19 Jul 1913
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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1913
Page
1
Reports from Salonika and Belgrade describe heavy fighting as Bulgarian forces clash with Greek and Serb troops. Across multiple engagements, thousands have died or wounded, with Bulgarian losses mounting and international efforts to halt the conflict failing.
Geo W Albrecht sued Riley and Marston over a mining claim at the head of Boulder creeks claiming ownership of a 700 cord wood cutting site. The jury found for the defendants after witnesses disputed necessary discovery. Judge Fuller presided and an appeal potential was noted.
Miss Nelson who ran a Georgetown roadhouse since the 1910 stampede locked her premises and moved to Iditarod. She reached Flat City last Monday night with Packtrain Master om Shallow's expedition returning from the Kuskokwim guiding the Bryce Newsom Eskridge scientific party. Jack Cameron and H Krim also returned. Imperial Baths Turkish steam and tub baths. Rooms in connection. Maude Earle Prop.
Secretary of War Daniels visiting Seattle during potlatch festivities states the national administration will do all possible to open the Alaska coal fields. He remarks on the federal effort amid regional economic interests and wartime needs.
In routine assignments Governor Juneau appoints Joseph Durke of Valdez as a special employee to suppress liquor traffic among natives in the Third division. Jew Hoey of Fairbanks is named game warden for the Fourth division.
Miss Inez Milholland of New York, a campaigner for woman suffrage, wed Eugene Bo sevian a wealthy Dutchman in London yesterday amid campaigning in the city.
Juneau July 18 The trial of Joseph McDonald charged with murder for an act at Treadwell eight years ago is in progress. McDonald has entered a plea of self defense. He is aided by attorney Sam Piles of Washington.
Portland, Ore July 18 A well known citizen and retired banker Hughes Langdon killed himself yesterday afternoon by leaping into the Willamette River. The body was recovered later. No motive given.
Boston July 18 two hundred New England suffragettes start a hike from Boston to Washington to press for votes for women.
Versailles France July 10 aviator Perreyon with a woman passenger ascends to 16 582 feet setting new heavier than air machine height records. The mono plane spiraled upward then descended after about an hour with the instrument showing twelve feet over three miles.
Steam heated private water system city lodging house operating summer and winter at Flat e Mis Chas Esther Choice fresh killed beef Iditarod Meat Co.
Columbus July 18. Ohio, still recovering from spring floods, faced fresh rainstorms this week with spectacular electrical displays that killed many. The statewide losses are estimated at 3 million dollars.
Pugilist Jack Johnson spent a week in Paris and is now in London visiting friends. The article notes his movements and social engagements during July.
Ad Wolgast and Johnny Dundee signed yesterday for a 20 round bout at Vernon arena on September 9. Willie Ritchie, San Francisco champion lightweight, says he will decide by August 4 whom he will fight in September.
The Flatcreek head area sees lease surrender and relocations with Ben Cedermalm leaving the lease, Dan and Miss Cederim planning Ont adventures, and others shifting homes to Lynx association and Otter creek. Local industry updates include the Y G Co dredge repair and Joe Henry selling wood holdings as he plans a rest period abroad. several residents visit Discovery and nearby towns.
Sitka July 18 The Alaska Home for Aged Prospectors, created by the First Alaska legislature, will open for occupancy next Friday. The building, formerly occupied by U S Marines, has been remodeled and beautified.
Boston reports Jake Stahl has resigned as manager of the Red Sox. Catcher Bill Carrigan will succeed him. Stahl could not field a championship team this season and failed to reach the World Series with the players available.
Secretary Washington of State Bry is on a six city tour through Indiana Illinois and Iowa. He says he cannot live on the salary of a cabinet office due to the high cost of necessaries.
The Alaska board of Medical Examiners formed by the Territorial legislature and appointed by Governor Strong met in Juneau last Wednesday. Dr. I. H. Moore of Ruby was elected president and Dr. Vigline of Juneau became secretary treasurer as the group organized for duties.
In Fairbanks on July 13 the steamer W Sproul departed with new boilers and a strengthened seal system after adjustments. The vessel, under Capt. making, cleared for Iditarod amid updated relations and rapid preparations for the voyage.
Masons and their ladies invited to a grand reunion at the A B Hall Iditarod on July at 9 p m. The event features entertainment refreshments and dancing with committee Du Rand’s presenting.
Washington reports an acute Mexican crisis as President Wilson and Secretary Brandeis seek to resolve unrest. Ambassador Henry L. Wilson may travel to Washington for a conference, while the administration maintains its stance on recognizing the Huerta government. In Mexico City, Huerta’s foes execute fifteen conspirators and a banquet honors the American envoy while Diaz hosts guests.
Washington reports the Senate lobby-probing committee found star witness Martin Mulhall of Baltimore who linked National Manufacturers' Association to political campaigns and paid bills. The panel pursues pardons for Bullock and Houston serving sentences for conspiracy over coal shipments to naval vessels in Alaska. Richard S. Ryan of Nome pressed private railways for Alaska routes before territories panel.
The tariff bill debate is set to start today with members expected to discuss key provisions and potential amendments. The session aims to clear early hurdles as lawmakers weigh trade policy, economic impact, and industry concerns ahead of votes.
Robert Cockburn faced trial for allegedly assaulting Jas Fullerton at Dikeman last December. After a 16 hour jury deliberation the jury could not agree and was discharged for retrial. In the second trial he was found guilty with a recommendation for leniency and fined 500 dollars plus costs with payment due by Monday.
The grand jury re convened this morning. A group of natives arrived in the city this week suspected as witnesses in hootch peddling probes. Mrs J E Kettlewell gave birth to twins at Emergency Hospital one baby died after an hour. the other and the mother are reported fine. The trial jury was excused until next Tuesday morning. The quebracho of South America is noted as the hardest wood to work. Steamboat inspectors will pass on the White Seal and arrive here next Wednesday. DuRands Discovery Cafe advertises feeds.
The Hiver launch Ruby Tamarack arrived from Ruby last Sunday afternoon. On Monday river gauges rose modestly. Several river actions are noted including Comet Capt Norton at about 8 p.m. Monday and multiple trips between Nenana Gibbon and other rivers with times listed for July 17 and 18.
Frank B. Stanley a Flat City pioneer restaurant man was a visitor in the city last Tuesday in his first visit in nearly a year Nels Glantz also in town Tuesday US Marshal L T Erwin and Deputy Percy Charles arrived on the Prairie Bell Deputy US Marshal and Mrs Kil day came from the Kuskokwim yesterday P I Denman auditor of P C 8 Co arrived on the F B elly yesterday first interior Alaska trip
James J. Fullerton received a liquor license for Dikeman. The court ordered him to maintain records of all liquor sold in the hotel.
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