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Iditarod Pioneer

Location

Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1918

Page

8

Alaska editor calls Strong a long-time alien governor

The Airships Miner reprints Juneau Empire claims that Gov. Strong was never a U.S. citizen while serving Alaska as governor for five years. It cites affidavits and witnesses in Canada and the U S to back the charge and notes Strong sought seclusion afterRiggs replacement. The piece laments Alaska politics and jokes about Strong. Fresh ranch eggs for sale appear at the end.

Juneau Gov. Strong Alaska United States Juneau Dispatch Ed Russell Wickersham Strong Democratic Party New York Elliott Stewart Valdez West Newton Mullin Bellingham Wash J. A. Snow Seattle Harvey Combee Victoria B.C Irvin Thomson Cody’s New Brunswick T. P. Hetherington Cody's Charles D. Strong St Johns N. B J. A. Strong Frederickton Gregory & Winslow Fred C. Cleveland Lancaster New Hampshire G. H. Watrous Washington Edwards Herald North Empire Stewart Franklin K. Lane Lane & Reed Interior Tacoma Tacoma News Lane Strong Lane Canada Tom Riggs Senate Committee On Confirmation Riggs Hi Ther Ji

Red Cross Drive Surpasses District Goal in Alaska Total

The Flat Alaska Red Cross fundraising committee reports ten days of efforts yielded 8 255 dollars from 388 subscribers including firms and individuals. The drive aims for about 10 000 with further settlements from Ophir Takoma McGrath Candle Creek and Discovery area yet to report. Officials thank all workers and donors as the treasurer will publish detailed contributions later.

Red Cross J. Wilson Reed Iditarod Pioneer Ophir Takoma McGrath Candle Creek Discovery

Washburn to Transport Officials for June Court Term

The steamer Washburn departed Tanana last Tuesday at noon bound for Fairbanks and is likely to carry Judge C. E. Bunnell and other officials to the camp for the term of court beginning Monday June 24. The Red Cross requests donations.

Washburn Tanana Fairbanks C. E. Bunnell

Hardship and mail delays hit Kuskokwim region

Frank Cooper reports dire conditions from Discovery and Nixon Fork as residents face scarce grub, mass evacuations, and long delays. Mail crews Nichols Martella reach McGrath after a perilous journey with second class mail. White Dog Smith moves 800 pounds of first class matter to Roan with boat-building aid. High water floods McGrath. wireless station masts down. town submerged, residents shelter on boats.

Frank Cooper Discovery Nixon Fork Albert Whelan Cooper Mr. Cooper Nichols and Martella McGrath Smith Roann Takotoa

Pleased With Eclipse Conduct Observed Locally

Last Saturday between noon and afternoon the partial solar eclipse was seen by numerous residents. The shadow crossed the sun from west to east at about 27 degrees, prompting one cautious citizen from Iditared to express relief that the event passed quietly.

Iditared

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Sam Applebaum Theairbanks Harry Lauder Jong G. Wada Mrs Red Cross Campaign Committee Yukon Gold Co David Stranaberg Riley Investment Co Beaton & Donnell Discovery Summit ‘Association Flat City Iditarod Matheson & Co. Deeming & Co Manard, Lowman & Lorenger Y. G. Co Power Plant Charles Ross Com. Co San Francisco Alaska Steamship Co Pacific Steamship Co E. B. Hunt Harry Leland The C. R. Peck Nettleton A. J. Weiss Hart, Schaffner & Marx Andreofsky Jesse Jolly Rogers Crosby Fortuna Ledge Alice Holy Cross Jacobszaard Tolster Danny Shea Good News Bay Country Colossus of Mercy McGrath, Takotna H. E. Carter J. H. McLean Takotna W. A. Vinal Mors Lincoln Club Northern Commercial Co
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