Strike Vancouver B C Ties Up Union Steamship Co
Vancouver Vancouver Island June 18 vessels of the Union Steamship Co in coastwise service are tied up and all operations suspended after seamen firemen waiters and waterfront workers walked out in sympathy with longshoremen ending a three week pact. Another ship the Prince Rupert sailed at midnight for Skagway with full cargo and a large passenger list to inaugurate its first Alaskan voyage.
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Associated Press
Vancouver
B. C
Union Steamship Co
Prince Rupert
Midight
Skagway
Final agreement on German navy ratio announced by officials
London officials announced the final meet between Germany and Britain on the treaty to keep the German Navy at thirty five percent of British strength. Germany will be allowed some latitude in submarine construction because the French and Italian undersea fleets exceed the British.
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London
Germany
Britain
Nome PWA negotiations speed up for $100,000 loan plan
City officials move to finalize a federal loan under the Public Works Administration program. Engineering plans begin for the municipal building streets sewers fire mains and sidewalks as Nome prepares to rehabilitate city functions. If negotiations stay on track a completion to start early is anticipated.
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Public Works Administration
Congress of
Nome
Writ of Habeas Corpus Issued for Tom Mooney in California
The California Supreme Court issued a writ of habeas corpus for Thomas Mooney returnable June 27. The case concerns alleged perjury related to the 1916 Preparedness Day bombing in San Francisco, Mooney claiming he was ninety miles away at the time. Mooney has long sought release, with supporters including former Mayor Jimmy Walker and various officials. Governor Rolph previously refused a pardon.
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San Francisco
Supreme Court of the State of
Frank C. Oxman
Oregon
Mooney
Jimmy Walker
New York City
Rolph
Waleys Likely to Begin Life Terms by Saturday
Tacoma reports the Waleys may be en route to prisons Saturday to start serving life sentences. Federal authorities aim to wrap up the kidnap case quickly with Lindbergh law indictments expected within a day and motions to be argued by Saturday. It is believed the Waleys will plead guilty and receive sentences.
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Associated Press
Tacoma
Waleys
City Moves To Speed Up August Nugget Work Program
City authorities aim to accelerate the Nugget August project with efforts to begin work as soon as possible. Officials insist the plan proceeds with priority and all necessary steps to ensure rapid commencement.
Washington J V Crew Wins Race At Poughkeepsie
The University of Washington junior varsity crew captured first place on the Hudson River in rain and wind, beating Navy by about one and a half lengths. Cornell finished third, Syracuse last. Washington clocked fourteen minutes fifty eight and four fifths seconds. Navy followed in about six seconds behind.
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Associated Press
Poughkeepsie
University of Washington
Huskies
Hudson River
Navy
Cornell
Syracuse
California
Washington
Mutiny Among 300 Prison Convicts At Lansing Coal Mine
In Lansing Kansas on June 18, more than three hundred Kansas state prison convicts mutinied in the prison coal mine holding fifteen mine officers as hostages. Communications with the prison office were cut off after the strike began at seven that morning. The warden reported the mutiny’s object as unknown and no demands had been received.
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Associated Press
Lansing
Kansas
Kansas State Prison
Poughkeepsie College Crew Races Today
The annual intercollegiate regatta at Poughkeepsie features California as the favorite in the varsity race, with Washington and Navy also strong. Freshman race at 1 PM, Junior Varsity at 2 PM, Varsity at 3 PM PST. steady rain reported at 9 AM.
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Associated Press
Poughkeepsie
University of California
University of Washington and Navy
Great Britain to Regulate Naval Sizes Under Secret Pact
London June 17 a reliable authority said Britain will alone regulate the actual size of both the British and German navies under the secretly agreed one hundred to thirty five ratio provision.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
Unclear historical auction note on naval sourcing and politics
Fragmentary text describes a dubious trade stance linked to Britain and Nazi-era contexts with references to timbers and a Nome Machine Shop. The exact event, date and participants are unreadable, leaving a partial snapshot of wartime procurement rhetoric and diplomatic tone.
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Britain
Hitler
Win Nome
Te Great Britain
Roosevelt Sets Smaller Work Relief Projects In 4 Billion Plan
President Roosevelt ordered a shift to smaller, less costly projects for the four billion dollar work relief funds. He told state works program officials to prioritize private payrolls and end relief projects if needed to spur employment growth and outlaw politics in the program. He predicted this year would begin to ease unemployment.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chain gang planned for drunken offenders in Ketchikan
The Ketchikan Chronicle reports city authorities poised to put habitual drunks to work on city streets. Police chief S S Daniels holds ready 18 pound brass balls and 6 foot chains with anklets, made by Ketchikan Foundry, awaiting use under an old ordinance to curb drunkenness.
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Ketchikan Chronicle
S. S. Daniels
Ketchikan
Senate panels denounce merchant marine subsidies
The Senate Ocean Mail Committee denounced past ship subsidy operations as a saturnalia by men bent on robbing taxpayers and demanded drastic terms for any future government aid to the merchant marine.
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Washington
Senate Ocean Mail Committee
City chain gang threat cited in 1902 law remains in force
The 1902 city law mandating a chain gang has never been repealed. Inscribed balls in the chain units bear City of Ketchikan 1902. Authorities say a drop in drunkenness began after the plan was announced, and the threat will be carried out when cases warrant, says Municipal Magistrate J. F. Van Gilder.
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City of Ketchikan
1902
J. F. van Gilder
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