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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1913
Page
5
Hoboken dispatch Dec 5 reports Francis Sayre and his bride aboard for Europe their honeymoon to be spent in travel abroad. The party includes members of the President's family as they begin a European tour following their wedding.
President Wilson in his annual message to Congress urges government action on reforms and predicts Huerta will bring his own downfall. He backs national primary election law and national trust law reforms while noting territorial issues and Alaska railway concerns. Williams and Pugh confirmed in the report.
The American Atlantic fleet returned toward home after completing its annual practice cruise in the Mediterranean. The force passed through the straits yesterday and is on its way back to the United States.
New York December 5 The annual football clash between West Point and the Naval Academy at Annapolis ended with Army defeating Navy 22 to 9. The contest featured a decisive Army scoring drive and solid defense against Navy’s attempts to rally in the second half.
Hioil Clemmons, the best organizer the Mo last lodge, received a letter from J. Frederick Johnson, national sal director, noting he had organized lodges at Nome and St. Michael and would leave to organize a lodge in Marshall near Andreasski and then come to Iditarod. Clemmons expects him daily as the requisite charter signers have been secured and a flourishing lodge is anticipated soon after Mr Johnson’s arrival.
The week brings births and health notes in Flat City with a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Jost Loranger at the hospital. Mrs Charles Stanford returns from Moore creek and Curly Robinson reopens the Bank cafe with pies and pastries for locals.
The President argues for a government built and controlled railroad in Alaska to prevent private monopolies and to harmonize military and economic needs. He asserts natural resources should serve the people, while questioning overly strict conservation that harms Alaska residents.
Washington December reports the U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment of David Williams of Tacoma as collector of internal revenue for the District of Washington. The decision follows a process led by congressional and executive branches, placing Williams in a key federal tax post.
Alaska sees confirmation of John E. Pugh as collector of customs. John Rustgard, district attorney for the First division, is to be removed from office with no successor announced yet.
Washington December 9 The House Territories Committee reported favorably a bill by Representative William C Houston of Tennessee to construct a government railroad from Cordova or a nearby Seward point to Alaska interior. The measure aims to connect coastal Cordova with interior regions to aid development and travel.
Juarez reports that Chihuahua has fallen to Rebel General Villa who plans to advance on the city. Rebels now hold the northern provinces with no organized federal opposition, signaling a southward move toward Mexico City to attack Huerta's regime.
Indianapolis reports impeachment proceedings linked to the recent teamsters strike. Mayor Samuel Shank resigns to avoid facing charges as riots and clashes with the militia subsided. Militia restored order and business returned to normal.
The dog racing season starts with a clash between Joe Jean of Summit roadhouse and Nels Glantz of Grand hotel Flat City. A 22 mile sprint follows from Flat City to Discovery to Otter and back, with 500 dollars in purses. Runners begin Sunday at 1 PM, under Iditarod Kennel Club rules, with officials including Harry Lacey, Al Curry, Billy Taylor, Ramos Peterson, Henry Weir, Christy Anthonieson, Wat Huntermann, and Sam Bayles.
At the Nome city council meeting on October 26 the clerk reported the relief fund received 17640 dollars and, after expenses and bills, a remaining balance near 8000 dollars. The street committee was tasked to study and report on building a wagon bridge across Dry creek. Also noted are notes on wood coloring by burying freshly cut German furniture woods in earth with lime, and plans for Switzerland to harness the world’s highest waterfall for hydroelectric power. Announced is the Iditarod Pioneer’s new annual mining work blanks for placer claims in Alaska, meeting strict new law requirements, with distribution to dealers Ansley’s, Iditarod Pioneer Drug Store, Flat City, and Harry Donnelley’s Dis Otter.
The Yukon Gila Company dredge closed November 25 in the Yukon Iditarod district. Total output for 1913 is put near 2 million dollars, down from 2.7 million in 1912 but higher than 1911. Prospects for 1914 are hopeful with planned work and normal rainfall expected to boost production.
A federal grand jury indicts national officers organizers and many members of the United Mine Workers of America for causing the two month Colorado coast coal strike. The action targets leaders under Sherman Act restraint of trade and shocks labor circles as the AFL and affiliated unions prepare support.
Wireless report from Dallas dated December 5 describes a catastrophic central Texas flood. Fifteen thousand families left homeless, widespread property loss, numerous drownings and many missing. Relief funds launched and efforts underway to aid victims.
General Zelaya ex president of Nicaragua, arrested in New York on a murder charge, was ordered deported as undesirable. Extradition to Nicaragua was denied. Christmas plans mention a grand masque ball on New Year’s Eve organized by local committees and prominent residents.
Lucerne Switzerland October 15 One of the most interesting persons here is Mme Porfirio Diaz wife of Mexico's former president Known for beauty and Europeanization she and her husband stay at Hotel Montana entertaining with Mr and Mrs A E Stilwell of New York They have no wish to return to Mexico and are aligned with some American friends Also noted are mining notices and new territorial mining law forms now on sale at Ansleys in Ida rod St Donnelleys at Dis Otter and Pioneer Deng Store in Flat City
The Arctic Brotherhood votes a series of events to enliven local social life for weeks. A smoker on December 15 will feature initiation, refreshments, boxing, wrestling and gymnastic stunts with A B visitors invited. Committees led by Thurston, Boas and Gutarte organize the schedule including a Christmas tree and a Christmas Eve event and a grand masque ball on New Year’s Eve.
The Episcopal church recently received a fine new organ from New Jersey. Freight costs from New Jersey to Spirit City plus docks and carfare totaled seven dollars. Seattle to Valdez freight, including dockage, was 26 dollars with five in dockage and 3.50? The organ’s inaugural piece was Jesus Paid It All. Power of Attorney blanks noted by Pioneer office.
New York reports Jess Willard defeated Carl Morris in ten slow, unexciting rounds. The Oklahoma heavyweight controlled the action with superior reach and power, earning a decisive stoppage despite Morris’ resistance.
A snowshoe race is scheduled for Sunday December 14 between Rams and Dick Button, with a 10 o clock start and an eight mile return course following the river. The event aims to draw the entire community, and a number of snowshoe marathoners are noted in the race coverage.
James C. Moody, formerly a city attorney, resumes legal work after three years in Kuskokwim district. He maintains an office in the Beattie hotel building on First Street.
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