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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1911
Page
1
Admiral Togo, guest of the nation, is due to arrive in Vancouver on Sunday, will visit Seattle on Monday, and sail for Japan the following day. He has received an enthusiastic reception and created a favorable Wireless impression.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor travels the Northwest to solicit funds for the defense of the McNamaras indicted for dynamite outrages. Trial schedules for October amid the livid gusts of late August.
Twenty five thousand Harriman line shopmen prepare to strike over wage increases and union recognition. Negotiations expected as parties seek a quick settlement.
Esther Cleveland, Grover Cleveland's second daughter, age 20, will marry Randolph West, son of a noted Princeton professor, in a forthcoming New York-Wire notice.
W A Skinner, visiting millionaire, is reported frozen to death on Pike's Peak near Colorado Springs during a summer visit. Authorities have not confirmed additional details about the tragedy or possible rescue efforts.
G Cain, longtime resident near The Rapids on the Yukon between Tanana and Rampart, disappeared on the first of May after a quarrel. Reports say he may have harmed himself or wandered away. searchers found a note on his cabin door and his tracks led downriver with no trace by May 17. Cain had recent mental distress linked to physical illness, and a partner named Johnson worked with him before the disappearance.
Jim Frost known as the Sunny Jim of Flat Creek with Olson & Lawrence partners will spend the winter in California. The Palmade watches firm Lord & Co. jewelers is listed near the post office in Hamilton Hawaii Waltham.
Washington reports Pinchot and Poindexter plan alliance with Lafollette to embarrass Taft over Alaska coal lands and the Controller Bay business. Taft prepares a cautious annual message and home rule openness worded to blunt opposition. Hearst declares open war on Taft as Congress nears reassembly.
Frank Herring has been elected grand worthy president at the Fraternal Order of Eagles eleventh annual convention in San Francisco. William Brennan was named vice president as about 35 000 members and delegates paraded through city streets attracting a large turnout.
President Taft reviewed 150000 veterans of the Army of the Republic in Rochester as the group held its annual convention. He foresaw a future with wars settled by peace treaties and minimal bloodshed, citing recent treaties with Britain and France. Judge Harvey Trimble of Illinois was elected Commander-in-Chief for the coming year.
In London the railroads agreed to reinstate the strike leader to avert further trouble after workers won wage gains. The move marks another signal victory for the men as railroads had discriminated against leaders when strikes resumed. In Cardiff rioters attacked Jewish traders but were repulsed by the military.
The Seattle No. 3 departed Wednesday night from Dikeman direct to St. Michael with numerous passengers aboard. Gilbert Nairn seeks the city assessor post. Sam J. Callahan, ex Rampart and Tanana reporter, joins the Pioneer family in the city. Eddie McArdle arrived from Moore Creek last Sunday and appears fit. Abe Weiss of Plat City clothier fame visited the city yesterday. Mrs. Charles Suter, wife of Flat City hardware man, arrived for a short visit yesterday.
Personal notes describe Dan Callahan rusticating at Ruby with light teaming. Alex Capewell runs a grocery business. Charles Phillips owns a good restaurant. George Jesse sells groceries from his Yukon roadside business. Bob Bloom opens a hardware store. Harry Edwards drives a team for Jim Gallagher. Folsom, discoverer of Moore Creek, visits town after selling property and plans to look outside. wishes for his Washington bid. Gerald O Shays and Sam Sanderson return from Smok e diggings with options on Gaines and Ophir creeks for Nome capital. Roadhouse in Allen for sale and going outside. Pioneer office advertises Rock cigars.
The benefit dance held last Saturday night at the A. B. Hall in Flat City drew over 500 attendees and raised a substantial sum to aid the aged couple living outside in comfort. Credit goes to the Flat ladies for their charitable effort and social success. Billy Bevans and Al Walsh visited from Fiat and deposited a large poke for safekeeping at a local bank, while news notes mention prospects’ outfits at Richards.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier signals possible withdrawal from politics to enter private life if Canadians oppose his pro reciprocity policy. The general election will hinge on the Reciprocity bill, seen as the crowning work of his career amid strong opposition.
Wireless dispatch reports Fisher has left Cordova for Controller Bay to investigate the Ryan locations. Beverley notes President Taft is resting. Funeral crowds reach five thousand for John W. Gates. Sailor Burke defeats Billy Pape in a ten round New York bout. Papke was favored. Upton Sinclair files for divorce. Battling Nelson to fight Lew Lowell in Sacramento on September 9.
Prof Georgeson in charge of Alaska experimental stations travels from Rampart to Fairbanks and will proceed to Sitka via St Michael. Rampart station has 27 acres under cultivation with plans to clear 25 more and develop seed distribution. Over forty potato varieties have been grown there.
Frank Manley has gone to Moore Creek to size up hydraulic mining possibilities. He is accompanied by Theodore Witte.
E Meecham filed a complaint in the commissioners court charging Charles L Woodworth with stealing a horse robe and other property claimed by the complainant. Woodworth arrested and jailed. Trial set for Monday before Commissioner EB. WM Stanton. Reputed by locals from Dawson and Fairbanks residents report limited mail service with seven deliveries in fifty days. Gasoline available at Vachon and Sterling's.
A Yukon river expert warns Pioneer to issue a warning about possible shortages for Ruby and other Yukon supply points this winter. The population has hardly changed, merchants know the exact stock needs, and navigation openings emptied stocks. A Glen Gulch pay strike revived interest, increasing concern of a stampede if grub runs short.
During the week of the deaths of Ed McMullen and Charles Noffke both men drowned while bathing in the surf at Long Beach California. McMullen had previously gone Outside last winter in charge of his brother Albert who had been declared insane.
Archie Mitchell representing the Pioneer Mining Co of Nome departed for the Seward peninsula metropolis yesterday and will return on the last Masifrog fome Nene. Lord & Co. jewelers advertise wedding rings made from local gold while you wait.
Aviator Atwood after a record flight and within 28 miles of his goal crashed in a wooded pocket when his motor broke. He may need to disassemble and reassemble the machine before resuming his journey after a prior White House visit with President Taft.
In Purcell Oklahoma a mob of about 3000 burned Tenry Carter a Black man at the stake after accusing him of assaulting a white woman. Officials were unable to intervene as the crowd carried out the act.
The marriage between Col. John Jacob Astor and Miss Madeleine Force has not yet taken place due to opposition from Protestant and Catholic churchmen. The couple are in New Suffield. Astor is 48 and Force is 18. The suggested alliance has been called the crime of the century.
George Parker of United Wireless and other officers were convicted of using the mails with intent to defraud and sentenced to two years in a penitentiary. Parker begins serving the term Wednesday and will depart for McNeil's Island.
M P Fleischman Rampart postmaster returns from a trip tied to Flat interests with optimism that Rampart can regain prestige. He notes high ground near Rampart creeks as promising for prospecting and compares Upper Flat conditions to the old camp. Pay found on Hootlanana Creek after splash dam setup by Nels Rasmusson and partner with Ryden Olsen and Cassidy.
The Iditarod Traction Company issues an immediate schedule change with trains leaving Iditarod at 9 am and 4 pm. The fare for a triple journey is 83.
Byers & Co. deliver freight from Dikeman daily despite low water. Cap's Place advertises a full line of Bock cigars and smokers articles. Includes view ads for Iditarod and Flat Creek areas and Red Cross Dug Store offerings.
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