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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
1
Constantinople reports indicate all Armenia has fallen under Bolshevik control with Georgia poised to adopt a Soviet government. Despatches say Russian troops landed at Trebizond and moved on Erivan as Armenia declared a Soviet Republic, factions welcoming the change.
NEW YORK December 9 Eamon de Valera President of the Irish Republic who is ill in bed here dictated a reply to London statements that the British Cabinet seeks official notice from the United States on Sinn Fein anti British activities in America He declares he is not anti British but pro Irish and believes England will take no official action.
The Federal Shipping Board will again offer surplus material on the Pacific Coast for sale. Bartle Brothers had been awarded a disposal contract on a profit sharing basis but waived it to submit another bid under a new agreement.
Weather Bureau warns heavy snowfall and storm warnings along the Pacific Coast from San Francisco to Washington. In Washington, Senate finance committee members deem tax revision urged by President Wilson impracticable this session. In Copenhagen, a Soviet Premier claims Bolshevik wartime confiscation of Russian concessions will seize all capital.
Sparta New York dec plans to transform the decayed village into an orderly model with brick homes gardens and clean sidewalks. Frank A Vanderlip New York banker bought nearly the town aims to restore its architecturally simple beauty and morale while denying modern towers. Nearby Cassining and Scarborough residents support the project to lift Sparta's reputation and revitalize its streets.
New York clothing manufacturers have declared war on unions and locked out 16,000 workers across six large firms, according to the Amalgamated Clothiers' Workers of America.
BERKELEY Calif Dec 9 William T Springer president of the Central Alaska Canneries died here from injuries in an automobile accident Monday. He had come from Seattle to head the local office of the company.
The Juneau Commercial Association reports subscriptions to the cold storage fund reach 53 890 with 2 500 additional assurances and a proposed 75 000 target. Mayor Robertson calls for better publicity and data on local resources, urging a three member committee to handle outreach while association leaders seek broad civic support.
Mexico City dispatch reports Japan formally recognizing the Obregon government and Brazil granting recognition as well. The new president signals no delay in appealing to the United States, aiming to let his administration prove its legitimacy through actions rather than active lobbying.
Major J L Chamberlain urges immediate revision of surplus store disposal to curb profiteering after a cement sale from one department to another. He recommends tighter control, while noting Germany’s forces are healthy apart from target practice. Pacific transport is satisfactory but Atlantic service is not, requiring staffing legislation.
New York reports figures from the National Association of Life Insurance Presidents showing about 10 billion dollars of new life insurance written in the year. The amount marks roughly a twenty percent rise over 1919 as Americans retrench in other areas.
War Department announced an aerial mail and passengers service between Manila and other Philippine cities will be inaugurated next month.
Gov. James M. Cox telegraphed President-elect Warren G. Harding offering to appoint Senator-elect Frank B. Willis to fill Harding's unexpired U S Senate term if Harding desires to resign now. Harding had planned to wait until January 19 when Gov. elect Harry L. Davis takes office to ensure a Republican appointment.
Tacoma reports a petition for repeal of the state syndicalism law filed with the City Clerk. Circulating petitions include sixteen nonregistered voters and thirty nine registered voters among the signers, according to city records.
Helena Mont Dec 9 Farmers report Montana winter wheat acreage this year at 10 percent below 1919 levels which were 25 percent below normal. The drop is attributed to discouragement from hillblast last summer and low fall prices affecting planting decisions.
In San Francisco on December 9, broker Harry Brolaski was charged with conspiracy to violate the National Prohibition Act. He allegedly promised Alexander Davidson and former liquor dealer John J Breen to obtain 141 barrels of whiskey from a government warehouse for a preliminary payment of 12000 dollars.
Rome reports pending agreements between Gabriele D Annunzio and the Italian Government on Fiume. A general election will be held in Fiume to replace D Annunzio's military administration with a civil government once accord is reached.
Oscar Bokiem was shot on his farm near Burton on Vashon Island in a quarrel with Tom Guirand, an Italian. Guirand surrendered to police in Tacoma.
Denver announces Henry Buckel former Colorado governor from 1907 to 1909 resigns as Chancellor of the University of Denver due to ill health after a stroke last September ending his tenure at the university.
In a prepared address before the House, Representative Julius Kahn of California, chairman of the House Military Committee, said the United States is not afraid to fight when forced into war and warned Japan will provoke conflict if it pursues war. In Tokyo, Japanese societies organize to counter California anti Japanese land laws as defense budgets fund fortresses and new naval bases along the Pacific coast.
London reports a conference between Premier David Lloyd George and Bishop Joseph Clune yielded a private IRA message to the Premier, suggesting truce prospects are brighter. The Premier stated that settlement prospects are much brighter than they appear. In Washington Mrs Muriel MacSwiney, widow of Cork’s late Lord Mayor, testified before a committee that Irish Republicans will not accept peace while Britain remains unrecognized and the Republic awaits recognition.
Portland, Ore December 9 Alaska is established as a separate forest district with headquarters at Ketchikan remaining until July 1 1921, then moving to Juneau Charles F Flory named superintendent for the new district with Alaska headquarters in Juneau Gov Thomas Riggs says the plan was in his annual report and the district will be organized at the start of the year
William H. Hay Deputy Governor of the Twelfth Federal Reserve District told the United Stockmen's Association convention in Salt Lake City that the nation is on strike against high prices. Delegates from twelve Western states attended.
Santa Rosa Cal December 9 George Boyd who confessed to killing three peace officers last Sunday during questioning of him and three other suspects in attacks on girls in San Francisco shot himself. He was in critical condition but expected to live according to reports.
Sacramento Joe Krebeck a 640 pound sideshow fat man died here before surgeons could remove 100 pounds of surplus flesh. The death occurred yesterday as he prepared for surgery in Sacramento California with local officials reporting.
Tulsa dispatch reports a magazine explosion at the Osage Torpedo Company plant in South Pawhuska. One person was killed another was dying and several others were injured. Eight hundred quarts of nitroglycerine were stored at the plant yesterday.
Tacoma police report Cracksmen blew open the Northern Pacific Railroad depot safe in Tacoma Washington early today escaping with a small amount of cash and checks. The blast heavily damaged the building.
Spokane dispatch reports the I W W plans a free speech campaign to fill jails across the Pacific Northwest with unemployed individuals. The move targets multiple cities and aims to protest wartime measures and labor conditions, signaling coordinated action among the IWW a nationwide labor radical group.
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