30 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1913
Page
1
Former Governor Lind reported to President Wilson from Mexico as the press and Senate discussed on foreign relations. Wilson declined new arms embargo proposals, stressing no firm plan until he receives Lind’s full report and evaluates the Mexican constitutional process before recognizing Huerta’s government.
Secretary Lane urged a government owned railroad from the Pacific coast to Alaska to unlock land and promote settlement. He supported a coaling station in a landlocked Alaskan harbor to provision the Pacific fleet. The plan envisions transportation facilities to enable settlement and resource development in Alaska.
Washington Postmaster General Burleson disagrees with a department order banning playing cards that display a famous painting on the face. The issue centers on a card showing a back illustration of “un adorned beauty” and the department’s stance on the acceptability of such art in artifacts.
Washington, Aug. 20 Senator Kenyon on the floor urged that busting trusts should be Congresss priority over tariff revision He argued trusts are gradually swallowing competition in the nation and threaten economic life.
Joe Martindale returns from a South Africa trip and heads to Alaska then to Uhisana My and Mps. ed Oies, Mrs Brice plans a Seattle trip, Dr C D Carter shifts from Ophir to the Chi Manager route, Wood joins a transport sector tour, and Postmaster Hatston enjoys a short vacation near Dikeme rile. Johnson departs on an air trip to Mooreerees while local creeks show the first thaw. The town witnesses a cool, breezy Wednesday with lingering snowfall on creek sides fading by dusk.
Fairbanks resident Howard Rolston has been nominated for West Point by Delegate Wickersham and will soon depart for exams for entry. Rolston is a member of Fairbanks High School's first graduating class and friends expect he will meet the academy's strict requirements. This marks the second Fairbanks appointment by Delegate Wickersham, after R. W. Taylor's son.
The gunboat Manila, now a prison ship at Mare Island, San Francisco, is to be sold by the government. Formerly a Spanish gunboat captured by Admiral Dewey in 1898, she will be sold once prisoners are removed and the vessel stripped.
Isador Strauss, prominent New York financier who perished on the Titanic, had his will admitted to probate by Surrogate Cohalan. The estate valued at 4.59 million dollars goes entirely to his children except 440000 allocated to various New York city Catholic and Jewish charities and an equal sum for administration costs.
August 21 report details Harry ul of the Canadian Order in serious legal trouble. Kelly, tied to the order, is under arrest pending pre trial hearing. Numerous witnesses ready to testify suggest steep consequences for the accused.
In Birmingham on August 20 Dotahi A. Kenyuff and Christopher Gus ir ion cit mitter died from an electric shock at the Loyal Order of Moose hall during initiation. Initial reports said they fainted and were rushed to the hospital where they died soon after.
A father reportedly gave each of his two young sons a 22 caliber rifle near Ka rg. While en route to have a bullet removed from a neighbor, he was last seen with ribs injured by an accidental back shot from his children’s gun, police say.
Martin Steinger, described as a citizen, visited local creeks early in the week and returned with evident enthusiasm. The note mentions fresh-cured silver salmon and a quick meal option at Discovery, with Crowley & Porter referenced.
On sale now a new pamphlet titled The Alaska Mining Law with explanations of the latest regulations by Senator Henry Roden of the First Alaska Legislature Fourth division. The guide targets miners operators and prospectors and is priced at 50 cents. Available at Ausley's Book Store Idit Wed and Pioneer Drug Store in Flat.
The U S post office will start a four times a month mail service from Seattle to Iditarod Alaska starting November 1. Each trip will carry mail and packages with delivery within 22 days. the plan aims to improve service for remote Alaskan routes.
August 11 Alaska news urges readers to back the Democratic administration. It praises rail expansion, improved laws, and economic growth under Democratic leadership, asserting it benefits Alaska and national progress. The piece appeals to Tanana Publishing Company stockholders and local stakeholders to stay aligned with the administration.
The report covers Yankee creek plans to dredge the area with equipment arriving next season and trucking to the head of the Takoma river. It mentions Gaines creek mining results, a prospecting drive by Frank Joaqu kokwim Commercial Company, and options on Gaines creek ground with a drill guiding efforts.
Colonel Goethals head of the Panama canal commission designates October 16 as the day when the Culebra dike will be dynamited and the Pacific waters joined to the Atlantic. It is probable that President Wilson will witness the final stroke of this vast project costing the United States millions, years of labor, and many deaths from accidents and fever.
In Boston on August 25 Governor Goss faced a sharp rebuke from striking mental workers when he refused to recognize the union and asked individuals to visit him. The workers responded by marching to the state house and delivering their message, then dispersed as the governor departed in his car.
Vancouver reported Joan McNamara, Australian, assigned to the robbery of the New Westminster branch of the Bank of Montreal. He was sentenced to nine years in the penitentiary for theft of an automobile used to remove the bank loot. 18 weeks will be deducted for time served.
The White Seal will run one Tanana river trip this fall while the White Seal’s schedule ends the Yukon route. Captain Sproat plans a trading post in Taterion. the Gephan Boy and OB report cargo and paint updates. Launch Nancy Bell carried freight to port with no passengers. Mabel left for a new site on August 9. Last through boat Little Delta advertised as final run. snow and rain hit Nulato with travel impacted on Thursday night.
Names of boats and routes across Alaska ports listed with arrivals and departures on August 28 29 including Fort Gibbon Rampart Chena St Michael Kotlik Kaltag Dawson Tanana Eagle and related travel notes. mentions Ada Maltby returning to Iditarod from the States after visiting Dikeman last Tuesday.
August dispatches from Fairbanks Cordova and Valdez detail scarce grub at the new Chisana diggings and a lack of tools. Chief Hennecke warns of law enforcement needs to curb claim jumping and food theft while many outfits move toward works yet to begin. Telegraphed notes mention a hunting accident near the Gulkana river and uncertainty over an identity linked to John Smith.
Commissioner Albrecht held a coroner s inquest after a young man hanged himself from a cabin roof near the Yukon Gold Company dredge. The death, ruled by no dispute over cause, followed a period of homesickness and failed attempts at bookkeeping work. The body was found Thursday afternoon and sent onward to the city for shipment.
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