20 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1912
Page
1
Washington July 19. President Taft will not tour the country this campaign season. He will direct the campaign and receive deputations instead.
In Los Angeles on July 19 Lincoln Steffens testifies that Clarence Darrow had no knowledge of attempts to bribe jurymen in the McNamara case, opposing defense claims and detailing the prosecution’s theory.
George Browne, a wealthy Tacoma capitalist, died of apoplexy. He is the father of Belore Browne of the Parker Browne Mt McKinley party, according to local notices from Wacoma dated July 1.
Nome prepares for a new Democratic newspaper debuting Sunday, largely a reprint of the Nome Nugget except for political content. It is expected to last only through the campaign period.
Nome five man city council passes ordinance prohibiting music in saloons after one o clock morning amid trade rivalry allegations. The measure targets ragtime style performances and aims to curb late night disturbances.
A crowd in Flat City watched the action motor on its trial trip from Iditarod. Rose Murray sick with probable ptomaine poisoning but improving. Mr and Mrs Chronister of Black K spent a week in Iditarod. Reinhard Etinger and others at the emergency hospital doing well. A farewell dinner for departing friends. Miss Roberts to leave for the Outside. Miss Coolidge visited Flat Creek. Charley Latton to depart soon. Mr Weiss reports visitors from Flat City. Tom Dean visited Otter Creek. Dunham family returning to Fairbanks. Furniture shipment to Tanana after last mail. Ansley's fresh candies and nuts noted.
Empire Commercial prompts a final week sale to clear stock of wines liquors and cigars before shipping to Ruth. This offers buyers the chance to purchase goods at prices below Outside cost.
Advertisement announces Pioneer Flame Hose Co offering tents tarpaulins canvas burlap and related canvas goods. It instructs to apply at H Boys the Clothier and mentions Nettleton shoes and Wess as references.
Seattle dispatch reports the White Pass railroad petitioning Secretary McVeagh to establish a sub port of entry at Fairbanks Alaska. It says the line could reach Lake Lebarge and deliver mail nine days sooner, with 18 steamers and 17 barges idle at Whitehorse. The company warns of appealing to Canada if Dawson sub port status remains. Fairbanks Commercial Club backs making Fairbanks a sub port to allow Tanana trade access.
English suffragettes cause disturbances while threats of bomb assassinations loom. A Chicago‑dated message reports a serious Burlington railroad wreck with thirteen dead. Across the Atlantic a 35‑foot motor boat marks the Day. Port Townsend exports to Alaska in June total 83 million, cannery supplies forming the bulk.
Washington reports the Senate voted 55 to 28 to expel Senator Lorimer of Illinois on corruption charges. Chicago notes the ex-senator returned home and declined to discuss future plans, saying he is undecided about returning to politics or retiring.
Theodore Roosevelt will cut his western excursion as supporters urge him to stay closer to the Atlantic coast. In other news, Herbert Knox Smith resigns as commissioner of corporations, and Senator Dixon of Montana plans to retire from the new party’s management. In California, Progressives seek Work’s resignation. A trial in Otter Creek ends with James Kelly and Thomas Curtin found guilty of stealing black sand valued over 35 dollars, facing 1 to 10 years in prison. jury members and witnesses listed.
A.J. Daly is expected daily as Alaska politicking intensifies. debate over who will challenge the delegate for a public rebate lingers. Martin Harrais appears weakened while Kazis Kraucztinas touts multilingual reach. Gilmore pushes demand for icebreaker or airship service and a land office in the Third division. The Cordova Alaskan endorses Taft’s administration. Campaign lines note a divided opposition among Wick ersham Harnais Jennings and Krauczunas.
Fragmentary lines mention zmnas and Martin with rival Har tais facing a deeply divided opposition. A reference to Gilmore appears, questioning its impact amid factional strife.
Quick action to the Iditarod mail service followed telegraphs to Delegate Wicker sham the Second Assistant Postmaster General Gov. Clark A R Randles and the Seattle chamber of commerce. Wickersham replied J D Barnes mayor will act promptly in post office matter. The Seattle Chamber wired J D Barnes Iditarod Alaska bureau gladly assists Seattle Chamber of Commerce. Randles directed Postmaster Thurston to call for bids for a weekly Iditarod Nulato service.
The article notes that if Delegate Wicker Sham's home rule bill passes, delegate elections will move to November instead of August to deter transient voters. It asserts only residents spending the winter in the territory should be considered bona fide Alaskans.
A. Saasda, confined to Flat emergency hospital for a month, is leaving for outside treatment after a steel fragment injured his eye. The wound worsens and threatens the other eye. He may seek a specialist and possibly go to Europe. Rain renews mining activity on hillside claims with Bishop and Mutchler hiring near Flat. Ansley’s magazines and papers available.
