Ambassador Whitelaw Reid Dies in London at 75
United States Ambassador Whitelaw Reid died in London from a illness complication. He sent in his resignation and was to depart for America when struck by illness. Reid, 75, was chief owner of the New York Tribune and had been a candidate for vice president in 1892. President Taft says the choice of a successor will rest with President-elect Wilson and that Reid’s remains will be brought home on a US warship.
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E. M. Stanton
Wilson vows vengeance on panic organizers in new era
President elect Woodrow Wilson, back from Bermuda, says the next administration will strike back at predatory interests accused of fomenting a panic to undermine the Democratic party. He plans a Saturday conference with Mr. Bryan on public affairs and had earlier discussions with Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison on labor matters.
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Trenton
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Frank Morrison
Deputy Marshal Sheppard Injured En Route to Iditarod
Deputy Marshal Harry P. Sheppard fell near the Ohio roadhouse dislocating his shoulder while en route to the Iditarod. He was brought to Fairbanks and remains in hospital with recovery expected in a few days.
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Ohio Roadhouse
Sheppard
Cockburn Fined $500 for Assault at Pioneer Hotel
Robert Cockburn of Dikeman was found guilty of assault and battery on Jim Fullerton of the Pioneer hotel Dikeman. He was fined $500 and costs, given bond of $2,000 with Ed McArdle and Angus Sutherland as bondsmen. Notice of appeal filed. incident occurred on the 11th during a dispute over a trail entry into Dikeman.
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G. W. Albrecht
Jim Fullerton
Pioneer Hotel
Dikeman
Robert Cockburn
Cockburn
Ed McArdle
Angus Sutherland
Temperature Table at Budweiser Observatory Notes Week
The week ending noon Saturday December 21 temperatures are from Budweiser observatory at Second and Richmond. J Wada left for Moore Creek Tuesday and aimed to meet a party from Seward but passed them on the trail. Paul Budweiser vacations at Flat City and plans dental work. Candy orders from the post office and Christmas Candy. George Lee and Clarence White left Friday for the Reindeer district for representation work.
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Corner Second
Richmond
J. Wada
Moore Creek
Seward
George Lee
Clarence White
Reindeer District
COMING AND GOING IN NORTHERN OUTPOST NEWS
Pete Jensen returned from the creeks on Tuesday and came back the same day. Lawrence Auten, from Minneapolis via the Outside, reports he is well and studies at a business college while longing for the North. Deputy Marshal Tom Howell traveled to Dikeman on official business and returned. Mudriver reports say gold exists in many areas and may lead to a dredging project. Captain Worth, N C agent at Dikeman, visited Iditarod briefly. Nels Glantz arrived from Flat Monday.
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Minneapolis
Lawrence
Tom Howell
Dikeman
Mudriver
Capt. Worth
N. C
Iditarod
Nels Glantz
First Outside Mail Arrives at Nome in Frigid Weather
Nome reports the first outside mail of the season as cold snaps hit the town with temperatures at 28 below for three nights. John Hansen of the Halfway Road House visited Iditarod earlier this week and notes increased travel. He mentions past ties to the Idaho association, now part-owner of the Montana group, and leading Flat. The piece mentions the Wada expedition returning with three Japanese mushers in the balance of their party.
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John Hansen
Halfway Roadhouse
Iditarod
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Montana Association
Popular vote unofficial totals in Washington report
Washington December 20 reports unofficial presidential totals with Wilson leading at about 6,156,748 votes, Roosevelt about 3,928,140, Debs 673,783, and Chafin 60,644, noting these figures are not yet officially declared.
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Roosevelt
Bridge collapses under six horses across Nome river
December 20 report says a Nome river bridge gave way when a six horse tent crossed. Horses and rider fell onto the frozen river but escaped injury and continued their journey. Sheldon arrived from the Yukon with furs sold well and praises Iditarod as the inland fur market. More notes mention Grant Creek roadhouse ties and arrivals from Mud River and Iditarod.
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Sheldon
Yukon
Iditarod
Grant Creek
Gibbon
Tax Rate Fixed At 112 Per Cent For Iditarod Town
Iditarod town council spent hours debating revenue to cover expenses for 1912 1913 and finally approved a 1.12 percent levy after counter proposals. Councilmembers Bayles Acheson and Muntcler led talks with the NC Company manager Wood while considering warrants and license money to meet debt and operating costs.
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Acheson
Wood
Porter
Smith
Weir
Barnette Guilty Wing Acquitted in Washington Bank Case
Valdez December 20 Captain E T Barnette found guilty of publishing false statements about the Washington Alaska bank. Lew Wing cashier indicted with Barnette was acquitted. Barnette faces embezzlement charges in a separate trial.
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Valdez
E. T. Barnette
Washington-Alaska Bank
Lew Wing
Barnette
Nome Prepares for Grand Christmas Festivities
December brings large scale Christmas preparations in Nome with a roof garden event on December 21, boxing and wrestling on December 23, and a carnival on December 31. The queen voting contest proved highly lucrative. Dr Join M Sloan elected president of the Nome Igloo of the Pioneers as many men remain employed through winter.
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Join M. Sloan
Nome Igloo
Greeks Force Struggle at Dardanelles and Janina Bombing
Constantinople reports Greek war vessels engaging Turkish forts at the Dardanelles to force a sea passage and threaten Constantinople. Greek aviators bomb Janina fortress. London notes Albania gains representation at the peace conference, which opens tomorrow.
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Janina
London
Albania
Christmas tree concert and dance set for A B Hall
Chairman J. D. Barnes announces readiness for the Christmas tree entertainment and dance at A B Hall iditarod on Christmas Eve. Free rides for women and children, donations urged early to ease city debt and fund patrol, fire protection, and school expenses.
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Discovery
Mutchler
Mutchlers
Walters-Watrous Wedding Brings New Pair to Seattle
Miss Eunice Watrous and Carson Walters married in Seattle last month. Bride is daughter of Jos Watrous of Dikeman, sister of Lloyd Watrous who drowned in the Yukon last fall. Walters is brother to Mizzou and formerly with the D C Co. Mrs Thurston’s candy now sold at Pioneer Drug Store in Flat City. Kilroys visit Iditarod by dog team.
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Eunice Watrous
Carson Walters
Mizzou
A. B.'s of Flat Dance at A. B. Hall Christmas Night
The A B s of Flat plan a Christmas night dance at the A B Hall with music and a lunch. Admission is three dollars for gentlemen and ladies enter by appearance. The A E s at Flat will not hold New Year activities. C R Peck Arctie Chief A E Bain Chairman Entertainment Committee
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C. R. Peck
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