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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
5
Washington DC June 14 Congress agrees to probe Federal Judge Harford's handling of court business including a socialist named Leonar Olson whose citizenship papers were canceled due to alleged political bias.
Andrew Hi Erdman, longtime resident of the Seward peninsula, died of heart failure on the steamer Senator two days before its arrival in Nome. The death occurred during the Nome voyage, marking the end of Erdman’s long years in the region.
Washington DC June 1y The senate would air the Whe rs her home rule bill to set the number of representatives at sixteen four from each judicial division.
A long list of residents and visitors records movements around Iditarod. Notables include Vad Raine departing for the Outside, Capt Allison leaving Willow Street for the Outside, and Stave Ballard heading Out on the Laney Bell. Several others arrive or sail for Flat City, Ruby, Discovery, or Dickman area, with miners and businessmen noted among the departures and returns.
Friedmans Store on Front Street advertises top cash payments for raw furs. The notice call invites locals to bring pelts for immediate purchase.
Seattle dispatch reports nearly all Kodiak houses destroyed by volcanic eruptions with ash depths and toxic gas. The Manning revenue cutter aids stricken residents while Governor Clark plans to proceed to the quake zones. Alaska farms and cattle said ruined. Dawson wireless disabled by ash. Washington appeals for relief funds and supplies, with Taft urging $109,000 and 30,000 army rations, plus government aid.
Yulson Gold Company gains complete control of Otter creel from one below discovery to three above, with options on the ground held by Keystone diil. Dredges may be brought in soon as negotiations continue, and a deal involving McVay and Hotts closes on the lower Yukon end. Local ground holders include Flat creek groups and Strandberg & Burns.
Scotty Holbrook reported from Willet Ruby Camp that outlook is better than two months ago with pay on Long and other creeks. He left Ruby after a two and a half day journey and returned Wednesday noting improvements and reduced trouble.
Upon the Victoria's arrival at Nome a trunk belonging to Dr Arnold, president of the Wild Goose Mining Co., was found stolen. The trunk held furs, diamonds, papers and other valuables worth thousands. A mess-boy for the firemen was arrested for the robbery. A Mr Anderson reportedly witnessed the theft and saw the empty trunk dumped overboard after its contents were taken.
Fairbanks commercial club plans Independence Day events and has telegraphed Aviator Moissant an offer of 2000 dollars for exhibition flights. The proposal seeks a dramatic aerial display to mark the holiday.
The Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden Neare announce a grand celebration for the long day to be named Carnival of the Midnight Sun. The event centers on community festivity and summer traditions on June 14.
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 carry a drill ample provisions and may stay all summer aboard Chapin's launch Carrier as far as water conditions permit. Experienced miners report promising prospects with the Kuiywh range riverhead and ample water for light craft through the season.
The Tana with Iditarod mail aboard passed Kokiines at 16pm. The Delta and Susie were at Kaltag yesterday afternoon.
The hearing to unseat Illinois Senator Lorimer will be held on July 7. The court schedule confirms the July date as the next step in the Lorimer case.
Reno June 14 George Wingfield, famed as Nevada’s richest man, was named United States Senator to replace the late George S Nixon, whose funeral was held here this week. Meanwhile an ad promotes reduced prices on clothing and goods at H Boys store on Willow Street. A note of a found item mentions a Turkish bath at Imperial baths on Front Street in Plat City.
Lillian Russell formerly Mme. Perugini wed Alex Moore publisher of this city yesterday in Pittsburg. This is Lillian's fourth marriage. Chester Riley, brother of George Riley of Overcreek, is ill with intermittent fever and receives care at the Fmerseney hospital, Flat Ci.
Washington June 14 The vacant Alaskan judgeship created by Judge Cushman’s promotion awaits the Chicago convention result. Three applicants are Pioneer P, D Overfield, District Attorney Crossley and Bi Dodge. Dodge linked to the failed bid to remove Judge Overfield.
