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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1912
Page
5
Valdez December 27. E. T. Barnette has been cleared of all charges except one misdemeanor, convicted last week as Lew Wing was acquitted. Judge Lyons denied a new trial motion today, with sentence on Barnette to be passed tomorrow. The trial of former Receiver Hawkins on 13 counts of misdemeanor began today.
Seward reports Oscar Anderson arrived after snowshoeing 180 miles. He was lost 20 hours at Crow Creek Pass and had to retreat to a roadhouse. The trek covered eight miles of painful travel. Seddon, Jackson and Mc Dowell faced similar danger. Midwinter travel on the Seward trail is perilous with no inbound travel.
President Taft granted clemency to several federal prisoners. Among the notable cases are Captain Van Schraik, master of the steamer Gen Slocum, wrecked on the Hudson with many women and children aboard, and John Hall, convicted in connection with Oregon land frauds.
Washington December 27 Oscar W Underwood floor leader of the House denies he will accept a cabinet post in Wilsons administration It is understood the Southerner aims at the Presidency to succeed Wilson if he declines a second term and a cabinet offer might hurt his prospects
Washington dispatch reports Governor Walter E Clark of Alaska presenting the annual 1912 report noting prosperity over the past year and urging immediate opening of coal lands to sustain growth and revenue.
Warships from Greece and Turkey fight at the Dardanelles entrance while at peace talks in London no progress is made. Both sides refuse to move from initial terms, making an immediate settlement seem unlikely.
While Mr and Mrs Letnes attended a dance at A B Hall in Flat City on Christmas night a fire broke out in their Gold Street cabin. Kurt Roland spotted the blaze and raised the alarm. The interior burned badly though furniture was saved. The cause is believed to be an overheated stove igniting moss between the logs. Angus McKenzie finished assessment work for Tom Aitken on Chicken Creek. Power of Attorney blanks Pioneer.
Bob Griffis, at Ophir last week, praises Cripple mining, noting strong old diggings and a new strike likely for a small camp. Griffis calls Cripple a bustling town with many buildings and reports pay in seven locations. J W Kempt and Basil Clemons were met at the Johnson roadhouse, 22 miles from Cripple. Mrs A W Thurston and Mrs J A Peterson, with Miss Albrecht and Miss Cahill, plan a New Year reception near Wednesday afternoon at 2 to 5 pm at the Thurston residence over the post office.
New York December 27 Democrats for the state of New York will host a banquet tomorrow to honor Governor elect William Sulzer. The gathering signals party unity and recognition of Sulzer's forthcoming tenure in the state capital.
In Sydney Nova Scotia Sam Langford defeated Sam McVey in a fierce 15 round bout yesterday. Also in Calgary Pat Brown defeated Dick Hyland after a hard 15 round battle.
Governor Hay refuses to pardon former Seattle police chief Wappenstein, imprisoned for 14 years over graft scandals tied to Hi Gill era mayoral administration. The decision preserves the lengthy sentence and ends any immediate hope for clemency in December.
Lord Hardinge, Viceroy of India, was badly wounded when a bomb exploded against his carriage in Delhi yesterday. An unknown assailant threw the device, causing injuries to the high official as his vehicle traveled through the city.
Fairbanks December 27 Dore Johnson and I have bought a one third interest in A. Lovey the Rexall and Welcome drug stores at the head of Wolf Creek The purchase includes the two stamp mill row on the ground The property is well developed with much traveling The consideration was 3 50
Leo Clifford reports a letter from Fred Anderson noting four feet of dirt from 2 to 3 vents to the pan on Colorado creek off the Oregon association near Star of Hope. Ground tied to Senator Henry Roden costs 1.50 per foot. John Holmgren prospected benches further up the creek with no findings. Location notices at Pioneer office.
New York reports Miss Helen Gould the noted philanthropist will marry Finley Sheppard, a prominent railroad man of St. Louis, in a couple of months.
Washington December 26. All President’s appointments have been held by the Senate until after the holidays. William L. Distin has been nominated for re appointment as surveyor general for Alaska.
