Douglas Island Man Drowns Near Ketchikan
James Stevenson a well known Douglas man who had moved to Ketchikan to work in and later sell his jitney business was drowned yesterday forenoon near Ketchikan. He was about forty and a brother of Mrs John Mills and Mrs William Robertson with other sisters in Canada and Scotland. Remains to be brought to Douglas on the Queen late Saturday or early Sunday.
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James Stevenson
Douglas
Ketchikan
John Mills
Stevenson
William Robertson
Leggitt
Canada
Baird
Bowie
Scotland
Douglas to Hold Fourth of July Celebration Meeting
Mayor J. Kirkham issued a second call for a public meeting in Douglas to decide on a Fourth of July celebration. The gathering starts at eight o clock this evening in the Second Street Fire Hall and invites all interested residents to attend.
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Douglas
J. ©. Kirkham
Second Street
Returning to Oregon after year in Douglas
W. T. Brown left Douglas aboard the Rogers last evening for his Oregon home after a year’s residence. He planned to visit Wrangell and Petersburg before continuing south, seeking a short tour before final departure.
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Douglas
W. T. Brown
Oregon
Wrangell
Petersburg
Mrs Edwards Leaves With Children Aboard Virginia IV
Mrs A R Edwards and three children Phyllis Helen and the baby sailed home on the Virginia IV last night heading to Chichagoff.
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A. R. Edwards
Phyllis
Helen
Virginia IV
Chichagoff
Tokyo plans to sell meals at cost in 16 eating houses
The Social Affairs Bureau of Tokyo plans 16 public eating houses across the city. Each building costs about 50,000 yen and will be run directly by the bureau. Meals will be extremely simple yet well cooked and offered at cost price to office clerks and workers, continuing a successful program already serving a mainly employed clientele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Social Affairs Bureau
Florida bill would auto enroll new residents as citizens
Tallahassee headlines describe a proposed Florida measure requiring only an affidavit of intent to become a citizen and one year residency to automatically enroll non aliens as state citizens. The bill aims to simplify naturalization for eligible entrants.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida
Hammon Engineer Visiting From Fairbanks to Juneau
C P Lewis an engineer for the Hammon Mining Company at Fairbanks travels with his wife aboard the Jefferson from Seattle to Juneau for a few days visit before continuing westward. Mrs Lewis is sister of Mrs Ike Taylor.
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C. P. Lewis
Jefferson
Juneau
Seattle
Lewis
Hammon Mining Company
Fairbanks
Fire damages Chilkoot Barracks hospital in Alaska
A morning fire at the Chilkoot Barracks hospital caused significant damage estimated at one to two thousand dollars. Firefighters from Post and Haines saved the building. Soldiers leaving the barracks include Corporal Tanner and Sergeants Shoemaker and Measury. Reverend Bromley addressed Juneau and Haines Boy Scouts on moral effort.
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Haines
Chilkoot Barracks
Post and
Stephenson
Alameda
Chicago
Corporal Tanner
Shoemaker
Measury
Ik. KE. Bromley
Juneau
Boy Scouts
Joseph
Jacob
German workers warned of dangers in hard liquor
Berlin June 11 The movement for prohibition in Germany grows among workers, with Socialist leaders urging the working class to resist alcoholism. The appeal says the working class suffers most from alcohol and calls for avoiding liquor at meetings, establishing alcohol free venues, reducing access to liquor, and intensifying education on alcohol harms.
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Berlin
Germany
Socialist Party
Reichstag
Herring Plant Running at Petersburg Herring Plant
On the Queen northbound trip Eric Ness, fish buyer, received 500 half barrels for his saltery. He plans 1500 barrels of salted herring and has outlets in the East and Petersburg fishermen ready to secure the pack. Elevator Service at the Zynda. ady.
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Queen
Eric Ness
Ness
Petersburg
Herald
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