26 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1921
Page
1
A tropical storm that battered the Florida Peninsula for about thirty six hours caused extensive damage and has now moved into the Atlantic between St Augustine and Titusville, according to Weather Bureau reports in Washington.
Founders Coast Bulletin Orlando reports several dead as storm damage spreads along the coast. Tampa advises of fatalities, with southwire disruption and widespread destruction from the gale.
Chicago October 26 The Labor Board urged railroads to temporarily postpone wage reduction bids to avoid triggering a strike. The Board warned a decision could not be issued before July 1922 as twenty two carriers said they were powerless to wait longer or change positions.
Private Stephen Morrison of Fort William H. Seward vanished while hunting deer with a 24 man party led by Captain Charles A. Hoss near Pleasant Bay and Mole Harbor on Seymour Canal. Searchers, aided by trapper Hasselberg and natives, scoured woods for days with no trace. locals speculate a brown bear mauling. rescue efforts continue as reports from fishing boats and herring season imply Morrison might have reached the beach unseen. News of the missing man first surfaced as the incident was reported on the next page.
Jacksonville reports the Tampa business section is submerged under three feet of water after a gulf storm. No fatalities were logged, but industry is halted and Florida's west coast remains largely isolated.
The freighter Thames sank late yesterday afternoon after a storm off the coast. The crew of fifteen reached shore safely in West Palm Beach Florida on October 26.
Storm warnings line the Pacific Coast from Point Reyes to British Columbia with yesterday’s warning still in effect. A new alert is posted this afternoon as a storm rages along the Oregon Coast.
RIGA October 26 Sweden has informed the Russian Soviet minister in Stockholm that it is ready to negotiate immediately toward concluding a formal treaty between the two governments.
The piece argues Japan remains industrially backward despite rapid growth. It notes that nearly half of imports are raw materials and three quarters are materials for further manufacturing, highlighting limited domestic production and reliance on foreign inputs. It presents a nuanced view of Japan's postwar industrial path and global competition.
McNeil Island Wash October 26 prison officials report Roy Gardner the mail train bandit who escaped on Labor Day used a stolen boat from Still Harbor to Steilacoom on September 18. A workman's coat found in a Raymond hotel room is linked to Gardner and identified as stolen. Investigators recovered Gardner's prison coat under a boiler at the gravel bunker.
Missoula Texas woman Mrs Jack Gould has not been seen for ten years. a letter from her brother Rufus Hayes of Fort Worth states half a million dollars awaits her. He reports she was last heard from in Wyoming.
President Warren G. Harding stated the negro should have broader political economic and educational opportunities based on pride of race but not social equality. In a Birmingham semi centennial address he urged the nation to drop old prejudices and pursue a constructive policy for racial relations.
Victoria B C Oct 26 Notice of intention to move for termination of the Anglo Japanese treaty and tightening of regulations against immigration of Asiatics with a view to total exclusion was given to the provincial legislature today by George S Ilanes member from North Vancouver The notice signals postwar racial policy shifts in British Columbia and follows debates on immigration and security.
The Department of Commerce reported that exports to Europe in September fell by 1 million dollars from August levels. Imports rose by 4 million dollars over August. South American imports climbed by 6 million dollars, though overall import totals remained unchanged.
J. F. Benton of the National Association of Railway and Utilities Commissioners testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission on a bill seeking the restoration of 3 cents per mile for passenger travel. Benton argued that passenger traffic dried up after rate increases, urging lower rates to revive demand.
Washington Oct 26 Wayne E Wheeler chief counsel of the Anti Saloon League says beer can be legally used for medicinal purposes in nine states California Connecticut Massachusetts Missouri New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island and Wisconsin following the treasury secretary Mellon announcement of immediate regulations for medicinal beer sale
Unidentified assailants assaulted and stabbed Lloyd Burlingame American consul at Salina Cruz Lower California last Monday night. The injuries are not serious according to advices received by the State Department.
LEAD South Dakota report says Rev Balkap of St Patrick s Church was lured from his home before dawn and shot to death. The incident occurred at night in early morning hours with investigators seeking motive and suspects.
STAVRE France Oct 36 a simple flag draped casket containing the body of America's unknown warrior sailed today westward on the cruiser Olympia Hundreds of bouquets and flowers banked the casket Arrival in America Washington Oct 26 the body will be brought directly to the navy yard and then transferred to the Capitol where it will be in state all day on November 10 The body bearers were by the War Department From the Army Sergeant Samuel Woodfill from Thomas Ky Sergeant Harry Taylor Headquarters Troop 1st Cavalry Douglas Ariz Sergeant Thomas D Saunders Company A 2nd Engineers Camp Travis Tex Sergeant Louis Raggu 52nd Coast Artillery Camp Eustis Va Staff Sergeant James W Dell 11th Field Artillery Camp Travis Tex From the Navy Chief Torpedoman James Delaney Chief Water Tender Charles Lee O Connor and Gunnery Sergeant Ernest A Janson Marine Corps All of the body bearers saw service overseas.
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