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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1912
Page
1
In Valdez Judge Lyons acquitted E. T. Barnette and B. R. Dusenbery of making false statements about the bank's financial position. The trial ends. Dusenbery had earlier resisted extradition from Vancouver. A second trial begins.
Chicago report says Theodore Roosevelt at a Progressive party meeting withdraws from leadership and urges continued party unity while speculation swirls over plans to reshape the movement. The leaders vote to set party headquarters in New York as the conference adjourns.
Mrs. George F Kilroy visits Flat City and Deputy Marshal Tom Howell makes the rounds in Iditarod. John Novak recovers from a severe arm burn and seeks a Flat basketball team to challenge Iditarod. Beacons aid mushers on Summit road and several residents undertake remodeling, prospecting, and diel services in the district.
Camp Flat No. 26 A B outlines dances in winter with events on December 20 1912 January 8 1913 a grand masque ball January 22 and a ladies ball February 22 followed by informal dances biweekly. Basketball nights Wednesdays and Saturdays are set to start a team to challenge Iditarod.
President Taft will depart Washington December 19 for his final official visit to the Panama Canal. He will travel to the canal zone aboard the dreadnought Arkansas.
Nine men perished in a large snowslide that buried a railroad crew miles from Cordova. The disaster occurred yesterday as trains faced delays while workers attempted to clear the slide.
Seward reports H. V. Hoben was indicted by the grand jury for cutting timber in violation of federal regulations and sentenced to three months in prison. The case notes that cutting timber on all public lands in Alaska is illegal without a permit.
Washington December 13 President Taft will be banqueted by the Republican party at New York on Saturday January 4, 1913. The event will mark a formal gathering with party leaders and supporters attending to honor the president.
Seattle December 13 Nels Johanson a laborer was awarded 18 000 in damages against the Pioneer mining company of Nome for injuries he sustained while running a hoist for the concern.
Fairbanks December 13 Captain Al Mayo one of the North’s oldest residents and partner of Lt Jack McQuesten in early days is expected to arrive from Rampart. Sour doughs plan a big reception for him Mayo has been SB years in Alaska.
Fairbanks reports the trial of Sourdough Bill Landon for the killing of Henry Dorehi during a quarrel over several days began. The jury is expected to decide whether to disagree or acquit.
Washington December 13. Representative Charles C Bowman has been ousted for corrupt methods used to win the Eleventh Pennsylvania district seat in 1910. George R McLean a Democrat was seated.
The Iditarod kennel club plans a New Year’s Eve masquerade at A. B. Hall in Iditarod. A board meeting will be held tonight at Budweiser parlors to perfect arrangements.
Seward reports the steamer Dora broke loose from the wharf during a storm yesterday and was driven ashore today. The vessel is rapidly breaking up and will be a total loss. The Dora, a very old ship, connected Valdez with western ports and as far south as Dutch Harbor.
Secretary of the Navy George L Meyer urges Congress to raise U S naval strength in his annual report He compares U S power with other navies and calls for more dreadnought battleships for 1912 13 The proposal for two battleships was rejected previously with only one approved after a lengthy battle in Congress
Washington reports the congressional inquiry into campaign contributions will resume December 17 and is expected to conclude within two months.
In Iditarod the town council has placed delinquent tax collection in the hands of Attorney E. M. Stanton. He prepared a long typewritten list and began the work with evident zeal, but an hour later showed fatigue. His commission will be 10 percent.
Karl Theile and Jack Ryan formerly of Chesley Ryan and Kehoe will form a partnership and open a commission house in Iditarod next summer. Theile recently traveled Outside with Mert Marston as buying agent for Riley Marston’s commissary department.
Flat City merchant R. Peck visited Iditarod Monday. E. Coke Hill left for Ruby on Sunday but is moving slowly. he may become Ruby commissioner. Basil Clemons, active in district photography and backing Ruby, went to Ruby last Tuesday. John Smeaton visited Iditarod Wednesday. Tom Markeson, ex-Dikeman and Iditarod, now runs a pool room at Ester near Fairbanks.
Washington December 13 Congress will adjourn for the holidays Thursday next December 19 and reconvene January 2, 1913.
Seward December 11 William Deetering and several mushers from the Iditarod and Innoko districts arrived here yesterday They describe trail conditions as good at present and report the trek progressing smoothly despite cold weather and rugged terrain
Congress granted the Alaska Northern railroad extending from Seward three more years to complete the line to the interior. Secretary Fisher urged denial and preferred condemnation actions.
Missouri man Karl Henkel is named as assistant agent for the Alaska fisheries, reflecting an appointment to support regulatory and administrative duties in the sector.
President Taft today was re-elected president of the American Red Cross society, confirming his leadership for another term.
In Fairbanks on December 13 local Democrats tried to reorganize the Democratic club but factionalism persisted. Only Harrais faction members attended the meeting while Territorial Committeeman Charley Davidson and other regulars refused to participate.
Fairbanks December 13 J F Emmett indicted by the grand jury for robbing sluiceboxes was acquitted after a very short trial.
Mail will not leave until next Monday night at 5 p.m. due to a schedule change. Telegraphic advice received by Postmaster Thorton from the contractor at Haltag states mail will be received and dispatched every Tuesday evening henceforth.
The school will close Friday December 20 for one week. Parents are invited to attend at 2 p.m. for a simple reading and writing exercise and number reading drill. Mace Farrer visited Iditarod yesterday, arriving by mining business.
Senator Henry Roden arrived in Fairbanks en route to Juneau for the First Alaska legislature session. The Harmonie society met him with a brass band at the station and a hotel welcome followed by a reception in his honor with many friends praising his election success.
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson filed his annual report urging retention of the Philippine islands as a paramount necessity to maintain U S prestige in the Western Pacific. The stance follows Taft’s prior recommendation against Filipino statehood, adding weight to the administration position.
New York reports President Taft has been offered and will likely accept a Yale college law professorship at a $5,000 yearly salary. The post appeals more to him than returning to private practice, due to limited private means.
In Los Angeles the elimination bout for Johnson’s successor ends in the 16th round with Luther McCarthy defeating Jim Flynn after Flynn is knocked down twice. Referee Reyton awards McCarthy the decision as Flynn suffers a punishing beatdown. Wolgast loses $8000 betting on Flynn. Next bout pits McCarthy against Al Palzer set for New Year’s Day.
Louis Srencevich, Austrian survivor of the October shooting at a velvet creek roadhouse, arrived from the Kuskokwim. He reports over 65 bullets struck him and has sworn out a complaint against John Pakage. Deputy Marshal John R Kelday plans to arrest Pakage and bring him to Iditarod.
The Iditarod Kennel Club voted last Saturday to host a public event soon after the new year. Last winter's events, including a successful masquerade and a lively roof garden, set high expectations for a worthy guest experience.
Gordon C. Bettles and W H Golder report a strong camp prospect on the lower Kuskokwim with Aniak and Bear Creek forming a single camp. Bettles says the diggings trail is easy, the camp can support 300 people now, and last season over 15000 was taken out with profits across the district. Bettles has 25 years of Kuskokwim experience.
A special meeting of Camp Iditatod No 27 A B held at the hall tomorrow Sunday December 15 all members and visiting brothers are urged to attend C P Wood Arctic Chief Drug sundries now obtainable in town at the Postoffice Candy Store.
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