06 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1913
Page
1
Hoboken dispatch reports Francis Sayre, son-in-law of the President, and his bride sailing for Europe to begin a European honeymoon voyage. The couple intends to spend their honeymoon traveling abroad.
President Wilson opens the Sixty third Congress with a annual message urging new national primary election law and reform of the Sherman act while noting Huerta’s self undoing. House Territorial Committee backs Houston Alaska Railway bill. Williams and Pugh confirmed by wireless.
The American Atlantic fleet, after a routine practice cruise through the Mediterranean, yesterday passed the straits and turned homeward. The ships and crews proceed toward home waters as communications from Gibraltar report the return underway.
New York Dec 5 The naval academy at Annapolis met West Point in the annual service football clash. Army defeated Navy by a score of 22 to 9 in a game played Saturday under the elders of game day at West Point.
Hioil Clemmons receives a letter from J. Frederick Johnson, national sal director, confirming lodge organization at Nome and St. Michael. Johnson plans to travel to Marshall near Andreasski then to Iditarod to establish a lodge. Clemmons expects him daily as the required charter signers are secured for a flourishing Mo lodge.
The week brings a hospital death for the Loranger baby while a newborn son arrives for Mr and Mrs Jost Loranger. Other notes cover births, illnesses, dog team freighting, mining work on Wildest and Discovery claims, relocations in Flat City Otter Creek and Innoko camps, with bakery needs and local cafe activity at Bank cafe.
The President argues for a government built, owned, and controlled Alaska railroad system as a military and economic necessity. He contends Alaska’s resources should be available to the people and cautions against overly strict conservation that harms residents while discussing measures to prevent a private monopoly in the United States.
Washington wire says the Senate confirmed the appointment of David Williams of Tacoma as collector of internal revenue for the district of Washington. The notice notes Williams is a pioneer resident and marks another presidential nomination approved.
The appointment of John E. Pugh as collector of customs for Alaska was confirmed. John Rustgard, district attorney for the First division of Alaska, is to be removed from office, with his successor not yet announced.
Washington December 9 House committee on territories reported favorably the bill by Representative William C Houston Tennessee to build a government railroad from Cordova or nearby Seward into interior Alaska. The measure aims to connect coastal towns with mining and settlement areas, backed by Northern development advocates. The committee stated the project would advance federal interests and open Alaska’s interior for commerce and expansion.
Juarez reports Chihuahua evacuated by federal forces and General Villa poised to advance on the city. Rebels now control northern provinces after a rout, with mobilization toward the capital likely. Huerta remains defiant in Mexico City as Paris presses for intervention to protect French interests and recalls ex President Diaz.
Impeachment proceedings linked to the recent teamsters strike in Indianapolis have led Mayor Samuel Shank to resign to avoid charges. The militia restored order as riots and conflicts subsided and business returned to normal.
The dog racing season starts with a 22 mile short course race by teams of Joe Jean from Summit roadhouse and Nels Glantz of Grand hotel Flat City. The event Sunday at 1 pm from Flat City to Discovery Otter back to Flat City. Judges and timekeepers named. purse set at 500 dollars.
At the Nome city council meeting on October 26 the clerk reported $17,640 collected for the relief fund, with expenses and upcoming bills leaving about $8,000 in balance. The decision on building a wagon bridge over Dry Creek was referred to the street committee for study and report. Also mentions German furniture makers aging native woods, a Swiss hydroelectric project using a 5412 foot cascade, and new annual mining work blanks for placer claims sold through local outlets.
The Yukon Gila Company dredge closed November 25 in the Yukon district, delaying operations a month. Despite water and output setbacks, total 1913 district gold production is estimated near 2 million dollars, down from 2.7 million in 1912 but above 1911. Prospects for 1914 look encouraging with planned work and expected higher output.
A federal grand jury in Puello Colo indicted national officers organizers and many members of the United Mine Workers of America. They face charges tied to the two month Colorado coast coal strike that sparked rioting and bloodshed. The case hinges on Sherman Act restraint of trade provisions drawing labor union actions into criminal procedure.
Wireless report from Dallas dated December 5 details one of the region’s worst floods. About 15,000 families are homeless and property damage is extensive. Death toll is not yet known with many missing. relief funds have begun and aid efforts are underway.
General Zelaya ex president of Nicaragua, arrested in New York on a murder charge, was ordered deported as undesirable after his extradition request to Nicaragua was denied. Volunteers including T. L. Thurston and Alfred Ira Wood will fund a Christmas tree, while a masque ball committee plans a major social event for New Year’s Eve chaired by Henry C. Wood and Cyril P. Wood among others.
Lucerne Switzerland Oct 15 Mme Porfirio Diaz wife of the former Mexican president is described as strikingly beautiful with black eyes and quick intelligence. She and her husband reside at the Hotel Montana and have hosted New York visitors Mr and Mrs Stilwell. She prefers Europe and shows no wish to return to Mexico. Also an advertisement notes new mining law compliant forms sold at Ansley's Ida rod Dis Otter and Pioneer Deng Flat City.
The Arctic Brotherhood moves to stage a sequence of social events over the coming weeks. A smoker on December 15 will feature initiations, refreshments, boxing and wrestling, plus gymnastic stunts. A Christmas tree, a general public social, a Christmas Eve event for children, and a grand New Year’s Eve masque are planned, with committees led by Thurston, Boas, and Gutarte coordinating.
The Episcopal church parish has funded a new organ from a New Jersey factory. Freight costs from New Jersey to Spirit City and dockage added to the bill, while Seattle to Valdez shipping cost totaled 26 dollars with five from the dockage and 3 50. The opening hymn played on the organ was Jesus Paid It All. Power of Attorney Blanks Pioneer Office.
New York December 5 boxing report says Jess Willard defeated Carl Morris in ten slow rounds. The Oklahoma heavyweight son shows clear dominance in portions of the match despite a lackluster pace.
A major snowshoe race is planned for Sunday December 14 between Rams and Dick Button, drawing local interest. The event starts at 10 o'clock, follows the river course to Richmond, and returns to the city, covering about eight miles. The report also mentions Peterson snowshoe marathoners and travelers from Otter Creek mining, with notes of arrivals in Seward and other nearby developments.
James C Moody resumed legal practice in the Kuskokwim district, with office at Beattie hotel on First street. Harry Sheppard left for Ophir City to serve as deputy marshal. Mrs William Peterson and Miss Bertha Johansen leased the Till bakery during Jimmie Tropa's absence. The Hardware World magazine featured Stiletto basketball team of Iditarod. A jewelry store fire caused minor damage. no sale. Abe Weiss visited Flat City. Charles Ansio arrived from Ophir district and will stay several days. Siguard Weig and Al Chapin arrived from the Yukon. Weng heads to new strike near Andreasski. Dr H Bebla, Flat City dentist, will stay seven weeks. office at Simpson's Folly on First and Willow. Charley Hurst of Imperial cigar store injured after a sidewalk fall. Alfred Boas spent days visiting creeks. Christmas display planned with photos by Clemons & Koons.
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