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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1911
Page
2
In Iditarod Alaska Commissioner Maltby announces resignation effective July 1 citing private law practice. The precinct faces a sudden change as government tensions have grown and the Fairbanks court reportedly misreads local affairs. The editor notes regret over the loss of an able official and hints at new forces in official circles.
The Minneapolis Tribune argues that annexation ideas cross borders from Alaska to Canada and even Japan or Mexico. It contends that governance and the greatest good justify annexation and warns that Alaskan neglect could fuel secession to Canada, with broader imperial questions raised.
John McKay of McKay and Hotts and Karl Thiel a poolroom operator met in town during the week to inquire about Flat’s new goods. The pair discussed business and potential distribution.
In Red Mountain country warm weather brings prospectors and miners, with Frank Gleason and Billy O'Brien heading in April 1 to claim 660 feet on No 1 Felix fork. Others including Jerry Donovan, Peter Dahle, Happy Jack Felix, Jim Huntington, Ha Charles, and Gene Sullivan prepare for summer sluicing as supplies move in.
The Eagle Fort Egbert post will be abandoned this summer except for the telegraph station. A detachment of thirty soldiers two officers and thirteen civilians will move to Fort Gibbon. Governor Clark seeks reestablishment of native police in Southeastern Alaska amid liquor sales concerns.
The steamer Koyukuk sank after striking a stump when ice jammed a small water channel at her winter quarters near Oil City slough, six miles below Chena. Five feet water on the starboard side and twelve on the port side remained as the hull sustained heavy damage. The hull was abandoned and machinery removed after inspection by Manager Richmond and Captain Gray.
A human skeleton was found on a bar across the river from Hyde farm near Chena by a native. Officials, including Commissioner Dillon of Fairbanks, noted it could be Fred Kline or Doc Doherty, both prominent local figures, but no positive identification was possible. The skeleton, thought to be at least six feet tall with a strong build, wore only a black sateen shirt front fragment.
Secretary of the Interior Fisher plans a possible tour of Alaska to familiarize himself with the territory. Governor Clark, who met with the secretary in Washington on Alaskan issues, stressed Alaska’s expected attention from Congress in the upcoming sessions. Fisher expressed eagerness to see the North.
Four whalers departed San Francisco on an Arctic cruise dated May 15 and plan a thorough search of northern ports to find Captain Mikkelson or engineer Iver Iverson. No word from the explorer party for months, raising fears of misfortune. Fine weather noted at Elite Baths on Caribou Street.
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