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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1916
Page
6
The editorial discusses prohibition debates and compares temperance claims with Turkish history, noting dangers of enforcing alcohol bans. It mentions a naturalization court ruling against members of a world trust and critiques Republican party dynamics, referencing Alaska politics and national conventions.
A Seattle Post article outlines Copper River Northwest and state intent to extend a rail line from Controller Bay to the Bering Sea coast, reaching Seward and ports south. The plan aims to move high quality coal and copper, supply naval and commercial needs, and stimulate Alaska’s territorial administration toward private enterprise, with rail access expanding Central Alaska markets within a year.
An Anglo market item describes estates offered for sale amid wartime shifts in land economy. It highlights a Western Highlands manor with extensive grounds, shooting rights, and large counts of game, promising parties and revenues as buyers seek rental income and aristocratic recreations.
An open letter from G. C. Hazelett, published in the Cordova Times, denounces the Seward territorial Republican convention for factional decisions. It cites two major blunders, including excluding division ratification of central committeemen and relying on bosses, predicting harm to party unity and a harsher path to delegate election.
A fragment reflects skepticism about Alaska statehood, noting public enthusiasm depends on broader use of limited legislative powers. It warns party organization is essential, otherwise statehood risks become a tool for a few to exploit territory and its people amid entrenched political interests.
A crowded Flat Creek celebration featured a grandstand address by A M Kilgore on The Development of Democracy, amid showers and mosquitos. Sports events included Tallies and race contests won by Multehler Kay and others, with prizes and a well received dance finale.
Report notes minor exceptions despite overall fair conduct in a local event. Peter Bagay, son of John Bagay, narrowly escaped serious injury when knocked down by a mule and rendered unconscious but recovered. Rumors of a fatality caused alarm. club members later held a special meeting to honor the occasion.
The Democratic caucus and primaries set aside to elect delegates to the war convention were held Monday. A.M. Kilgore chaired, H.R. Moore acted as secretary, and Jenkins, Kilgore, Bo St J, Woe, and Moore were elected to 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 the division. It is likely the Fiat Democrats will be represented by proxy at the convention.
Notices list steamship movements: Victoria due to arrive and depart at St Michael with uncertain dates in July and September, and Uniatiile set to leave Seattle for Nome and St Michael in July August September and October. Rumors in mining camp mention Judge Hughes as Republican nominee hiring BAL for suspensions.
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