Salvage Work on Princess Sophia Halted in Alaska
With success near, Deep Sea Salvage’s efforts to raise the wrecked Princess Sophia in Lynn Canal near Juneau stalled due to stockholder financial shortfalls. The Daniel Kern and gear were recalled, wages unpaid, and negotiations continue for possible resumption or sale of salvage gear.
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Canadian Pacific Line
Lynn Canal
Daniel Kern
Deep Sea Salvage Company
Juneau
Seattle
Alaska
Washington Tug and Barge Company
In &S
Fred Walters
Atttorney J
Bridget Cove
Vanderbilt Reef
Seatle
Japanese Acquire Land Near U S Border in Mexico
Washington Aug 16 report says Japanese buyers are purchasing large tracts of land in northern Mexico near the California border, possibly to circumvent future restrictions on land ownership in the state. Sen James H. Phelan of California relayed the State Department briefing.
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Washington
Mexico
California
James’ H. Phelan
State Department
Alaska policy urged by Senator Jones in Seattle speech
Senator Wesley L. Jones of Washington told the Seattle Chamber of Commerce that Alaska must be set free and urged a liberal development policy. He supported an Alaska Board though warned of early difficulties, and emphasized Alaska as a Washington interest with Puget Sound as its outlet. He advocated railroad plans to spur development, noting most Alaska land remains public domain and rail access would enable wider growth.
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Seattle
Alaska
Wesley L. Jones
Washington
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Sen. Jones
West
Puget Sound
Itz
Connecticut Governor Rejects Special Session on Suffrage
Hartford Aug 16 Gov Marcus Holcomb said he will not call a special session of the Connecticut legislature to act on ratification of the National Woman Suffrage Amendment. The decision comes as officials report no immediate move toward formal approval or delay.
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Hartford
Conn
Marcus Fl. Holcomb
Connecticut
Spokane Sailing Tomorrow With 104 Passengers
One hundred four passengers are booked to sail the steamer Spokane for Alaska, leaving Seattle at 10 am tomorrow. Among Juneau travelers are Mrs. F J Westrick, Dr F W Stain, Mr Jones and wife, Bert McLein and E Manner.
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Spokane
Alaska
Juneau
F. J. Westrick
F. W. Stain
Fp. Jones
Bert McLein
E. Manner
D'Annunzio in Imbroglio With Council of Fiume
In Trieste on August 16, Gabrielle D'Annunzio faces a public rift with the Fiume National Council over plans for a free independent Fiume. D'Annunzio aims to push the state's borders along the Wilson demarcation line. Serbian patrols fired on a D'Annunzio vessel, which answered with machine gun fire, signaling possible open warfare.
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Trieste
Gabrielle D'Annunzio
Fiume
John Bull Rages Over Ship Bill Debated in London
London dispatch reports the Jones Bill criticized by Sunday Observer shipping experts as retaliatory and discriminatory aimed at boosting U S mercantile power. They warn Britain and Japan face discriminatory provisions, with harsh insurance clauses mirroring German tactics to favor American firms and squeeze foreign underwriters.
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London
America
Sunday Observer
United States
CID
Great Britain
Japan
Daring Flyers Span Alaska Housetops In Air Message Drop
Aviators along the New York to Nome route skimmed Juneau houses and dropped a package to the governor’s residence. Lieut. Ross Kilpatrick led plane No. 4 over Gastineau Channel at 2 22 this afternoon, followed by two others, with a fourth unnamed machine yet to appear.
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New York
Nome
Juneann
Alaska
W. T. Toldh
Thane
Front Street
Brunswick
Dave Housel
Thomas Riggs
Riggs
New York Times
Gastineau Channel
Goldstein
Court House Till
Admiralty Island
Juneau
Money Wizard Faces Mail Fraud Charges in Coupon Scheme
Charles Ponzi of Boston is charged with using the mails to defraud after an investigation into his international coupon exchange operations. He allegedly brought in millions over the past six months.
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Charles Ponzi
Boston
Collapse of Ponzi Built Financial Structure Foiled
Boston reports state bankers fear further suspensions may follow the Ponzi scheme collapse. Charles Ponzi, free on a 25000 bail, remains confident in solvency while prosecutors press federal and state charges. He claims profits and foreign coupon schemes justified his operations.
Jefferson Sails for North With 5 Juneau Passengers
The steamer Jefferson left Seattle at 9 am and carried 129 passengers for Alaska. Among the Juneau travelers were Mr and Mrs W J Shedwick with two children and one steerage passenger.
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Jefferson
Juneau
Seattle
Here
Alaska
W. J Shedwick
Warsaw Fights to Hold Out as Red Forces Advance
Warsaw faced a near term fall as Bolshevik troops outnumber Polish defenders two to one and near the city outskirts. Cannons roared and civilians fled along the western roads, blocked by invaders and crowded with frightened families seeking escape.
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Warsaw
Polish War Minister Resigns in Poland
Gen Leszniewski, Polish Minister of War, has resigned and is replaced by Gen Solnokowlski. The announcement comes as Warsaw reports the leadership change amid ongoing conflict.
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Gen
Leszniewski
Warsaw
Solnokowlski
Germany Seizes Ships for Allied Delivery Under Versailles
Washington Aug 16 The German government will take over 24 private ships totaling over 195000 gross tons under construction across German yards for delivery to the reparations commission per Versailles terms. Five ships were ordered by Hamburg American Line. one 66000 ton and another 20000 ton. One 18000 ton vessel is for North German Lloyd. Owners who dodge the delivery face up to one year in jail and fines up to 100000 marks, while careless evasion carries penalties to 10000 marks.
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Washington
Hamburg-American Line
North German
Lloyd
Admiral Decker Displaced As Commander at Key West
Cape J L Latimer, now attached to the naval college in Newport Rhode Island, is appointed commandant of the Seventh naval district with headquarters at Key West Florida succeeding Rear Admiral Benton C Decker. Decker is ordered to Norfolk to serve on a permanent naval board of inquiry. Secretary Daniels declined to comment beyond calling the removal routine. Decker recently publicized a letter to Senate committee Chairman Carroll Page criticizing Daniels administration and backing Rear Admiral William S Simms in their dispute with the Secretary.
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Cape
J. L. Latimer
Naval College
Newport
Seventh Naval District
Key West
Florida
Benton C. Decker
Norfolk
Naval Board of Inquiry
Daniela
Decker
Carrol §. Page
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Mr. Daniels
Navy Department
William S. Simms
Unfilled U S Steel Orders Reach Postwar Peak
New York August 16 Unfilled orders of the United States Steel Corporation for the month ending July 31 stood at 11 118 468 tons an increase of 139 651 tons from June The total marks the highest since 1917 when unfilled orders totaled 10 844 164 tons The report notes the rise reflects demand levels and production backlogs across the steel industry.
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United States Steel Corporation
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