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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1911
Page
4
The Fourth of July celebration turned lively with a full schedule of sports led by Judge A. J. Maltby. Iditarod defeated Flat 9 to 1 before a packed crowd, then aquatic events and races filled the afternoon and evening, featuring repeat winners such as Lloyd Watrous and Billy Wise in multiple races and a $60 log-rolling prize.
United States circuit court of appeals in San Francisco rules that a group of five to eight men may occupy 100 acres at 20 acres per man but no individual may own more than 20 acres. The Nome and y vs Snyder case upholds Snyder after Alaska district court defeat. The decision affects mining claims and ownership limits for pros pectors and associated companies.
Mrs. J C Stewart greets a son in Fairbanks district. Washington Vanderlin heads to Fairbanks at the request of Fairbanks Bonding and Leasing Co to explore Tanana quartz prospects. Filly Nolan to wed. George S Maynard welcomes a son in Nome. wife en route home. Dr. D S Neuman settles in Nome. John Heal shifts from Fairbanks to Ester creek. Mrs Haynes sails Outside for summer with Idaho relatives. Jim Nalen returns to copper country to develop holdings. Guggenheim rep Mr Short plans trips north to Beaver river country for purchases.
A verse by Walt Mason contrasts a comfortable home with wealth, health care, and social support. It imagines a life where family, meals, neighbors, and a peaceful sendoff to the afterlife define true riches, then interleaves a local notice about military service in Valdez and a plug for Pioneer Storage and Elite Baths.
Sergeant Edward Romaze of the signal corps will retire after 30 years of service. Though currently a familiar figure delivering telegrams, his career traces back through infantry, cavalry, and hospital roles, with a long Alaska service noted in his record.
Valdez reports Blue Ribbon Gold Mining Company leases six Mineral Creek claims for five years with a 20 percent royalty after payroll costs. Daniel Johansson and G J Erickson of Nevada lead the deal with option to buy at escalating prices up to 300 000 in year five. Ground shows strong lead prospect with assays from 10 to 100 dollars per ton and development funded to begin immediately.
Mining Company is composed of prom ient Valdez men, George Treat is its resident.
Old river man Captain Ferguson plans summer bowing business between Editarod and Dikeman. He counters Pioneer claims of Keystone T involvement, noting Keystone Trans has two main boats a 75 horsepower keystone and a 40 horsepower roughrider, plus several barges. The fleet aims for shallow water use and heavy river shipping this season.
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