In Nome on June 14 authorities report the Simmons name, once tied to a delegate run in Alaska, has moved to a congressional campaign in Washington. An errant air report was sent to the Nugget, which urged correction after faulting the Nome Industrial Worker for the miscue. Delegate James Wickersham’s image has been widely used by his campaign, while private dispatches reach Nome and are often misread by amateur wireless operators.
Nome reports the arrival of spring and the first steamers Victoria and Vimaritla bring crowds and brisk business. Many passengers bound for up river points are en route or expected. arrivals are crowded the docks as the season opens.
Nome reports Judge Murane aboard the Victoria yesterday bound for Juneau to preside over a court term, replacing Judge Thomas R. Lyons. The journey to the capital workshop follows a Nome departure for the session.
A historical passage details Kodiak Island and nearby areas as a promising region with a growing cattle industry and thriving canning operations. It notes grasses, wildlife including the Kodiak bear, placer gold sites, and early Russian settling history centering on Kodiak and St. Paul. Mt Hiamna and Mt Redoubt are described, with geographic context and native names.
June 14 report says Roosevelt supporters faced crushing defeat as Taft delegates were seated from Mississippi Alabama Arkansas Georgia Kentucky Missouri and Nome. Contested delegates total 52 with Taft at 159 to Roosevelt 18. Senator Borah eyed for the chair. Roosevelt weighing convention plans. Norman Mack opens headquarters in Baltimore as campaign operations begin.
In Fairbanks on June 1, Ester creek stamp mill builders announce readiness to install this summer. A till test of ore from Pairianies creek near Aggies McDoue gall property yields $191 per ton across the full vein width.
Fred Anderson reports a promising new strike on the Innoko River's right bank about 24 miles above North Park. Propectors Van Abbena Lindy Graham Halverson found surface prospects on Cripple Creek and Colorado Creek while moving toward Ophir City. Anderson plans another visit to assess the claim as population rushes to the area.
Washington DC June 1 Representative Robert C Wickliffe of Louisiana was struck and killed by a train while crossing a railroad in the capital. Louisville Kentucky June 14 Wickliffe to be buried there. born at Bardstown Kentucky and later moved to Louisiana as a boy.
Henry Roden, chairman of the 1911 Fourth of July celebration committee, calls a mass meeting for West Monday evening, June 17, at Town Hall. The meeting will consider ways and means to observe the th anniversary of American independence. Secretary treasurer Tom L. Thurston will submit last year’s financial report showing receipts $914 and expenditures $888.73, leaving a balance on hand.
Hicks from the Idaho association at Flat Creek delivered the season’s first cleanup Wednesday night. He declined to give the exact value but said the gift was very satisfactory and well above expectations. The crew, including Sleater, Hanson, and Sturtevant, works under Hicks with several laborers. Ernie Sleater may earn substantial royalties this season. Fresh ham and bacon offered by Diamond Sunderbruch’s, gold dust melted into bricks by W. Taylor, Flat City.
The Marquis faction of the Democratic party held a meeting in Fairbanks during June to discuss the split within the party and seek an arrangement to ensure Democratic success in the upcoming election.
Four men who spent the winter mining on the south fork of the Big China reported in Fairbanks yesterday with large pokes of gold. They said the country is looking good after several cleanups and forecasts for further finds.
James J Jeffries will referee the July 4 bout between Ady Wolgast and Rivers in Los Angeles. The report lists Wisconsin full cream cheese and pickles among local products, noting Sunderbruch's.
San Quentin June 14 The question of Abe Ruef's parole remains unsettled this week as officials have not discussed or decided the advisability of granting him parole while he serves his sentence. The case draws continued attention from local and state authorities.
Reports from the Kuskokwim region indicate several crews at Marvel Creek and Bear Creek, with about 20 men active this week. Prospects are hopeful that summer operations will yield not less than $20,000 in grubstake value and mining activity is expected to attract a large influx of miners.
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