Bell to Inspect Pacific Coast Fisheries Policy
Frank T. Bell the newly named Commissioner of Fisheries will personally inspect Pacific Northwest and Alaska fishing regulations this summer. He plans hearings in Alaska starting next Tuesday and returning mid August, accompanied by Dr. Rich of Stanford University for scientific data.
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Tacoma
Wash
Pacific Northwest
Alaska
Frank T. Bell
Fisheries
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Alagica
Anny
Rich
Bell
Stanford University
Ketchikan
Pribilofs
J P Jorgensen Dies Former Alaska Businessman in Seattle
James P Jorgensen aged 80 died at his Seattle home after a life in Alaska starting in 1880 with Juneau ventures. He ran a hardware store and lumber yard there before moving to Seattle in 1914. Survived by his widow sister and two brothers. Services were held yesterday.
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Seattle
James P. Jorgensen
Labor Opposes Revised National Industrial Recovery Act
President William Green of the American Federation of Labor warned Congress to reject any revision of the act that would deny labor the right to organize and bargain collectively. He spoke in Washington on June 2 urging workers to unite against changes restricting collective bargaining.
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Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Congress
National Industrial Recovery Act
Students Desecrate U S Flag Incident Reported
Amherst Massachusetts on June 3 reports describe a disorderly incident involving students desecrating a United States flag. Authorities did not release further details.
Peck’s Alaska Flight Cuts and Hangar Plan Stir Interest
Lyman S Peck regional head of Pacific Alaska Airways travels from Juneau to Fairbanks aboard the Pacific Alaska Airways Fairchild to discuss flights and a forthcoming hangar project. He reports on Boeing 247 and Fleetster planes, weekly winter schedule plans, and a $150,000 hangar and repair shop at Fairbanks with local labor and materials use. In Washington, the Economy Act revolt and veteran benefits debate shape independent office funding, as $172 million is added to ease veteran allowances in the bill, now awaiting conference.
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Lyman
Peck
Pacific Alaska Airways
Juneau
Northland
Fairbanks
Fairchild
Joe Cros~son
Lake Tetlin
John W. Troy
Crosson
Washington, D. C
New York City
Seattle
United Air Lines
Miami
Florida
Alaska
West
Washington
Senate
Independent Offices
Independent Office
House
Warships in Elliott Bay Arrive for Weeks of Patrol
Twelve vessels of the Scouting Force reach Elliott Bay including five cruisers five destroyers and two tenders to remain for several weeks. Other ships from the force are stationed at Bremerton and Tacoma while Stan Laurel faces divorce proceedings filed by Lois Laurel claiming neglect and absence.
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Seattle
United States
Elliott Bay
Bremeron
Tacoma
Connors Cleared for Alaska Collector Post in Senate Vote
The Senate confirmed James J. Connors of this city as United States Collector of Customs for the District of Alaska. Bond filing and presidential commission pave the way for him to succeed J. C. McBride, with transfer likely by month’s end. The report also notes Morgan & Co inquiries and salaries for Senate investigators in a separate thread.
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Senate
James J. Connors
United States Collector of Customs
District of
Alaska
Connors
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
Department
J. C. McBride
Washington
States
Signal Hill Fire After Explosions Kills Seven
Signal Hill California reports the first catastrophe of its wealth era with an explosion and fire. Seven people died and more than fifty were hospitalized as four square blocks burned and oil derricks were ravaged. Damages run to several hundred thousand dollars.
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Signal Hill
Cal
Long Beach
Roosevelt predicts one billion dollar government savings
President Roosevelt believes a one billion dollar saving in government expenditures is in sight and the budget will be balanced despite the deficit. He is confident the Democratic pledge to cut 25 percent in government costs will be accomplished.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Direct Appeal By Roosevelt for Repeal Moves Planned
Washington June 3 President Roosevelt is expected by party leaders to make a direct appeal to all states for quick ratification of the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment, based on the pledge of party promises.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Magnate Bottomley Dies in Poverty After Rise and Fall
Horatio Bottomley once dubbed England's unofficial prime minister died at 73 in poverty. The London figure, famed orator, publisher and politician, built John Bull weekly, faced multiple bankruptcies, lawsuits and a seven year sentence after admitting sales of victory bonds. Peggy Lo stood by him.
