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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1912
Page
3
Nome plans a large winter carnival at year end similar to prior years. Half of the proceeds go to the hospital and half to aid indigent miners brought in for treatment from outlying districts. The fund is needed after the Department of Justice barred waging in such cases.
Prominent operators in Fairbanks are seeking financing for a power plant at the mouth of Pilot Creek to supply electricity to nearby creeks. Cheaper power could enable extraction of more low grade ground. If successful, the old Tanana Electric Company plant may be taken over.
Fairbanks, December 5. Dog fanciers in the Fairbanks district plan a series of races. Several crack dog teams are in the area and good sport is expected.
In Fairbanks on November 30 heavy snowfalls eased travel over the past week. The weather is clear but cold with the thermometer at 25 below zero.
Fairbanks reports thirteen glanders cases since discovery. Authorities believe the outbreak is now under control and managed.
Reports from Tanana indicate the Indian River district produced 30000 this year, up from 13000 last season, reflecting a strong gain in regional yields and economic activity.
Nome, December 5. Competition between independent firms and the Pacific Gold Storage Company pushes meat prices down this winter. Beef by the side drops from 29 cents a pound to lower rates, with independent firms charging slightly more than cold storage yet attracting public patrons.
Joe Morman and John Holmgren, owners of benches on Flat Creek from the mouth downstream, believe pay has been found on the upper benches and expect to locate pay along the entire creek. They will winterly prospect the ground around the creek, aiming to extend findings from the benches above to the lower sections.
Fairbanks December 5 The Newsboy mill continues to process ore from its own mine though ore supply may run low so the mill may serve as a customs mill for nearby quartz prospectors. Hudson Bros plan to start their mill on Hster within a month.
Douglas Island News notes Major J F E A Strong as ideal for Alaska governor if Wilson wins. Seward Gateway prints praise declaring him capable, trusted, and the handsomest man in Alaska. In other news, Hughey Paris writes he bought a 320 acre Alberta ranch near Edmonton at 25.25 an acre.
Alaska news notes multiple developments including Tanana Valley railway engine house in Fairbanks shifting repairs from Chena, a new snowplow, Sulzer mine ownership and Nome ties, Den nett moves to cancel coal claims in Bering river district, rising living costs in Atlin, Whittren selling Nome Nugget stake, Hunter bringing $1 million seal skin cargo to San Francisco, barroom license revocation petitions in Fairbanks, and 14 miners plus 17 from Treadwell joining tunnels for Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Co. Prosperity in the capital is remarked as rail and mining activities surge.
Acting Secretary Cable announces federal licensing for wireless operators aboard ships and shore stations, effective December 13. The plan creates nine districts with inspectors in New York, Baltimore, New Orleans, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Savannah, Seattle and Cleveland. Exams at navy yards and posts. amateur stations limited to 300 meter wavelengths unless granted special permission. licenses for ship and coast stations issued by inspectors or the Washington navigator’s office.
Frank Kern states that Peaceful Henry was not among those compelled to move from Nulato to Ruby. Hank learns the Watson Flyer cannot buck the ice and transfers his dog consignment accordingly.
Fred Vogler hosted a farewell dinner at the Grand hotel last Saturday before sailing outside via Fairbanks. Guests included Dr. Bebla Dr. Wortmann and Mrs. Kemp. Vogler may return next spring after reaching Ruby prior to the freeze up.
An order signed by Judge Fuller on October 25 directs federal case money totaling 3,801.50 to be distributed among Fourth division towns. Iditarod gets 519. The balance goes to Fairbanks 3,167.50 and Chena 15.
William A. Peffer, founder of the Populist party and former U S senator from Kansas, died at his daughter's Grenola home at age 65. Born September 10 1831 in Cumberland county Pennsylvania he rose from poor beginnings to the Senate in 1891, later editing a farm weekly and serving on the Congressional Record payroll.
Washington in October the house finance committee reports that J. P. Morgan and John D. Rockefeller wield absolute control over one third of U.S. wealth, with total assets of the controlled operations at 39.7 billion dollars. A Fairbanks letter notes over 150 Fairbankians staying at the Frye hotel in Seattle, plus Dr. E. M. Spaulding and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cribb who had recently left for Paris and London.
London reports a new diamond field in the Congo Free State under Belgian dominion. The fields near Congo are said to rival Kimberly with interest from the Guggenheims, signaling high prospects for Africa's diamond wealth.
News Miner reports two petitions filed with Judge Fuller regarding Ruby's incorporation. The first seeks a March 1913 election on incorporation, signed by 60 citizens including Alex Capewell and W F Harrison of the Ruby Improvement Association. The second, with 73 signatures, objects to granting the petition, arguing tax burden and readiness concerns.
San Francisco November 21 Leo Oleson the Seattle Socialist deprived of his citizenship papers by Judge Hanford is still in doubt about re instatement. The circuit court hearing was postponed until February on the attorney general's advice. Al Thorns arrived from Flat Tuesday greatly surprised after assurances of no difficulty.
Major J F A Strong plans a Juneau start for a new newspaper to be named the Alaska Empire. Advices from the capital say he will adopt a forceful motto, recalling Katalla’s motto Where the rails meet the sails which proved impractical as rails never met sails. Pete Jensen arrived from Cleary Creek Saturday.
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