Iditarod Seward Weekly Mail Service Urged
A telegram urges residents of Iditarod to support Seward in securing a weekly mail route between Seward and Iditarod. The bid cites time and weight limits and notes Seward’s confidence in winning the contract if local help is provided. A community meeting is recommended to push for weekly service rather than monthly.
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Iditarod
Here
Seward
Sew
Seward Gateway
Pioneer
Seattle
New Editor for the Seattle P.1
Wireless Special Editor Scottbone of the Washington Herald resigns to lead the Seattle P.L filling the vacancy caused by Rastus Brainerd's departure. He is thanked at a large banquet in Washington.
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Washington
Wireless
Scottbone
The
Washington Herald
Seattle P.L
Rastus Brainerd
Deputy Marshal Donovan Leaves for the Outside
Captain Donovan departs with federal prisoners and insane patients bound for distant facilities. He takes George Tisdale to a federal penitentiary at McNei Zuckerman for a health resort near Mt Tabor, and another patient from Gibbon to the Oregon institution via a special deputy.
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Donovan
George Tisdale
McNei
City to appoint assessor as taxes loom
Applications are open for the city assessor post as levies begin to cover expenses. Walter Hunnesucker, a two time Fairbanks assessor, is among candidates. Catholic church ladies plan a ball Friday week to fund the building. P Wood, N C Co agent, returned from Dikeman. A. B. hall hosts tonight’s event described as the last dance before winter travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hunnesucker
Fairbanks
Ladies of the Catholic Church
P. Wood
N’c Co
Dikeman
A. B. Hall
Catholic Mass At New Church Announces Service
Services at the Catholic Church tomorrow will hold mass at 11 a.m. in the new church with Father Monroe presiding. The notice also lists local jewelry ads and shop details for Lord & Co. jewelers and Byers & Co. Watches, plus a Red Cross Drug Store ad and steam bath offer.
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New Catholic Church
Father Monroe
Developments in Goal Fraud Charges Across Pacific Coast
Seattle report notes Charles Huston of Pacific Coast Coal Company arrested on August 18 for conspiracy to defraud waters. Bail set at 2500. Tacoma inditments allege role in Navy coal contracts in Alaskan waters involving John Bullock. Additional notes cite Fisher’s Alaska voyage and Captain Jarvi's alleged implication in coal scandals.
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Seattle
Wireless Special
Charles Huston
Pacific Coast Coal Company
Tacoma
Wickersham
House
Washington
Portland
John Bullock
Sesnon Coal Company
Nome
President Taft vetoes tariff bills amid wool schedule clash
President Taft issues a veto on the Democratic tariff measures including the wool schedule. The Democratic majority plans to push the vetoed bills through. The President also criticizes the investigative committee on the Controller bay scandals and backs Humphrey's call for a new probe committee as Congress lingers toward possible adjournment after September 1.
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Washington
Taft
Con
Controller Bay
Humphry
Congress
Fatal Accident on Mahoney and Rich Lay
A Russian miner named John Josephs was crushed to death by collapsing earth at the Mahoney and Rich lay of the Wildcat association in Flat Creek. He was bending at work when the face caved in, burial rapid and fatal, with no inquest deemed necessary. His burial is planned for the cemetery at Flat.
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Mahoney & Rich
Wildcat Association
Flat Creek
John Josephs
Josephs
Flat
Bryan Roasts Underwood In Commoner Editorial
In this issue The Commoner editorials William Jennings Bryan roasting Congressman Underwood chair of the ways and means committee for attacks on the Peerless Leader. Evelyn Thaw seeks lunacy guardianship over her husband Harry Thaw to gain a portion of his income.
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Bryan
Underwood Evelyn Thaw
Harry
Lincoln
William Jennings Bryan
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
House
Pittsburg
Wireless
Evelyn Thaw
Lunacy Commissioners of
New York
Harry Thaw
Ground broken for Panama Exposition in San Francisco
President Taft pressed an electric button in the White House today to break ground on the Panama Exposition site in San Francisco. In Alaska Governor Clark travels to Katalla to join Secretary of the Interior on a tour to Valdez and Seward.
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Washington
White House
Taft
San Francisco
Juneau
Clark
Katalla
Secretary of the Interior
Valdez and
Seward
Portugal Earthquake Shakes Lisbon Area
Reports say Lisbon and surrounding area were badly shaken by a large earthquake lasting about two hours. The wireless dispatch notes widespread damage and tremors felt across the region as authorities assess impact.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Railroad Men Strike Shuts London and Dublin Railways
London August 18 Wireless Special One hundred thousand trainmen have walked out on strike. Dublin August 14 Wireless Special Railroad employees in Dublin have also gone on strike.
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London Town
London
Dublin
Murder Rumors Ring Kuskokwim Area
Rumors claim two killings on the Kuskokwim with no solid details. Postmaster Duke E Stubbs of George Town allegedly shot by Bismark Joe after a dispute over a lot. A second possible death on the Tuluksak river during a cleanup quarrel. Police have little confirmation.
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Kuskokwim
Duke E. Stubbs
Georgetown
Bismark Joe
Tuluksak
Traction Co Extends Freight Service to Flat and Otter
The Traction Co announces freight service to Flat city and Discovery Otter via Summit. Freight runs three and a half hours from Iditarod city to Fiat this season with 2 to 3 cents per pound rates. passenger service limited. Gasoline or steam power planned next season with lower rates. Seasonal sleigh operation planned when roads ice up.
