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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
3
A Kodiak mail advisory describes Chirikof Island as a desolate, stormbound isle south west of Kodiak where natives and whites alike avoid landings. Legends say Russian-era prisoners died there, their spirits and chains haunting the shores and chilling travelers with tales of hunger and exposure.
In the Anchorage Times description, the rugged wilderness remains untouched as prospectors pass by. The area, said to be dark and unwelcoming, stays unvisited and ignored despite rumors of mineral wealth.
Rasmussen a Dane from Douglas found guilty of sedition by a United States Commissioner court. He attacked his wife over her Red Cross work and threatened more violence after the Alaska incident. Judge Henson sentenced him to six months in Juneau federal jail plus a three month additional term for failure to pay a fine.
Samuel Deschamps was arrested in Anchorage yesterday on assault charges after beating John Klonos known as John the Greek following a quarrel over a patriotic parade. Deschamps posted bail at $1,000 and was released after friends paid.
Orlando A. Somers, commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, says Civil War veterans die at about 100 daily. He notes roughly 367,000 veterans remain and warns of a great loss as they pass, stressing their role in sustaining patriotism and the nation’s memory.
Washington reports plans by the food administration to recycle thirteen million pounds of kitchen refuse yearly into glycerine soaps fats grease and fertilizer. A survey in 780 cities is under way and a family of four could yield nitroglycerine soap by products and three bushels of wheat in fertilizer value. Last year garbage in 29 states was valued at over 11 million dollars.
An Alaska Bureau of Indian Education journal notes about 10 000 head of reindeer in the territory as of June 30 with 73 herds, 50 370 in the northwest district, 30 930 owned by Eskimos, and detailed counts for Seward peninsula and St Lawrence Island. New Pay on Greenstone reports a paid streak near Ruby with a big potential payout and plans for a large crew.
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