The White Seal steamer tows the Howard Flyer and is due at Dikeman on Monday July 22. Intended to run between Dikeman and Iditarod, the move follows a costly trial charter of a launch, as owners seek cheaper, independent service by placing their own launch in commission.
The government dropped charges against Tom Krist who had been indicted on a count of cutting with intent to kill wound and maim. Judge Overfield quashed the indictment on Thursday morning and warned the accused to refrain from using deadly weapons in the future.
Sam Bayles of Issaacs Bros. & Co. outfits plans to ship all unsold goods to Chicago by the last boat from Iditarod. He will close the camp business and go out over the ice, with $3 flannel shirts now selling for $1 at Friedman's closing-out sale in Flat City and Iditarod.
Seattle July 19 sensational testimony in the impeachment inquiry portrays Judge Hanford as frequently intoxicated with witnesses from Burns Detective Agency and others corroborating. Accounts report drunken behavior on streets and at times on the bench, with several bartenders claiming he seldom patronized bars. The inquiry also probes Hanford's handling of a bankruptcy case involving the McCarthy department store stock, valued at $90,000, sold for $11,000 amid losses after a year of operation.
July 19 reports Gov. Wilson will tour the Pacific coast to win the West speaking in major cities and meeting business groups. He and leaders McComb Clark Underwood discussed campaign plans after a long conference in Chicago.
Aboard the next steamer to arrive at Nome is the largest dredge in the world. It will be placed on the third beach line and is claimed to dig to a depth of 80 feet. Built by the Bucyrus Company, it took over a year to construct and costs exceed $175000 for machinery and hull.
The district court ledger notes orders of default in two cases involving Clark Lumber Company rivals and Waechter Bro. judgments entered for 3577.69 with interest. A liquor license was granted to Miller Jerman Wilmer for Miners Home saloon Willow Street. The United States case against Joseph Campbell for murder includes grand jury true bills and witness lists. A bench warrant is issued for Little Wuska an Indian witness who fled before testifying. Grand jury returns true bills in Nome and Yankee Creek adultery case, with 2000 bail set. True bills also in robbery gold custody case and separate theft cases against Angus Bronson. Trial dates set for July. Grand jury finished eight true bills, one not true, three cases not held to grand jury. next Iditarod Pioneer will cover full report.
Martin Harrais spoke to about 250 in the Auditorium, anti Jennings affidavits were read at the Valdez convention, Jennings plans a reply tonight. W. A. Gilmore, the stand-put nominee, has arrived. Kazis Krauczunas tours the creeks as campaigning heats up and Wickersham appears favored to win.
Prohibitionists nominate Eugene Chapen for president and Aaron Sherman Watkins of Ohio for vice president. Watkins had also been nominated for the vice presidency in 1908. Steamboat Inspectors T. P. Deering Carl F. Lehners and Jerome A Desio arrived yesterday aboard the Nancy Bell.
July 18 report from here expresses anxiety over the non arrival of the steamer Mackinaw. The vessel was due to leave on July 3 and is long overdue, with concern mounting about its absence and voyage status.
J B McNamara the younger of the two dynamiters grows increasingly restive in San Quentin. He is described as sulky and unruly and is currently confined in a dungeon.
Washington July 19 Senator Jones in an interview with President Taft yesterday urged him to appoint a judge to the vacant Alaskan judgeship. The request comes amid ongoing vacancies and calls for timely action in federal judicial appointments.
Nome reports the Fairhaven Hotel in Candle was destroyed by fire this week. It was the largest hotel in the Candle camp and all contents were lost in the blaze.
July 19 report states the owner of the Bessie mine and promoter of Seward peninsula plans to start work on the Bessie and other claims he recently acquired for cash once machinery can be moved to the site.
Los Angeles reports Rivers and Wolgast will clash once more on Labor Day. Al Kauffman is ill with pneumonia in San Francisco, leading to the cancellation of all his remaining engagements.
The latest to sell to the Yukon Gold Company are Rowan and Monkman. The deal closed late last week and operations will cease once the cut is worked out in a few days. Rowan and Monkman have employed between 40 men.
The Iditarod hospital received substantial aid from L. N. Ellis and Lipsett Bros on Otter Creek. Mrs Davis thanks supporters and invites further contributions as the hospital remains underfunded. Chester Ril is convalescing after typhoid fever and Reinhard Efinger faces a lengthy recovery from serious injuries. Miss Inspector Sumner and Ralph Cairns arrived in Nome from St. Michael during the week.
A public meeting will be held at the A B hall in Iditarod on Saturday at 8 p m to support Delegate Wickersham in his bid for re election to Congress. The committee invites attendance and remarks from supporters.
Bids due by July 24 for carrying winter mail from dit avod to Nulato and return. Four round trips monthly with a 400 pound limit. October 10 12 to April 30 1912. T L Thurston, Postmaster.
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