Notable visits and mining notes from Alaska towns
Miss Grant of Millarod visited Plat Monday with Miss Koiseh and Miss Baker of Dominion Commercial. FE Ives of Flat Creek and Mrs Longden visited Plat. Creeksmen Taylor Soraci Martin Walter and others headed to Beaversels on Tuluksak tributary. Minckson returned from a strike near Discovery with prospects. Jules Walsh miner death noted. Erickson split to Fairbanks then Yankee Creek with Mrs Erickson heading to a new strike. Abe Weiss visited Iditarod. Fred Carter family settling at Flat City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolphe Hans Minckson
Fuas
Jy Walsh
Crater Mountain
Erickson
Foras
Henry
Takoma
Fairbantes
Nes
Sle
Yankee Creek
Enjoyable Dance At Camp IMitaved No 27
About 30 couples attended a Wednesday night dance under Camp IMitaved No 27. The McSmart orchestra provided music and the event was greatly enjoyed despite late notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McSmart
Creek
Iditatod Meat Co
COMING AND GOING IN IDITAROD DISTRICT NEWS
Frequent travelers and arrivals populate Iditarod in a busy period. Charles Knell and Eddie McArdle depart for Moore Creek for summer work while others return or head to the Outside or Flat Creek. Notable movements include J R McGovern from Fiat Creek, Charley Worden touring creeks, and Mrs. McSmart traveling to the Outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Knell
Eddie McArdle
Moore Creek
J.R. McGovern
Fiat
Ladies Ready to Wear Sale Over Lake Lebarge
Shipments of ladies apparel including suits dresses party gowns lingerie and flair goods advertised as best and newest. Alterations offered free with inspection invited and prices described as popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Lebarge
Veto Halts Alaska Road Work Prolonged Projects Ended
Lieut Higerton of the Alaska road commission travels from Holy Cross to Nome and Fairbanks to advance road work. The army appropriation bill veto by President Taft halts projects from Iditarod to Fairbanks Valdez and Seward trails leaving crews withdrawn and funds uncertain. Authorities hope surplus Alaska education funds may free about 30000 dollars for roads, but nothing certain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higerton
Alaska Road Commission
Holy Cross
Richardson
Edgerton
Nome
Seward Peninsula
Fairbanks
Valdez
Washington
Taft
A. H. Light
Iditarod
Flat
Light
Ditarod
Dikeman
Diseman
Yukon River
Fairbanks-Valdez
Seward Trail
Happy
Crow Creek Pass
Seward
Alaskan Education Fund
Cavalry Regiments Debate Spurs House and President Clash
The House insists on reducing cavalry regiments against the Presidents wish to increase them. The last army appropriation bill was vetoed during Grant's presidency, delaying pay for enlisted men while officers secured warrants through the Knickerbocker Trust Company of New York. Ulysses Grant is referenced in the context of this historic disagreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
United States Army
Ward
Grant
Congress
Knickerbocker Trust Company of
New York
Ulysses Vount
Walter Rowson’s Tram Walk Sparks Iditarod Trek Tale
Walter Rowson, court stenographer, rode a tram toward Iditarod but, fatigued, decided to walk. He set a pace of five miles per hour, startling the mules and driver as they sped to town, finishing four minutes ahead of the private secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rowson
Phat City
Walter
Oway
Iditarod
Quiet Fourth Celebrated in Iditarod City
On July 4 in Iditarod City a calm Independence Day scene unfolded along Front Street and other avenues. Firecrackers hardly drew attention as residents enjoyed a peaceful parade of homefront pride and reflections on past days amid a rustic ambience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Front
Territory of Alaska
Fred Willison
Cred
Fred Willson
Iditarod
Henry Roden
Alaska
Crowley & Porter's Window Draws Attention at Flat City
Crowley and Porter showcased an elaborate window display in Flat City attracting much attention on the Fourth. Sehlapik, who brought a large stock of ladies goods to Flat City last Sunday, remains at the creek metropolis and is lodged at the Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tons K. Pratt
Creek Metropolis
J.B. Matling
Duncan Michie
Harvin
Ana Eb Dren
Lillian Mating
Tacoma
Texas
Nancy Bell
Susie
Holy Cross
St Michael
Judge Overfield
Henry Weir
Caribou Creek
Charley Hoxie
Iditarod Traction Company
T. L. McGrath
Strandberg Bros. & Johnson
Jon Flat Creek
Iditarod City
Crowley & Porter
Flat City
Sehlapik
Naturalization Petitions to Be Heard Next Week
Judge Overfield will hear naturalization petitions daily next week for those qualified. Applicants must have trial papers filed in the four month period. Successful petitioners may vote in the forthcoming delegate election. Two applications have been filed to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overfield
Tram Carried Many To Flat For Fourth
Tram traffic to Flat for the Fourth was heavy with morning and afternoon runs carrying numerous passengers. The Iditarod Traction Company displayed patriotic spirit by decorating its cars and crews, showing a festive and costly celebration of the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheeehaco
Iditarod
Yukon Gold Company
Alec Larson
Down River Points
Victoria
Seattle
Herman
Yukon
Iditarod Traction Company
Exense
Boat Builders Busy as Sheridan Crew Fixes and Prepares
Sheridan workers under Lt. Michael A. Watson and Lovie Pine repair and lengthen vessels including the Comet barge to 62 feet and refit the Flyer and small launches for Thorns and McDonald. Watson plans to commission his own launch later in July while Oscar Anderson dominates Fourth of July events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Watson
Lovie Pine
Thorns
McDonald
Mr. Watson
Oscar Anderson
Tommy McSmart
Isacs Bros. & Co
Gents’ Clothiers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Friedman
Buna Aff
Ophir City
Charley Worden
Mr. Worden
Willow
Pmlit
Lieut. Edgerton
Mrs. McSmart
Messrs. C.0. Kable
Amalong
Willard
Harvich
E. Orn
S. Lune
Joe Lafeman
Wilson
Dean
Sproule
JH. Richards
Ruby
Dikman
Mr. Richards
Harry Cribb
Jon Alec Larson
H. Boas
Ansley
Richmond Street
Court
Grand Jury
Max Simel
Yestar
Commercial Company
St. Michael
Senator
Dawson
Karl Byers
Angus Sutherland
Louis K. Pratt
United States
J.J. Crossely
Tunana
Anderson Bros
Nerlana
J. Uhl
Brambaugh & Hamilton
Black Street
Setlapik's Ladies’ Emporium
First Avenue
Irs
Veto
Tatler
Quiet Foulth
Isadore Goldstein
A. J. Weiss
Nettieton Shoes
Summit
Nettleton Shoes
Golden Gate Coffee
Folger’s
de Prom Sunderbruch
Victor
Smith’s Gun Store
Turkey
Rathskeller
Sheridan
Michael
San Francisco
Presidio
California
Philippines
Goat Island
Tom Woodson
Shropshire & Burns
Petaluma
Bermuda
Swift
House of Quality
First Ave
Front St
Marquette Rye AA
G. & U. Dry Gin
Perla del Mar Cigars
National Club Bourbon
TRE Budweiser
Jack Baird Wirarop
Friar Cry ED Anderson
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