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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
1
Washington DC June 14 Congress agrees to probe Federal Judge Harford over his handling of the case involving socialist Leonard Olson whose citizenship papers were cancelled amid alleged political bias.
Andrew Hi Erdman, an early resident of the Seward peninsula, died of heart failure on the steamer Senator two days before it reached Nome. The passing occurred while the vessel was en route, marking a quiet but notable moment for travelers and local residents observing the voyage.
The Senate would air the Whereshaw home rule bill to set 16 representatives, four from each judicial division, in a reform move announced in Washington D C on June 1.
Deputy Collector Vad Raine leaves for the Outside on Thur sday. Capt Allison of the Imperial Cigar store departs for the Outside. Woodner from Militaret returns from a visit to Dikeman. Eugene Norton returns to Iditarod by launch James Lemiegs works a day on 2b Otter visits Iditarod City. Lemieux owns Willow creek mining. George Lennett travels to Flat. Holbrook arrives from Ruby. Lena Man captain. Sam Willmer arrives from Dikeman on the Comet. J J Ives from Flat City. J J Price from the creeks. Pat Fleming from Discovery. Peaceful Henry works days out to Phil. Ballard leaves for the Outside on Laney Bell. longtime North mercantile man. Frank B Stanley from Flat City for tenant business. Jerry Ford visits from Stanley House. Mrs Thomas McSmart to leave for Outside. Asadore Goldstein stock-taking. Tommy McSmart assists. First battle between Amerie and Japan at Willow street. landon ment results in a crash for Japan. Susie mail en route Yukon. Iditarod mail via Tana. Friedman returns from Flat. James Tr ent May leaves for Ruby with four passengers. Eat-em-up Johnson departs for Norton Bay to oversee mining interests. Nels Nelson active in district. Webb Mading and wife depart for Outside. plan to return to Texas. Mrs Alec Tarson and Mrs Tom Jackson travel Outside. Mrs Davis returns from Flat yesterday.
Friedman's Store on Front Street advertises top cash prices for raw furs. Local residents are urged to sell now, with immediate payment offered for assorted pelts and hides.
News briefs report widespread destruction in Kodiak Alaska with ashes deep in ground and cattle killed, settlements destroyed and water supplies disrupted. The Manning revenue cutter aids stricken residents while Governor Clark plans rapid response. Taft asks Congress for 109000 relief funds and orders 30000 army rations. Dawson wireless disrupted by ash. Additional tremors recorded in Cleveland and Victoria.
The Yulson Gold Company fully controls Otter creel from discovery to above, plans to prospector with Keystone diil, and may bring in additional dredges this season. Ground options run until fall, with possible takeover or cancellation in coming weeks as Yukon interests move on deals involving Flat Creek and local stakes.
Scotty Holbrook reports the Ruby camp is improving after a rough period two months ago. He notes better outlook on Long and other creeks and says the team’s pay and conditions have improved. Holbrook returned to Ruby Wednesday after a rapid two and a half day trip from Willet.
On arrival of the Victoria at Nome, Dr Arnold a Wild Goose Mining Company president, reported a trunk stolen during voyage. The trunk held furs diamonds and papers worth thousands. A mess-boy for the firemen was arrested for the robbery and a Mr Anderson allegedly witnessed the theft and the trunk being dumped overboard.
Fairbank commercial club initiates Fourth of July plans by offering Aviator Moissant $2,000 for exhibition flights on Independence Day.
The Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden Neare plan a grand celebration titled Carnival of the Midnight Sun to mark the longest day on June 14. The event aims to showcase community spirit with activities and festivities.
Messrs J J Price Dan Campbell Young and Albert Wile depart today for the Mud River district to inspect properties owned by Albert Wile and Morris Wolfe. They take drill provisions and supplies with plans to remain through the summer, traveling by Chapin launch Carrier as far upriver as conditions allow. Miners familiar with Mud River report a promising outlook as water levels permit light draft boats to operate during most of the season.
The Tana carrying Iditarod mail passed Kokiines at 4 pm. Earlier, the Delta and Susie were at Kaltag yesterday afternoon, signaling active river traffic and mail routes in the region.
The hearing to unseat Illinois Senator Lorimer is scheduled for July 7. The move follows ongoing proceedings over his contested Senate seat and related constitutional questions.
Reno Nevada June 14 George Wingfield, touted as Nevada’s richest man, named United States Senator to fill the seat of the late George S Nixon. Meanwhile advertisements note sales on clothing and goods at reduced prices by H Boys, Willow St, and a public bathhouse listing on Front St at Imperial Baths in Plat City.
