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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1913
Page
4
The S and S steamboat, recently completed by Marl Slippern and Doha, sits on Willow Street near Hine at the city dock. The vessel is nearing readiness for its maiden run toward the Tanana River, pushed by an equipped barge shrouded in canvas for passenger decor.
About a dozen riders with veteran sprinters aboard plan to push for top honors in the Old Man's Race at the POPS Tan feature. George Taylor, the feet footed standout, aims for San Francisco preparations as part of this major showcase.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention mail deadlines and telephonic experiments. It references Mau Mail For Outside, registered mail deadlines, and a Victoria ship near St Michael, with scattered phrases about fever, steam, and experiments. Named entities are fragmented and uncertain.
J C Currin the wireless operator at the t graph station returned to the city last Sunday. Sparks Hall who has run the local station for two years last on the Florence 8 for Chile. Chile, noted for thrift and peace, is cited amid regional context. The Tank deposits rose about 150 percent in four years and 40 percent from WL to 112 Da Rand's discovery date for first class meals.
Mrs Selina Swanson visited Discovery on Wednesday. William Taylor arrived from Gaines Creek last week bringing a nugget valued over 300 dollars found on his claim this summer No 4 bench. He will stay a week or two to settle business before leaving for the new str. The dredge dam broke Sunday evening around seven, leaving the big machine stranded for about 26 hours. Hob Townie bought the bath house outfit from Miss Maud Earle at Plat City and is installing it in the Home hotel. Mrs Phillips and baby are reported well and to leave the hospital tomorrow. Cor Pook of Plat City recently received a new spring wagon for deliveries.
Ashland Oregon, Aug 2 A hobo saved a southbound train from disaster by signaling danger just before a bridge near Oakland. The engineer saw a man on the track ahead and the train halted as a firebrand carrier warned of a person in danger. The hero’s warning prevented a high speed collision and saved lives.
Fragmentary OCR hints at an Arctic Brotherhood meeting with mentions of Camp Wizarod evenings and monthly gatherings on the first and third weeks. Names such as SAM BAYLES and CURRIN appear, but overall text is garbled and incomplete.
Citizens of Iditarod, including unexpired term contenders General Fawn i Sead and others, must file intention and meet residency. Polls open at 9 o'clock, with local official A.M. Meyers directing municipal election duties on August 28, 1918, at Iditarod.
Privileges from Bristol Bay report indicate salmon district output for the month may reach 1,601,000 cases, possibly the largest Alaska harvest ever. The rise is credited to new methods and gear supplied by Libby-McNeil, with local notes from Du Rand's Discovery Cafe. Location blanks at Pioneer office.
Automobile from Fairbanks to Seattle completed the 220 mile Alaska run in 43 hours. John Ronan and Ferguson led the way with government road passengers aboard. The Chamber of Commerce formed a committee to invite Alaska air officials and railroad officials to improve the trail toward Chisiany.
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