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the Traction Co
Discovery Otter
Summit
Cottonwood
First Avenue
Otter Street
Iditarod City
Fiat
Flat City
Moving and Comings in Flat City and Beyond
Charley Suter visits the metropolis. Mrs. W. H Newman plans a Flat City ladies furnishings shop. George Jeffrey leaves for Fairbanks. E. R. Peoples at home. Pat O Connor resigns as Iditarod chief of police and heads to Fairbanks. Mrs. Sellander to Honolulu. Tom Aitken to Ruby. McGinn back to Fairbanks. Gold Belt sodas sold in all drinks. Fawcett vs Byers judgment for plaintiff at $140. Found spectacles available at Pioneer office. Byers Co freight from Dikeman daily. Fred Raap joins Iditarod police. Empire Commercial Co offers port wines. Johnstone’s store notes. Native cucumbers 750 at Pioneer Greenhouse. Goldstein's ladies sale starts Monday.
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Charley Suter
Flat City
Metropolis
W. H Newman
George Jeffrey
Peter D. Overfield
Fairbanks
E. R. Peoples
Pat O'Connor
Iditarod
Sellander
Honolulu
Tom Aitken
Ruby
John L. McGinn
Langford Defeats O'Brien in Five Rounds at City Event
Wireless report from New York states Sam Langford defeated Philadelphia Jack O'Brien in five rounds. The bout drew attention as a rapid finish occurred under ring-side reporting. The piece notes boxing action amid a day of sports headlines.
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New York
Sam Langford
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
George Hackenschmidt
Frank Gotch
Chicago
St. Croix
Johnson
William Badger
City Warrant Doubts Eased By Treasury Hopes
Councilman Bayles notes city credit dip due to early expenditures before taxes and license revenue flow. He cites imminent funds from Fairbanks and assessor work to replenish the treasury. He expects most debts, aside from large sums, to be paid off within weeks.
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Bayles
Fairbanks
Banqueting Makes Togo Sick
Boston reports Admiral Togo ill from extensive banqueting. Indigestion prompts cancellation of all entertainments in his honor. The guest of the nation seeks rest as wireless updates convey the health concern.
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Boston
Togo
Seventeen killed in rioting after strike in Liverpool
Wireless Special reports rioting after a major strike in Liverpool results in 17 men killed. It is claimed that a thousand babies are dying for lack of milk amid the chaos and shortages.
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Liverpool
England
Eagles Likely Raise Minimum Age to 18
In San Francisco on August 18 the Eagles hold their annual convention and expect to raise the minimum age limit to 18.
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San Francisco
Wireless
The
Eagles
Following Father's Footsteps Special
The wife of Theodore Roosevelt Jr. has given birth to a baby boy at their home. The announcement notes the newborn shares a lineage with the former president and reflects family pride in the new arrival.
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San Francisco
Wireless Special
Theodore Roosevelt
Black Smallpox In Old Mexico Raging Across Regions
August 13 report from Juarez notes wireless social updates on a smallpox outbreak. The disease is described as raging in various parts of Mexico.
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Old Mexico
Juarez
Arious
Mexico
Benefit Dance at Flat Tonight for Aged Couple
A benevolent group of Flat ladies host a dance at the A. R B. hall to aid an elderly couple in hard times. All are invited, with supper served. Opposite N. C. Co. and Goldstein’s ladies’ sale noted. Tate magazines July August now at Red Cross Drug Store.
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Red Cross Drug Store
Elite Baths
Caribou Street
A. R B. Hall
Tate Magazines
Martin's Cafe Opens Today on Willow Street
Martin Popich, the restaurateur burned out in the last fire, reopens on Willow Street in a two story log building. The menu features Hungarian goulash and a fine line of cigars including Puerto Rico brands. Gasoline available at Vachon & Edings.
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Martin Popich
Willow Street
Infinite
Humboldt
Cuerto Rey
Optimo
Lovera
Bock
Fine Line
Puerto Rico
Empire Commercial Co
Diamonds of quality at Johnstone's cigars and baths
Diamonds of quality advertised by Lord & Co. at Johnstone's featuring pool and Havana cigars. Also promotes Turkish baths and Elite Baths on Cari bou street as relief from grippe with a focus on luxury and health.
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Lord & Co
Pool
Solo
Johnstone's
Grippe
Elite
Caribou Street
Notice of Assignment for Slippern Mill Company Debtors
All debtors of Slippern Mill Company Iditarod and Flat Creek plants are warned that all accounts and property due have been assigned to R. H. Pritchard for the benefit of creditors. Do not pay to anyone except the assignee R. H. Pritchard.
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Slippern Mill Company
Iditarod
Flat Creek
R. H. Pritchard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seattle P.1
Marshal Donovan
Jewele Mencham
Dawson and Fairbanks Jeweler
N.C. Co
Lord & Co., Jewelers
P. O
Byers & Co
Hamilton, Howard, Waltham and Elgin
Vine
Vachon & Sterling
Vachon& Sterling's
Hand
Sam
Fisher
Fawcett Vs. Byers
Pioneer Office
Fred Raap
Police Police
Thieltzer
Ginger Bracers
Phil North
Pat Whalen
Ruby Country
Old Lacey
Tyler
Monogram
Atherton
Cedarbrook
Johnstone’s
Goldstein's Ladies’ Sale
Miss
Gold Belt Thornstrom
McDonald Hotel
Mencham
N. C. CO
Goldsteins Ladies
Martin's Cafe
Vachon
Eding
Goldstein
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