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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1912
Page
6
A historical ticket listing Woodrow Wissox of New J for President Alaska inclusion and Thewas Th for Vice President. Delegates Alberta Jaxtxs Wierenenan and A Brno are named with Alaska as key locale and a one dollar nominal price.
Readable text notes the Alaska territorial election for Delegate on August 13, 1972 and the national Presidential election on November 4, 1012. This card records two listed electoral events with dates.
In a period of national unease, Alaska eyes Democratic leadership as a path to prosperity. The piece argues the U S must be truly democratic across all regions, warning against regional discrimination. It predicts economic and population growth if Democratic policy prevails and residency interests strengthen.
The passage argues that Alaska’s future rests on sustained growth as its resources beyond minerals begin to reveal themselves. It highlights the territory’s vast potential observed by thoughtful observers and those seasoned in national development.
Reports say at least six mining men proposed to fill the vacancy created by J Cushman’s promotion to Seattle. Names include Attorney Jobe Albert Fink of San Francisco, District Attorney J J Crossley of Fairbanks, Emer V Hayden of Tacoma, and Judge Ostrande of Corday. Rumor says the President has chosen a candidate after consulting a national committee.
Al Thores and Malcolm McDonald are leaving for the Aniak today aboard a light polling boat fitted with a gasoline engine.
Ruby City June 20 The Iditarod Pioneer reports Joseph Campbell, a suspect in the Nelson murder case, walked into Ruby City early this morning and was arrested hours later after saying he would clean up and surrender. Campbell had traveled from Dawson a month ago and had been in hiding.
A rough navigation log details travel times for small craft between Iditarod City, Florence, and nearby points during a Comet tide. It lists leg times: Florence to Ditna mouth, Ditna mouth to Diskaket, Dikaket to Vireo, Ox three Cabins to Comet island, Comet island to Crescent island, Crescent island to Dinerod river, Iditarod mouth to Reliance bar, Reliance bar to Dominick's, and onward to Dikniats, totaling 2850 minutes. The note suggests Florence travel mirrors the inland leg duration, offering a rough guide for trips and ferrying watercraft via horse scows if needed.
The New York World argues the United States has had less corruption under Taft than any prior administration since the Constitution. It asserts Taft is not uniquely better but opposing factions have tightened public scrutiny and vigilance, claiming overall governance is the best since public cities began confronting corruption.
Fred Carter reports Dan Sutherland former United Sites marshal for the First division left Ruby to campaign for Delegate Wick ersham. Sutherland lost his official head at Juneau over political differences with the Taggatt Shackleford clique. Wickersham’s cause was championed in the house by his ally, but lobbyists proved strong.
Alaska politics show strain as Governor Clark and Louie Shackleford clash in San Francisco. Incoming passengers report a rumpus tied to national party politics, with Alaska portrayed as the "dawg" caught in the dispute. The article also notes the Washburn bringing electrical supplies for the Yukon Gold Company.
The piece lists ages of U S presidents at the time of election from Washington to McKinley and Roosevelt with mixed transcription errors. It also notes five men prospecting on Mud River Louis Ryan and Jameson recently seeking supplies and planning a bedrock drain, plus others who crossed to a new stake and expect to teach Dis kaket on the return voyage. The steamer White Seal carried twenty passengers last week including Kalebacks Rutys and Mossalin arrivals, with several named individuals aboard.
In Los Angeles on June 29 the case against Clarence Darrow is adjourned to next Monday due to a juror suffering appendicitis.
In the Ophir vicinity bad characters have appeared near the new strike east of Simel City causing miner unease. Since the deputy marshalship was abolished, residents fear increased holdups and danger from outlaw elements. Stewart Holmes, once with Northern Commercial and later poll tax collector, has taken a position as Porter in Flat City.
A humorous verse about the value of hard work and the bustling laborer who keeps things clean and moving. The speaker contrasts a loafer with the diligent Jim Biggs who tends horses and work, praising steady toil over idle complaint.
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