Air Mapping Expedition Prepares for May Start
San Dingo Cal march 22 a long air mapping survey to Marka is being outfitted at the North Island Naval Air Siedo. Led by Lieutenant Commander A W Brodford, the expedition begins in May and runs to October with base at Juneau. The Gannet operates from the base with a barge and dark rooms. Garret departs May 5 to pick up the barge at Beaator. Three amphibian planes will carry crews north, weather permitting, to map Tongass National Forest and adjacent coasts of Alaska.
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Bea-ator
Tongass National Forest
Dathichagof
Geranof and
Kula
Ost
Alissa
Front Building Changes Hands in Duncan Real Estate Transfer
One of the largest Duncan transfers involved the Front Street property housing Juneau Ice Cream Parlor and the Firstly Wirgly store. Roy Noland A M Mills and Douglas Mead bought Lot 1 Block 6 and Lot 2 Block 3 with rooming house occupancy by Mrs B Looms. The deal keeps current tenants and no use change is planned. Former owners mostly resided in England. buyers say it’s a good investment. The Juneau Cream Parlor is described as well appointed and in excellent condition with Doh Beck of the First National Bank handling for out of town sellers.
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Duncan
Front Street
Me Juneau
Perseal
Roy Noland
A. M Mills
Douglas Mead
Hiscroffe
Margaret Tattersall White
Margaret Gabrielle
Mary Ann Haruson
Winifred O'Neil
Alice O'Neil
Mary Louise O'Neil
Thomas O'Neil
Susannah Edsforth Gilbertson
Juneau Hillard
Juneau Liquor Company
Considd
Dimneau
Juneau
Doh Beck
First, National Bank
Heyder Returns From Long Vacation In Coastwise Transport
Theodor Heyder, major stockholder in Coastwise Transportation Co, resumes duties after a two month southern trip. He sold his stake in Precious Bakery to Henry Meier before departing. Heyder plans to review Coastwise matters briefly before deciding on future plans. Sigurd Wallstedt, Moose district organizer, returns to Juneau by steamer Yukon from the Westward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tivedor Heyder
Coastwise Transportation Company
Jubeau Ome
South
Sigurd Wallstedt
Loyal Order of Moose
Juneau
Westwerd
Yukon
Naval aviation needs more aircraft carriers, says Moffett
Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics, argues for additional carriers to expand tactical use of airplanes at sea. He cites Britain and Japan carrier fleets, costs, and the recent cruiser bill as steps toward parity, urging Congress to authorize four more carriers promptly.
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Eimtor
Associated Press
William A. Moffett
Bureau of Aeronautics
Navy Department
Adm
Moffett
Washington
Saratoga
Lexington
Great Britain
Ita
Asa
Langley
Japan
Coolidge
Congress
Thousands Pay Last Respect to Marshal Foch in Paris
Mourners in Paris walk past the coffin of Marshal Foch as the dead commander is laid to rest. Hundreds more await their turn to enter the courtyard and sign black bordered registers. Among mourners is White Horse Eagle, an American Indian chief, while only soldiers wounded in war and widows of fallen soldiers gain viewing access.
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Paris
Guain
Foch
Niles
France
Plas
Prisoner of Mex Rebels Held Captive
Fort Worth Texas March 22 Miss Olive Gregory of Van Allynte Texas has been informed her brother the Rev E ah Gregory missionary in Mexico since his graduation from a seminary in 1923 is held captive by Mexican Rebels at Cuilacan Sinaloa Mexico
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Fort Worth
Texas
Olive Gregory
van Alttyne
E. Ah Gregory
Mexdes
Cuilacan
Sinaloa
Mexco
Five ships bring 27,500 pounds halibut to Seattle port
Seattle reports five vessels delivering 27,500 pounds of halibut to port. Prices ranged with halibut selling at 23 and 18 cents per pound and cod at 5 cents. Mrs W L Weitzel and her daughter Miss Eleanor were noted as southbound passengers aboard the steamer Malibut.
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W. L. Weitzel
Kennecott Copper Mine
Eleanor Weitzel
Seattle
114 Dead in Theatre Fire in Russia
Moscow reports 114 people killed in a wooden theatre fire at Igotkino Vindinny Province after a single exit failed to contain rapidly spreading flames. Fire officials say a drunken operator caused the blaze and funds were allocated to bereaved families.
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Moscow
Russia
Igotkino
Vindinny
Here
War clouds loom in China as factions threaten clash
Reports from Nanking Peking and Hankow warn of an imminent nationalist military revolt in Shantung and rising tensions between rival factions in Hankow Wuchang and Henkang. Troops massing 150000 against 100000, with missions in Klangal Province burning and communications with Kanchowk cut. Canton reports fear of escalating conflict as officials delay troop dispatch due to Nanking convention.
