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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
2
A clipped local notice from Iditarod Alaska mentions NG at the Iditarod paper with subscription rates and advertising rates. It lists the Republican and Democratic national conventions and their dates in Chicago and Baltimore respectively.
The piece argues courts should settle political credential fights, citing Cook County recalls and Washington conventions, suggesting judges determine party recognition to end campaign vexations. It notes historic examples and imagines Alaska’s Democratic tension clarified by judicial action. The tone critiques the current chaotic process and envisions court-led political order.
The Ophir precinct faces governance disappointment as a deputy marshal is removed, illustrating a broader pattern of centralized officials neglecting less developed regions. Proponents urge outward benefits from centers of growth, citing moral concerns and past Kuskokwim scandals as warnings. Frank P. O'Farrell resigned last Wednesday night as municipal magistrate.
A discovery of gold of notable importance was made on Bedrock Creek in Ophir district. Huey Morrow made the find and plans to work the beach this summer with Evi Jones and a helper. Other creeks Otter Spruce Gaines and Yankee also slated for spring and summer work as rain resumes.
Donovan and Johnson, two North American prospectors, secured an option on 125 claims totaling about 1,259 acres in Peru's Sandia Province near Mollendo Arequipa. The deal includes a 25 percent royalty to Godfrey Salli and a September 30 1928 purchase option for 50 000 pounds. the site holds gold bearing gravel deposits at 6500 feet altitude with historic workings and an extensive water canal system.
Municipal clerk, chief of police and fire captain interrupted his rapidly mutating honors just as a municipal dog catcher was needed. He might have had that job, too, for the asking.
The Republican National Committee met in Chicago to decide contesting delegations for the convention and seat those chosen. Roosevelt supporters vowed to challenge over a hundred Taft-instructed delegates, with contests to be handled alphabetically by state and finished by June 18. The Commoner notes Bryan would not accept a Republican nomination or ally with the party.
The brief lists standings of clubs across different baseball leagues as of May 29. The text also contains an unrelated line about closing the circulating library at 50c per volume and a stray note about appointments by Wes. The fragmentary items suggest a mixed page with sports standings and local notices.
Missing person notices reference John Rphens a five year old child once connected to a roadhouse near Flat Tawered by wife and daughter Nellie Stephens 4529 Q and Col Thomas Davis a prospector last writing from Meehan in October 1911 previously of Fairbanks. Miss Maud Davis address in Victoria connected. brother E Omen of Custer County Nebraska also listed. Omen noted as having come to Iditarod from unknown location.
Bill Hunter, noted oldtimer from Circle, left for the Outside last Wednesday and will likely stop in San Francisco and other coast points before returning to Alaska this fall. He first arrived in Circle in 1892 and has not been Outside in eight years. Hunter Creek in Rampart yielded early hopes but was long of interest to many oldtimers, with C C Clements allegedly finding new pay on the creek last winter. Select Outside Lumber materials are offered at Ross and Nestor's.
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