Coffer Sends Henry to Jail in Terminal Libel Trial
In Fairbanks Times report dated November 18, George Hinton Henry, former Hot Springs editor, is found guilty after the second trial of terminal libel and contempt of court. He receives 30 days in jail, a $100 fine, and bonds of $1,000 to keep the peace for two years. The first trial ended with a libel charge and a mistrial for the contempt case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks Times
United States
George Hinton Henry
Hot Springs
Coffer
Leroy Toxier
Home Rule for Erin Despite Opposition
British Premier Asquith told Leeds listeners Ireland would receive home rule whether it wants it or not. He argued Ireland has long clamored for self government and asserted the government will grant the right, even if Ireland fights the measure. The premier warned that home rule may be forced upon Ireland if opposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Leeds
England
Asquith
Dr Cook Aims Everest Return Amid Polar Plans
Louisville October 1 A Chicago correspondent reports Dr Frederick A Cook vows to vindicate himself before Americans by climbing Mount Everest and opening polar regions for global use. He seeks a congressional commission of inquiry, a team of three scientists, and a year for the expedition costing about 25000 dollars. He outlines vast plans to transplant polar species and develop Arctic resources for mankind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
The
Herald
Chicago
Frederick A. Cook
Miie
Antarctic
Arctic
Sale blanks for transfer of value articles printed
Blanks for correct transfer of articles of value recently printed at The Iditarod Pioneer office. They include cantonal and explanatory notes for guidance. Blank forms available for purchase at Ansley in Iditarod, Harry Donnelley in Dis Otter, and Pioneer Bug Store in Flet City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bibl
Emte
Iditarod Pioneer
Ansley
Iditarod
Harry Donnelley
Dis. Otter
Pioneer Brug
Flet City
Arctic expedition fears rise as Karluk sightings fade
Alaska officials report growing concern for Captain Raoul Stefansson and his Arctic party after the Karluk was sighted off Flaxman Island on August 14 and headed east. Olaf Swenson and Captain C T Pederson relayed the update to Fairbanks, while Alaska’s pioneer figures and local officials await further word from the Collinson Point base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raoul Stefansson
Canadian Arctic Exploration Company
Collinson Point
Fairbanks
Olaf Swenson
C. T. Pederson
Stefansson
Flaxman Island
Nome Gold Discovery Hints At Sea Floor Riches
A report notes miners prospecting after storms find profit from new sand deposits. It mentions gold near Nome and the difficulty of surface retrieval from the sea bottom. A nugget valued at 800 dollars was mined on Spruce Creek in the Atlin district, with a 450 foot depth recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome
North
Junesu
Spruce Creek
Atlin
Christmas notes and camp updates from Flat area
Telegram from Ed Anderson in Seattle wishes a merry Christmas as he departs for the East. Summit roadhouse owners start boiler house work sinking 25 to 30 feet and dynamiting after enlarging the shaft. Basil Clemons receives a letter from Mr. Johnson of the Moose order dated November 24, detailing Nome detainment and expected Iditarod return by Christmas. James Gunning bought a horse at Georgetown, now has a team. Mrs. Fred Deming hosts a Christmas dinner for creek bachelors. Slate creek lot No 11 sold to Mr. Seymour. Bob Kemp spent Christmas at Flat while cutting wood. Al Walsh Billy Bevans and Bob Hart head to Donlan creek for work. Onyett injured cutting rivets on the dredge, sidelined with facial bruising. James Ballantine in Flat for holidays. Mrs. Swanson hosts a candlelit Christmas tree dinner for teamsters, Santa Claus gift-giving. Woodpecker value noted at $20 in relation to tree orchard benefit. New warm dog house prepared for 50 dogs at McDonald Hotel. For cafe noir use Porter's Quality. Crowley and Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moose
Nome
Panama
Berlin
Manila
Moose Club
International Home University
Basil Clemons
Loyal Order of Moose
Clemons & Koon
Wickersham
Front Streets
Fist City
Johnson
Seward Peninsula
Popular Order
Clemons
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J. L. Sale
McDonald Hotel
Bldg
Miners & Merchants Bank
Iditarod, Alaska
Seattle
Scandinavian American Bank
Chas. Ross
John Holmes
R. C. Button
A. B. Hall
Ansley’s Book Store
Henry
Crowley & Porter
ERIN
Flat City
Snyder
J. G. Barrett
H. Schlapik
DR. Cook
Liars
Mount
Everest
Congress
Commission of Inquiry
Ameri
Iam
Mount Everest
Himlayas
India
Tibet
Abruzzi
Graham
Mrs. Workmen
Pole
Pioneer
Alaska
Sitka
Juneau
Ed Ledecke
John Beardsell
Wrangell
Territory
Peter Hughes
Neal Barker
Occidental
Georgia
Cassiar
W. R
Happy) Moore
Fuller
Federal
McNeill Island
Marchal Brenneman
Valdez
Ole Nelson
Herman Anderson
Valdez Trail
Willow Creek
Fairbanks Creek
Thomas Overland
Overland
Norway
FL. Pitman
Spokane
North Coast Railroad
Washington, D. C
Pitman
Julius Krutschnitt
Harriman
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Board
Cordova Chamber of Commerce
Northland
Wilson
Pacific Coast
N. C. Co
Fancy
Ed Anderson
Summit Roadhouse
McGrogen
Moose Order
James Gunning
Georgetown
Johnnie McDonald
Fred Deming
Flat
the Creek
Slate Creek
Louis Roy
Mr. Seymour
Bob Kemp
al Walsh
Billy Bevans
Bob Hart
Donlan Creek
H. Onyett
James Ballantine
Mrs. Swanson
Grand Hotel
Santa Claus
Pioneer Office
Merchants Cafe
Chas E. Miller
Prop
Howdy
Loyel Order of Moose
Alasta
Yabex
Gold St
Fiat City
eGrand Oe
Tomar Sacoon
Cigara
Optimo, Levera
Juan de Fuca
Pioneer Drug Store
Crosby
Caribou St
Bet
Black and Willow
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