Alaska Mining Prospects Draw Engineers to Stepovals Bay
In early July mining engineers will tour Stepovals Bay Southwestern Alaska to examine sulphur deposits located by L L Bales of the Ss r team If favorable reports are issued a major company plans to invest and operate the deposits Also noted are plans involving Frank Bryant of North Yakima and T Alber Charles H Hewitt of Seward who wintered on an island in the Tahiti group South Pacific Ocean Suppy of Calgary Kan peninsula and others described as seeking brown bear in Alaska The Whitehorse Star forecasts a Yukon boom and mentions newly producing coal copper mines There are developments in the Reynolds Alaska Development Company led by D Reynold at a Mexican mining venture and references to the Gilmore campaign in Southwestern Alaska and Le Van Sly involving three Germans acquitted in a pup theft case A Cordova liquor dealer Ittemore to head Susitna commissioner duties and a Mexico Dawson automobile boulevard project are noted The War Department funds two launches for Yukon signal corps and the late H C Hawkins will probate his $200 000 estate The Denver man Fred Williams plans a Seward moose and mountain sheep hunt in August
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stepovals Bay
Alaska
L. L. Bales
Invest Co
Frank Bryant
North Yakima
T Alber Charles H. Hewitt
Seward
Bane
Tahiti
South Pacific Ocean
Suppy
Calgary
Kan Peninsula
Alphe
Whitehorse
Yukon
Gilmore
Ala le van Sly
Gateway
Ittemore
Cordova
Susitna
Mexico
Dawson
War Department
Signal Corps
H.C. Hawkins
Accident on Discovery Injures Miner at Otter
Isaca Hill, a Riley & Stetzer worker, was badly hurt Sunday morning on Discovery Otter. He fell while carrying a heavy plank. the impact damaged his jaw and crushed the chin. At Emergency hospital Flat City doctors set his jaw and treated other injuries. he is improving rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaca Hill
Riley & Stetzer
Discovery
Otter
Mr. Hill
Flat City
Taft Nominated as Roosevelt Breaks With Party
A Chicago convention adopts a reform platform and nominates Taft on the first ballot. Roosevelt supporters split to form a National Progressive party. La Follette and Sherman receive substantial ballots as the convention adjourns and plans a late summer Progressive gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Roosevelt
Committee On
Sou
Chicago
Alaska
la Follette
Commi
James Schoolcraft Sherman
Theodore Roosevelt
National Progressive Party
Important Wood Cases to Be Heard Before Judge Overfield
Two high stake timber cases from Alaska will go to trial before Judge Overfield as court opens next week. Barney Haggerty and Major George Woodruff Albrecht allege timber taken from Boulder creek Ground damaged mining properties sold to Friend James Lawson McKay Hotts and Riley Marston. Partial settlement with Friend James Lawson occurred. remaining cases seek treble damages and a ruling on whether timber or mineral wealth drives value on the Boulder creek properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Overfield
Barney Haggerty
George Woodruff Albrecht
Friend
James & Lawson
McKay & Hotts
Riley & Marston
Boulder Creek
Walsh Buys Interest in Summit Association
A deal closed Saturday, June 22, with Al Walsh taking over W Sam Clark’s interests in the Summit Association at Happy Creek. Cash 2.70, Walsh to assume unspecified debts. conveyed: one twelfth undivided in Summit at head of Happy and Flat creeks with rents. one sixth in the ground granted to Clark and others. rights to ditches, improvements, mining equipment and tools. Ed Donnelly and Billy Deetering (Caribou Bill) remain part owners of the ground or lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al. Hh
W. Saw Clark
Happy Creek
W. Sam Clark
al. Walsh
Summit Association
Happy and
Flat Creeks
