17 Jul 1910
Page 7
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1910
Page
7
A public meeting will be held at the new Miners Home building on Tuesday July 19 at 8 p m to organize a volunteer fire department for the town of Iditarod. Everyone is invited to attend.
The first issue of the Iditarod Pioneer, printed on a three cylinder press, is praised as a deluxe and remarkable edition with hand illumination and raised letters. Editors debated copy numbers, and staffers clashed in the newsroom over demand. The paper’s success boosts morale, while building renovations and future plans are noted for better access and collector interest.
Paul Reuman a large Homestake Mining Co. stockholder and partner with Fred Carter and A B Ferguson on Flat Creek has departed for the Outside via Fairbanks. He is satisfied with Flat Creek holdings and expects big production next summer, with a possible return next season.
Luther Hess the noted actor lawyer and businessman from Tanana left Wednesday for Fairbanks to assess prospects in the district. He plans an autumn trip outside and then return to the Iditarod route. Job printing offered by the Pioneer office. A health note warns against typhoid fever advising use of well water for cooking and drinking delivered daily by E M Sullivan. Supposed springs are surface water carrying fever germs.
Ben Johnson, Fairbanks mining man, whose suicide on June 1 aboard the steamer Evelyn was witnessed, was found after a month near Dikeman. Commissioner Maltby and Deputy Marshal Donovan went downriver to hold the inquest. The body, recovered by Indians, shows advanced decomposition and is likely to be shipped to Fairbanks for burial. Johnson was an established North Slope figure, a former foreman on Dome Creek, leaving a widow and a $10,000 estate. verdict expected self destruction.
Charles Willmar of Dawson had a close call when a magazine shotgun exploded near him while he reached for a pike-pole. The charge passed between his legs with shot lodging under his left knee. His partner, Lee Hagen, would have been killed if in his place. Willmar received treatment and is expected to recover, with doctors noting the shot did not penetrate deeply. The accident occurred about 20 miles beyond Dikeman as they traveled upriver to camp, and the men were later picked up and ferried to a lodging house for care. The accompanying report adds background on the travelers and local activities.
While unloading from the White Seal at Dikeman on Sunday at 11 o clock, Joel Trem, a well known steamboat mate, fell from a seat and was caught between boat and barge. His left foot sustained two severe crush injuries and he endured intense suffering before receiving medical attention.
Brought to Iditarod city and under the care of Dr. Brooks who has just arrived and started practice. Examination shows no broken bones but a badly bruised foot that will incapacitate him for work for several weeks. He rests at the Riverside hotel where friends may find him.
An immense Keystone drill from Willow Point departs for Flat Creek to join the Marietta association and Manley Price in prospecting. The heavy machine will be scow transferred Otter City then to Flat via Otter Creek, signaling future installation of a large scraping outfit. Frank Miller, awaiting a liquor license for Miner's Home, travels downriver to monitor the situation as the line awaits authorization.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.