Roadhouse Dust Heist Ends With Suspected Theft
In a Moore Creek roadhouse a struggle to disarm Frank Hammond ended with Hammond trying to cut his throat while three men restrained him. Japanese proprietor Joe fled, later returning with a missing poke, then admitted ownership of dust once evidence mounted. Officers recovered about an ounce and a half short of the original quantity, spilled in the snow during the scramble.
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
The report notes Mulligan prospects for Georgetown next spring with shipments from Bethel. A warm storage area is cut into the river bank to store potatoes and onions, while Herbert Lynch, who visited Bethel on Quickstep’s second trip, says these goods will be ready for the first spring voyage. Based on Kuskokwim conditions, navigation opens a month earlier than the Yukon, enabling Georgetown to peel spuds ahead of other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Bethel
Herbert Lynch
Yukon
George Town
Steamer William Ogilvie Removed From Lake Marsh
After seven years of disuse at Lake Marsh head, the twin screw steamer William Ogilvie built at Lake Bennett in spring 1809 was pulled off and moved to Carcross on the ways. The vessel, once used on the Tagish and Fiftymile rivers to reach the Klondike, is now laid up after being named the first commissioner.
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Lake Marsh
William Ogilvie
Lake Bennett
Tagish
Fiftymile
Klon
Carcross
Yukon Territory mare stranded years ago finally rescued
A mare abandoned after being stranded on a bar years ago endured exposure but remained in fair condition. No attempt to salvage her was made for years until last fall when rescue efforts began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yukon Territory
Stamp Mill Bought by Seattle Miner for Juneau Claims
John D. Denny of Seattle has seized control of the stamp mill at Snettisham and will move it to the Basin back of Juneau to operate his mining claims. Meanwhile California Nevada Copper Company is installing a 200 stamp mill at Ebners and Treadwell plans a three mill setup near Juneau.
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John D. Denny
Seattle
Juneau
Snettisham
California
Nevada Copper Company
Ebners
Freight From Dikeman Booms As Winter Freeze Lifts
Freight from Dikeman pours into Idit and reaches two tons, with at least 60 more tons of heavy machinery and hardware expected. Brumbaugh Hamilton Kellogg goods, including two builders, head for Flat Creek. Shipments by Judge Thomas to Clas Miller and others, plus 40 to 50 tons of feed, are noted. A convoy of horse and dog teams moves upriver as season ends, with Captain Worth and Dan Sutherland coordinating Otter supplies.
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 and Alaska Mail Rules
Post office bulletin explains winter mail restrictions to interior Alaska from Oct 1 to May 1. It notes limits on magazines and trade copies, with exceptions for seeds and urgent personal items, plus guidance on prioritizing letters, newspapers, and periodicals. Simpson's jeweler offers nugget souvenirs and merchants arrange reservations for the New Year festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sister Ann
Alaska
Ftrm
Simpson's
Pioneer Jeweler
Misunderstanding Over Accounts Causes Deadlock in Court
Jack Ryan of Discovery Otter firm Chesley, Ryan & Kehoe faced a dispute over funds with Hugh Ferry. Ferry denied receiving the money and a deadlock followed, leading to a jury verdict issued last Wednesday in Commissioner Maltby’s court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ryan
Discovery Otter
Chesley, Ryan & Kehoe
Hugh Ferry
Ferry
Commissioner Maltby
Sam Sanderson Seeks Gold After Donlan Creek Dig
Sam Sanderson, after blasting 36 holes on Donlan Creek above Ruby, returns without any gold smell. He says the venture yielded no wealth, noting the pups entering Donlan show no magic. Sanderson plans to reassess next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donlan Creek
Ruby
Sam Sanderson
Sam
Donlan
New Year festival draws crowd to Merchants cafe
A vivid note promises a memorable time at the Merchants cafe during the big New Year festival, urging readers to secure a seat before it fills. The writer hints at plans to revisit the district and continue the event in a later segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Cafe
Gets in Bad All Around
Harry Sheppard deputy marshal in the Imoke has been visiting Idit avod for days and now regrets coming. He bought a dog team from Bob Ger kie at Ophir, had it claimed by Farl Hunt who said the dogs were his and kept for safe keeping. Hunt won the suit in court and Sheppard must buy more dogs or pay the judgment. He appealed and will pursue his rights in district court. Also an ad for a self dumping outfit and Bock cigars advertised by cigars dealers.
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
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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