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Iditarod Pioneer

Location

Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1915

Page

7

Cossacks of Russia Ride At The Frontiers

The Cossacks form a mounted arm in the Russian forces with about 182000 men, serving twenty years and owning their horses. They are noted for horsemanship, discipline, and a fierce fighting spirit, with stories of Kruttchoff and swift, decisive cavalry actions amid Austro-German conflict. The article also notes their social roles, education, and farming prowess.

Russia Germany Austria-Hoogan Russian Empire Cosks Army and Navy of London Poland Peter the Great Sweden Dnieper Catherine II Azof Caspian Russias Navy Kruutchoff Kruttchoff Iast

Alaska Building Boat for Railroad Work

The Suatna Transportation Company under Captain Omar J Humphrey dries to complete a 70 foot stern wheel steamboat and two barges by April 1 for the Alaska government railway from Knik up the Susitna to the Matanuska river. Also notes the Willow Creek murderers captured in Denver after a year and various Alaska incidents including a telegraph line abandonment and local political chatter.

Suatna Transportation Company Omar J. Humphrey Alaska Government Railway Knik Susitna Matanuska

Tropes Lose Baby Girl in Littarod Home Death

Infant child of Mr and Mrs James Tropes of Littarod died at home Monday night. Funeral held Wednesday at Smith's undertaking rooms. Services conducted by E M Stanton. The bebe was born on February 24.

James M. Ballentine Flat City A. B. Hall Ersek E. M. Stanton Seo Tom McMahon James ¥. Finnegan Frank B. Stanley Charles Jackson A. J. Conlin Jack Handley James Tropes of Littarod Smith's Undertaking Rooms Bebe

Alaska Report Highlights Growth and Wreck in 1914 15

The Collector of Customs John F. Pugh reports Alaska saw higher merchandise value shipments to the United States, a record salmon pack, rapid Juneau and Gastineau channel growth, doubled marble output, a $2 million jump in gold and silver shipped, and 3,000 added residents. The Cordova wreck Delhi near Strait of Georgia prompts calls for better navigation aids. The Alameda rescue saved crew and passengers as Delhi broke on a reef. the ship may be salved.

Alaska United States Juneau Gastinesa John F. Pugh Pugh Cordova Times Delhi Aluka Craig Wrangell McCarthy Victor Enquist Lifeose Alameda F. E. Peters Straithlland Pasengers Enquist

Alaska raffles expose fortune and mischief in town

The article recounts a string of raffles in Alaska where residents bet on valuables including a furnished three room cabin. Claims of misrepresentation spread as tickets sold for $2.50 each, furniture vanished or misrepresented, and spectators debated the fair conduct of the raffle.

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Judge Gerachty to Lead Iditarod Commission Next Week

Fairbanks report states Judge Guy Gerachty, newly appointed United States commissioner of the precinct, will depart Feb 28 for Iditarod on Wednesday, March 3, to assume charge of his duties there succeeding Major G W Albrecht.

Dancing Class Attracts Pleasant Evening In Society

The social dance at A B hall hosted by Professor Hurlson's Terpsichores Academy drew a large crowd. A prize-winning pupil failed to appear, disappointing attendees, while music by Mel Lowrie and Hudson earned praise from the dancers.

B. Hall Hurlson Terpsichores Academy Mel Lowrie Hudson

Cordova Chamber Endorses Alaska Development Board

The Cordova Chamber of Commerce indorses Secretary Lane's Alaska development board plan, backed by Delegate Wickersham. The resolution urges Congress to pass the bill to relieve delays from interdepartmental friction and distant governance, sending copies to Interior Secretary Lane and Delegate Wickersham.

Cordova Chamber of Commerce Lane Alska Development Board Wickersham Washington Cordova Times Alaska Chamber of Commerce of Cordova Alaska Development Board Congress of the Interior Franklin K. Lane James Wickersham

Canadians in Action In Belgium Brilliant Bayonet Charge

London reports a brilliant Canadian victory in Deadman's Valley near Ypres. Canadian regiments, shouting For Canada and Old England, stormed trench after trench and overwhelmed German troops, gaining ground as allies advanced. The feats inspired praise for bravery and recklessness despite facing German numbers.

London Belgium Canada Old England Deadman's Valley Ypres Germany

Heinie to Return in May for Guggenheins Litigation

Fairbanks reports indicate Henry Roden, former territorial senator, will return in May to oversee pending Guggenheim litigation. Roden is currently en route to Dunaw, Alaska, and word arrived recently in the city.

Fairbanks Henry Roden Roden Duneaw

Forfeiture Notice in Alaska Territory Offshore Market

Notice to CoO Nord HB Jetson Olson Sweilal Adolph Glen Gist Tesch and others that a placer mining claim on Gold Run Creek, a tributary of Wear Creek in Alaska Territory, is subject to forfeiture for failure to meet legal requirements. If within ninety days property interests are not claimed or expenditures proven, the property may be sold to satisfy debts. Published January 8 and April 4, 1943.

Nord Jetson O. T. Olson Sweilal Adolph Glen Gist Tesch Doe Derant You Ar Kerhy Dave Er Ming Sears Gold Run Wear Creek Vision Territor Alaska LisBay Charles Olmis Hear Creek Muska West

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