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November 9, 1917 – Telegraphic instructions were received from Juneau to arrest the skipper and crew of the halibut schooner Manhattan, should the vessel put in at this port. The men are charged with looting the wrecked steamer Al-Ki which ran ashore at Point Augusta, Chicagoff Island during a gale and blinding snowstorm. All of the passengers and crew were taken off by the halibut schooner San Juan. Captain McGregor returned to the stranded vessel to arrange for salving. It was believed that the steamer would go to pieces. November 13, 1942 ...
November 2, 1917 – Machinery and a supply of cans reached here on the Al-Ki for the Alaska Clam Canning Company, a new enterprise which is to be established across the Narrows from Tonka in the saltery buildings formerly owned by Hungerford Bros. P.C. Horley, manager, and others connected with the company arrived Tuesday from Seattle. It is planned to have the cannery in operation within fifteen days. November 6, 1942 – With the coming of wintry weather Point Agassiz farmers have had time to consider how much food has been grown in that are...
October 26, 1917 – Postmaster Refling has received notice from the department that, commencing with October 1, the postoffice at Petersburg has been advanced to the third, or presidental, class. As a fourth-class office, the postmaster’s compensation has been a percentage of the cancellation. This percentage having now reached a point exceeding $1,000 per year, the postmaster will receive a salary of $1,000. There will also be an allowance for rent and cost of heating and when the new mail route is established out of Petersburg there will pro...
October 19, 1917 – A petition for a cable to Petersburg is being industriously circulated by citizens of Wrangell this week. The petition is being liberally signed. To the Hon. Chas. A. Sulzer, Washington, D.C.: Dear Sir - We, the undersigned residents of Wrangell, Alaska, respectfully request that the U.S. cable be extended to the City of Petersburg, Alaska. This is urgently needed to facilitate the movement of fresh fish and other business which is fast developing to large proportions. October 16, 1942 – As a gesture of goodwill to Pet...
October 12, 1917 – Olaf Arness made a business trip the first of the week to Ketchikan, where he was called to confer with Robert B. McClary, of the signal corps, U.S.A. Mr. McClary stated that it is essential that the government get all of the aeroplane spruce in the country, and he was anxious to learn of the condition and prospects for operating the big mill at Petersburg. Mr Arness was able to give assurance that the mill will be running next spring. October 09, 1942 – A new course in First Ade is being taught in the Senior High School und...
