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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
2
Saturday evening in Iditarod Alaska Geo M Arbuckle publisher lists subscription rates at ten dollars for six months and one dollar for a single copy. Rates shown are ten dollars for six months and five forty for one month.
The piece argues Alaska must shed outside control to access its resources and criticizes administrations for failing residents. It warns that Gilmore’s election could end lobbyist resistance, while a Wickersham defeat would harm the territory and leave his reputation intact.
Unknown persons allegedly destroyed advertising cloth signs for Morris Friedman along the Iditarod-Flat trail last Friday, interrupting displays set for his clothing business. Some signs were damaged or toppled, disrupting the promotional effort and raising concern about vandalism.
The article laments the removal of some advertising poles and condemns a cowardly act of tearing out all the advertising material. It likens the deed to a recent case of poisoning valuable dogs, noting the perpetrator evaded detection and expressing regret that such individuals seek shelter within the camp.
A wireless message from San Juan reports 000 inhabitants record a bubonic plague outbreak while a second wireless says the Bagle Park wharf at Niagara Falls collapsed last Sunday. Three hundred people fell into the water and 18 drowned. The American consul at Chefoo fears hostility toward foreign residents and has asked for a warship. Dawson shows interest in a White Pass railroad plan to reach Dawson and Fairbanks via a mining district near the border. The Sunday wireless also notes the transport Sheridan scene.
A report notes a vessel or person caught in ice 130 miles from Nome in the vicinity of St Lawrence Island, detailing a remote Arctic location and potential rescue considerations.
A wire bulletin dated Sunday June 2 reports growing trouble in Alaska's mail service. Yukon business leaders face concerns over the steamship mail contract with St Michael and Seattle. Important mail is reportedly held at St Michael and outside mail may be delayed. a mail departure for Outside is uncertain.
The town hosts a Fourth of July program starting 10 30 with Judge C B Taylor presiding. Events include 75 yard dash, 50 yard races, standing and turning broad jumps, sack and wheelbarrow races, hammer throwing, nail driving, doughnut eating, mule race, and a full day by the Silver Cornet band. Evening ball for Camp Bat No 26 with admission 3 dollars, ladies free.
Judge Peter D. Overfield rules in United States cases against Northern Navigation and Northern Commercial, ordering the Northern Navigation Company to pay $5099 for steamboat taxes at $1 per ton and $2169.04 for wharfage taxes at 3 cents per ton, plus $12,385 in steamboat taxes.
The list shows uncalled for letters at the post office on July 1 1912 with many names including Hurston Anderson Davis and Smith. One entry notes Archie McIntyre will leave soon for Ruby where he expects it to become a large producer. The notice mentions Select Outside Lumber corrugated iron and roiling paper at Ross & Nestor.
Rex Beach the Alaskan novelist who was blinded after white lamella is recovering and specialists think his eye sight may be completely restored. The trouble began in Alaska. Empire Commercial Co. advertises cigars including Infinito Humboldt Cuerto Rey Optimo Lovera Bock and a fine line from Puerto Rico.
A humorous verse urging readers to smile despite troubles. The speaker repeats Look pleasant please as a plea to project cheer, even amid gas light and daily burdens. It weighs jokes with social pressure to uplift others through a simple, contagious smile.
Cordova readers report from June 25 that delegates including Wickersham and Morford signed a petition in favor of Gilmore Leaders S Morford Frank Youngs Liverscand and others from Valdez Sewad and Hi Ritchte. They urge Wickersham to withdraw support and align with Gilmore as of recent meeting.
Chief Charley of the Indian villa visited Burt Byer's launch Yentoa accompanied by a chieftainess sister and three children with dogs. He offered a bundle of fars for sale at his own price, claiming the purpose was simply fishing. The operations commenced two miles above town. Haymonde’s saloon on Front Street closed after an attachment by Doc Dougherty for wages due.
One of the best looking properties along Orrer Creek is the Be & M bench second tier with infinite limit. It holds over 19 000 feet of ground that could be ground sluiced if a water supply were available. The ground is said to carry heavy loads and awaits development by Hess, Schwartz, and Metlasky.
Notice of an Alaska Territory District Court for the Territory of Alaska Foret Division to convene in Witarod on July 5th. A grand and petit jury will be drawn and attendance required to address all business and any matters before the court. Clerk attests on the date of March.
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