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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1912
Page
7
Nome announces a large winter carnival at year end with proceeds split between the hospital and a fund aiding indigents. The fund will support bringing sick miners from outlying districts to town for treatment as the Department of Justice bans wagers in such cases.
Prominent operators in Fairbanks seek to finance a project at the mouth of Pilot Creek to supply electricity for local creeks. The plan aims to enable the extraction of lower grade ground by providing cheaper power, with the potential takeover of the old Tanana Electric Company if successful.
Fairbanks, December 5. Dog fanciers are arranging a series of races in Fairbanks. Several crack teams exist in the district and good sport is expected, reflecting the popularity of dog racing as a pastime.
Fairbanks reports persistent snow over the past week, with travel now easier. The weather is clear but cold as the thermometer drops to 25 below.
December reports show thirteen glanders cases in the Fairbanks district since the disease’s discovery. Authorities state the situation is under control though and the outbreak is being managed actively.
Tanana reports the Indian River district produced about 30000 this year, up from 13000 last season, reflecting stronger harvest and improved yields across the district.
Nome December 5 reports meat prices are lower this winter due to competition between independent firms and the Pacific Gold Storage Company. Meats that last year sold around 29 cents a pound are down, with prices in the field now under the cold storage rates. Independent firms charge slightly more than cold storage but attract public patronage.
Joe Morman and John Holmgren, owners of flats along the creek, believe gold may lie on the benches below the Shropshire and Burns site. Pay has already been found on benches above, and they plan to winter prospect along the entire creek length with efforts from Holmgren and Morman.
December 5 report notes the Newsboy mill continues to process ore from its own mine but may run short of roe, leading to use as a customs mill by local quartz prospectors. Hudson Bros plan to start their mill on Hster within a month.
The Douglas Island News reports Iditarod Pioneer endorses Major J. E. A. Strong for Alaska governor, contingent on Woodrow Wilson winning the presidency. Seward Gateway adds praise, calling him best suited, reputable, well acquainted with the territory, and “handsomest man in Alaska.” In a separate note, Hughey Paris says he bought a 320 acre ranch near Edmonton, Alberta, at 25.25 an acre.
Fairbanks reports show the Tanana Valley railway moving engine repair to a new house and shop, while Gov. Sulzer expands Alaska ties with mining interests on Prince of Wales island. The Nome Nugget owner sells his stake, a million-dollar seal skin shipment reaches San Francisco, and Alaska rail and mining ventures, labor pay, and fur shipments populate a year of activity across towns like Chatanika, Juneau, and Ketchikan.
The December 13 start of a federal licensing regime governs radio across state lines and sea, with nine district offices and inspectors named in New York, Baltimore, New Orleans, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Savannah, Seattle, and Cleveland. Women may apply. ship station licenses go to departing port inspectors. exams at navy yards and posts. amateur wavelengths limited to 300 meters unless specially approved.
Frank Kern notes that Peaceful Henry was not among those driven to move from Nulato to Ruby. Hank realized the Watson Flyer could not buck the ice and transferred his dog consignment accordingly.
Fred Vogler who is going Outside gave a farewell dinner at the Grand Hotel last Saturday. Guests included Dr. Bebla Dr. Wortmann and Mrs Kemp. Vogler will go Outside via Fairbanks and may return next spring.
By an order of court signed by Judge Fuller on October 25, funds totaling 3801.50 will be distributed among Fourth division towns. Iditarod receives 519.50, Fairbanks 3167.50, and Chena 15.
Ex Senator William A. Peffer founder of the Populist party died at his daughter's home in Grenola Kansas at age 61. Born September 10 1831 in Cumberland County Pennsylvania he rose from humble origins to the U S Senate in 1891 and served until 1897. He long worked on small Kansas weekly papers and later codified the Congressional Record payroll.
Washington report from the house finance committee states J P Morgan and John D Rockefeller control one third of U S wealth. Total assets under their operations amount to 39 7 billion dollars. A Fairbanks letter notes over 150 Fairbankians staying at the Frye hotel in Seattle at the time, with Dr E M Spaulding present and Mr and Mrs Harry Cribb recently departed for Paris and London.
London reports a new diamond field discovery in the Congo Free State under Belgian rule. The mineral promise and prospects attract attention from the Guggenheims, with expectations to surpass Kimberly.
Petition filed with Judge Fuller on October 12 asks for Ruby to be incorporated and an election date set for March 1913. The effort is led by 60 citizens including Alex Capewell and W F Harrison, while a separate 73-signature petition opposes incorporation now citing unpreparedness and tax burden.
San Francisco November 21 Leo Oleson the Seattle Socialist deprived of his citizenship papers by Judge Hanford before his resignation remains unsure about reinstatement. Circuit court hearing postponed until February on attorney general advice. Al Thorns arrived from Flat Tuesday, surprised by assurances of smooth handling.
Major J F A Strong is expected to start a new newspaper in Juneau on November 1 named the Alaska Empire. The venture aims to carry a strong motto, echoing his Katalla paper era, where the city motto was Where the rails meet the sails. The Katalla effort failed to align rail and sea. Pete Jensen arrived from Cleary Creek Saturday.
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