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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
7
Partial OCR summary notes banking business across Alaska and Seattle with references to drafts, deposits, and a depository link. Mentions Wrensacted Gold Dust and territorial deposits, with a Seattle correspondent from the Scandinavian American press.
The Alaska Northern line renewal near Seward advances with bridge and trestle upgrades, widening, and new drainage to handle river waters. The government funds a crew of five hundred and sixty four station men plus engineers, with total Seward area payroll around forty to fifty thousand dollars monthly and contracts statewide totaling about one hundred fifty thousand dollars.
In a breach of promise case filed by Margaret Strand against Peter Malone of Farbanks, a $50,000 claim is on trial. Strand testified she faced persuasion and fear, recounting Malone's emotional scene and his proposal amid a night of vivid scenery, asserting the engagement was pressed improperly.
Missoula Mont celebrates Jeannette Rankin as the first woman elected to national legislature. Supporters from workers and Republicans hail the milestone. Rankin vows to push for an eight hour workday for women and equal pay, aiming to represent the West.
Commissioner F Mears of the engineering commission overseeing radical movement construction in Alwks has his rank elevated to lieutenant of cavalry.
A Seward based piece argues Alaska sourdoughs distrust the government railroad, blaming wasteful spending and profiteering while praising strict budgeting and contractor elimination. It notes old timers fear cost overruns and highlight the line as a test of local patience and political maneuvering. The article references Seward, Fairbanks, and Cordova amid broader sentiment against the project.
News from the North reports the once famed Portland, long a Seattle landmark, is being dismantled by E. E. Miler for salvage. The vessel’s varied career spanned Haytien Republic origins, Haiti contraband, Yukon gold cargo, and service from Puget Sound to the Aleutians before its final breakup.
London October 14 The king of Roumania makes a fervent plea to the allied belligerents not to abandon Roumania to the fate of Serbia and Belgium. He argues Roumania faced danger, fought for high principles, and refused to join the central powers despite German pressure. The king vows Roumania will not yield and will continue to resist with determination.
A cache of letters seized in London reveals negotiations between Queen Sophia of Greseo and her brother the Kai, detailing plans and compromising correspondence. The documents imply a potential shift in allegiance or strategy affecting impending conflict and national defense.
The article weighs multiple explanations for ptarmigan disappearances across Alaska. It notes possible causes including ice-related deaths, storms driving birds off ice, disease with little evidence, and migrations, while highlighting widespread reports of reduced sightings and local recollections of past vanishings. A trader recalls a similar prior extinction followed by a rebound. Fresh Olympia and Eastern Oysters, $1.50 per can, Iditarod Meat Co.
The bureau of naturalization intensifies citizen and adult education for foreigners through night schools and teacher training. Courses in English and civics will be widely distributed, with sample syllabi and test booklets for citizenship candidates. Officials will provide forms, guidance, and outreach across chambers of commerce and philanthropic groups to support examiners and public schools in instruction and record keeping.
A telegram from Dr. FW Lamb commissioner at Nilato reports Harry Lappin of Nilato deemed insane and to be committed to Mount Tabor Oregon. Lappin, long known along the lower Yukon between Holy Cross and Nulato, has recently burned a roadhouse and a cabin, with several fires of mysterious origin. Deputy Marshal Thomas Long of Ruby will escort him to the asylum.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Metowek and Candle steamers, a Guardia event, and planned operations. Mentions of spring timing, weed work for scentiga, and a ten day travel window from a Candle by the Pet steamers. Includes garbled names and locations, with no clear outcome or dates.
The undersigned states they have expended money and labor totaling 900.70 dollars in Tehets between 1914 and 1915 to hold elements of the Babee mining and recording Gasthiet, terriers. The property is listed as the co ownership of ML Head and others in accordance with Revised Statutes. First publication December 1 and east publication March 10, 1947, with payment due within the stipulated days after the bid.
Notice of forfeiture to Arthon A Beerett and heirs for unpaid expenditures on several mining claims in the KusKokwite district. Expenditures dating 1909 1910 1911 and 1912. calls for contribution within ninety days of service or publication, otherwise five lode claims become property of the subscriber. First publication December 2 under AL Taber. Last publication March 2047.
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