In Pittsburg, on yesterday, Lillian Russell formerly Mme. Perugini married Alex Moore, local publisher. This marks Lillian's fourth marriage. Chester Riley, brother of George Riley of Overcreek, is ill with intermittent fever and receiving care at the Freshmeney hospital in Flat Ci.
Washington June 14 The vacant Alaskan judgeship created by Judge Cushman’s move to Tacoma will not be filled until the Chicago convention result. Three applicants are cited Dodge, Overfield, Crossley, and Bi Dodge. Dodge is linked to the failed attempt to remove Judge Overfield.
In Nome June 14, a candidate rumored as Alaska delegate is revealed as seeking Congress in Washington. The Nugget reports the item stolen from air then blamed to Nome Industrial Worker. Campaign posters of Delegate James Wickersham appear while private dispatches are misinterpreted by amateur wireless operators.
Nome June 13. Spring arrives with the first steamers the Victoria and Vimaritla. Nomeers crowd docks and business heats up. Many passengers bound for up river points were awaiting arrivals and more are reported on the way.
Nome and Juneau report Judge Murane boarded the Victoria in Nome yesterday to hold a term of court at Juneau in place of Judge Lyons.
The article describes Kodiak Island as a promising region with cattle potential and canning industries. It mentions diverse wildlife including the Kodiak bear, placer gold, and interior lodes. It covers early Russian exploration, settlement on Kodiak and nearby Spruce Island, Kataim villages, and tall volcanoes Mt Hamna and Mt Redoubt.
June 14 reports show Roosevelt supporters crushed in the Republican national committee contests. Taft delegates were seated from Mississippi to Nome. Delegates, machinery shipments, and contested counts reveal Taft leading with 159 to Roosevelt 18, while 52 delegates remain pending. Senator Borah may contest for the chair, Roosevelt may attend, and a platform including women's suffrage is indicated. Norman Mack opens headquarters in Baltimore as campaign lines form.
June 1 reports indicate ers of Ester creek plan to install a stamp mill this summer. A till test of ore from Pairianies creek on the Aggies McDoue gall property shows $191 per ton for the whole width of the vein.
Fred Anderson reports a new strike on the Innoko main stream right limit about 24 miles above North Park, with prospectors Joe Van Abbena August Lindy Chris Graham Louis Halverson finding surface prospects on Cripple Creek Bay and Colorado Creek. They moved from Ophir City toward Fiat and back, planning to record in May. Anderson assesses promising ground and expects rapid activity.
Washington report says Representative Robert C. Wickliffe of Louisiana was struck and killed by a train while crossing a railroad track in Washington DC. Burial planned in Louisville Kentucky on June 14. Wickliffe, a Bardstown native born in 187, had moved to Louisiana as a boy.
Henry Roden, chairman, calls a mass meeting for next Monday evening at the Town Hall to discuss plans for observing the 18th anniversary of American independence. Tom L. Thurston, secretary treasurer, will present last year’s report showing receipts of 914 and expenditures of 888.73 with a small balance on hand.
Hicks and partners from the Idaho association report a strong first cleanup of the season at Flat Creek. Hicks declines to specify the value but calls the haul very satisfactory, with good early showing despite water-supply uncertainties. Sleater Hanson and Sturtevant are listed as associates with several men under them.
The Marquis faction of the Democratic party held a meeting in Fairbanks in June to discuss the split within the party. They aim to reach an arrangement that ensures Democratic success in the upcoming election.
Four men who spent the winter mining on the south fork of the Big China returned to Fairbanks yesterday with large pouches of gold from several cleanups. They report the country looks good and prospects are favorable.
James J Jeffries will referee the Wolgast versus Rivers match set for July 4 in Los Angeles. The report notes Wisconsin full cream cheese and pickles among items, with Sunderbruch's also mentioned.
San Quentin June 14 The status of Abe Ruef’s pardon remains unsettled as officials have not discussed parole yet this week. Ruef serves a sentence for his crimes.
Reports from Aniak and surrounding creeks indicate several crews active this summer with about 20 men on the Kuskokwim drainage. Prospects include bear creek and quartz finds near the Molokuk, while road work on the Flat Creek route improves transit for supplies and grubstakes. Prosperity hinges on big summer take, with estimates of at least $20,000 and ongoing prospecting by locals and outsiders.
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