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London
China
Nanking
Peking
Hankow
Shantung
Hich
Wuhan
Wuchang
Henkang
Lotienhslen
Canton
Kanchowk
Risiing
Kistwal Province
Mills Company of Sitka Sells Large Property
Authentic information reached Tuneai yesterday on the steamer Queen that the Wo P Mills Company of Sitka, operators of the Target store in that town, had sold their store property to a partnership of John Peterson Tim Tilson and Aldevon. The buyers have been citizens of Sitka for several years and W P Mills has been in business in Sitka for 30 years. The company also owned the City Power plant. The sale did not include the City wharf which is owned by Mills. It is understood the Mills family will continue to live in Sitka.
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Wo P Milly Company
Sitka
John Peterson
Tim Tilson
Aldevon
W. P. Mills
City
City Wharf
Millis
Mills
Stillmans to Be Given Reception Tomorrow Night
A farewell reception for Rev. and Mrs. O. A. Stillman will be hosted by friends and church members tomorrow night at the Byerian church. The Stillmans plan to move to White Salmon Washington after his resignation on April 1, inviting Juneau and Douglas church members and friends from Dallas to attend the informal gathering at 2:00 PM.
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A. Stillman
Dipch
Stillman
Hello New York City Phrase Makes Little News
A sanitized clipping reads Hello New York City and similar greetings, with no clear event or context. The fragment mentions places and people but lacks coherent actions or dates.
Efforts Renewed To Rescue Entombed Miners
PARNASSUS Penn March 22 Spurred by the rescue of a miner alive who had been entombed for over 24 hours rescue crews push into the Kin Tech mine to reach seven miners still unaccounted for The known dead tally stands at Dow Over 300 were in the mine at the time of the explosion many escaped hours later via various passages to reach the air
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Parnassus
Penn
Kin- Tech
Norwegian Flag Displayed Worldwide for Royal Wedding
In Oslo yesterday Crown Prince Dia of Norway married Feit ress Martha of Sweden. W E Britt Alaska Vice Consul for Norway flew the Norwegian flag as a mark of honor. Flags were displayed by consular offices worldwide all day.
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Dia
Norway
Feitress
Martha
Sweden
Oslo
W. E. Britt
Alaska
Williams Leaves for Two-Week Quarantine Journey
J P Williams of the UV 5 Pore est Service departs the station en route to Ketchikan for a two week absence.
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J. P. Williams
Ketchikan
Million Dollar Fire Ravages Four-Story Pearl Block
March 22 blaze devastates a four story Pearl Block in Peoria. Property valued at one million dollars destroyed. details unclear as victims and exact causes remain unconfirmed. Paula Anderson of Wonder Lake referenced in scattered notes as a possible factor or witness.
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Paula Iofe Anderson
Wonder Lake
Mt McKinley Park
Mississippi River Levee Breaks Flood Extensive Farmland
In Quincy Illinois on March 22 the Mississippi River breached the Tavlin Grove levee causing 17 000 acres of corn and wheat to flood and threatening 40 000 more. Officials warn 200 homes could be endangered if nearby levees fail with 60 000 surrounding acres at risk and millions of gallons of water pouring in.
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Quincy
Iwolle Mississippi River
Tavlinn Grove
Sh Dikas
Markel
Capts. Eaker Flight to Panama Denied in Texas
In Ban Antonio Texas on March 22 a request to repeat a Ta Panama Canal flight was denied by Major General James B. Mechel Chief of the Army Air Corps. Captain Baker will return to Seattle for a pursuit plane with Boeing. His father’s trail at San Angelo, Texas, while he waited weather delayed his departure. Baker’s two prior attempts to fly to Panama were unsuccessful due to weather.
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Ban Antonio
Texas
Panama Canal Zone
Luis
Capo
Roker
James BE. Mechel
Arsty Air Coys
Seattle
Boeing Company
Baker
Trail
Sanapelo
Beattie
Bakers
Panama
Notable Passengers and Travel on the Yukon Steamer Route
A flurry of passengers and officials ride the Yukon and related ships. Chamberlin returns from the Westward, Bob Lundby heads to the States after his brother’s injury, G Keppleman sails Valdez, and Dean Rice returns from Skagway. Various other travelers include A Van Mayven, FP Bigford, Judge Wickersham, J P Bach, W G Hanham, W Goodman, Albert Wie, and Charles Goldstein on tundra routes and trade detours.
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A. ¥. Chamberlin
Yukon
Bob Lundby
Copper River” Railroad
G. Keppleman
Valdez
Juneau
Dean C. BH. Rice
Trinity Cathedral
Skagway
A. van Mavern
Petersburg
R. Bigford
James Wickersham
Ketchikan
J. P. Bach
Middleton Island
Fox Farm
Iater
W. G. Hanham
BR. W. Goodman
Portland
Cletrac ' ‘Tractor Company
Junia
Albert Wie
Seward
Charles Goldstein
Triangle
Territorial flags presented to Alaska lawmakers
Territorial flags will be presented to both the House and Senate of the Alaska Legislature this afternoon. The presentation follows the legislative act of 1927 that adopted the official flag.
