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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1913
Page
2
Notice from publisher about advertising rates and copy accuracy. It warns that the publisher cannot alter copy and stresses clarity for names and dates, especially in legal notices. It also mentions subscription rates and advertising rates, urging careful preparation when sending copy from a distance.
Territorial mining sections attract investors as gold and coal efforts revive. Officials link progress to railroad openings that would spur interior access and broader Alaska prosperity despite past policy hurdles and slow quartz developments.
The piece lauds the prospector as western development’s pioneer and credits him with unleashing vast wealth. Senator Borah lauds the prospector’s courage, self-reliance, and perseverance in opening remote regions and inspiring the west’s growth and commerce.
The standpat press refuses to be pleased with Mr. Bryan despite sixteen years of attempts to join Washington society. They warn that his ascent to any national leadership would doom the Ship of State, though he now holds a federal position of importance.
William G. Butler and Owen Nidym, soldiers, received two years and three months each in McNiel Island for assault with intent to commit rape on an unnamed woman at St Michael. Jury found them guilty of assault with intent rather than the greater offense, leniency requested, court citing potential further punishment.
Report notes V. Steffanson's Canadian birth and Icelandic roots, contrasts Anderson as Norwegian by descent born in Town, and mentions Scotty Allen receiving English binoculars engraved from Steffanson as thanks for help securing dogs.
Mr and Mrs James Chronister from Otter Creek spent several days in the city this week and stayed for the funeral of the late Leonard Dodge. Tom McWinnon was among the passengers on the Beaver last Tuesday. Scation Blanks at Pioneer office.
The Dawson story reports Mrs. Anna Nee, once prominent in Fairbanks and Iditarod circles, won a $200 judgment against Willard Jones. The case drew attention to a mixed jury where three women and nine men deliberated, with women shifting support after initial ballots. The article notes Sweden's growing cultivation loans for farmers and ends with a brief cafe ad.
By writ of execution issued August 7 1918 the District Court Alaska grants Clark Lumber Company a judgment against Tsaue Nyholm Mina Nyholm and Frank Miller. The real estate described as a parallelogram measuring 120 by 120 feet on Willow and Second Avenue in Iditarod is to be sold at public auction on September 10 1913 at 2 00 PM at the Willow Street corner in Iditarod Alaska. Behörden officials note the sale is authorized by U S Marshal T T Burwyn and attorney W Howell.
The Ta coma Tribune notes that standpatters push for Bryan to remain active, fearing national catastrophe if he rests. It mentions protests by Congress members and press offices during his lecture trip to vania and quips about his humor and past efforts to please them.
Funeral for Mrs Frank E Snyder at A B Hall described as impressive with ritual by Arctic Brotherhood members. Floral tributes featured pale blooms. Ale Maltby read the burial rite and a solo was rendered by Mrs Sollibakie. Attendants traveled long distances to the service. Mr Maiden, over 80, aided by Pioneers igloo supervision and Dr McCallum attends the afflicted prospector Mr Maiden awaiting care after search efforts.
A. J. Maiden, renowned old prospector, was brought to St. Matthew's hospital last night after suffering paralysis affecting the entire left side. He was transported from the Big Chena region by motor.
Dr Wortmann's steroplane hovered over Capt Billy Peterson's home last Monday and a ten pound baby boy was born. The mother and baby are reported well. The father, a noted wrestler, has joked about a half nelson. Imperial Baths advertises Turkish steam and tub baths with rooms.
Notice to heirs that failure to pay or comply within ninety days from the last publication will forfeit their interest. The property is in the Cher Mining District Territory of Maska with Adams signing. First publication June 4 1013, last publication September 13.
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