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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
5
St Michael May 31 Mrs Branfield and Pete Lind residents of this place were drowned last Monday during a pleasure cruise when the boat capsized.
The May 25 report from New Port News states the battleship Texas, a dreadnought, was launched yesterday and is the largest battleship afloat.
In Rutherford New Jersey on May 31 President Taft was struck by a package of paper thrown from the crowd during a speech. Several foreigners were arrested in connection with the incident.
George Charpentier defeated Willie Lewis over 20 rounds in a bout held in France. A Honolulu report noted a severe earthquake felt across the Hawaiian Islands on May 23. Also, Jimmy Walsh fought Johnny Kilbane in Boston. twelve from a draw. Abe Ruet case dismissed paving parol[e] for Rev. Clarence Richeson’s execution on May 23 in Boston. Cable rates to Alaska to fall 59 percent on July 1.
The Little Delta drifted into port from Dikeman after a rain shower. It carried two Keystone drills for the Guggenheims aboard the Evelyn. Drills landed at Otter Street and are being moved to tramway cars for shipment to Flat.
Nome May 31 The revenue cutter Bear carrying mail for Nome and St Michael is reported safe after a week in seclusion due to duties around Dutch Harbor. She is expected to arrive June 4.
Vairlanks May 31. Many discouraged working men are coming via Circle over the summer trail from Dawson. They report there is no work to be found in the Klondike region.
Mrs Della Cady of Fern Hill Washington writes to the postmaster to learn if Walter Thomas is dead or alive she is his only sister and asks anyone knowing his whereabouts to contact her. Vartan Ousounian is wanted for business to his advantage at M and M Bank. Notify him to call if you know the way. Fresh Australian onions and potatoes offered. closing out circulating library at 50c per volume.
Oyster Bay May 31 Roosevelt says he has 100 more delegates than needed for nomination after May 21 Ohio results gave him 32 to Taft’s 10 and New Jersey’s 24 despite campaigns by both. Chicago May 31 Taft backers push Root as temporary chair prompting Rooseveltites to threaten a bolt. Hadley or Clapp offered as compromise. Roosevelt plans to skip the convention. Taft taps Hillis to lead. Montana solid for Clark. Arizona backs Clark. New Jersey yields Wilson’s delegation. Ohio primaries give Wilson 11 and Harmon 1.
Takotna reports steamer Quickstep arriving from Bethel with word that a dredge will be installed on Bear creek, a Tuluksak tributary, by an outside firm Kuskokwim Development Company. Harry Ruhl seeks dredge for Gaines creek ground. Ruhl to reach Iditarod soon. Quartz mill on Carter creek reportedly underperforming due to inexperience, while Folsom and Kells push rich quartz prospects opposite No. 9 Nevada gulch with a tunnel 50 feet in.
Harry Thaw denied jury trial and case postponed for fall. Dora Keen scales Mt Blackburn on May 14 in Copper River region. 16,140 feet high. she failed last year. Yukon valley fires quelled by rain. Wallpaper trust acquitted in Cleveland. Wilbur Wright dies of typhoid fever in Dayton. General Booth to be totally blind due to cataract. A clash at Jiminez feared to resolve Mexican trouble. no update. Debs nominated for president at Socialist convention. Siebel as VP. Taft and Roosevelt roasted in New Jersey by delayed telegrams to La Follette. Eight U.S. warships held at Key West. Golden Gate Coffee advertised.
Charley Knell and Tom Shallow headed to Moore Creek with two pack mules today while Walter Hunter and Pete Jensen set out on Wednesday. In Idita tod hospital Capt J A Westby stomach trouble Starr Ballard foot bruised by a rolling log both reported well. Deputy Collector Rains Volney Richmond Jules Marion A I Zipf and J H Hill are incoming passengers. Deputy Marshal J T Townsend returning to Nulato on the White Seal with C J Sivewright is wanted on a charge of furnishing liquor to Indians.
Valdez May 31 Mayor Valentine of Juneau announces Wickersham's candidacy for re election. The convention elected six delegates to Chicago instructed for Roosevelt 100 cream Soda all flavors Tomorrow at the Red X Drug Store.
Mike Le broux and Alphonse Boulty were bound over to the grand jury by the United States commissioner at Chena for setting forest fires in Fairbanks. Ice cream shop flavors mentioned in fragment.
Ketchikan May 28 Robert W. Jennings held a rousing meeting last night drawing strong laboring and fishing support in the Wickersham stronghold.
The Iditarod Tram Company bought the water front property at the foot of her street from Ross & Nestor and plans a dock and extended tracks to the water. A derrick will handle heavy material as work begins on dead men. James M. Wilson, manager, arrived from Lebarge on the Delta. Material awaiting completion will be freighted in, with the Susie expected to leave Dawson June 10. Delivery to Iditarod depends on river water, and progress will proceed gradually due to navigation prospects.
