Roadhouse Dust Heist Ends With Confession In Moore Creek
In a Moore Creek roadhouse a struggle to disarm Frank Hammond nearly led to a throat cut. Joe the Japanese proprietor fled through the door with dust, later found shoveling snow into a box. After confrontation, he admitted a poke belonged to Hammond, and dust weighing about an ounce and a half was recovered, with some spilled in the snow as the sequence of events unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hammond
Moore Creek
Joe
Hammond
Bill Midgely
Dr. Brooks
Mr. Plummer
Joey
Lly
Midgely
May Have Mulligan In Early Springtime
A fragment notes Georgetown will have a Mulligan in early spring with storage of potatoes and onions near a warm river bank, ready for the Quickstep’s first trip. Herbert Lynch reports Bethel holds similar supplies as the Yukon and Kuskokwim open earlier, with Georgetown expected to peel spuds ahead of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Bethel
Herbert Lynch
Yukon
George Town
Steamer William Ogilvie Removed From Lake Marsh
After seven years at the head of Lake Marsh the steamer William Ogilvie, a twin screw boat built at Lake Bennett in spring 1909, used on the Tagish and Fifty mile rivers, has been pulled off and taken to Carcross for work on the ways. The vessel was named after the first commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Marsh
William Ogilvie
Lake Bennett
Tagish
Fiftymile
Klon
Carcross
Yukon Territory Mystery Dog Rescued After Years Stranded
A dog left behind on a bar years ago in Yukon territory was finally rescued last fall. Despite prolonged exposure, the animal remained in surprisingly good condition, with no prior attempt at recovery for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yukon Territory
Stamp Mill Bought By Seattle Miner Near Juneau
John D. Denny of Seattle, owner of mining property in the Basin behind Juneau, has gained control of the old stamp mill at Snettisham and will move it to the Basin to operate his claims. California Nevada Copper Co at Ebners is installing a 200 stamp mill, and Treadwell will add three mills nearby, soon to be in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Denny
Seattle
Juneau
Snettisham
California
Nevada Copper Company
Ebners
Freight From Dikeman Pours In Heavy Across Interior Alaska
Freight from Dikeman continues arriving at Idit despite the freezeup with over two tons landed and expectations of around 80 tons more from Brumbaugh Hamilton and Kellogg. Two large builders are en route to Flat Creek to sell, and Judge Thomas shipments to Clas Miller are largely moved. Numerous freighters and teams, including Mahoney, Rich, Don Miller, Jim Ryan, and Capt Worth, with Dan Sutherland, are active along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Trem
Dikeman
Samson
Iditarod
Brumbaugh, Hamilton & Kellogg
Lower River
Mahoney and
Rich
Af Goldstream
Don Miller
Jim Ryan
Hogan
Strandberg
Scott
Cleveland
Alabam" Labouteau
Diskaket
12. W. Griffin Co
Capt
Worth
Dan Sutherland
Otter Association
Winter Imwail Regulations For Interior Alaska Mail
Postal bulletin explains winter Alaska mail rules from Oct 1 to May 1. It details allowed letters and periodicals, restrictions on magazines and trade copies, plus weight allocations favoring urgent needs, seeds, and small merchandise packages for individuals. It notes seeds, medicine, and eyeglasses may travel if for personal use, with limits per recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sister Ann
Alaska
Ftrm
Misunderstanding Over Accounts Ends in Verdict
Jack Ryan of Discovery Otter firm Chesley, Ryan & Kehoe faced a deadlock with Hugh Ferry over money kept for safekeeping. Ferry denied receiving funds, a jury trial held last Wednesday in Commissioner Maltby's court resulted in Ferry being given a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ryan
Discovery Otter
Chesley, Ryan & Kehoe
Hugh Ferry
Ferry
Commissioner Maltby
Sanderson Finds No Gold After Donlan Creek Dig
Sam Sanderson spent 36 holes on Donlan Creek near Ruby seeking gold but came away disappointed as the dig yielded no trace of wealth. He noted the pups entering Donlan do not tap the magic well in that section and plans to return after a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donlan Creek
Ruby
Sam Sanderson
Sam
Donlan
New Year Festival Draws Crowds at Merchants Cafe
The report notes an upcoming festival at Merchants cafe promising a memorable experience. A speaker mentions plans to revisit a portion of the new district, hoping to tackle it again after the celebration. The emphasis is on securing a seat to enjoy the event and the district’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Cafe
Gets In Bad All Around
Harry Sheppard deputy marshal in the Imoke has been in Idit avod and bought a dog team from Bob Ger kie at Ophir. The dogs were claimed by Farl Hunt who said he left them with Ger kie for safekeeping. Hunt won the possession suit after a jury trial. Sheppard appeals and may buy more dogs or pay the judgment. he lacks a team to go back with and will press the case in district court. Also an ad notes one complete self dumping outfit for sale and cigars dealers offering Bock cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sheppard
Imoke
Iditavod
Bob Gerkie
Ophir
Farl Hunt
Gerkie
Hunt
Sheppard
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Mulligan
Beattie House
First Avenue
Dominion
the Royal
Willow Street
T. L. McGrath
Sheet Metal Works
Simpson's
Pioneer Jeweler
Sanderson
Hard's
Slippern’s Mill
Bock
Griffin
Phillips
Mrs. Uhs
Garden Fagie
Willow ST
JH Rogers
Slipperm’s Mill
Lditarod
Mission Furniture
Red Gross Brug
Miner's Home
Pat Keyes
Phil Mayhan
Ontire
Ophir House
Flat Creek
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