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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1916
Page
2
The paper discusses prohibition debates noting American attitudes toward abstinence and comparing Turk and American temperance, while criticizing sensational labels. It mentions a naturalization court ruling against the Trust of the World and references a Alaska Republican convention, party dynamics, and Alaska railroad town context.
Seattle Post Telegraph reports Copper River Northwestern plans extend rail from Controller Bay to the Bering Sea coast with a 17 mile coal haul to tidewater by October and shipments to Alaska ports and Seattle. Rail expansion aims to connect Central Alaska to the coast, supply fuel, aid naval and commercial needs, relaunch dormant coal interests, and breathe life into Alaska progress through intensified industrial links.
Advertisements in a London paper describe large tracts of land and historic manor houses put on the market. They note ten thousand acres of shooting with game counts and high rents, reflecting aristocratic tradition amid wartime economy and shifting property ownership.
An open letter reprinted in the Cordova Times criticizes the Seward territorial Republican convention held last May. G. C. Hazelett argues two blunders split the party, including excluding division reports and central committeemen names from ratification, risking boss influence and unity under Wickersham.
An editorial warns that Alaskan enthusiasm for statehood will not rise while a few manipulate territorial interests for selfish ends. It argues that intelligent use of limited legislative powers and clean party organization are essential, fearing a state shaped by exploitation and corrupt influences without reforms.
A lively Fourth of July at Creek Metropolis featured a grandstand address by A M Kilgore on The Development of Democracy and a robust sports program. Prizes ranged up to $10 with winners in races and nail driving events, while crowds enjoyed music, costumes, and evening dances despite mosquitos and showers.
Bille to win the bet refused sparing controversy over conduct as Peter Bagay, John Bagay's son, narrowly escaped serious harm when a mule knocked him down at the finish, leaving him unconscious briefly but soon recovering with minor injuries. A bystander rumor alarmed Mr Bazoy that the boy had been killed as a special burger club gathering marked the day.
The Democratic caucus held to elect delegates to the Democratic war convention elected A.M. Kilgore as chairman and Dr. H.R. Moore as secretary. Jenkins Kilgore Frank Bo St J Woe and H.R. Moore were elected by the convent which will meet in Patr mks on August 16 to nominate four candidates for territorial representative and one candidate for the senate from division. It is probable the Flat Democrats will be represented at the convention by proxy.
Steamship Victoria due at St Michael and to depart for Infern o Pass Acri Sent with July and September dates. Union steamship to Seattle for Nome and St Michael on July August September October. Rumor mill in mining camp spreads with rapid currency about Judge Hughes and a hiring BAL for a pair of President suspenders.
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