Ed. Donnelly
Billy Deetering
Mining notes and gold prospects on Yukon era creeks
The Yukon Gold Company has taken an option on most of Slate creek as operators on Oter report strong ground showing. Ole Hofseth cites a dredging proposition on Holokuk Arrivals from Willow. Willow Creek near New York Creek and Kuskokwim are largely deserted after a 期 stampede. Shorty Davenport doubts a paystreak there and omits cinnabar prospects. A few lots of Matched Marten at Friedman’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Yukon Gold Company
Slate Creek
Oter
Ole Hofseth
Fom Willow
New York Creek
Kuskokwim
Kuskokwim Valley
Shorty Davenport
Captain Billy Peterson Struggles With Engine On Launch Standard
Captain Billy Peterson of the launch Standard faced a mysterious engine failure on his vessel while at Dikeman. After 24 hours of fruitless attempts, the Little Delta offered him a ride home, and he noted this was the first time his engine has failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Peterson
Dikeman
Billy
Oscar Andersons Conductor Cap Inspires Imitation In Flat City
Oscar Andersons conductor cap drew comment in Flat City and sparked imitation by C R Peck and Freddie Webber. They wore duplicates to mimic the look, but their deceit was exposed and Oscars headgear was then widely recognized as singular in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Anderson
C. R. Peck
Freddie Webber
Oscar
Here
Ellis and 60. In 600) Ground at Otter shows richer pay
An uplifting report from Otter notes Ellis and partners have a lay on the upper end of the claim. The ground is shallow and easy to pan and wash, with the Tay men working a double shift of 24 wheelbarrows for strong profit. The pay near the waste dump edge is said to be richer than ever, while a faulty engine gearing delays progress until a replacement arrives in weeks. Similar optimistic tales come from other Otter areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oller
Eilis
Partners
Otter
Big cleanup at Black Creek claim yields gold haul
James Cheonister and Casper Ulinger returned from Black Eyed Monday with 1,200 ounces of gold valued at about $20,080. The Pack The Mule claim employs 33 men under Chronis and Eltinger. The property, once tied up in litigation for more than a year, was recently decided in favor of current holders. Groundwork shows little prior work, but water and supplies are plentiful as operations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cheonister
Casper Ulinger
Messrs
Chroniser & Eltinger
Miners funeral attendance reflects Italian community grief
The funeral of Bubtist Fontino, an Italian miner who died at work on Flat Creek, drew a large crowd at the Swithh undertaking parlors in City. United States Commissioner R. E. Stanton led services with a long address by Henry Roden. Mrs. Maher played piano with vocal help from Mrs. Larson, Charles Kemp, and Otto Moses. Six fellow countrymen, Dominic Soraci J. Ewarti Attilio Chenet F. Mancuso and Dick Cesare, served as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bubtist
Fontino
Flat Creek
United States
RE. M. Stanton
Henry Roden
Hillside claims suffer from insufficient water
The dry season strains operators at Flat and Happy creeks as light winter snowfall and scant rainfall reduce output. Despite the shortage, officials expect hillside claims to yield higher returns this year than in 1911, with Summit association reported between 45,000 and 50,000 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy
Summit Association
Ground sluiced reveals richer rim deposits
Report notes that between 12,000 and 15,000 feet of ground have been shovelert in a sluicing operation. Officials say the rim ground is showing up even better than last year, suggesting improved yields and prospecting results.
