Skookum Johnson Seizes Front Street Lot In Raid
Fracas erupts as "Skookum" Johnson with Tom Frolin and John Lund, aided by poles and an ax, occupies a lot between a store and the former Pacific Cold Storage building on Front Street declaring it a new restaurant site. Onlookers protest but no action taken as other lot jumpers are reported, signaling possible wider trouble for Flat community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skookum" Johnson
Fiat
Empire
Tom Frolin
John Lund
Front Street
Queitly
W. Grifin & Co
Pacific Cold Storage
Skook’s
Grifin Company
Skookum
Explorers Report Dim Prospects on Kuskokwim Exploration
After two months along the Kuskokwim divide the party including Jim Lawton Bob Kittie Pete McKeagh and Frank Gillespie reached Iditarod Monday and said the country did not look good. They found pay in a few places but many unproductive holes discouraged them. Gillespie fought with a team member and was bitten on the hands and fire, the doctor taking precautions for possible serious consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuskokwim
Doulan Creek
Jim Lawton
Bob Kittie
Pete McKeagh
Frank Gillespie
Iditarod
Gillespie
Dho
Slipped One Over Onds On Expedition To Minneapolis
Fragmentary dispatch describes a party led by Alabam Labouteaux with Jack Devereau leaving Idit for the steamer Minneapolis. The traveler aimed to reach the Koyukuk, seeking grub and packing supplies. Reports place some interests near Coldfoot and a Red Mountain strike, while a caravan with butter and smoked meats from Minneapolis may be en route near Diskaket. An outfitter has signed there, possibly Menard or Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabam Labouteaux
Iditarod
Jack Devereau
Minneapolis
Koyukuk
Coldfoot
Red Mountain
Diskaket
Menard
Ryan
Lewis’ Landing
Hurries From Nixon's Fork and Back Again
There is something doing on Nixon's Fork and the prognostications of the old timers seem to be coming true. Arthur Eaton visited last week to report pay struck on Flat Creek, a tributary of Nixon's Fork, then departed. Jack Sheedy bought into interests held by Jim Roberts, with fuller details in another issue. P O Sunberg returned with Eaton, Harry Karstens left for Yukon to Nalato on a hurried mission, returning in about two weeks. For sale cheap Conn stivercornet in case in good condition Robert Simpson Pha Miner's Home sells Bockely
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Arthur Eaton
Flat Creek
Jack Sheedy
Jim Roberts
P.O. Sunberg
Eaton
Harry Karstens
Fairbanks
Yukon
Nalato
Robert Simpson
Are They Planning to Buy Flat Creek to Sell to Outsiders
Rumors swirl around Flat creek as a potential mega deal by a finance syndicate. A full purchase of the creek could fetch multi million dollars cash, with survey work and pay-ground evaluation under way. Despite optimism, locals doubt the price and timing. the creek remains a prize future prospect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flat Creek
Public Hall Site Chosen by Arctic Brotherhood Club
The Arctic Brotherhood club of Iditarod selects the Second and Richmond corner as the hall site donated at a cost of 150 dollars. They favor a 40 by 80 foot hall with a 16 foot wall, balcony, stage and waiting rooms, priced at 7900 dollars. Treasury shows 2100 cash plus 1000 subscribed and 590 in bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Brotherhood Club
Red Cross
Second
Richmond
Willow Street
Beattie
First Street
Black
Secon
Bill Ansley
Treasury
Board of Trustees
U of Business
Albert Wise
J. E. Lindberg
Flat City Moves On Recorder Office Bid
Flat City planners push to move the recorder's office from Iditarod to their town and aim to influence Judge Overfield to hold court there next spring. Despite local confidence no change will occur, Flat Creek boosters press the fight, arguing central location and ongoing regional claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flat City
Recorder’s
District Court
Overfield
Recorder's Office
Fiat
Iditarod
Flat Creek
Judge Overfield
Iditarod Trail Gossip of Prospectors and Returnees
J J Brown recently arrived in Iditarod and intends to stay after a traverse from Fairbanks via Diskaket and Gibbon to the Kobuk then the Squirrel river route. He notes $30,000 mined by October and a $275 box, while several stampeders push toward Red Mountain country amid mixed reports on prospects and winter delays.
