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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
5
Heavy rains flood the Tanana valley. Residents fear floods in Fairbanks as Chena slough runs high and a driftwood jam at six o'clock swept away the bridge opposite the town.
Las Vegas June 18 Champion Jack Johnson arriving for his bout with Flynn says he will retire from boxing on Labor Day He is willing and eager to meet all white hopes but fights must be scheduled before September 2 to preserve the plan
Washington reports Solicitor General Frederick William Lehmann has resigned. A Democrat appointed by Taft two years ago, he was once president of the American Bar Association and born in Germany. He will be succeeded by William Marshall Bullitt of Louisville, Kentucky, a Republican at the 1908 national convention.
June 23 report says local Republicans distressed by Chicago convention result. Roosevelt supporters expected easy victory, but the outcome surprised them.
Wireless message reports Judge Overfield Clerk Page and other court officials aboard the White Seal bound for Dikeman and Fairbanks. T. J. Nestor of Ross and Nestor and several ladies also travel on the vessel. The White Seal plans another departure July 3 with Wm. Sunderbruch as agent.
John Sesnon prominent Nome businessman and reputed millionaire died yesterday in Seattle. He entered lighterage work at Nome in its early days with partners Dan Sutherland and Fred Carter.
Ad Wolgast is the favorite in the anticipated bout against Rivers with odds quoted around 7 to 1. The match hype centers on Wolgast seeking victory in a decisive ring clash.
Mr. Van Bergen, a prominent engineer, arrived on the Pup Thursday evening and will oversee erection of hedges and other machinery for the Yukon Gold Company. Two 45 horsepower motors and special cars for the Iditarod Traction Co. arrived on the launch Yentna yesterday.
Baltimore reports begin with Champ Clark leading on the first ballot with 4407 votes and Woodrow Wilson 148, Oscar W Underwood 114, Thomas R Marshall 3, and other contenders. The session began Thursday night and adjourned to 4 PM then 9:30 PM as ballots continued with little change.
Pioneer newspaper notes a Democratic delegation dispute in Alaska with Robert W. Jennings signaling support for a Democrat in Congress. The piece mentions a July 1 departure to down river points and a Baltimore convention where Jennings is named. The language emphasizes waiting to hear all candidates before judging.
Theodore Roosevelt arrived in New York to supervise the ground up formation of a new party. A Roosevelt leaders conference in the state will occur within a week. Governors Hadley Deneen and Aldrich, from Missouri Illinois Nebraska, indicate split positions on the Roosevelt Progressive movement.
June 28. Socialist organizer John C. Chase held three successful meetings here last week. The Socialists appear to have a strong following though party standing is unclear. Chase is noted as the first Socialist elected mayor of an American city in 1898 at Lawrence, Massachusetts.
At a recent city council meeting Mayor Barnes and council members Auten Bradley McDonell and Mutchler attended. Finance official Kemp reported $204 from 51 poll tax payers and asked for higher commission. The council approved 20 percent on future collections. School fund shifted $200 from general funds. A $125 water supply warrant was issued to Banks. Tax receipts of $163.75 from W Sunderbruch were noted. Expected license revenues from Northern Commercial Company Baird and Galarte and a balance due from Ramos Peterson were mentioned. Over $12,000 of old debt has been paid. current debt stands just over $6,000. The Dog Ordinance awaits Mayor Barnes signature to become operative. Next meeting shifted to Tuesday at 5 30 due to Fourth of July.
Morris Friedmans new store at Flat City opens for business today on Front Street opposite the American Bank building. It will be run by David Krom, veteran associate, and offers a full line of high grade gentlemen's clothing furnishings and wearables with closing out prices. Fresh eggs and produce deliveries available by phone.
Friedman's Store on Frout Street advertises top cash prices for raw furs, inviting sellers to bring pelts and hides for immediate payment. The notice emphasizes quick settlement and direct sale.
Deputy Marshal Tom Howell returned this week after an overland trip to the Innoko district to pursue suspect Campbell in the Nelson murder case. He noted generally prosperous old diggings at Ophir with limited mining activity and reported shifts in local personnel.
Name reports mining slowed by low creek water on the Seward peninsula with frost halting many dredges. Five new dredges are under construction and more are planned.
Follette's Weekly editorial attacks Theodore Roosevelt for the Progressive party's defeat. It argues the party is not led only by self-appointed figures like Roosevelt and contends broader support is needed.
Thomas Curtin and James Kelly, miners, were bound over to the grand jury in 4000 dollars each for allegedly stealing about 600 pounds of black sand from Riley and Marston at Otter Creek discovery. Deputy Marshal Howell traced the theft after two men were seen loading a boat, capsizing, and fleeing downstream. Evidence including sand in cabins and pockets was found. both men denied involvement and bail remained pending.
Lightning hit Fairbanks on June 26 injuring a maid and several children in a residence. Nearby houses were struck with no major damage reported. By June 29 the storm damaged the power plant and many phones and plates shattered. Mrs Young suffered burns while the Cathcart home was struck during a meal leaving minor damage and broken items.
Flat City authorities urge residents and visitors to abstain from setting off fireworks in the city streets due to fire danger. The baseball park offers ample space for displays, reducing risk to life and limb.
Chris Daniels, a recent camper at Riley’s Otter Creek work site, suffered a severe hand injury when his right hand was caught in a bucket. He received emergency treatment at Flat City Hospital after about two and a half hours on the job since arriving. Travelers praise the N N Co steamer Washburn as a fast, well-appointed addition to the river fleet.
A report says freighter Tom Howard is believed drowned after his boat was last seen on the Aniak River. His outfit was found on the bank and a search is under way, but no trace of him has been recovered.
Vancouver B C June 29 Will am TH Welch the famous detective of Dawson s early days is dead here of pneumonia Tony Loki who has been ordered outside on account of ill health is raffling his cabin Tickets are 81 each and only one hundred will be sold The Northern Commercial Company is giving Mr Lokia ticket to Seattle at half the usual rates Major Albrecht with Mrs and Miss Albrecht arrived on the Nancy Bell Tuesday The major is glad to be back in Alaska F B Ingels went down to Dikeman Tuesday to meet Mrs Lagers and little son Mrs Bolton and her daughter Mrs Boerner left for the Outside Friday not her quartz will is on its way to anks It is intended for the McCarty lodge Cyril Wood local manager for the N C Company came up on the Nancy Bell The Launch Flyer arrived with several passengers Thursday
Washington June sentence for contempt of court falls on Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor. Secretary Frank Morris and John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers receive six months with appeals pending and bail set at five thousand dollars.
Name, June 28. The Solomon River railroad, long unprofitable, will be sold by the receiver as court ordered. The railroad has struggled financially for seven years, with persistent losses and mounting liabilities prompting liquidation proceedings.
Weekly cleanups yield about 100000 dollars in gold plus 20000 from Black creek. Cr Smhuger, Seddon and Riley Marston report large consignments from Redrock and Tristop holdings. Shropshire awaits results from Flat Creek with expectations near 30000 dollars.
Fred W. Carter and Mrs. Carter arrive by Pup amid talk of Alaska ventures and California land booms. Names include L McGinn, Frank Becker, Falcon Joslin, Jim Hagan, Aitken, George Butler, Louis Spitz, and Ferguson. Reports note San Francisco boom, oil interests, and a halted insanity case involving Mrs. Bolan. Fresh halibut and dairy products listed.
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