Fourth of July program planned at Flat City
Tommy McSmart and Willi wman secured the rights for Flat City’s Fourth of July celebration. They are engaging in ad work and copy during the week. They hint at a special feature named Zza but withhold details, promising something very weird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy McSmart
Williwman
Flat City
Wen
Messrs McSmart
Nan Ae
Little Delta Arrives After Long Voyage
The steamer Little Delta arrived from Dikeman Tuesday evening after a trying trip delayed by low water. The voyage took three and a half days, with two barge and 5 tons of freight brought in for annual assessment work blanks at Pioneer office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Delta
Ationeer Office
Notice of Marshal's Sale in Fourth District Alaska
U.S. Marshal Hi K Love announces a public sale under a writ of Fieri Facias dated May 29 1912 from the District Court of Alaska Fourth District. Judgment on April 15 1912 in favor of W S Clark dba Clark Amber Co against F A Perkins and F J Willison. Property in Flat and Reef Alaska described as Palace Hotel front log building with furniture. Sale at public vendue for cash July 9 1912 at 1 am at Palace Hotel front door Flat City. Dated Iditarod Alaska June 12 1912. Deputy Chas E Taylor attorney for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth District of Alaska
District Court of the United States
W. 8
Clark
Clark Amber Company
F. A. Perkins
F. J. Willison
Tlave
A. PD
Flat
Reef
Alaska
Anne
Palace Hotel
Flat City
Iditarod
Hi. K. Love
U.S
Fourth District of
H.W. Sheppard
Chas. E. Taylor
Notice of Marshal sale in Flat Alaska Palace Hotel
United States Marshal Fourth District of Alaska gives notice of a public auction of the Palace Hotel in Flat City Alaska. The property includes the two story log and frame building on Gold street with all furniture and fixtures and the leasehold. Sale set for 9th day of duty, A.D. 1912 at 11 o'clock a.m. at the front door of Palace hotel. Dated Iditarod June 12 1912 H K Love U.S. Marshal By H P Sheppard Deputy Chas E Taylor Plaintiff's Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States of America
Fourth District
Alaska
District Court of
United States
Maska
W.S. Clacking
Clark Lumber Company
FLA, Peck
A.D
Flat
Territory of
Gold Street
Palace Hotel
Flat City
Iditarod
H. K. Love
U.S. Marshal
H. P. Sheppard
Chas. E. Taylor
Plaintif
For Sale or Rent on Smith's Road Alaska
Classified notice offering property on Smith's Road at the Forks of the T on the Seward Iditarod trail between Iditarod and Seward. Describes best location, strong summer and winter business. Contact K P Smith Forks of Takotna Alaska. Located at Kotna Vive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward-Iditarod
Iditarod
Seward
K. P. Smith
Forks of Takotna
Alaska
Kotna Vive
Notice of Forfeiture Against Breddy Nichols and J A Westlands
Notice to Breddy Nichols and J A Westlands alleging forfeiture of property rights due to unpaid expenses linked to a project near the Anulie River and Aralth River tributary. Specifies 90 days after last publication to pay incurred costs or interests transfer to the claimant. dates show March 2 as first publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breddy Nichols
Westlands
Alesha
Anulie
Frei A Nichols
Elyssie
Uae
Amd
Yan J
Hoffman Assocest
United States of America
Lotstit
Summons Issued In Alaska Territory Court Case 1912
An Alaska District Court summons directs the defendant to appear within 30 days after publication in the Iditarod Pioneer. The order, dated June 1912, requires response to the complaint filed by the plaintiff. public notice ran for six weeks. Judge Peter Overfield presided with Clerk C. G. Page and Deputy E. M. Stanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States of America
Territory of Alaska
Edward M.saulding
Wiaintiff
Spaulding
United States of America
Aerica
United States
Iditarod Pioneer
Courbin
Territory of
Alaska
Peter 1. Overfield
C. G. Page
E. M. Stanton
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Miners & Merchants Bank
Iditarod, Alaska
Seattle
Scardinavian American Bank
T. 7 Stor
Chas. Ross
KE. G. Lindberg
John Holmes
Merchants Cafe
Chas E. Miller
Prop
Hurst Bros
Imperial Cigar Store
Rd. Reynole
Reynolds Alaska Development Company
Fred Williams
Denver
Col
Agust
Old Lacey
Tyler
Monogram
Atherton
Cedarbrook
Empire Commercial Co
W. Taylor
Fiat City
First Avenue, Soutar & Sutherland, Props
B. J. Banks
Ascade Steam Laundry
New Party
Walsh
Marten
Friedman's
Hills Bros
Mission Brand
Peerless
Black Creek
Miner
Marshal's
Summit Roach
All Sun
Miss Tjernstrom
McDonald Hotel
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