Mr and Mrs W W Acheson hosted a small Christmas dinner at their home on Christmas evening with guests including Mrs Clifton and Messrs Mayor Barnes Sam Bayles Charles Denton John Strelic Charley Maltby and Mr Crawford among others.
Dick Button organized a Dubs team that defeated Harry Donnelly's Regulars 45 to 38 in a Saturday night practice at A. B. Hall. Ben Bromberg refereed. Public invites persist as regulars schedule Monday Wednesday and Saturday sessions with a full dress game expected within two weeks.
Pete Michels pleaded guilty to selling liquor without a license on Otter creek. Commissioner Albrecht delayed sentence. Michels must pay a $200 fine plus costs but cannot pay, so he will serve in federal jail at $2 per day. A dog Nugget story and travel notes from Tanana to Seattle add local color.
Temperatures for the week ending at noon Saturday December 28 were recorded at the Budweiser observatory located at the corner of Second and Richmond. Readings show daily highs and lows across the period with notes on unusual warmth and cool spells.
In Indianapolis on December 27 the dynamite cases were sent to a single jury. Forty four cases are pending verdicts, all to be rendered simultaneously.
Seattle December 27 Clem Shepard purser on the steamer Jefferson was arrested yesterday and charged with complicity in the Humboldt gold robbery of two years ago. At the time of the robbery Shepard was purser on the Humboldt.
Detroit December 27 the government has filed suit against Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flakes company alleging it is a combination in restraint of trade in violation of the Sherman law.
December 26 a failed assassination attempt targeted General Prince Yamagata field marshal of the Japanese army. He escaped unharmed and authorities report numerous arrests following the incident.
New York reports a week of terrific snowstorms and gales across the Atlantic seaboard. Plymouth reports heavy storms along the British coastline with numerous wrecks recorded.
Moore Creek residents shared a merry Christmas with Steve Foster arriving from Moore. B T James and Charley Knell hosted a grand turkey dinner for the boys with all essentials. Joe Honda cooked. After dinner an animated discussion on woman suffrage preceded fireworks. Gifts included wine and cigars sent by Jack Baird. A report from last mail notes J B Mading, once of Flat Creek, suffered a paralytic stroke after arriving in Wenatchee from Iditarod and is now in Seattle recovering, with his son Doc Mading. Stanley cafe, Flat City, offers fresh.
Princeton report from December 27 states Speaker Champ Clark and President-elect Wilson agreed to call an extra session of Congress to consider tariff revision as pledged by Democrats. Wilson is currently ill with a severe bout of influenza and confined to bed.
Colonel George Goethals is expected to accept the governorship of the Canal Zone following President Taft's visit. The appointment would be made upon Taft's return to Washington, as the President seeks to honor Goethals for his notable work. Taft will depart Colon to resume the homeward tour after completing inspections.
Juneau reports indicate Joseph McDonald, wealthy mining company manager at Guadalara Mexico, indicted by a grand jury for murder in the first degree. The alleged 1892 killing of N C Jones prompted extradition papers. McDonald, formerly superintendent of the Treadwell Gold Mining Co, was arrested in Mexico City and faces U S extradition proceedings.
The Iditarod Kennel Club announces a New Year’s Day dog race with liberal handicaps to give every entered team a fair chance. Entries close tonight with post entries allowed. The route mirrors last year from Traction office through Front and Otter streets to Flat City and back, governed by Kennel Club rules. Prizes are 50, 35, and 15 dollars for first to third. Officers include Starter C F Wood and judges from Iditarod Summit Flat and Discovery districts.
Mrs A V Thurston expresses gratitude to friends and the public for liberal support of the Post Office Candy Store during the Christmas season and notes she will continue making candy at the old stand. Also lists White-meat grouse and ptarmigan Crowley Porter and promotes fresh ham and eggs at Stanley cafe Flat City.
On December 22 Commissioner G W Albrecht united Miss Stanne Bagoy and Peter Miskovich in matrimony. Witnesses were Nikola Miljevich and Mrs John Bagoy. The bride, newly arrived from Europe, is John Bagoy’s sister. The groom works in Otter jeteek mine and they plan to live there.
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