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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
2
An old classified-style notice lists subscription prices of ten dollars for one year and six months, five dollars for one month, and one dollar per single copy. It also mentions national and Republican conventions in Chicago on June 18 and Baltimore on June 25, with Democrats at one dollar.
The Alaska scene shows six candidates, with one rumored Republican hopeful Sim Snons from Nome, though no local rights groups recognize him. Widespread skepticism surrounds his eligibility or origin, while incumbents like Wickersham hold a commanding, if controversial, position. The piece weaves in political philosophy, war, and moral reflection as Alaska braces for a tight election season.
The writing argues that genuine virtue rises amid grave calamities teaching that human justice can revive virtue and justify life’s tragedies. It contrasts Smith’s Titanic actions with a sense of divine reasoning briefly noted as men acting with godlike minds while remaining mortal.
A letter from Edward J. Stier of Georgetown dated June 1 refutes reports that he moved his commissioner and recorder office to the Aniak. He asserts Georgetown remains his headquarters and explains no cabin exists at the Aniak to justify relocation. He asks the editor to correct public impressions in the May 25 issue.
The article explains prevailing theories of volcanic action, emphasizing heat generated steam that seeks outlets in weak crust. It notes major volcanic regions around the Pacific, observations of related earthquakes, and historical cases like the 1899 Alaska event and the Valparaiso quake. The Iditarod disturbance is linked to the nearby Volcano Hiamna.
Messrs. McKeague and Kindred have taken over Keystone Transportation Company assets and now offer river freighting. Their Seattle-registered barges Goat Mosquito and Microbe, with a 1 horsepower engine on Goat, can carry 18 to 20 tons per trip. They offer special trips to Mud river camps and invite shippers to inquire about rates and passage. Select Outside Lumber corrugated iron and roofing paper at Ross and Nestor's.
J E Beattie and Mite Johnson with Herman Westaye voyage toward Kovusue aboard the Red Wing a light draft steamer. The vessel carries boiler power likely to be dismantled at Bertles for use at Hammondrive. The party, equipped for a long stay, includes sleds and supplies with Beattie as skipper and Mitchell as pilot in a private excursion to reach the diggings this year.
Misconception exists about a water gauge near Rightnune street at the Co s docrs shore. The depth over the sand near Richmond bar determines which boats can reach the inland waterway, with nine inches favoring small crafts and 17 inches allowing Reliance type steamers. Proposals include placing deadmen to align boats over shallow spots while a broader view notes several vessels and a Puerto Rico line at Empire Commercial Co. The Pioneer for Job Pr
The Senator arrives in Nome on Monday at 9 a.m., beating rivals to claim the honor of the first steamer from the Outside this season. About 600 aboard for Alaska cruises and services, with passengers filling reservations months ahead. The voyage from Seattle drew cheers as the vessel turned toward the Walden North, marking a harvest for orders and travel in harsh spring seas.
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