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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1912
Page
5
In Valdez Judge Thomas R. Lyons acquitted E. T. Barnette and B. R. Dusenbery on making false statements about a bank's finances, ending the first trial. Dusenbery faced extradition drama from Vancouver, B C. A second trial then began.
Chicago dispatch reports Theodore Roosevelt at a Progressive party meeting withdrawing from leadership and urging continued party unity while speculating on future splits. The conference adjourned with plans to base party headquarters in New York.
Mrs George F Kilroy visits Flat City while Deputy Marshal Tom Howell calls. John Novak recovering from arm burn, eager for a Flat basketball team. Creeks crews haul wood on Flat and Otter. Grant Murdock travels to Iditarod. Summit beacon aids mushers. Starr Ballard reports progress near Yakima. Various locals remodel, prospect, and run messhouse. injuries and cures noted. Sledding, drilling, and mining plans continue around Flat, Discovery, Otter, Mohawk, and Yukon areas.
Camp Flat No 26 A B outlines a winter program with informal dances on December 20 1912 and January 8 1913 at A B hall a grand masque ball on January 22 and a ladies ball on February 22 after which informal dances occur biweekly through season Basketball events are scheduled for Wednesday and Saturday evenings with a goal to field a team. Local residents Manuel Gularte Albert Hibbert Crosby Keap Fred Smith and Al George Albright are mentioned in various visits and travel to Iditarod and Flat respectively.
President Taft will depart Washington on December 19 to make his final official visit to the Panama Canal. He will travel to the canal zone aboard the battleship Arkansas, concluding his duties in the area.
Nine men died when a large snowslide buried a railroad area several miles from Cordova on December 13. Rescue efforts followed as authorities investigated the accident and identified the victims.
Seward December 11 H V Hoben indicted by the grand jury for cutting timber on public lands in Alaska without a permit was sentenced yesterday to three months imprisonment. Cutting timber on public lands in Alaska is illegal without a permit.
President Taft will be banqueted by the Republican party in New York on Saturday January 4, 1913, with the event announced from Washington. The ceremony is part of the party’s winter schedule.
Seattle December 13 Nels Johanson a laborer was awarded 18000 dollars in damages against the Pioneer mining company of Nome for injuries while running a hoist for the concern.
Fairbanks December 13 Captain Al Mayo, one of the Norths oldest white 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 December 13 The trial of Sourdough Bill Landon charged with killing Henry Dorehi during a quarrel over several days began today The jury is expected to disagree or acquit.
Washington reports Representative Charles C. Bowman has been ousted after a finding that corrupt methods were used to secure his 1910 election from Pennsylvania's Eleventh district. George R. McLean, a Democrat, was seated.
The Iditarod kennel club plans a masquerade at A B Hall Iditarod on New Year’s Eve. A board meeting will be held tonight at Budweiser parlors to finalize arrangements.
Seward reports the steamer Dora broke from the wharf in a storm and was driven ashore today. The vessel, very old and used for connections from Valdez to western ports and as far south as Dutch Harbor, is breaking up and likely a total loss.
Washington December 13 Secretary of the Navy George L Meyer in his annual report to Congress demands a substantial increase in naval strength. He compares American fleet power with other nations and urges two new dreadnought battleships for 1912-13, a proposal rejected by Congress in a protracted fight.
Washington reports the congressional inquiry into campaign contributions will resume December 17 and is expected to be completed within about two months.
Following a town council resolution, Attorney E M Stanton now handles delinquent tax collection. He began work with a lengthy typewritten list, then grew tired and grim, signaling a firm push to recover unpaid taxes. His commission is set at 10 percent.
Karl Theile and Jack Ryan formerly of Chesley Ryan and Kehoe have formed a partnership and will set up a commission house in Iditarod next summer. Theile recently left for the Outside with Mert Marston to serve as buying agent for Riley and Marston’s commissary department.
Local notes report R. Peck visiting Flat City on Monday. E Coke Hill left for Ruby, but late reports show very slow progress. it is expected he will become commissioner at Ruby. Basil Clemons, active in district photography, departed for Ruby last Tuesday. John Smeaton visited Iditarod midweek. Tom Markeson, once of Dikeman and Iditarod, now runs a pool room in Ester near Fairbanks.
Washington reports that Congress will adjourn for the holidays on Thursday, December 19, and reconvene on January 2, 1913. The brief recess pauses legislative business until the new year.
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.
Washington December 13 Congress granted the Alaska Northern railroad running from Seward a three year extension to complete its line to the interior. Secretary Fisher had urged denial and supported condemnation proceedings.
Karl Henkel of Missouri has been nominated as an assistant agent for the Alaska fisheries, signaling a federal appointment related to Arctic maritime resources and regulatory duties.
President Taft today was re-elected president of the American Red Cross society in a confirmation of leadership.
In Fairbanks on December 13 a reorganization meeting of the Democratic club drew only Harriss faction members. Territorial Committeeman Charley Davidson and other regulars refused to participate, highlighting ongoing intra party discord despite external party success.
Fairbanks December 13 J F Emmett indicted by the grand jury on a charge of robbing sluiceboxes was acquitted after a very short trial.
Mail delivery changes announced by the Postmaster Thurston show mail will not leave until next Monday night at 5 p.m. due to contractor advised schedule change. From now on mail will be received and despatched every Tuesday evening.
The public school will close on Friday December 20 for one week's holiday. Parents are invited to the school at 1 p.m. that day for a simple exercise in reading and in writing and reading of numbers. Mace Farrer visited in Iditarod yesterday and arrived on mining business.
Senator Henry Roden arrived in Fairbanks on the way to Juneau for the First Alaska legislature session. The Harmonie society welcomed him with a brass band at the station and a reception at his hotel honoring his election victory.
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson issued his annual report to Congress stressing retention of the Philippines as essential to preserve United States prestige in the Western Pacific. The note follows President Taft’s stance against Filipino statehood, marking a significant policy signal.
New York December 13 It is understood here that President Taft has been offered and will probably accept a professorship in law at Yale college at a salary of 5000 dollars a year The post would suit him better than returning to legal practice which he may need due to limited private means
In Los Angeles on December 11, Luther McCarthy defeated Jim Flynn in the 16th round after referee Reyton stopped the fight. Flynn was down twice and Wolgast faced an $8,000 loss on Flynn. The next elimination bout pits McCarthy against Al Palzer on New Year’s Day.
Louis Srencevich, an Austrian shot by John Pakage at a Vel creek roadhouse last October, arrived from the Kuskokwim last week. He has recovered health though shots remain in his forearm. Over 65 projectiles were removed from his body. Srencevich swore out a complaint against Pakage, and Pakage is expected to be arrested and brought to Iditarod by Deputy Marshal John R. Kelday.
Meeting of the Iditarod Kennel Club last Saturday evening decided on a public event after the new year. Past winters show the club’s high quality. last year’s masquerade and roof garden were praised. The board promises to extend prior successes with this affair.
Gordon C. Bettles and W. H. Golder report a promising camp on the lower Kuskokwim with Aniak and Bear creek unified as one camp. Bettles says the region, about six miles from navigation head, will currently support 300 people and notes Bear creek’s strong output, surpassing many camps including Fairbanks. Bettles has 25 years of experience on the Kuskokwim.
A special meeting of Camp Iditatod No 27 A B is set for tomorrow Sunday December 15 at the hall. All camp members and visiting brothers are urged to attend. C P Wood Arctic Chief notes drug sundries are now available in town at the Postoffice Candy Store.
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