08 Mar 1913
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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1913
Page
1
London reports the allied bombardment of the fortress of Janina on Wednesday led to its unconditional surrender. More than 32,000 Turkish troops were captured, altering the balance in the campaign and signaling a decisive setback for the Turkish side.
Los Angeles March 7 The Darrow case is in closing phase with arguments wrapping up. The judge indicated the case will go to the jury tonight.
Washington March 7 Mr Taft vetoed sundry civil bills which the house passed over the veto. The senate refused to follow the lead. Ex president Taft left for Augusta Ga this afternoon for a brief vacation.
Nome on February 28 reports the Nome Kennel Club arranging a Kermis festival to raise funds for the All Alaska Sweepstakes.
Denver dispatch reports Fay King Nelson suing for divorce from Battling Nelson. She says she lived with him three days and married under duress after he threatened suicide. Battling Nelson refutes any trouble between them.
Billy Bevins and Al Walsh made a strike on the Kuskokwim river near Aniuk, finding 2 and 3 cent dirt in gravel though bedrock not yet reached. The Kisaralik flows toward Cripple Creek, a tributary of the Aniak, suggesting potential mining prospects.
Bayles Bros show windows present a rustic scene to advertise the Kennel cubs barn dance. One window features Uncle Reuben amid new mown hay smoking the pipe of peace while a tired look suggests a city salesman selling an encyclopedia. The other window displays a life size Mrs. Reuben.
Alabam Labouteau comes back from Ruby exhausted with aching burning feet and finds immediate relief at The Crosby Bath Parlors. The note describes fatigue after travel and quick comfort found at the local bathhouse.
Washington reports a clear cold day as Woodrow Wilson is sworn in as 28th president by Chief Justice White. He delivers a hopeful inaugural address urging a broad constructive policy to empower the people and preserve the constitution. Vice President Marshall is sworn in, and the parade draws vast crowds.
Juneau March 6 Both houses of the First Alaska Legislature convened in the Elks hall to discuss governance under home rule. Officers elected include L. V. Ray president of the Senate and KE. Collins speaker. Governor Clark’s message urged railroad growth and Alaskan appointments. Committee chairmen named and Delegate Wickersham arrived to address the body. The 60 day session aims to tackle several potentially contentious issues with broad public interest.
Major J. F. A. Strong, proprietor of the Alaska Daily Empire and gubernatorial candidate, leaves Juneau for Seattle en route to Washington, D. C., on urgent business. He praises loyal friends in Iditarod and notes Secretary Lane’s Interior appointment may boost his Alaska prospects.
City council meeting Wednesday saw few items of business with small bills approved and others sent to the finance committee. The clerk was instructed to arrange for the municipal election on April 8 and Deputy Marshal Harry P. Sheppard departed for Cripple to pursue an arrest. Reports from Quinhagak note a sparse winter at eight men, while mail service on the Kuskokwim remains poor.
The report mixes a second Flat versus Iditarod basketball game at A. B. Hall with broader unrest in Mexico and Sonora. It notes U S troops mobilizing near the border, Truxton’s possible debut for Iditarod, and mentions ambassador Wilson resigning in Washington. After the game, readers are urged to visit bath parlors for steam and Turkish baths.
Washington reports a 10000 strong suffragette parade ending in riot as jeers and insults sparked disorder before police intervention. Congress will probe. four entries for the St Patrick’s Day dog race expected with teams from Grand Hotel and Summit Road House plus Holmes and Sanford. Jim Conway returns from Ruby.
Sir Thomas Lipton has sent another challenge for the America cup proposing that the race be held in 1914. The London report notes Lipton’s ongoing pursuit of the trophy and his insistence on renewing the contest.
Seattle March 7. The following left for Iditarod via Seward during the week Dr. C. D. Carter H. Fothergill Co. Coleman George Hamilton and Harold Seddon departed the route to Alaska’s famed sled race.
Washington report notes a sufficient majority of states voting yes on the constitutional income tax amendment, making its provisions effective immediately across those states. The development marks a significant shift in federal and state tax policy.
Fairbanks reports minimal voter engagement with only 28 residents registered for the upcoming municipal election, signaling low turnout expectations.
Chicago march 7 the hearing of the frost alaska coal cases has commenced after a long delay, marking a new phase in the dispute involving frost coal interests and state authorities. Experts expect detailed testimony on supply contracts and price disputes affecting regional markets.
Dr. H. Bebla, a popular Flat City dentist, left for the Outside over the Seward trail last Monday. He was sorry to leave his numerous patrons, but urgent business in the States called him away. He intends to resume practice at the earliest date after navigation opens, having built a large local clientele.
Commissioner G. W. Albrecht received a telegram from C. E. Taylor saying he was leaving Seattle that night for Fairbanks and expected to reach March 20. It is not stated if he will pass through to Iditarod without delay, but that is presumed.
H H Porter left for the Outside via Seward. Harry Johnson arrived from Ruby and expects profits from winter dumps on Long Creek and Bear Pup when waters rise. Capewell's ground shows rich spots. Mrs Otto Moses returned to Diskaket. Mrs Chas Larson's baby had a choking incident. Cripple City reports pay along Cripple Creek. Tiffany and partner build boiler house on Oregon association Colorado Creek. small winter dump to be mined. F E Cleveland back from Moore Creek. Sid Ensor returns from Mud River reporting six feet of snow beyond the divide. Crosby Baths offer lumbago treatment.
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