Marshal Love to Visit New Camp in Alaska
Marshal H K Tove head of the fourth judicial district executive department will travel overland from Kusko kwim to Iditarod City around September arriving after inspecting conditions at the mouth of Tokata where a new post is planned accompanied by Commissioner Doc Green and Deputy Harry Siebe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuskokwim
Marshal H. K. Tove
Fourth Judicial District
Iditarod
Marshal Love
Fairbanks
St. Michael
Tokata
Doc, Green
Harry Siebe
Tokoma
Love
Inn
Takotna City
Kuskokwim Commercial Co
Frank Joaquin
Higgins
Takotna
McGrath
Takoma City
Mr. Goodwin
N. C. Co
Big River
Nicolai
Goodwin
Daly and Strong Deny Support for Orr in Local Campaign
A. J. Daly and Major Strong protest against Fairbanks Times claims they backed Ed S. Orr. They state Daly voted for Strong and Strong for Harrais, noting Democrats in Fairbanks were split and had no candidate in the field. The Times is described as mistaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Daly
Major Strong
Fairbanks Times
Ed. S. Orr
Daly
National Democratic Committee
Times
Orr
Martin Harrais
Record Trip by Bert Day and John Duncan
Bert Day and John Duncan of the N. C. Co. return after a 48 hour trip to Dikeman with freight reports from the tower town. They anticipate more loads before navigation ends as the mosquito fleet moves well. Also noting Australian onions winter lemons and Salinas Burbank potatoes as winter stock. FOR SALE Corner lot 50x100 feet Second avenue and Flat street Pioneer office. Rubber Flaxing Roofing Paper guaranteed for 10 years at Anderson Bros. & Nerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dikeman
John Duncan
Bert Day
N. C. Co
Henry Weir
Day
Tower Town
Burbank
Innoko Trading Co
Second Avenue
Flat Street
Pioneer
Anderson Bros. & Nerland
Wickersham Dominates Otter Precinct Vote in Alaska
The Otter recording precinct shows Wickersham with 453 votes of 766, about 65 percent, far ahead of Orr and O Connor. O Connor edges Orr by 1 vote at Discovery Otter as Orr’s campaign strands backfire, while Flat Creek and Iditarod City back Wickersham nearly two to one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otter Recording
Wickersham
Birch
O'Connor
Orr
Discovery Otter
Orr-Guggenheim-O'Connor Confederation
Discovery
Flat Creek
Iditarod City
Alaska
Orr O'Connor
Otter Creek
Otter City Dikeman
Iditarod Cay
Pee
Major Strong
Martin Harrais
Wireless station push gains steam for Alaska district
Senator Samuel Piles promised efforts with the secretary of war after Edward Lewin urged the need for outside communication. General Maus supports a station in the Department of the Columbia report, with Major Richardson and Lieut Tamm in Alaska also pursuing portable options for Iditarod and nearby communities. Citizens fear winter mail disruptions and urge action now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Piles
Washington
Edward Lewin
Mr. Lewin
Piles
Maus
Department of the Columbia
War Department
Secretary of War
Major Richardson
Jack Hillard
Lieut
Tamm
Interior Division
Wireless Service of
Alaska
Iditarod
Flat Creek Richest Stream Argues for Iditarod Prospects
Alaska miners hail Flat Creek as a coming bonanza with a continuous paystreak from head to Otter Creek. Reports claim multiple claims show pay per foot from $3 to several dollars, touting potential output exceeding $2,000,000 and promising a prosperous season and winter camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flat Creek
Alaska
Flat
Fairbanks
Nome
Iditarod
Wildcat
Chicago
Fox Association
Henderson & Larson
Friend
Lawson & James
Glen Association
Homestake Association
Seward Trail Feasible Wintry Route via Iditarod to Coast
Dr D H Sleem of the Alaska Northern railroad reports a feasible Seward trail from Discovery Otter to Seward, with blazed path through Rainy pass and valleys, 479 miles by land plus 72 by rail, and ample roadhouse support to ensure winter mail and travel.
