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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
4
Negan returns from the Koyukuk country after a long stay. He reports slow progress with the Wise River diggings under water and hard ground. Supplies are scarce, and after year’s start, food articles are tight. He plans to base supplies near the I. D. Litarod, staying in the frontier region.
Harling ies Kaneiteko John Yeon and Hd Nellett from Yankee creek arrived in the city early in the week for district court business. An air of industry pervades Smoke district though this may not be a banner year for the office. A scraper outfit started on Yankee creek June 1 while others on Little Spruce and Ophir creeks are at work. John Monogue, a longtime local figure, is reported very ill and being sent to Fort Gibbons for hospital care.
A late night dispatch refers to a planned meeting at 9 o clock with a person named Dementi and a cache described as a large consignment of Qutsile expected to arrive by tomorrow. The wording suggests a fleeting courier or courier-like arrangement with implied stakes and timing.
The steamer Little Delta arrived from the lower Yukon with Deputy Marshal Percy Charles aboard along with Mrs. Charles and young Percy. A native woman Ano from Pimute will be examined for sanity. Prisoner Paul Volkman, charged with adultery, was taken on board with trader George Morgen of Pimute.
June 7. General Goethals, governor of the Panama Canal Zone, in a conference with Secretary Baker, expresses his wish to retire and anticipates no further service due to surface slides on the canal.
A fragmentary report notes a vast land fraud involving California and Oregon deals. It mentions Seattle suspects and the loss of many dollars, with indications of a large scale conspiracy and suspected organized figures.
A lengthy dispute among upper Kuskokwim trappers culminated in a fatal May 27 shooting at McGrath. Charles Grover, a French-Canadian trapper, is jailed in Iditarod for murder after a confrontation with Phil lips, with guards escorting him toward Ruby for a grand jury hearing.
The Fourth Alaska division opened in A. B hall for a special Iditarod term. No grand jury due to stay. petit jury summoned. Court cleared the docket, disposed of some commissioner's court cases, and heard motions. Next week the jury will be sworn, with several trials expected.
Court records show judgments entered in multiple civil actions including Ford versus Patialo and Radford versus King, with specified sums unknown. Further entries list defendants such as Works versus Sani Wile with amounts not clearly stated in the fragmented docket text.
A preparatory meeting for a Glorious Fourth observance in Flat has chosen Dr. Moed as event director and H Gilden to organize the program. A follow up meeting will appoint committees to handle features such as Catholic services, a horse race, a baseball game, athletic events, and a grand ball. A highlight touted is a foot race between two prominent local men now buying furnaces.
A social dance follows a less crowded event last Sunday evening at A. B. hall. Despite smaller attendance, a splendid time was had and another dance is planned for tonight. Additional volunteer musicians are expected, promising a good tune.
A fire today destroyed about five thousand tons of freight stacked on the new pier at San Francisco. The origin is unknown and not believed to be the work of strikers. The incident involved Japanese steamship company laborers and halted unloading from Maru No. 2. The consignor is listed as SAN FRANCISCO. The report is dated June 3.
Dr Auringer visited from Flat last Saturday. An order closes the estate of Frank G Ceveland and discharges the administratrix Mrs Annie C Cleveland. Yukon Gold crew examined for citizenship before Judge Bun nell. Mrs Weir to Fairbanks mid month. Jaro h Telephone boss Weir transferred. Heinie to be honored by friends. Mrs Weir and children to join later.
Mr Jacobs sprained an ankle and is homebound then active on crutches. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Huzene Lorenger in Seattle on April 10. Uncle dee receives Easter greetings from friends. Mrs Henry Van Overbeck has recovered and cares for her home. Mrs Wicks has been ill. The dredge advances down Mat creek at fifty feet daily signaling Flat’s near whistle. Oscar Anderson arrives from the Uy Grade by bicycle marking the first of the year summer.
First Nome sailings report that the Umatilla departed Seattle heading for Nome. The Victoria is scheduled to sail tomorrow morning as part of the same shipping run.
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