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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1911
Page
1
A message urges the people of Iditarod to support weekly mail service to Seward with a bid from Id who will bid for a weekly route. Seward seeks community help to secure the contract, noting shorter delivery times from Seattle and the advantages of the Seward route.
Wireless Special Editor Scottbone of the Washington Herald resigns to take the editorship of the Seattle P L, vacated by Rastus Brainerd. He was entertained at a large banquet here last night.
Captain Donovan leaves for the Outside to supervise federal prisoners and insane patients. He will escort George Tisdale to a federal facility, and another patient from Gibbon will join him on the journey to the Yukon. Donovan succeeds Charles Hanover and is praised as a capable officer.
The city weighs appointing an assessor to help cover running costs. Walter Hunnesucker, former assessor at Fairbanks, is proposed as a candidate. Applications are open and competition is expected to be modest. The Catholic church ladies host a ball next week to raise funds for the building. P Wood, local agent for the N C Co, just back from Dikeman. A hall event at the A B hall tonight is noted as the last dance before winter travel.
Services at the new Catholic church Sunday at 11 a m will be celebrated by Father Monroe. The note mentions local jeweler ads and other items inserted in the same column style.
Seattle reports Charles Huston manager of Pacific Coast Coal Company arrested on Seattle charges of conspiracy to defraud waters. Bail set at 2500 dollars after preliminaries. Tacoma indictments follow exposure by Delegate Wickersham to a House committee. Portland notes John Bullock and navy coal contracts in Alaska. Captain Jarvi linked to coal scandals and death by his own action.
President Taft vetoes the Democratic tariff bills including the wool schedule. Congress faces uncertain fate as a new committee may be appointed after Taft praises Humphry resolution. Both houses show little chance of adjournment before September 1.
John Josephs a Russian miner was crushed to death by falling earth while working at the Mahoney and Rich lay of the Wildcat association in Flat Creek. He bent low when the earth caved in and covered his head and shoulders instantly killing him. no inquest is planned and burial will likely be in Flat cemetery.
In this issue William Jennings Bryan rails at Congressman Underwood chair of the House Ways and Means Committee for attacks on the Peerless Leader. Evelyn Thaw seeks lunacy guardianship of Harry Thaw claiming control of his income.
President Taft pressed a button to break ground for the Panama Exposition site in San Francisco. Governor Clark planned a trip from Katalla with the Interior Secretary to Valdez and Seward, Alaska, as part of a broader western itinerary.
Wireless Special reports Lisbon and surrounding area badly shaken by a long lasting earthquake that lasted two hours. The tremor caused widespread damage and fear among residents as officials assess aftereffects.
London August 18 wireless report says one hundred thousand trainmen have struck. Dublin August 14 wireless report notes railroad employees there have gone on strike.
Rumors claim two killings on the Kuskokwim with no solid confirmation. One name mentioned is Duke E Stubbs postmaster of Georgetown allegedly killed by Bismark Joe after a dispute over a lot. A second, on Tuluksak river, concerns a quarrel over a cleanup. Officials report no decisive details.
The Traction Co announces a freight service to Flat via Summit with shipments starting now from First avenue and Otter street. Freight rates are 2 cents per pound to Flat city and 3 cents per pound to Discovery Otter via Summit. Passenger service is limited this season. a future plan includes sleigh operations until rail is fully restored next season.
Merchant Charley Suter visits the metropolis last Tuesday. Mrs. W. H Newman will open a ladies furnishings shop in Flat City. George Jeffrey leaves for Fairbanks. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Peoples are in town. Pat O Connor resigns as Iditarod police chief and heads to Fairbanks. Mrs. Sellander leaves for Honolulu. Tom Aitken goes to Ruby and John L. McGinn returns to Fairbanks. Gold Belt sodas and seltzer praised in local drinking spots. Fawcett vs Byers judgment favors plaintiff for 140 dollars on a horse deal. Spectacles found at Pioneer office. Freight from Dikeman delivered by Byers & Co. Fred Raap now Iditarod police. Local ads note various beverages at Empire and Fresh fruits at Pioneer Greenhouse. Goldstein's sale begins Monday.
Sam Langford defeated Philadelphia Jack O’Brien in five rounds in New York. The night featured boxing at wireless event coverage and drew crowds despite rough conditions reported by reporters.
Councilman Bayles notes doubts about the city debt and warrant value while explaining that temporary deficits stem from early expenses. He cites incoming funds from Fairbanks and assessor work as steps toward replenishing the treasury and paying obligations within weeks.
Boston reports Admiral Togo fell ill from a banquet caused indigestion and all entertainments in his honor were cancelled.
Wireless Special reports in Liverpool England that during the rioting following the major strike seventeen men were killed. Authorities warn of severe milk shortages with about a thousand babies said to be dying for lack of milk.
In San Francisco on August 18 the Eagles held their annual convention and it is probable that the minimum age limit will be raised to 18.
The wife of Theodore Roosevelt Jr has given birth to a baby boy, confirming a family surge of new heirs in the Roosevelt line.
August reports from Juarez describe a wireless social outbreak of smallpox spreading across multiple Mexican regions. The brief notes the illness as severe with rising cases in various communities.
A benefit dance at the A R B hall in Flat is organized by local ladies to aid an elderly couple in hard times. All able attendees are urged to come and supper will be served.
Martin Popich, famed restaurateur burned out in the last fire, reopens on Willow Street in a two story log building. He promises full eatables led by his Hungarian goulash and lists fine cigars and beverages. Gasoline also available at Vachon & Eding's.
Advertisement highlights Lord and Co. pool accessories and Havana cigars at Johnstone's. Mentions Turkish baths at Elite Baths on Cari bou street and promotes relief from grippe with a Turkish bath and related goods.
All debtors of the Slippern Mill Company are notified that all accounts and property due the firm have been assigned to R. H. Pritchard for the benefit of creditors. Do not pay anyone except the assignee. R. H. PRITCHARD, Assignee for Benefit of Creditors of Slippern Mill Company.
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