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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1913
Page
7
Hewart William Xlam, recently appointed United the Third division of Alaska, resides at Chitina, and is a member of the Democratic divisional committee.
A resident agent of the Chitina Townsite Company described as about 38, medium height and weight, with solid character and loyalty, is favored as marshal. The piece notes he is a compromise choice amid intra-divisional contest and mentions partisan and railway ties influencing the appointment.
Searchlight Nevada reports a deadly attack by Quehy the Wallbreed Pinte who killed six miners and homesteaders near the Klondike mine. Among the victims was John Gilbert, a watchman. Deserters and prospectors also fell as Quehy fled, with a $5,000 bounty offered for capture dead or alive.
A wartime alert lists Clarence O Flanagan of Dallas Wisconsin as one missing since 1903. His mother Mrs DD O F requests information. Also sought is Rod Starke, aka Bud Starke, a 65 year old left handed man 5 feet 1 inch tall 165 pounds last heard from while mining in Alaska. Du Rand’s Discovery Cafe advertises meals.
The Pioneer reports ongoing debate over federal funds for Alaska road building. A $100,000 appropriation was mentioned, with officials like Lt. Edgerton and Colonel Richardson discussed. Local leaders urge action, urging delay could jeopardize the Iditarod route and Willow Otter corridor projects.
A clipped almanac-like excerpt recalls a speech before the Presbyter Hall Young in Chicago praising Alaska’s potential. The speaker predicts a copper and coal stampede, discusses the Yukon and salmon, and contrasts Alaskans with stereotypes while defending rugged frontier character and resilience.
Owing to the water shortage and ditch troubles, cleanup efforts progress slowly. The total added brings the count to about 115000 dollars with dirt still to pass through the boxes. Though not large, the sum is viewed as favorable given the conditions by those who understand the situation.
In The Ruby Record June 7, the steamer Gertrude recently left Novi for the Red Mountain country with supplies and passengers including Peter Johnson M J Brown Gus Astergard Phil Mayhan Harry Harris H Chips Henderson and others. The stampede was sparked by a report of possible pay though the extent remains unstated. Neustager pros Marshall-Wells Hardware Co and the Daugherty Shoe Co expect to reach Iditarod around June 26.
Notice lists multiple claimants including Leo Demoska J M Whelan Edward Charlton and others. It states they have expended labor and improvements totaling one hundred dollars for annual labor to hold placer mining claims in the Takotna and Moore Creek districts Alaska. If within ninety days after publication they do not contribute their share, their interest will become the property of the claimant who has paid.
Notice directs all parties owing the arm of Fred Webber and Co to pay Claude Baker. It cancels prior notices authorizing Wm. B. Thomas to collect. The partnership between Fred E. Webber and M. J. McDermott, existing before August 21, 1912, was dissolved by mutual consent. M. J. McDermott signs. Call at Crosby baths when coming from the creeks.
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