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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1910
Page
4
Last week the paper issued corrections for misinformations about a Moore Creek roadhouse owner and a dog race result. Joe Honda did not steal. a Japanese employee was responsible. J B Mitchell denies winning Nome races but will compete in the Interurban Sweepstakes. Reindeer drivers arrived after our Kuskokwim layover.
Vancouver reports a profound Yukon Alaska gold discovery on creeks feeding the Koyukuk, with two mining parties cleaning over half a million dollars across two seasons. Nuggets up to a half pound, large single-day finds worth $10,000, and eight men earning $15,000 in four hours highlight the substantial strike kept secret from Dawson and Paris Figaro correspondent Geo Dupuy.
A fragment notes a person warning that divulging information would trigger a rush to a site in Dawson. The speaker claims his cleanup share is vast and that grounds are barely cleared, hinting at a confidential deal and potential crowding if details become public.
Seward reports a major placer gold discovery on the Kenai River in black slate ground thought overlooked. Frank Cotter notes dredging potential along the river from mouth to source. Copper Creek area grounds yield about 3 dollars per cubic yard as Kenai Mining & Milling reveals riches staked along the river.
In Juneau a water dispute over Gold creek triggered a clash between California Nevada Copper and Treadwell. After injunction denial, Treadwell workers blasted on contested property, authorities arrested both sides, and a water diversion was completed before warrants were served. The case sits with the commissioner.
Interior department agents have been seen in Spokane taking testimony on Alaska coal claims. Reports of new scandals persist, yet no fresh Alaska coal scandals exist as all coal lands have been withdrawn for over two years. Possible future action would rely on pre withdrawal claims.
Vancouver leader George Gibbs elected grand Arctic chief and Nome's James Gaffney named vice chief as the Arctic Brotherhood grand camp in Vancouver B C meets. Officers include Bishop Rowe chaplain and E T Salisbury keeper of nuggets with a series of Nome and Fairbanks members, shakeups in age limits and fees, and amendments on initiative and referendum.
After a two month trip near Bethel, J. Sampson and C. A. Boyne arrived at Boulder Creek with 122 reindeer slaughtered for market. Some were sled deer for local use while others were sold as meat. Sampson heads the herd from Karl Thiel's at Discovery Outer.
Claude Shea, a young dog musher, has returned from Moore creek after a personal trip. He notes growing interest around Moore creek and plans to return toward the N. C. Co. post on the Jokatwa to represent both the N. C. Co. and Empire Commercial. He aims to be fit for the New Year dog race with a fine team and expects to be a betting contender. Anderson Bros. & Nerland supply coal oil and candles.
Lois Bernard, famed newspaper man and musher, fell ill at the Miner's Home lodging house during the Thanks ving trip. An operation by Dr Wortmann followed, and he is now on the road to recovery and able to be about.
For sale 40 horsepower mining plant 30 horsepower high pressure marine boiler 14 horsepower upright boiler two direct connected Morris sand pumps one tin and one tin Enquire Johnson and Clark.
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