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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
5
Fairbanks June 21. Gold miner Toldo Guerrino dreamed his mother stood at his bedside. The next day he telegraphed Italy and learned his mother had died during the very night of his dream.
Nome June 20 John C. Chase socialist organizer campaigns for Kazis Krauczunas candidate for delegate on the socialist ticket speaks here tonight Saturday and Sunday in Nome Alaska address details and dates noted by local press
Dr Edward E. Hill died here last night of heart disease and bronchitis. He came to Nome in 1890 and became a leading public figure, serving as Democratic national committeeman, former Nome councilman, and city health officer. At death he was grand president of the Alaska District, F. O.
Chicago reports indicate the Republican national convention failed to complete credentials and failed to nominate by June 22. Roosevelt delegates show bolts and resignations while Taft gains support. Hadley leads attempts to seat Roosevelt delegates amid ongoing contests and rumors of a third party.
The latest river positions list boats at multiple river junctions, with names such as White Seal Martha Crow Sampson Dusty Diamond and more, alongside locations like Fairbanks Dikeman Kotlik Holy Cross and St Michael. Fred Galli plans a multi river journey to Kuskokwim and Kusko Kwin while J R McGovern notes Otter Creek mining activity with about 375 miners. Forks of Flat creek dredge work is delayed by missing machinery and local businesses at Forks reopen include Miss E Lovgren’s meat and groceries plus Sundberuch and Ansley’s ads and notes on local produce and humor about a horticulturist and punker.
Arrival of the transport Sheridan with relief for the Sixteenth Infantry prompts a series of concerts by the regimental band in town. Readers may exchange Lomen's Library books or trade good books at Ansley's Book Store. Golden Gate Coffee offered at Sunderbruch's.
The trusteeship of Slippern mill passes to J. A. Slippern as Robert Prichard resigns. Slippern will wind up affairs and close books in the summer with assets to realize and liabilities to liquidate. Not for finding the stolen gold dust added.
Yesterday at 1 30 on the Shropshire Burns lay at Flat Creek Babtist Fontaine an Italian miner was killed when a slab of frozen dirt crushed his shoulder chest and back. He died after brief rally at the Emergency hospital in Flat City. An inquest exonerated Shropshire Burns. He had worked six days for them and funeral is set for today.
Baltimore report says William Jennings Bryan is opposed to Alton B Parker as temporary chair man of the Democratic national convention and will back a progressive in his place. Nome steamer Ith held in ice pack near St Lawrence Island with passengers and cargo. ice extends eight miles from shore along the Siberian coast delaying landings.
A deal under way aimed at forming a large dredging empire in the North. An English syndicate backs the plan to take over Pioneer Mining Company, Wild Goose Mining Company and other Seward peninsula dredging ventures. Pioneer may grant a prior option for a cash $250,000 with total price running to many millions.
Fairbanks June 20 reports quartz deals surge in the camp. The Fey claim on Fairbanks creek sold for 30000 dollars this week. Hudson Brothers sold a quarter interest in their claim for 15200 cash.
Chicago June 22 Jack Johnson the champion pugilist was indicted by a federal grand jury on a smuggling charge. He allegedly brought a diamond necklace into the United States after buying it in Paris for Mrs Johnson and evading customs in the process. Detectives traced him to Chicago where Mrs Johnson was seen wearing the bauble. Johnson must explain his acquisition of the necklace.
News of a new strike on the Innoko river sparks a rapid stampede from the camp as dozens of prospectors depart with scant supplies. Names of travelers, their routes, and vessels are listed, including Fred Anderson, J J Price, and Captain Gene Norton aboard the Comet, with plans to rush supplies if the outlook holds.
Baltimore June 21 Preparations for the Democratic national convention are nearly complete Judge Alton B Parker has been chosen as temporary chairman by the arrangements committee Rochester June 22 Parker agreed to accept the temporary chairmanship The Iditarod Meat Company has many head of cattle on their way to this place and fresh meat will soon be available to patrons of the market.
The 1912 mail from the M. L. Washburn, built for the Iditarod river, is reported to be near Holy Cross and may reach Iditarod City. Several tons of mail for Iditarod are aboard along with fresh chocolates candies nuts fruits and soft drinks and chewing gum and a 1912 World's Almanac at Ansiey's.
Dr. C D Carter returned from Flat on Sunday and came back the same day. Charles Ross of M M Bank returned from the Outside on the Nancy Bell which brought two tons of mail. The Columbus, Hootsmana Kid captain, brought 20 passengers. the Flyer eight passengers, owned by Bob Lefergy of Dikeman. Mrs Herbert Lyreh left for the Outside. Stewart Holmes arrived from Dikeman. John Holmgren back from the states. Mrs Bob Pritchard and daughter arrived on the Pup. Archie McIntyre, recently in Europe, returned to Iditarod. W W Thompson came from Flat to take charge of the Cleveland lumber yard. this is his first visit in a year. W B Thomas will succeed him at Flat. Frank Miller of the Miners Home saloon cannot visit Iditarod this spring. he reports good business at Garden Island. Frank B Stanley and Bennett James came from Flat. Jones joins Yukon Gold Company clerical staff. The Tana mail rumor proved inexact. Tana expected to leave for Fairbanks Thursday. Iditarod Traction Co built a Y at Third Street for turning motors. Louie Pine is on the job. The Pup left for Dikeman at noon Wednesday to connect with the Tana, carrying Mrs H McMullen for Fairbanks.
Postal officials in Washington allegedly consider reducing next winter's Iditarod mail service citing last year's excess facilities. The change would severely burden thousands in Innoko and Kuskokwim valleys, with 400 pounds weekly cited as expected mail though some shipments were held in Fairbanks, Cordova or Seattle. The Iditarod Pioneer still receives February dated mail.
H Richards of Iditarod and Ruby planned to leave last Wednesday with all goods packed to ride the Comet to Dike man. The Comet left early, leaving Richardson behind, yet he remains unfazed, stating Iditarod City is as lively as Ruby. Also notes high market price for shaded ivory and lumber products from Ross & Nestor’s.
Rex Beach, famed author of North country stories, has become totally blind due to a eye disease described as white lamella. The illness is said to have originated in Alaska and afflicted him while there.
Seward reports normal conditions returning to Southwestern Alaska with western towns declared safe. Ash-filled water and halted salmon runs force suspension of fishing operations. Three natives are confirmed dead. total death toll from the earthquakes remains uncertain.
Fairbanks report shows the Lemmons dredge on Fairbanks creek finishing a ten day run with a total cleanup of 500 ounces this week. The surge in activity highlights ongoing gold extraction efforts.
Albuquerque dispatch reports Governor McDonald will try to prevent the Johnson Flynn world championship prizefight planned for Las Vegas New Mexico late July. In Las Vegas on June 18 Smith was chosen as referee for the Johnson Flynn bout.
Nome June 21 report says miners in Nome and nearby areas are keen on a newly reported strike in Foxgulch Tanoko and await additional details and confirmation from officials and local sources.
In Los Angeles on June 18 a hitch in the preliminaries leads to James J. Jeffries stepping aside as referee and Jack Welch being agreed upon to officiate the Wolgast bout.
Los Angeles June 14 detective William J Burns will be called to testify against Clarence Darrow who faces bribery charges tied to the McNamara trial. The testimony aims to shed light on alleged corruption connected with the case.
Mrs Birthright a hairdresser and manicurer from Butte Montana is in the jetty with a large stock of ladies hair goods and ornaments. She will attend the Watson house Willow street until further notice selling switches bandolier hair ornaments and cosmetics at reduced prices. Call anytime.
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