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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1916
Page
3
A Seattle newspaper reports a former Iditarod resident, Mrs. T. W. Jackson of 261% Fourth Avenue, whose three diamond rings valued at $800 were safely recovered from a washing machine plant. The rings had been sent to Wet Wash Laundry, Inc., tied to an apron string by Mrs. Jackson as she worked at home. She later sent the apron to the laundry without realizing the jewelry was inside.
A report notes workers heard a rattling noise from a machine and found rings had fallen inside. An investigation showed five diamonds in a platinum ring, another with two diamonds nearly two carats, and a third featuring a diamond cluster in platinum, prompting authorities to search for the culprit and recover the items.
Republican territorial committeemen were appointed at the Se convention held on April 19. First Division names include Howard A. Ashley Smith H. Q. Faulkner and others, with Ro o J. Heekwan and John Goodell among the appointees. Division M lists M. Eddy A. A. All nies Henry Burgh W. I. Ch cinfield and H. H. Moller. Division J names J. Finnegan Sam A. White H. Ch ter Tom Lloyd and others. The committee then selected Juneau William A. Gione Harvey Sullivan of Valiez and Thomas Lloyd of Fairbank.
Reports say the government railroad at Anchorage settled its strike on April 29. Workers will return to duty immediately without discrimination. Fresh Olympia and Eastern Oysters are advertised at $1.50 per can. Iditarod Meat Co.
Alaska dispatches report pardons and clemency for Gustafson and Tew, plus judge Dillon’s return to Fairbanks health restored. Anchorage plans a new daily newspaper, a tramway from West Fork to Brooks, and ongoing western Alaska justice costs. Indian Verskin case highlights remote-trial challenges and wrecked vessels.
The fur market remains resilient as European war and home demand push prices higher. Dealers report small stocks in principal markets yet strong receipts, with early orders flooding factories. Foxes lead activity with lynx close behind, as higher prices attract more buyers across the trade.
Fairbanks notes cover Callahan’s appeal for Dan Callahan to reach the circuit court of appeals, with hearings months away. The edition also reports Henry Hinton’s acquittal in a criminal libel case, and local updates on mining strikes, a new scraper built by Rey Longtin, a significant paystreak found on Dome Creek, and a prison escape involving Marshal Erwin and the inmates from Rickert’s ranch.
The Diggings steamer Pup will depart on Sunday June 4 at 1 p m. The trip schedule is announced, inviting passengers to board at the dock for the voyage.
A chaotic account describes a transport from Regina involving a marshal, guards, and an insane patient who attacked the chain of custody. Deputy MacCormack and a guard subdued the prisoner, sparing the marshal serious injury as the convoy moved toward a distant facility.
A terse plea from Butte Montana seeks to locate a missing man, claiming the governor’s office has been advised. The note mentions a person named Blodgett and a supposed chamber contact, with anxious mother awaiting news after many years and asking for any possible identification.
A newspaper questions why journalism clings to chess coverage and prints education news such as Puck, labeling both as enduring curiosities in the field.
Notice of forfeiture from GEO W. Albrecht and Chas B. Talyon to heirs and assigns regarding Rainbow association placer mining claims in Flat Creek precinct Fourth division Territory of Alaska. Expenditure requirements for 1914 and 1915 must be met within ninety to ninety days of service. failure results in loss of co ownership to subscribers. First publication April 15, 1916. last publication July 8, 1916.
The notice states that the undersigned expended money in 1915 for labor and improvements on the placer mining claim Bonanza Creek Otter Creek Fourth Vision Alaska. It requires co-owners to contribute or forfeit their interest within ninety days after service or publication, as per the Revised Statutes. First publication July 8 1916.
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