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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1910
Page
7
The automobile between White Horse and Dawson has completed 180 miles from White Horse to Yukon crossing. White Pass R R experiments to replace sleigh stages on its line.
Miss Lenove abroad confesses as London reports that Dr Crippen was executed after Winston Churchill refused to seek a reprieve. The case concludes with the condemned doctor's execution.
The administration of the Alaska cable is given to General Maus. Colonel Thompson remains in charge with headquarters in Seattle.
Reported December 4 rumors claim Pioneer Mi Co of Nome sold out to Guggenheims. No official confirmation yet as markets and local leaders assess the alleged deal.
The freight airship Columbus U between Dayton and Columbus today delivered silk from Dayton. The craft arrives in Columbus with a cargo of fine silk, marking a historic milestone in air shipping.
Tommy Burns is in training in Seattle for his February London fight with Langford. The Camp prepares him for the defense of his title with sparring sessions and daily workouts.
Tom McMahon and five dog teams reached Holy Cross after a second trip, bringing back 3200 pounds of butter, smoked meat and other commodities for W Griffin Co. Delays occurred due to cold weather on Rein Deer Creek while returning.
Si Simonson of Little Eldorado returns from the Kuskokwim after early paystreak prospects. Sid Ensor and other locals arrive with drills and supplies while officials depart for home. Merchants advertise gifts and cigars as town life mixes mining chatter with holiday buys.
The Fort Gibbon News reports three Dawson Alaska woodmen Joe Hamlin 47 George LeCland 3 Napoleon LaCasse 39 died after consuming five quarts of whiskey and later commercial alcohol. They worked for Andrew Vachon on the third island Priday and died within days. autopsy showed acute alcohol poisoning with preexisting chronic alcoholism. LeCland Hamlin and Napoleon left widows and families. interment held by Catholic rites.
The Iditarod Pioneer reports a dog race starting January 1 with a prize pool up to 359 dollars for the winner and 100 for second place, 50 for third. Entries close December 28 at five pm. races begin at eleven. Teams may include any number of dogs over three.
Martin Ostlung sold his one eighth share of the Ruby group to Ed Rusk and Bill Atchison of Flat City for 750 down and the balance in 60 days. The buyers join A. B. Ferguson, Ed Eagar, the Blaine brothers, Tom Williams, and Tony Farbo in the venture. McDonald and Bill Elwell cut wood northeast of Gibbon, selling to H. E. Simpson. City Drug Store and Bock cigars are advertised nearby.
In Fairbanks dated December 4 telegram from Nels Glantz of Grand Hotel Flat City reports securing a liquor license and plans to open soon. The note counters rumors limiting licenses and mentions Frank B. Stanley and Pete Michels applying in Discovery. Also notes New Year events and local business ads.
New Haven Dec 4 Yale and Harvard played to a 0 to 0 tie in the annual football clash. Harvard mishandled several drives with costly fumbles while Yale showed speed and control. Harvard punted 15 times for 620 yards as the defense held throughout.
Lower Stage Fare Fairbanks reports that the Orr stage company now based in Fairbanks, moving from Valdez, announces fare reductions to Chitina and Cordova with new lower price points of 115 and 135 dollars respectively, after reorganizing leadership.
Secretary Nagel spoke at a Kansas City banquet praising federal charters for corporations and urging expansion of foreign commerce. He highlighted the importance of streamlined national regulations and international trade growth.
A forthcoming bill in the legislature would make it a crime for doctors to remove healthy appendices. The measure targets unnecessary surgeries and aims to curb medical practices deemed nonessential.
In Washington on December 4 General Allen head of the signal corps nominates Thompson for command of the Alaskan division. The action reflects ongoing reorganization within the corps and acknowledges Thompson's prior service and leadership abilities.
A fragmented note cites Ottawa and government sources claiming Canada holds about 7.5 million people with 310 thousand added figures in 1909 context. The text links Ottawa and national stats to population estimates, reflecting historical demographic reporting.
Lois Rossig asks for a continuance in Fairbanks citing inability to attend and claiming an error in papers. He states he was honorably discharged from the revenue cutter service and discussed the matter with District Attorney Srossley in Fairbanks. Rossig alleges the fault lies with the clerk who prepared the documents.
The report states Jack Price, partner of Frank Manley on Flat Creek, bought two Queen Creek claims numbered one and two from the mouth and portions on Quartz Creek. TheQueen Creek stream lies near Donlan about three quarters of a mile below Ruby. Quartz Creek is farther downstream. Price’s purchase price is undisclosed and is viewed as speculative amid limited prospecting.
The next House will be 227 Democrats 103 Republicans and one Socialist from Wisconsin. Senate odds show Republicans and 40 Democrats. Beveridge edged by Kern in Indiana. Alaska hopes to gain home rule from Democrats as 48 looms. Reservations urged for Merchants Cafe New Year festival with ham and eggs $1 at Merchants cafe.
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