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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
6
The Iditarod Pioneer notes it is published every Saturday morning in Iditarod Alaska. Editor Charles A Cerry leads the paper with Arvuckle and Perry as publishers. Subscription rates listed: one year sixteen dollars, one month one dollar, four months eight dollars, single copy twenty eight cents. Advertising rates available on application.
The year 1917 promises material growth in Alaska with Aluku and Holgarod adjacent districts showing mineral potential. Tanoko remains productive and streams support the city’s development. Gov. projects for transportation will expand, with the completion of railway work aiding the region and the Kuskokwim-Iditarod branch likely. The end of the year may see liquor traffic decline as reforms begin. Hopeful signs arise as peace talks surface amid WWI tension, aiming for broader humanitarian gains.
A lengthy discussion on dividing Alaska into separate territories centers on Southeastern and coastal interests versus Interior needs. Proponents argue two or more districts or states would better reflect regional resources and development, while opponents warn of interdivision conflict and slow path to statehood.
The passage argues that acts favored by large mining firms have driven a wedge between corporations and independent miners in Interior Alaska. It suggests Interior residents should craft laws for their own region, and notes the possibility of conceding time privileges to coastal residents if needed.
A close Alaska congressional delegate race shows Sulzer ahead by nine votes with many precincts uncounted in remote areas. Wickersham, long the incumbent, could still win as undecided ballots come in. The campaign highlights nonpartisan roots versus partisan strategy and the public’s stake in Alaska’s representation.
The Budapest Hungarian Catholic paper claims Freemasons instigated the great war, naming Archduke and wife as victims and alleging the society supplied murderers and weapons. It asserts Freemasons control events, discounting British, Slav, or other blamed powers. The essay frames the order of atrocities as driven by Masonic aims.
The piece reflects on Tom Johnson as a dead statesman whose civic spirit shaped Cleveland and Ohio politics. It credits Johnson with challenging Boss Cox and promoting clean government, influencing Ohio voters and national attitudes toward reform and direct presidential election. Also notes Senator Chamberlain's proposed constitutional amendment for direct presidential elections and a Boston Herald observation about Hughes.
Fragmented New Year poem lines from Alfred Tennyson echo the refrain Ring out the old and ring in the new urging renewal. The clipped text references bells, sky, year dying, grief, wealth inequity, disease, wars, peace, and the coming Christ.
The judge in the Cella Shomysrn matter upheld a forfeiture due to failure to file an affidavit within the required ninety days after work, noting the drastic provision was repealed by the 1916 legislature. He warned legislators must avoid remedies harsher than the disease and cautioned against judicial overreach into legislative powers.
Alaska’s population growth is reflected in a 40 percent rise in the territory’s election turnout, with total votes nearing 14,000. The First and Third divisions gained status, while the Second fell to fourth. Gastineau channel emerged as a leading population center, with over 2,500 votes cast there.
Governor in Juneau seeks ten secure details about a Hoffman, likely a Russian subject, alleged to have died in Alaska in 1914. Information should be sent to the governor’s office in Juneau.
Detroit nov 23 details of the action by John F Dodge and Horace E Dodge to restrain Henry Ford from extending the Ford plant have been published. The Dodge brothers value their stake at 50 million dollars from a ten thousand dollar original investment. They say they are not represented on the board which they charge is dominated by Ford. The petition cites Ford’s claim of no further special dividends and brands Ford Motor Company as an unlawful corporation with capitalization excessive beyond twenty five million dollars. The filing argues continued expansion is reckless amid rising costs and war and would destroy competition and create a monopoly in the manufacture and sale of such cars.
A Daily Chronicle report from Punta Arenas relays a rescued Shackleton expedition party's description of life in camp at sea. Meals included penguin fried in blubber, beef tea, and limpets, with Bible readings and a banjo concert marking Saturdays.
The Hastily written legal spoof from the Lu fkin News mocks a deed that tries to transfer an orange and all its parts by fancy phrasing. It notes the contrast between simple gifting and formal conveyancing and parodies the language a lawyer might use to claim full rights to all parts of the fruit.
Mrs. Youngbride confronts her partner about the new ice dealer promising cheaper ice for the same price. The exchange suggests dissatisfaction with the switch and questions previous providers' terms.
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