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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1913
Page
7
Kenai Peninsula game warden in Seward reports a senior case against Thurman. He received fifty days for killing out of season, with a $150 fine. Other men fled the country after complaints. Thurman’s conviction is noted as a strong enforcement example.
In Seattle July 39 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien, a leading figure in boxing years ago, visits with plans to move young Phil Philadelphia Jack O'Brien to California for tougher bouts. The 18 year old holds a draw with his younger brother, Leach Cros observes the Pioneer Ice arena ovation.
The Iditarod town council met last Wednesday and scheduled a September 8 election to fill a school board position until the regular April election. Voting will be at Jos H Smiths gun store with council members acting as judges and clerks to cut costs. The treasurer reported over 8000 dollars on hand with more expected soon and a likely tax levy for 16. Action on winter wood supply was postponed.
In Hodgeman county Kansas a German farmer Rudolph Meyer claims to construct a railroad line across his land with one pair of mules and a scraper. He asserts private funding and no railroad company behind him while landowners resist, fearing the right of way will revert if not used. Meyer continues grading miles of track outside Jetmore amid local curiosity and speculation.
The Canadian Pacific railway announces construction of a 16 mile tunnel through Kicking Horse pass in the Rockies. Estimated cost is $15,000,000 with a seven year build time. The tunnel will exceed the Simplon by four miles and remove many miles of dangerous snowsheds. Crosby baths advertised nearby.
Skagway Alaskan July 30 Mr and Mrs Charles Fowler left the city Monday for Cordova where they will steppe in to the new Chisana placer district.
Centralia report states Fire Warden Ferris orders burying all bottles found in forest reserves to prevent sun concentrated fires on dry leaves. Also notes plan for over 4,000 miles of copper wire for telephones in a new New York office building. Mention of Crosby baths on Cari bou street for shore visitors.
The Yoreric, a Glasgow commanded steamer official with Captain Young, reached Nome in ballast from South Wales and Newcastle Australia after 29 days at sea. It carries more than 5,000 tons of coal making a modern tramp voyage notable for its uneventful and pleasant progress.
Fred Clark and Miss Ruby May Kelly were married last Wednesday at the groom’s home with Rev E N Bradshaw officiating. The couple, popular in Ruby and Fairbanks circles, celebrated with a wedding supper for family and invited guests.
The Crosby baths Cavite offer the new spring-water shower baths as a feature patrons study. Printing at Pioneer off Out Here for Tr River Camps.
The article outlines provisions for placer mining locations, including monthly claims each of 40 acres or two of 20 acres, with up to six claims per attorney. It covers writing powers of attorney, discovery requirements, posting notices, boundary marking, filing certificates, and annual assessment work, plus sworn affidavits and recorder fees.
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