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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1910
Page
2
An editorial argues that the New Year dog race in Alaska could grow into a national sport and a lasting institution. It envisions annual competitions, increased pride, and Alaska shaping its sporting identity through dogs, drivers, and a broader enthusiasm that could rival Nome’s famed events.
The Arctic Brotherhood will construct a new social hall in Flat City featuring bay windows a refrigerator a stage and curtain. The piece mocks Iditarod City for lacking public spirit noting Flat’s quick decisive action and contrasting efforts.
A local item praises Flat Creek for recognizing and congratulating Arctic brothers, noting public spirit and awareness of their presence.
George Baldwin led Alaskans in sending a mocking telegram to Indiana Senator Beveridge after he pressed a bill for a military government in Alaska. The message denounces Beveridge as an enemy of republican institutions and celebrates his political downfall.
President Taft, aboard the Panama voyage, drafts his annual message for Congress. It is believed he will urge a ship subsidy bill an injunction federal railroad incorporation conservation of national resources postal system reorganization and Panama canal fortifications. He is also expected to push civil government for Alaska.
Attorneys for the Humboldt Steamship Co presented arguments to the Supreme Court seeking a writ of mandamus to force the Interstate Commerce Commission to extend its jurisdiction to Alaska. They argue that some steamship firms favor specific Alaskan towns with lower freight rates. The court weighs whether IC C authority reaches Alaska waters.
United States Senator Wesley L. Jones of Washington says the people's verdict at the last elections demands a new tariff plan and urges a special session of Congress to draft one. He emphasizes swift action and a clear program to benefit the public.
In Hampton's Magazine Walt Mason ridicules a weary laborer who longs for ease. The Wise Man urges outdoors toil and bodily vigor, arguing true pleasure lies in work rather than idle leisure.
Fairbanks figures report a miner Victor Palmbergy jailed in the federal system after Ester creek work. Bank manager Albert Jackson faces insanity charges at the Washington Alaska Bank. A mass masquerade ball is planned for New Year’s Eve by the Arctic Brotherhood. Deputy Marshal Hansen and Arctic Jack survey for a body believed linked to a murder over a year ago. The Simson brothers close their Fairbanks mercantile, plan a Portland store, and Miss Katherine Trimmer launches a new venture. A $324 note dispute flags the Murdock McKenzie suit, while 20 year old William Kimmer dies by self inflicted action aboard the steamer Northwestern en route outside. The Sideboard hawks Bock cigars.
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