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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1913
Page
5
Dispatches report four days of heavy combat as federal forces retake Tampico from rebels who seized the city last week. Rebel forces retreat as Huerta's opponents consolidate gains.
Postmaster General Albert Burleson announces in his annual congressional report that the Post Office Department earned a profit for the first time in three decades, aided by the new parcel post rules. He urges Congress to take control of telegraph and telephone lines for post office operation. The same dispatch notes Alaska air mail bill defeat and talks of transferring Alaska cable and telegraph lines to the Post Office.
Postmaster Thurston said a limit mail left Nulato last Monday and should reach by next Monday if the trip goes well. Harry Leland of Otter Creek is in the city handling Riley and Marston's property during their absence. Albert Hibbert went to Horn village on the Kuskokwim last Monday. Dennis Parent and Joe Cheney went home to Aniak last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Rivers visit Tolitarod. Mrs. W. W. Acheson returned from Flat City with her son Jack. Joe H. Smith arrived from Moore Creek and Takoma with Ed Anderson last Saturday evening.
Edmonton telegram reports John Gentle aged 72 after 32 years of prospecting in the North returned to Edmonton with gold nuggets and claim plans with C L Richardson J H Schrimogeour and A G Wilson to file claims on a potential new Klondike north of the MacLeod river. Crosby Massage and Bath Parlors referenced in city note.
Bishop Rowe of Alaska, visiting Philadelphia, has let a contract to install an electric lighting plant at the Point Hope mission. The system will be powered by windmill generators and serve the mission facilities.
Robert Taft, son of former President William H. Taft, was admitted to practice in all Ohio courts during a session of the Ohio supreme court in Columbus. The ceremony marks his entry into the state bar.
Telegraphic report states Albert Wile nominated for postmaster at Iditarod but may be a transmission error with prior telegrams suggesting confirmation by the senate. Authorities believe the word may have been misread and the nomination may not be finalized.
English lightweight Owen Moran fouled out sixth round and lost the decision to Mexican Joe Azevedo in Oakland. Also reports say Ritchie vs Murphy rematch set for January 23, 1914. other notes include ads for medicated vapor, a dog house, and Iditarod assessment blanks for placer dining clams.
A man employed by Ira Wood was cut by a wood saw while avoiding a falling pile of wood. The instrument penetrated the leg but friends treated him and no lasting injury is expected. Creek residents are urged to order free candy from Pos ce Candy Store with delivery to Flat City and Discovery.
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst the suffragette was released from prison and has left England for Switzerland to put her affairs in order and remain there for the time being.
Concord reports four prominent Eastern doctors appointed to the mental commission to examine Harry K Thaw. Miles and Pemberton return from fall trip to Mad River country after finding two holes at Mud River and fair prospects on a North Fork tributary. Local ads note book sale at Ansley’s and photography offerings at Koons and Crowley Porter’s Flat.
British Columbia and Canada push a Pacific north south railway linking Alaska with the United States. Sir Richard McBride promotes a 700 mile start from Vancouver with bonds and Ottawa Washington guarantees, projecting four year completion and wide economic and strategic benefits.
The Otter precinct schedules a busy holiday season with Christmas trees and social events across localities. The Flat Creek ladies skip hosting and join neighboring communities, while Discovery and Otter Creek plan a Christmas tree and dance under Miss Helen Grant. The Camp Iditatod No 27 mask ball on December 31 promises prizes, costumes, and a large banquet. The Iditarod Kennel Club hosts the annual New Year race along the Idiarod Otter Discovery course with a substantial purse.
Washington December 19 Senator Elihu Root sharply rejected any possibility of accepting the Republican nomination for the presidency in 1916. In an interview he said under no circumstances would he accept the honor, despite frequent mentions of his name.
Debate in the House on the currency bill continued through the week with talk of a final vote likely today. The coverage cites ongoing discussions and anticipated decision in Washington.
The Atlantic fleet ships, except battleships sent to Mexican waters, return to Norfolk on December 19 after a Mediterranean cruise. Also noted are remarks on cancer links to coal smoke by Sir William Bennett, Swiss cheese imports totaling about 25 percent, and new power of attorney blanks for territorial mining law.
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