06 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1921
Page
1
Governor Bone urges federal reform to grant fair treatment and coherent policy for Alaska. He calls for liberalized laws, centralized administration, and a coordinated push to develop the railroad from Seward to Fairbanks, unlocking capital and population growth while linking Alaska to the nation.
A historical excerpt argues that centralized administration in Alaska is essential to overcome vast distances and red tape. It notes Nome and Fairbanks isolation, the push toward dividing the territory into multiple areas, and the need for a fair chance for capital and homesteaders to develop Alaska’s mineral wealth and fisheries.
The undersea cable between Sitka and Seattle, which broke last Thursday morning at 0 o clock, was repaired today and was in working order at 1 34 o'clock this afternoon. During the outage radio forces in Am eka handled all press and commercial business with Bremerton or Astoria.
USDA reports indicate winter grain seeding almost finished across the Northern Hemisphere with generally favorable conditions in Europe and North America. Drought hinders Western Europe and North Africa while Australia and Argentina show strong rains and improving prospects. Wheat and rye yields rise in Europe, total rice area in India noted for 1921-22.
A brief fragment indicates continued coverage across pages three and six. The readable text provides no clear named entities, events, or outcomes to anchor a full summary.
Washington December 6 The Supreme Court ruled that union labor has no right to picket during a strike when it amounts to importunity. Chief Justice Taft said restraint and intimidation justify limiting propaganda and efforts at persuasion. Each case will be judged on merits to determine if picketing constitutes restraint or intimidation.
Manila report states Teodorico ANGELES, manager of the Oporri branch of the Philippine National Bank, killed himself today after being charged along with others in a scheme to defraud banks. The incident follows a wider fraud case touching multiple banks.
MEXICO CITY December 6 Franceisco Villa, a bandit, has taken leadership of an agrarian league in the Laguna cotton district of Durango where wide unemployment has caused disturbances. He called a conference of land owners and presided at a meeting urging capitalists to cooperate and relieve unrest, promising his personal support for any measure to that end.
The Supreme Court declined to review the secret leak case involving a former secretary to a Supreme Court judge, several associates, and a former Department of Justice employee convicted of conspiracy to defraud the United States.
In a morning crash near Woodmont station on the Newton branch of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad two passenger trains collided head on. A snowstorm hampered communications and a precise death toll was not yet available.
President Warren G. Harding appeared before a joint session of the House and Senate at 12 30 this afternoon and delivered his message to the 67th Congress.
President Harding sends the Dawes budget showing a 1922 deficit of 21 million in postal operations and total outlays of 2.557 billion, about 167.6 million above estimated receipts. He says the gap can be adjusted without extra taxes.
The first session of the Permanent Court of International Justice will be held in January at the Peace Palace in The Hague. The court will occupy the building’s right wing if Carnegie Institution offers are accepted, transforming the site from tourist attraction to a formal judicial seat.
Dec 6 reports from union leaders that packing house workers near Chicago are nearly 100 percent on strike. Plant officials say Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers' Union actions did not seriously disrupt Swift & Co. plants. In Kansas City eight to ten men were injured breaking picket lines at Swift & Co. AHI threat of martial law looms as H M Burton warns he may seek it if authorities do not curb strike supporters.
SAN JUAN Porto Rico Dec 6 A strike among field laborers on St. Croix Virgin Islands ongoing for two months endangers the next sugar crop. Laborers oppose wage cuts to 50 cents daily for day labor and reject piece work though earnings could reach 75 cents to $1.25. If planting misses this month there will be no crop next year.
Moscow reports the opening of the Soviet Union's first Institute of Journalism. Comrade Wellester, a Third International member and American Communist, spoke at the inaugural event.
Washington reports indicate high authority sources say the United States Japan Great Britain and France are weighing a Quadruple Entente to replace the Anglo Japanese Alliance. The plan ties naval tonnage decisions to broader national policy and explains delays in Japan finalizing naval ratios as the two issues are reviewed together.
Philipe C. Tyau secretary of the general Chinese arms delegation and minister to Cuba cables his resignation in protest to the negative results of the Washington conference on China. He says no concrete gains, only broad principles, with decisions sent to subcommittees.
Paris announces a wireless telephonic news service to relay important financial and political events from France and worldwide. Banks and newspapers with receiving stations may receive the official news free. General Ferrie, head of the French Military Wireless Service, said Paris London wireless telephone links may follow.
The Bishop of St Albans says his £2500 annual pay plus £700 for secretarial costs is inadequate to run the office and maintain the official residence. He urges smaller homes with simpler hospitality. The Bishop of London echoes discontent, noting £10000 a year cannot cover living in a palace and hosting guests, and suggests living in a moderate house would suffice.
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