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London
Horatio Ho Vomley
Helln
England
Peggy Lo
Peggy Prunrose
Bottomsey
Bottomley
Texas flier starts today on proposed world solo flight
Mattern the 28 year old San Angelo Texan began a solo global attempt from Floyd Bennett Field at 4 20 am EDT aboard the Century of Progress. He aims to beat the eight days seven hours fifty one minutes world record and fly to Harbor Grace then Berlin or Paris and onward to Moscow Yakutsk Nome and back to New York. He prepared with daily drills and weather reports praised as perfect for the ordeal.
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Texas Flier
New York
Mattern
Jack of
Floyd Bennett
San Angelo
Tex Fer
Mexico
Atlantic
Post and Gatty
Century of Progress
Harbor Grace
Berlin
Paris
Moscow
Yakutsk
Nome
Pairbanka
Alska
Edmonton
Jets
Buenos Aires
William Muldoon Dies in New York Boxing Pioneer
William Muldoon, longtime New York Boxing Commissioner and key figure in early Marquis of Queensberry era, died in New York after a long fight with abdominal illness and exhaustion. Appointed in 1921 after boxing legality returned under the Walker law, he led the New York State Athletic Commission with strict discipline, authored its rules, and pushed reforms such as a no smoking policy in fight clubs and enforced fighter compensation standards. He battled promoter Tex Rickard over boxing monopoly concerns and remained a dominant presence in sport until his passing.
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Purchase
Wlliam MuLdoon
New York
MuLdoon
William Muldoon
Marquis of Queensbury
New York State Athletic Commission
Inter Tex
Longtime Gastineau Channel Resident Frank Bach Dies
Frank X. Bach, 72, of Wirheien Bavaria born, died suddenly of heart failure at his daughter Mrs. Robert Coughlin’s home in Juneau. He lived on Gastineau Channel for fifty years, survived by two daughters Mrs. Coughlin and Mrs. Lorrie McKechnie, a son Frank Bach Jr., and brother George. He had recently visited his brother at Taku Harbor, returned by the Willis D. from Taku, and collapsed after a brief visit. He spent years in Douglas and Daw son during the gold rush era, owned a general store, and operated the Franklin Hotel. He was married in 1890 to Ellen Greapes Calhoun. Continued on Page Two.
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Frank X. Bach
Gastineau Channel
Robert Coughlin
Bach
Juneau and
Douglas
Coughlin
Lorrie McKechnie
Frank Bach, Jr
George
George Bach
Taku Harbor
Juneau
Willis D
Taku
H. C. DeVighne
Bavaria
Wirchein
Germany
New York City
San Francisco
T Douglas
Franklin
Front Street
Mr. Bach
Channel
Dawson
Ellen Greapes
Calhoun
George) Bach
Alaska
U S Isolation Debated at Mexico City Club Gathering
United States Ambassador Josephus Daniels addressed the American and Mexico City colonies urging an end to isolation. He warned against narrow nationalism and urged accord on arms, trade barriers, and currency standardization to restore prosperity. Marriage licenses issued to two couples. Northern Pacific and Great Northern Railways announce over 13 million dollars planned for track and building maintenance this year.
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Mexico City
United States
Josephus Daniels
American Club
Geneva
London
Roosevelt
Office of
The
Helen Light
N. P
Will Arnold Hildre
Helen Stragier
Claude Erskine
ST. Vaul
Minn
Northern Pacific
Great Northern Railways
Great Northern
Roosevelt Calls Moratorium on Home Mortgage Foreclosures
Washington reports President Roosevelt would urge a moratorium on home mortgage foreclosures as the Home Mortgage bill awaits congressional approval. The move signals relief measures tied to nationwide housing finance policy amid legislative debate.
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Washington
T Roowevelt
Congress
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J. P. Jorgensen
Thomas Hardware
James Wortham
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Amherst, Mass
YJ Conners
Lato
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Joe Crosson
Evolt
Rainey
Seattle Harbor
Los Angeles
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Ahe
Morgan Firm
Yes
Morgan and Company
Thomas Lamont
Wiliam Ewing
Harold Tanley
Ferdinand Percera
J. P. Morgan and Company
Morgan
Parker Gilbert
Gilbert
Alleghany Corporation
George Whitney
California
Cordova
Caner
John Bull
Reuben Bigland
Bigland
Victory
James Mattern
Globe
WM. Muldoon
Frank Bach
U. S
Daniels
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