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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1910
Page
4
Report from Tuamay Thompson describes strife among partners in the upper Iditarod as winter begins. The piece notes frequent quarrels among longtime friends, with one man Charles Schacik left exposed to cold after a severe hardship during a recent split. It reflects broader North country tensions shaping events.
Prospectors worked upper tributaries of the Iditarod with no report of findings. On Rainey Creek Al Rudie and Ole Sanders sunk five holes on the upper end. No results are reported.
John Hansen returns from a search for the Lost Cabin mine saying deep snow blocked progress and he will attempt another expedition in February. He hints at knowing its location and plans a future try next spring. An advertisement mentions gift items at The Sideboard and John Stone's store offering cigars and pipes.
Notice invites locals to ride to town with fare reductions on Keyes and Maghan stage from Flat City and to reserve seats for a high New Year watch festival at the Merchants cafe. Johnstone offers bicycle cards and cigars dealers push Bock cigars.
Receiver Mallen rejects $40,000 final payments for Alaska coal claims. Attorney General Wickersham upholds policy that trial receipts await fraudproof. Oklahoma Supreme Court upholds voter literacy requirement disfranchising thousands. Pozzi the Baritone dies in Trieste after a storied career. Majores faces embezzlement charge in Charleston. tides near Turnagain and Knik show record highs. Roosevelt comments on Democratic defeat and GOP duty before the next election.
Menu item list includes prime rib of beef with natural gravy haunch of reindeer with dressing chicken with celery dressing and cranberry Lana.
Report describes mild winter conditions around the Kolmakofski head and Suter creek where prospecting and trapping continue. It mentions a galena prospect, scarce big game, and bird hunting on the divide between the Kuskokwim and upper Elizarod. Lukeen Fort and Homstake creek are noted with historical references and recent layoff for grub.
The A B social hall at Flat City rises on Second and Wickersham streets as a 32 by 86 foot building with a 12 foot wall. Parsons and Olson build it for about 5000 dollars, with dressing rooms and a balcony planned, stage later. Dedication postponed to January 5 as New Year events center on other town plans. Also notices selling mining plant and boilers accompany the item.
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