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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1911
Page
2
Fires, firetraps, and Alaska town folly
A critic blasts Alaska towns for dangerous fire hazards including balloon ceilings and gasoline lighting. He urges asbestos and iron coverings, stricter building ordinances, and better fire protection to prevent disasters that routinely wipe out blocks and strain firefighting resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Atus
Natives and whisky sales case echoed in Alaska appeal
The United States appeals in the Tom Nagle whisky sale to a native case in Juneau as District Attorney Rustgard presses the issue in federal courts. Attorney Actander argued for the defense while Northwest Development League plans Seattle conference to push Pacific coast exploitation including Alaska and beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
Alaska
Rustgard
San Francisco
Court of Appeals
Tom Nagle
Juoeau
Actander
Northwest Development League
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Tobnstone’s
Slayer of Sellers Murders in Fairbanks Card Room
The killing of Fred Sellers the Baker Kid in the Imperial cigar store card room in Fairbanks is tied to a poker dispute with Borisa Rokoce viche. A fight broke out across the table, a third man intervened, and Rokoceviche fired four shots, mortally wounding Sellers as others fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sellers
Baker Kid
Borisa Rokoceviche
Fairbanks
Imperial Cigar Store
Rokoceviche
Sellers
Spanish Claim Refuted About Maine Explosion Debunked
Engineers inspecting the wreck reveal the Maine hull and decks were not cleared for action at the time of the explosion. The report from Spanish officers is contradicted by recent observations showing the vessel largely exposed after pumping. The item also notes a local ad for Pioneer drug store and Elite Baths offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Maine
Johnson Mattress and Hose Company Offerings and Prices
This will interest you as the Johnson Mattress and Hose Company announces silk floss mattresses from 86 up and pure cotton filled comfort at 2.50 up. Floss pillows at 1.50, feather pillows at 2, sheet blankets 1.25. Cretonne and figured house lining and colored burlap coming soon. See them before you buy. JOHNSON MATTRESS & H O S E COMPANY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Mattress & Hose Company
Johnson Mattress & Host
Notice of Naturalization Hearing in Iditarod Court
On Monday July 10, 1911 at 740 p.m. the District Court Fourth Judicial Division will hear petitions for naturalization at the Court House in Iditarod. Qualified witnesses include G W Hawkins and Peter Mili Spasije Rulovich. substitutions allowed if witnesses cannot appear. Other applicants may file first or second papers by visiting the clerk’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iditarod
District Court
Fourth Judicial Division
I Persson
G. W. Hawkins
Vavieh
Peter Mili Spasije Rulovich
Prospecting Camp Likely in Ruby Creek Area Next Year
Billy Newman reports a letter from Ruby Creek indicating a camp may develop there within twelve months. The note describes tent and cache on a pay creek lot, plans for a cabin, and preliminary findings on Discovery and Long Creek with pay estimates, plus a slow prospecting outlook and about 400 men in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Newman
Ruby Creek
Monk
Long Creek
Fairbanks
Gold strike draws oldtimers to Porcupine mines
North and Nevada veterans of Klondike days join the Ontario rush as tracey Hope, Diamondfield Jack Davis, Ed Mead and others travel from Porcupine to Vancouver and Kansas City seeking investments and new mining chances. A D Williams remains in Ontario camp with plans for certified funds. Foghorn Neil McDonald and other notable miners chase fresh ore amid a renewed frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Nevada
Ontario
Tracey Hope
Klondike
Porcupine
Vancouver
Jack Davis
Ed. Mead
Nome
Alfred Z. Minter
Discovery Town Narrowly Escapes Forest Fire
Otter faced a close call as a forest fire driven by strong winds neared Discovery Town's borders last Saturday. The blaze burned back fences in yards, but a community-wide effort halted it. Residents prepared to flee, packing essentials as the mossy, dry spell fueled rapid spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otter
Old Firm Hooney & Co to Run Iditarod Ferry Route
I. W. Hooney & Co plans a return to the Iditarod by early boats via St. Michael to bring fresh groceries from Seattle. The firm had closed stock last fall and signaled exit from the trade. Reports say they departed Seattle aboard the Victoria with goods. Pioneer Drugstore has received up to date supplies over the ice. A Portola Milkshake from Flat City tastes delicious at Johnstone's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Hooney & Co
Iditarod
St. Michael
Seattle
Victoria
Pioneer Drugstore
Flat City
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Frank E. Becker
Geo. M. Arbuckle
Beattie
First Avenue
the Merchants Cafe
Front St
C. J. Hurley
J. P. Gleason
A. Bruning
American Bank of Alaska
Furnitorie
Martin, Sigringer
Willow Street
Pioneer Drug Store
Fiat City
Caribou Street
J. B. Colt
Pioneer Sheet Metal Works
Independent Lumber
R. Rutherford
Glose
Discovery Town
Johnstone's
J. Gruenbaum
Rothschild Bros
Mason, Ehrman & Co
B. F. Brooks
Orrick
Discovery Orrerr
Heinrich Wortmann
E. T. Bragbury
Chas. D. Carter
Pioneer Drug Stores
Flat Creek
Alfred E. Maltby
Eee
Tary Paret
J. S. Harding
Torvan
Chas.e. Taylor
Tee Otary Public
Ahsty
A. J. Daly
M. & M. Bank Bldg
E. Coke Hill
Impson Bui
Phoenix
Board of Trade
Willow Stre
A. Wallace, Prop
Soutar & Sutherland
Pro
Barthel
Joe Heacock
Cap’s Place
Second Avenue
George Auten
Dave Ferguson
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