A surprise wedding for F. J. Monkman of Flat Creek drew a large crowd. A tramcar observer, George Friend, was showered with rice, mistaking him for the groom. The couple’s new cabin and interior decorating had sparked curiosity, and the night’s noises from dogs and rattles lasted until noon. Discovery locals debated a possible fire or Pompeii-like destruction mood.
The Pioneer corrects an error stating the Currin baby is a boy, not a daughter, apologizing for the misidentification. The item appears amid local ads noting new goods, clothing and furnishings at Boas the clothier on Willow Street, and a short eggs ad from Petaluma and Washington Ranch.
Local ad seeks fur owners to bring raw furs to Friedmans Stove Supply on Forman Street near Hydraulic Hose for top cash payments. Prompt service advertised. End.
Readable text notes three hose at Chesley Ryan and Keloe. NG AN resume ANG.
A wireless message from Ruby said Joe Campbell, the man suspected of murdering the Nelson brothers on the Kuskokwim, was in Ruby. Al Lowe, a former Keystone Transportation worker, traveled with Campbell from Skagway to Circle City. Deputy U S Marshal Sheppard has notified Fairbanks and Campbell’s arrest and investigation are expected.
William Taylor, part of the Parker-Brown mountaineering party with Tom Lloyd, returned from Kantishna after reaching McKinley river on April 18 during the push toward the peak via the Lloyd route on Muldrow glacier. Prof Parker and another companion explored Kantishna for fresh grub, tired of pemmican.
Washington May 31 Senator Lorimer moves to defend his seat as a Senate poll indicates a removal the Alaska railroad bill dominates Senate discussion today Secretary Fisher opposes Senator Jones road to Bering river coalfields preferring a Seward to Matansuka to Fairbanks route The home rule bill was not brought forward as promised Free toll for American boats through the Panama canal passes
On May 31 the 10 stamp mill began crushing a 50 ton ore shipment from Angus McDougall’s property on Fairbanks creek. Rhoads Tolovana Newsboy and Spalding mills run steadily while Fisher on Newsboy extension expects to start soon. It is raining and the river is rising.
Mert Marston reports a $36000 cleanup from 1 above Otter at noon today and earlier yesterday the local time was advanced 32 minutes by Iditarod jewelers. Many residents noticed the shift when the noon whistle sounded. Call central for details.
W Sam Clark and Lew B Clark faces attached interest in Summit association at Happy Creek and a lay on the same stand in debt suits. John Henderson sues for 646 dollars. Northern Commercial Co seeks 7000 for goods in Fairbanks. Jujuiro Wada sails on White Seal for East, plans New Orleans and St Louis visits, Bear Creek Tuluksak trip. Henry Roden named assistant district attorney by Crossley. Crossley to attend Iditarod court term. Oranges lemons apples grapefruit on the ice at Sunder bruchs. Lomen Bros tout views of Flat City Flat Otter creeks with Kodak finishing.
Captain George P. Sproule, owner of the steamer White Seal, brought in a consignment of mail for the public last Friday and will handle outgoing mail on today’s departure. The service is unremunerated.
The first Seattle to Nome sailing sails today and the Tanana river rising. The Little Delta departs for Dikeman this afternoon. Launch Nancy Belle returned from Dikeman at 11 with mail and 12 passengers including dredge men. The Delta at Dikeman. Reliance expected this morning. Over the ice scarce ham and bacon from Diamond C. ume Lomen Bros.
Los Angeles May 31. Thirteen qualified jurors are seated to cover illness in the Clarence Darrow trial. Bert Franklin testifies that Darrow gave him money as a bribe.
Ketchikan May 24 Delayed Clement M Summers president of the First National Bank of Juneau waived trial yesterday and was sentenced by Judge Lyons to five years in the penitentiary He served notice of appeal and was released on 10000 bail
Havana May 25 A serious negro revolt has broken out in several provinces. Government troops move to distressed districts as regulars clash with about 5000 rebels near Santiago and reportedly defeat them.
Jack Johnson arrives in Las Vegas New Mexico and begins training and predicts a 15 round fight. Sam Langford secures an easy decision in Melbourne as Porky Flynn loses. Packey McFarland wins easily over Ray Bronson in Indianapolis in the tenth.
Jerry Baker, a prospector arriving this week from the Mud River region, plans to spend next winter in the area. He believes the country holds promise, though wet ground limited his early work.
The steamer White Seal at Dikeman receives about 65 tons machinery from Brumbough & Hamilton and 80 tons of liquors and cigars from T. J. Nestor for Ruby and Fairbanks. She will depart for Fairbanks tonight and then run regular trips on a fixed schedule with 15 to 20 passengers aboard, leaving Dikeman on the 3rd and 18th and Fairbanks on the 12th and 27th each month.
The Northern Commercial Company wins a new summer mail contract offering at least four mails monthly starting June 1. The service includes daily French bread, white and rye. orders accepted by phone through Sunderbruch's.
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