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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1911
Page
12
A Hot Springs district find of tin oxide ore known as cassiterite with tungsten traces promises high metal values. Analyses by L M Drury show ore worth around 61 dollars per cent and over 400 dollars per ton at current prices, though transport and processing costs reduce net revenue.
Archdeacon Stuc leaves Id itarod area after smallpox outbreak news. Backers pledge funds and materials for the new Iditarod hospital with a target completion and patient reception by August 30. Contributions include $50 material from F A Cleveland, doors and windows from Harry Cribb, and phone service from the Telephone company.
Catholic church benefit dance at the A B hall Friday is expected to be a great success. Local volunteers have organized committees for reception entertainment refreshments and more to boost church funds. Tickets cost 3.50 with numerous named residents serving on the planning groups.
Wm Deetering known as Caribou Bill arrived in town with a large load from his Happy River property atop the sky line. The Clark Donnelly Deetering estate is a notable producer. George F Kill Flatcreek visitors in Iditarod. Lord Co. Hunting Party returns with Captain Dobbin and Messrs Bishop and Johnson report a nine day trip on the launch Standard. Owing to high water game was scarce. Lord Co jewelers offer nuggets and finished work near the gas station at Vachon Sterling's.
Reports from Rampart and Fairbanks indicate Tom Steffensen, linked to Fairbanks labor troubles, is alive in the Tanana region near the Little Delta. He left June 12 with a raft and a cranky green-log taft, despite warnings river conditions were hazardous.
The article recalls Steffensen's early Fairbanks work as a United Mine Workers organizer during the labor movement. He helped lead strikes and faced indictment for a depot riot when Douzat shot Deputy Marshal Phil North, later engaging in representation work on quartz properties in the Little Delta and Kantishna districts.
In the probate court of Alaska Fourth Division before E M Stanton Psq Commissioner final account filed by L S Robe administrator for the estate of Ben Johnson deceased will be heard October 28 1911 objections to the final account and its settlement will be heard. August 25 1911. Stanton Commissioner and Probate Judge.
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