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Squirrel River
Kobuk
Nome
Red Mountain
J. J. Brown
Faibanks
Alaska
Iditarod
Brown
Fairbanks
J D Menich
Ellamar Mine
Menich
Gibbon
Koyukuk
Alamna
Kotzebue Sound
Ed Hese
Rollich
Indian River
Red Mountain Country
Bob Herrold
Happy Jack
Felix
Gardner
Dunbar
Lloyd
W. Giffin
Hill McPhee
Frank People
E. Manley
Tom Lloyd Brown
Gibb
Simms
Diskaket
Unelaklikarod
Seward service cut to monthly by Alaska Steamship
Cordova Alaska reports the Alaska Steamship Company may cut Seward from weekly to monthly service. Travelers may still reach Cadova by smaller vessels with limited danger. A six day run remains to Seattle from Cadova. Miss Anna Hagelin, promoter of the Home restaurant, visited Iditarod and helped with a lodging house change while attending a local dance. Also listed are a cheap sale of 1100 feet of trail and spikes, and lens repair notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordova Alaska
Alaska Steamship Company
Seward
Alaskin
Dova
Seattle
Anna Hagelin
Iditarod
Ansley’s Hall
First of June for Dog Days Case Delayed Until March
A dog ownership dispute between Ambrose Van and Wilfred Renaud will not be tried until March first, ruled Judge Maltby after continuing the case due to a missing defense witness from Moore Creek. Van and two Discovery witnesses support the trial. Renaud’s attorney cites a witness from Flat Creek. The case centers on a dog and its owner amid ongoing legal maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose van
Wilfred Renaud
Maltby
Roy E. Bigham
Renaud
Moore Creek
Van
J. E. Moody
Bigham
Fred Carter
Flatcreek
Cheny
Ansley's Hall Hosts Dancing Lessons and Big Dance Night
Beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday January 28 lessons in dancing will be given until 9 30 p.m. then a big dance starts. Beginners may stay for the regular dance at no extra cost. Gentlemen pay 2 50, ladies free. Instructor is Mr. Ed Saith. Baird sells Bock cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansley’s
Ed Saith
Baird
Bock
Secret Yukon expedition to fund telegraph tolls
A hidden Yukon mission leads Flatcreek figures Al Thorns Ray Brumbaugh and Ed Kellogg toward remote work. They plan to sit in comfortable chairs and spend money on telegraph tolls while arranging machinery orders and acquiring axes, amid speculation of tied to major Flatcreek deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yukon
al Thorns
Flatcreek
Ray Brumbaugh
Ed Kellogg
Thorn
Flat Creek
Brumbaugh
Kellogg
Washington Alaska bank closing assets report
From Fairbanks progress shows the Washington Alaska bank closed December 4 and is under Receiver Hawks. Depositors are expected to recover seventy cents on the dollar, while stockholders face total losses. Telegram to Cecil Clegg notes improved outlook and potential further positive news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Washington-Alaska Bank
Hawkins
Cecil Clegg
Another Big Plant for Otter Creek
J N Ellis expands mining at Outer Creek by buying into two lays on Land 21 bench and into McMullen Braah lay on 2a upper end and Bittles Vlepser lay on Tu bench lower end. He plans two plants, will supply works, adds 60 hp boiler from Aitken, a triple drum hoist from Brambaugh Hamilton Kellogg, and a bottomless scrap to arrive via Lake Seberge. If transport succeeds, equipment arrives by June and a larger workforce will boost Otter next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outer Creek
J. N. Ellis
Ellis
McMullen & Braah
Bittles & Vlepser
Aitkou
Aitken
Brambaugh, Hamilton & Kellogg
Lake Seberge
Otter Creek
Rich Ledge of Gold Struck at McKinley Lake
Reports from McKinley Lake quartz properties cheer Lucky Strike Mining Company progress. A tunnel on the Walker claims exposed a rich one foot ledge of ore assays up to $125 per ton with free milling gold. Town samples impress even skeptics, signaling an assured mine. Cordova Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley Lake
Lucky Strike Mining Company
Walker Claims
Cordova
Masons Dance Night Ends With Merriment and Music
Masons and their ladies enjoyed a lively evening at Ansley's hall with dancing on the upper floor and reception on the lower. About thirty couples attended as Jack Connolly guided the soirée with melodious leadership, and light refreshments were served, though some overindulgence slowed the pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansley
Jack Connolly
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Skookum” Johnson
Pha
White & Lefergy, Dikeman
Simpson's
Ramps Sells
Bock Cig
A. B. Hall
Simpson’s
Hussey
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