Iditarod Pioneer DL Saturday Event In Sprrarop Alaska
A clipped entry notes a Saturday event in Sprrarop Alaska tied to the Bel 3 Iditarod Pioneer. Publisher references subscriptions and advertising rates though details are unclear.
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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
6
A clipped entry notes a Saturday event in Sprrarop Alaska tied to the Bel 3 Iditarod Pioneer. Publisher references subscriptions and advertising rates though details are unclear.
A regional political jostle centers on Simmons the Republican candidate for territorial delegate in Alaska. Critics argue Alaska’s path to self government hinges on federal policy and statehood. The piece notes extensive Alaska advertising by Simmons and laments the territory’s drift from self rule amid national debates on rail, resources, and development. It mentions other figures and parties and touches on broader questions of allegiance to federal systems and regional policy priorities.
The Alaska Wireless Telegraph Company seeks local funding to install a new plant at Ophir City. The Dikeman site is ready but needs enough business and shared costs from residents. The main expense is the high pole, which would be erected near the proposed Ophir station to enable full wireless service in the district.
The readable lines indicate a district hours schedule and a promise that Mr Hall will provide further information to interested parties. The legibility is limited and no concrete names, dates, or actions are clearly established in the fragment.
Judge Ovey departs on June 11 for Iditared sherry to oversee term of count eld. The unusual wording reflects a local notice style with dated departure and official duty.
Fairbanks introduces a new ball tide with first guns to be played Monday. The line features Pairbanks, Jane, and teams OM Lacey, Tyler, Monogrun, Ather, Cedarbrook along with Port ly and Clarets at Empire Com Ca. Gold dust is melted into bricks of various sizes by W. Taylor in Flat City.
The Northern Commercial Company has received its first supply of travelers checks. They are presented as a safe, convenient form of international money usable in many countries. Checks are available in 10 20 50 100 and 200 denominations, sold at a 0.5 percent premium, and refunds are guaranteed if lost or stolen before countersignature. A large Wells Fargo booklet lists agencies accepting them, and buyers receive a free leather purse with purchase.
The steamer Pup under Capt Tack Green arrived shortly after noon Tuesday with 20 passengers and freight for Pacific Cold Storage Co. Names include Mr Robert Prichard and child, Mrs Ore Moses, Miss Cedermalm, Messrs John Holmgren Ben Howland Pitts Dennis McGee Johnson Marborn Maher Ed Britt Fitzern Morris Archie McIntyre Erickson Wetzer Fritz and Cedermalm. Northern Navigation Co plans Tanana Fort Gibbon HQ with Steamboat dispatches from that port.
In Fairbanks district court creditors petition for George Smith to be declared bankrupt and a receiver appointed. They allege he fraudulently disposed of gold dust worth about 16 000 dollars, left to Elsie Morse, and list debts from labor acts, groceries, notes, and promissory obligations dating to the past few years. The case cites Alaska Washington connections and notes Smith’s reported prosperity on Eureka Creek.
New Yukon Conservative government announces changes as George Mackenzie becomes gold commissioner and James Maclinnon moves to recorder. Several clerks and officers switch posts, including Olive Pawcett as secretary and stenographer, Edward Madducks as clerk, and John Fraser as the new recorder.
Last Saturday B F Banks of Banks and Mikuta, proprietors of Cascade Laundry and Waterworks, bought out Joe Mikuta for cash and will run the business henceforth as sole proprietor. Mikuta has gone to to vk at.
In committee the House debated a bill with delegate Janes Wivk as sponsor and Me Spoateen and Task mantaons among speakers. The remarks suggested motives to deprive the patron of the bill’s credit while committee members discussed report and amendments to H. RL 28 L before under consideration.
Nat Lyons, formerly of the Pioneer force, writes from London saying he is having a good time while the North calls and he desires updates on strikes and posts. A photo shows him in period dress with monocle and silk hat, described as a model English gentleman.
In New York on June 18 a third bid to secure the release of Harry K R from Matteawan jail was made. The move aims to obtain clemency for Savford White’s case and follows prior efforts to secure his liberation.
Notice in the District Court for Alaska Fourth Division announces July term at Tolitarod Alaska. Jury selection and sessions begin July 5th at 10 or 11 oclock a.m. and a jury will be drawn for attendance on that date according to an order dated May 18. 1912. Clerk of the District Court authenticates the notice and seal.
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