge pursues steady preparations for a July 4 celebration in Petersburg. A ball game starts Sunday the 3rd, followed by a large dance at S. of N. Hall on the 4th. If weather allows, a Monday morning parade, speaking, and water sports will proceed, with afternoon sports for all ages on Front Street. The committee has raised a substantial sum.
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Petersburg
S. of N. Hall
Front Street
Hostilities Rise Between Chinese Provinces in South China
June reports note fighting between Kwang Thung and Kwangsi provinces in south China. British ships search Canton waterways as army and customs officials conduct operations along the river. In Ulster, King George and Queen Mary, with large security, open Parliament as battleships escort the Royal Yacht.
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Canton
Kwang Thung
Kwangsi
West
Arera
China
Belfast
King George
Queen Mary
Ulster
National Highways Act Endorsed by Senate Panel
Washington June 23 The Senate Post Roads Committee urged passage of the Federal Highways Act saying national highways will lower living costs strengthen defense and foster a new spirit of nationalism.
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Washington
Senate Post Roads Committee
Vanderlip syndicate wins concessions from Soviet government
In New York on June 23 Vanderlip announced his syndicate secured extra concessions from the Russian Soviet Government in Siberia including Asateh Bay, 24 hours sail from Alaska. Alaska Oil and Fertilizer Co led by Jacob Johnson and Inland Sea Packing Co with a Ships Cove plant will operate this season handling picked herring and byproducts.
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New York
Vanderlip
Riberia
Asateh Bay
Alaskan
Alaska Oil and Fertilizer Co
Jacob Johnson
The
Inland Sea Packing Co
Ships Cove
Port
Salmon Pack Figures Show Big Decline Across Regions
Pacific Canned Fish Brokers Association estimates total salmon packs at 3,496,000 cases this year, down from 5,081,000 last year. Alaska leads with 2,580,500 cases, Puget Sound around 450,000, Columbia River about 25,500, and Washington-Oregon coast figures uncertain. About 229 plants operated last year. 100 currently operate, 92 will not, 11 undecided.
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Alaska
Puget Sound
Columbia River
Washington-Oregon Coast
Pacific Canned
Yea
G. C. Teal
Pacific Canned Fish Brokers Association
Arctic
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Jennings
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al Simpson
Martin Kiabo
Prsburg
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Seric
Tusker
Ludlow
DR. Dickenson
Igenry Roden
Jones
J. E. Morrison
Nozh Howell
Jefferson
William Shelvick
Bert Haug
Wilbur F. Crafts
A “M. S. Perkins
Fort ‘Mills, P. I
James J. Allendale
R Fort Mills
P. I
Lord Wess
Lord
Robert Innes-Ker
Jose Collins
Western
Alask
Central
Pacific Team
Juneau
P. C. Brown
Ketchikan Civic League
Territory
John Larson
Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company
Larson
P. A. Thelin
Dunbar Roadhouse
E. Schoenwald
Petersburg Packing Corporation
Schoenwald
Southeastern
Alas
Columbia Rio
Washington-Oregon
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