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House
Senate
Alaska
Evidence Explodes: Defendant in Liquor Case Freed
In Salt Lake City, March 22, the state case against George Bish in a liquor driving charge collapsed after police found a contested whiskey claim during the collision inquiry. Bish contends the substance was wine. the court freed him as the evidence exploded in his favor.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
George Bish
Bish
Mazatlan Under Fire as Insurgents Press Attack
From Mexico City on March 22 a battle looms at Mazatlan with Gen Carrillo holding about 2,009 Federal troops entrenched while insurgents number around 4,000. Reinforcements totaling 6,000 are en route but will take days to reach the city. Gen Calles works to repair the Torreon railway as forces plan to strike Bachimba Pass south of Chihuahua City and push rebels toward Sonora.
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Mexico City
Mazatlan
Carrillo
Southern Pacific Railway
Mexico
Calles
Torreon
Bachimba Pass
Chihuahua City
Sonora
Cevell
Officers of Mexican Navy Held in Santiago Prison
March 22 Jam Mexico City reports about sixt of the highest Mexican Navy officers jailed in Santiago Prison awaiting court martial on charges tied to the Mexican Atlantic Tees during the Ver ozug revolt. President aM aims to probe commanders actions after Gen. Aguirre seized Vera Cruz on March 3. The fleet left Vera Cruz for Tampico after occupation, with Commander Hernandes claiming coercion to recognize Aguirre to free the port. He says loyalty to the government was proclaimed at the first chance.
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Mexico City
Santiago
Courtnariuil
Ver Ozug
Aguirre
Veraruz
Vera Cruz
Tampico
Hernandes
Gen. Aguirre
Impeachment Foregrounds Three Oklahoma Justices
Oklahoma City March 22. Impeachment articles accuse three State Supreme Court justices of incompetence wilful neglect of duty and corruption. Eleven articles concern Justice Clark and the report was filed with the Oklahoma House by Chairman Patterson of the investigating subcommittee.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma House of Representatives
Justice Clark
Chalr
Man Patterson
State Supreme Court
Alaska Junexu mine stock quoted at 74
New York March 22 stock quotations show Alaska Junexu mine at 74, American Smelting 1174, Chesapeake 81s, Cudahy 57, Mack Trucks 104, Postum 68 in the list. U S Steel 122, Bethlehem Steel 103, American T and T Company 213, Continental Motors 23 Mathieson Allel no sale.
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New York
Alaska
American Smelting
Chesapeake Corporation
Mack ‘Trucks
Postum
Gold Dust
Packard
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem Steel
American T. and T. Comparly
Continental Motors
Mathieson Aléull
Princess Mary Returns from Vancouver Trip to Juneau
The Calla flan Pacific ship Princess Mary under Captain Sainty docked at 730 Delock last evening after a calm voyage from Vancouver with minor mail and several passengers bound for Juneau. The Auklet, from the U S Bureau of Fisheries under Captain Tibbetts, departs Sitka tomorrow for seal patrol, remaining until late April.
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Vancouver
Callaflan Pacific Steriey Princess Mary
CC. Sainty
Delock
Juneon
Jack Schmitz
Joe Nelle
Pred Schmitz
Bishop J. R. Criment
Theodore Heyder
Helen Whiteley
George Sarvella
Carl O. Pearson
Skagway
Juneau
Auklet
U.S. Bureau of Fisheries
John Tibbetts
Yor Sitka
Seal Patrol
Alabama River Rise Adds Fatalities in Flood Crisis
Montgomery March 22 Reports of two additional deaths and a new rise of the Alabama River mark developments in the flood situation across the South. Government observers say several other rivers remain unfavorable and the toll rises to 19 known dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alabama
Dominion grants railroad to Stewart and BC interests
The Dominion Government of Canada granted a charter to British Columbia interests to build a railroad from Stewart into the interior. Preliminary operations are to start immediately with an initial 400,000 dollars to develop the project and tap mining properties behind Stewart. Distribution lines and equipment are to be sold to new owners, signaling large planned investment.
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Dominion
Danada
British Columbia
Stewart
Stewart Sama
Sama
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Theodor Heyder
Naval Aviation
Robert Lamont
Robert P. Lamont
Chicag
Pommercs
Marshal Foch
Mex
Vesit
Woods
K. Woods
Seim Carlson Contracting Company
Spokan, Wash
Hugh Sawyer
Sawyer Reynolds Company
Ketchiaka
Klangal Province
Wit
Mills Company OF
Stillmans
Lupe Velez
California
Lupe
Gary Cooper
Williams
Mes, Anderson
Mississippi
Eaker
Hawaiian Post
Lawrence M. Judd
Honolulu
Territorial
Wallace R. Farrington
Hawaiian Islands
Navy
Jam
Oklahoma
Princess Mary
Auklet Sea
Alabama River
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