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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text references Professor Drapaus and a moving pictures event. Mentions a cornet player, a vaccine theme, and various names with unclear context. The piece reads like a theater or film program note with early 20th century tone and broken names.
A Sans illustration of planned development along the Susitna valley includes mining, dairy aims, and railway expansion. Key figures mentioned are W. McAdams, Ross Kinney, Charles Suter, Chris Hansen, and Gus Seifert. The project envisions cattle, dairy operations, and supplies to the MMaska railroad, with winter work to advance claims and erect facilities.
The Alaska Citizen announces it will publish daily starting July 1, signaling a push for broader territorial coverage. Reports discuss Alaska self rule, Fairbanks and Fair Millard Millard of Valdez advocating broader territorial government as Congress debates a full measure before adjournment. The obituary notes Indian Guide Schwatha of Haines, famed for guiding explorers across the Chilkoot Pass. The Yukon Gold Company’s Alaska agent appointment is revoked, with changes to company officials and papers filed in Juneau.
A mixed Alaska dispatch outlines the Taku River survey linked to American and British lines and plans for a northern rail corridor. It also reports on the Karluk wreck and Herman rescue situation near Wrangell Island, with crews enduring ice and scarce rations as relief efforts proceed.
Milton Fingers Coal Company reports Yukon mines producing large tonnages and shipping coal to Whitehorse and Port Alaska outlets. Plans include supplying Juneau Wrangel Ketchikan and other coast points with hopes of expanding to Fairbanks and Dawson. The Yukon fleet and Railway contract target expanding coal use along the Yukon River and Alaska routes.
An editorial cites Dr Baldwin of Sar as saying tuberculosis poses little infection danger. The piece argues public fear fueled by sensational accounts has driven costly, drastic measures and potential unconstitutional actions. It urges lawmakers to reassess spent funds and avoid overreaction as medical opinion shifts on tuberculosis.
Miskowne Oklahoma resident Maples claimed to have bought a line between Webbers Falls and Shawnee, then operated a one man railroad using an inspection car. He issues fares, holds multiple jobs, and asks if his trespass and operation could be legal. County attorney observes the humor as Maples seeks legal clarity on his improvised venture.
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