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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
2
A brief line from a historic newspaper indicates an event at Sprrarop Alaska tied to the Iditarod Pioneer DL. Subscription rates are listed as ten dollars for one year, ten dollars for one year, and four dollars for one month with single copy advertising rates shown as applicable.
The article discusses Alaska political advertising by Simmons and others, criticizing extensive campaigns and the implications for territory self government. It questions Alaska’s path to statehood and federal influence, mentioning candidates, party positions, and proposals for rail development and resource access. It notes perceived self government erosion and calls for caution about political influence and inter-candidate courtesies.
The Alaska Wireless Telegraph Company reports a Dikeman plant is out of order and ready to be moved to Ophir if residents form a cost-sharing agreement. P. M. Tall notes insufficient business in Ophir to justify a plant now but will proceed if locals raise funds. The Dikeman equipment could be shipped up the Tonake at low cost, but the high pole must be erected nearby.
Fragmentary text from a district notice indicating ongoing hours and forthcoming information. Mentions Mr Hall and Ms Mid or Mrs, with requests for interested parties to await further details. No clear date or action is discernible.
In June 11 events Judge Ovey departs to hold the term of count eld at Iditared sherry, marking a notable shift in local governance duties.
The note lists accompanying items including Pairbanks Jane and various merchants. First guns expected Monday. mentions OM Lacey Tyler Monogrun Ather Cedarbrook and Empire Com Ca. Gold dust melted into bricks. W. Taylor Flat City also cited.
The Northern Commercial Company has begun supplying travelers checks as a new international money tool. Priced at one half of 1 percent premium and usable in many countries, the checks promise safety since issuers refund value if lost or stolen before countersignature. Denominations range from 10 to 200 dollars, with agencies widespread and a Wells Fargo booklet listing them. Purchasers receive a leather purse free of charge to store the checks.
The steamer Pup capt. Tack Green reached noon Tuesday with 20 passengers and freight for Pacific Cold Storage. Passengers listed include Mr. Robert Prichard and child, Mrs. Ore Moses, Miss Cedermalm, and several named men. Northern Navigation plans Tanana Fort Gibbon as river-boat headquar ters with dispatches from St Michael Fairbanks Dawson. Mr. Grace to oversee both companies.
In Fairbank district court creditors led by McGowan and Clark seek a bankruptcy declaration for George Smith and a receiver to seize his property. They allege Smith dumped gold dust worth about 16 000 dollars to defraud, claim promissory notes, labor act claims, board bills, groceries, and other debts contracted in recent years. The case lists alleged assets tied to Smith’s Creek operation and connected parties in Alaska and Washington.
In the Yukon government changeover, George Mackenzie becomes gold commissioner replacing F X Schin while James Maclinnon becomes recorder in the promoted post. New staff include Miss Olive Pawcett as secretary, Edward Maddocks as correspondence clerk, and John Fraser new recorder. Several others shift roles or retire, with plans for Mayo duties and Yukon Exposition preparations.
Last Saturday B. F. Banks of Banks and Mikuta bought out Joe Mikuta for cash and will run the Cascade Laundry and Waterworks as sole proprietor. Mikuta has left for another city.
In a committee room the House considered a bill with debate on its motive and sponsor. Representative Wickersham from Alaska is noted as the bill’s patron amid discussions on altering the measure and committee report, with amendments proposed before reporting back.
Nat Lyons formerly of the Pioneer force writes from London describing his good time yet expresses interest in news from the North. He seeks information on new strikes and postings for his capital and Alaska, and a photograph shows him in fashionably formal attire with monocle and silk hat.
New York June 18 reports indicate another effort to secure the release of Harry Thaw from Matteawan State Prison. The third attempt aims to modify Savford White’s detention terms and gain clemency or parole progress.
District Court Fourth Division calls July term at Tolitarod Alaska beginning July 8 for business and jury attendance. Clerk notes seal and official hand on May 18. Hearing plans include regular court and grand jury draws. Abstracted from local district court notice with period language and spelled place names.
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