15 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1913
Page
1
President-elect Woodrow Wilson declines to grant Cipriano Castro, exiled Venezuelan former president, an interview during a visit to Trenton on February 14. Castro had sought a meeting as relations between the two figures regionally surface.
Mrs Grover Cleveland married Professor Preston of Princeton yesterday in Washington. The couple left for Florida for their honeymoon.
Valdez February 14. John Falstad and Alex Fredolin were found guilty in the district court of aims involving voting irregularities during the August delegate election.
Trenton reports President-elect Woodrow Wilson will resign the New Jersey governorship on March 1. The move follows his election and ascent to national leadership.
The Nome Kennel Club launches a fundraising push in February to support the annual All Alaska sweep held early next season. Local group seeks donations to cover event costs and prizes.
A group of 16 prominent suffragettes began a lengthy hike from New York toward Washington to participate in the inauguration demonstration. They travel by foot and plan to join the event in the capital.
San Salvador February 14. President Manuel Li Araujo of Salvador died yesterday from wounds inflicted by an assassin. He is succeeded by Carlos Melendez. Araujo had served nearly three years, a long tenure for Central America.
The pool tournament at Imperial pool hall continues with Ramps Peterson, Dave Mutchler, and Streid in contention for prizes. Week games included Peterson 80 over Wolfe 65 and Peterson 80 over Button 76. Mr Moissant of Moissant Cameron freighters visited town Wednesday for a turkey dinner at Stanley's Restaurant in Flat Washington's birthday.
In Mexico City, General Diaz, freed from jail, heads the rebellion as fighting rages in the capital. Daily casualties rise with hundreds dead and wounded amid looting, fires, and a looming famine. Foreign consulates urge help as U S ships and four transports are prepared for potential deployment to Mexico.
London papers unanimously support American intervention to restore order in Mexico. Reports from Washington and Ice City stress grave conditions and need for peace and financial stability through U.S. action.
Telegraphic reports from Dunedin New Zealand announce Captain Scott and four companions froze to death on their return from the South Pole They reached the Pole January 19 1912 discovering Amundsen had beat them by 35 days A national memorial will be erected in their memory.
London reports February 14 that six thousand Turks were killed in the first attack on Adrianople this week. Turkish forces are demoralized and retreating as bombardment of Scutari begins. Turks seek peace and intervention by the Powers as reverses spread along the line.
Riots flared in Tokyo this week as Premier Katsura was stoned in the streets. He has resigned, with his entire cabinet stepping down. Count Yamamoto has been named to succeed Katsura amid the political turmoil.
The A B team defeated the Stillettos 19 to 17 to clinch the basketball series three games to two. All games were close with margins under four points. Last night’s decisive contest drew many creek visitors and followed by a dance.
Arctic Brotherhood welcomes seven new members at a regular meeting including E Henning F J Kelly M F McMillan C R Cameron C A Moissant and Oscar Peterson. Initiation ceremonies were followed by a short smoker.
A telegraphic report from J Wada says DC Chittick and John Kesler are lost near Pass Creek on the Happy River trail. A January party of five from Susitna started search but conditions, including rain and rough terrain, hindered progress. Mrs Chittick lives at Flat City. Chittick's mining interests noted.
William Rockefeller, aged 71, suffered convulsions while being questioned by the mo trust investigation committee at his retreat in Palm Beach. The session was halted after the seizure and the inquiry paused as he was carried to medical help.
Phil Ernst of the Alaska Printing Company is named president of Nome's newly formed Democratic Club. The club’s purpose is unclear and factions vie for the marshal’s job, a position vacant in June.
Los Angeles February 14 The second Clarence Darrow trial advances with opening remarks where he asserts persecution by open shop supporters over his trade union advocacy. First defense witness will be Job Harriman former Los Angeles Socialist mayoral candidate.
The Iditarod Kennel Club meets at the Budweiser parlors at 8 30 PM to finalize plans for a dog race next Saturday. Flat City merchants fund a 150 purse to be split into 75 50 and 25 prizes. race route runs Iditarod Flat Discovery toward Flat City with entries from Moore Creek and local observers noting temperatures from Budweiser observatory.
In Seattle on February 14 reports indicate a massive amount of mining equipment will be shipped for the Iditarod opening. Hundreds of tons are already gathered with more expected as navigation begins. The push signals a large scale Alaska operation and related business movements in New York and governmental halls in Washington.
Joe Honda who runs the Moore Creek inn reports Felix Boucher, a prospector in Ditna country, uncovered 8 cents to the pan. Gold Seddon arrived at Moore Creek with three ounces of gold dust from a manhandle creek feeding Takotna river about 15 miles below Takotna.
A grand Discovery Five Hundred social in the Iditarod valley celebrates Lincoln’s birthday with a large attendance from Flat City and Iditarod. The hall blooms with evergreens and flags, features a portrait of Father Abraham and a 1865 New York Herald edition. A sumptuous supper, expert floor committee, and fine music marked the evening, with visitors praising the club’s hospitality and planning a follow up event.
The telegram sent to Postmaster Thurs ton Nulato on February 12 states Haley departed with about 30 pounds of mail for Iditarod and the carrier left Gibbon with delayed mail bound for arrive there next Wednesday.
Washington February 14 The debate on extending the presidential term to six years will be carried over to the next session of Congress as the discussion stalls without a final vote.
New York February 14 James Patton pleaded guilty to a similar charge in panic in Ohio and was fined 4000 dollars plus costs for organizing a corner in wheat.
Cincinnati February 14 officials of the National Cash Register Company were yesterday found guilty of violating the Sherman antitrust law. The men, from Ten to Nine? authorities reported the verdict against NCR executives.
Colonel William Siwards, candidate for United States senator from South Carolina, was arrested in Washington on a charge of seeking bribes.
Luther McCarthy has been matched to fight the English champion Bombardier Wells in New York on March 14. The February 14 announcement confirms the bout and venue details for the highly anticipated match.
Seattle reports the Mari posa arriving yesterday with twelve pounds of gold from the Iditarod. The shipment signifies a fresh influx of precious metal entering the market amid ongoing mining activity and regional trade chatter.
Charles Osthaus a laborer was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon after a stabbing in the Hunter saloon in Nome. The attack left Teddy Lundgren with a slash across the face and a near eye injury while Osthaus was intoxicated.
Nome, February 14. The mail blockade has delayed first class mail for three weeks while second class mail arrives at full limit, mostly papers dated October and early November.
A group of Cornell students intends to attempt the summit of Mount McKinley next summer. The item appears in a brief with a note about rheumatic treatment via The Crosby Baths offering 24 hour service.
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