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DR. Sleem
Seward Trail
Seward
D. H. Sleem
Alaska Northern Railroad
Iditarod City
Iditarod
Sleem
A. Hide
Alaska Road Commission
Bethel
Kuskokwim
Takoma
Discovery Otter
Eide
Major Richardson
Goodwin
Alaska Northern
Kern Creel
Steem
Fairbanks
Alaska Range
Nature
Rainy Pass
Rhon River
Dalzell Creek
Pass Creek
Susitna
Discovery Moore Creek
Takotna City
Takotna
Rohn River
Igo Susitna
Little Susitna
Knik li
Girdwood
Kern Creek
Ramps Peterson Opens New Gin Mill on First Street
The Phil lips building on First Street hosts a new saloon run by Ramps Peterson. Fred Chap man and Gordon Shea greet locals as patrons enjoy schooners at the bar. The interior is noted for its restful artistic merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Chapman
Gordon Shea
Ramps Peterson
Phillips Building
First Street
Daly Leaves for Seattle Practice After Nome Chapter
A. J. Daly an attorney formerly of Nome and current representative of the Miners & Merchants Bank in Iditarod City departed down river yesterday for the Bering Sea metropolis. He will practice law in Seattle this winter and plans to return for next spring's stampede. Also advertised two horsepower prospecting boilers for sale at Henry Schneider's paint shop on the waterfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamm
Iditarod City
Kaltag
Yukon
Henry Roden
Capt. Donovan
A. J. Daly
Nome
Miners & Merchants Bank
Bering Sea
Daly
Seattle
Henry Schneider
13 Year Old Slippern Leaves for Portland School
Ariel Slippern son of J A Slippern a noted sash and door maker departs on Thursday for Portland Oregon to join his mother and younger sister and begin his second term in high school. He is praised for good character and will be missed by friends. Subscribe for The Pioneer now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariel Slippern
J.A. Slippern
Portland
Ore
Ariel
House warming for Henry Weir at Richmond Street home
Friends gathered at a four gabled log house on Richmond Street for a festive house warming honoring Henry Weir. About 40 attendees shared wine and music around a pine table, with singers, a fiddler, and a central cheese as candles flickered, ending with Weir’s surprised yet enthusiastic arrival and a memorable lively night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Weir
Richmond Street
Damascus
Henry
Oscar Hammerstein
Steamer Lois Changes Hands on Yukon Trade
Capt. John R. Bingham bought a three quarter interest in the steamer Lois after arriving with 43 tons of cargo, making the vessel a key asset for river traffic. Built in Fairbanks by Mat Peters and A W Stewart, ownership shifted among Paris brothers Williams Van Horn and Stewart, with Bingham and John Cameron as local brokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Bingham
Yukon
Fairbanks
Mat Peters
A. W. Stewart
Paris
Iditarod
Henry Paris
Hugh Paris
A. W. Williams
W. A. van Horn
Stewart
Capt. Bingham
Lois
Empire Commercial Company
Frank Miller
Ramos Peterson
Nestor
Capt
Bingham
John Cameron
The
Beat
Little Delta
Launch Party Sparks River Picnic On Upper Waterway
A Yukon era launch party last Friday disturbed the river quiet with bright songs and cheerful activity. H. L. Jaffe’s Lois carried many guests as they spread sunshine along the banks. The group, after their river run, gathered at Goldstein’s with Lous sac and Merchant’s feast. attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Shea, Mrs. Lang, Mrs. Skidmore, Mrs. Cummings, and several gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Jaffe
Goldstein’s
Messrs. Loussac
Merchant
Gordon Shea
Lang
Skidmore
Cummings
Messrs
Hunt
Jaffee
Goldstein
Loussac
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Ard
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Knikarm
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