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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1913
Page
2
The fragment lists subscription rates with unclear pricing and an advertising notice, followed by a mention of Alaska governor candidate J. Fla. The odd wording suggests a newspaper clipping with incomplete data and stray campaign reference.
A New York World critique argues the Bathtub Trust case exposes how crafty lawyers and misguided executives sought to subvert the Anti-Trust law. The piece asserts the court pierced through misread Oil and Tobacco rulings and patent claims to reveal intent to violate law and oppress, stressing guilt lies in purposeful wrongdoing and disregard for the court’s judgments.
A historic note on turning common items like sand and sawdust into valuable abrasives with sea salt and electricity. The breakthrough could yield carbonundum for auto manufacturing and new ways to extract fertilizing elements from granite, alongside reflections on energy and progress during a period of scientific discovery.
A Walt Mason poem excerpt depicts Carlo the dog as mankind’s faithful companion. The narrator recalls Carlo’s devotion, fetching bones, protecting his master, and grieving with noble acts. The verses contrast affection with cruel interruptions by a hunter.
Activity in Seward Peninsula hard rock fields draws New York investors exploring Cooper Gulch quartz. At 70 foot level they find $80 to the ton and potential ledge assays suggest profitable prospects. Ear Mountain tin lodes show wolframite and tin but ore extent is unproven. John Biddel remains cited as the discovery expert.
February 28 report states a mail carrier between Unalakleet and Chinik was badly bitten by a malamute while handling the team. He received treatment at Council hospital. The April Nome municipal election draws political interest as the grand jury sets March 2 meeting.
Notice to Charley Mack and heirs that Lawrence Crawford expended one hundred dollars in improvements on the Free Association placer mining claim at the Head of Flat Creek Otter Mining District Alaska. If within ninety days no contribution is made, the expenditure will vest claim ownership to the undersigned under territorial mining law.
A violent storm sweeps Nome causing heavy rain and freezing temperatures. Residents report the worst weather of the season with strong winds and snow in the affected area.
February 28 reports Charles D. Hillman was paroled last Monday after a period in confinement. Hillman, described as a real-estate manipulator, faces release into public life as authorities note his parole.
A fracas in Nome's restricted district Saturday left Stein with a fractured skull after an assault by Mahoney who struck him with a bottle. Mahoney is in police custody as the victim recovers in hospital.
Martyback Voit heirs are notified that quarter assessment work on placer mining claims near Willow Creek Otter precinct Territory of Alaska has been expended. If not paid within ninety days after first publication, interest in the claim becomes property of the undersigned per Section 37 Revised Statutes. First publication January 1. Last publication January 22, 1914.
Coowners Olof Olson and others notify that expenditures on placer mining claims near Willow Creek and Waskee Creek in the District of Alaska must be met within the set period. If not, their interests will become property of the coowners and the claims may be abandoned. First publication January 8, 1913. last publication April 16, 1913.
Washington reports two days of testimony before the Indian affairs committee as Mrs. Ellen Gray accused Secretary Walter Fisher and several lawmakers of a vast graft in Indian lands. She alleged a murdered Indian to cover up the alleged theft and said she could produce evidence linking Fisher to the scandal. The crowded room erupted as she pressed her charges, while the committee cautioned against airing grave claims at that moment.
Trenton February 24 Woodrow Wilson today repeated his statement that corporations and persons who control times before to the effect that their business with law need have no fear of the Democratic administration.
San Francisco on February 28 the explorer Stefansson has purchased the whaler Karluk. The vessel will be refitted for a long voyage and is expected to depart for the North to search for a great Arctic continent. Stefansson is supposed to,
St. Petersburg February 20 The Russian government will appropriate not less than 400,000,000 dollars for reconstruction plans for the Russian navy. The outlay will make Russia the second naval power in the world and far ahead of Germany and the United States. The measure is viewed as a war effort and causes unease in government circles worldwide.
The Nome Kennel Club and Seattle committees work to raise funds for the All Alaska sweep with the same goal in view. Nome reports a prosperous winter season and a purse expected to exceed last year. Due to Cripple activity a supplies shortage exists in Innoko district with much freighting from Takotna underway.
Rome reports its first snowfall in six decades on February 28. The event surprised residents accustomed to mild winters as the delicate white covering drew curious gazes and interest from the public.
New York February 28 engineers and firemen of 54 Eastern railroads avoided a threatened strike as both sides agreed to submit their differences to arbitration. Fresh codfish over the ice priced at 35c per pound. Iditarod Meat Co.
Public notice outlines mailing schedule for Sundays and holidays, inbound and outbound mail cutoffs, and winter rate information. It mentions post office operations, deadlines at 3 pm for registrations, and lists Fairbanks Geper Ib Ruby te Fairbanks as related items, with Thurston as postmaster.
A copied text describes Alaska mining law changes limiting placer mining claims to specific sizes and numbers. It restricts location by individuals and agents, sets monthly caps, and states claims cannot exceed size limits or be patented if oversized. It includes provisions for associations and invalidates prior attempts.
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