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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1913
Page
2
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The article argues Pacific Coast salmon output, totaling 1912, shows Alaska supplies a small share while profits accrue to Seattle, San Francisco, Portland, Chicago and even British Columbia. It condemns outside cannery practices and urges fair Alaska gains, noting the Iditarod Kennel Club hosts events like the St. Patrick’s Day race and a barn dance to benefit residents.
In San Francisco on March 3 Ad Wolgast and Tommy Murphy fought a 26 round bout that ended with a disputed result the referee alone declaring it over. Critics say the winner showed form in only three rounds and bled heavily by the finish.
Brown was all in at the end of the sixth round as Bud Anderson was matched against Ky kout Brown on March 15.
Wellington dispatch reports Mrs Robi Scott wife of the explorer who perished at the South Pole is bearing up bravely under her bereavement after the steamer carrying her from San Francisco arrived here yesterday.
Fairbanks reports Rev Archdeacon Hudson Stuck will lead an expedition toward Mt McKinley summit in mid March. He sails with three companions and a full scientific gear set, with some supplies already at Kantishna and rest moved to the base in advance.
The Fairbanks Commercial Club explains a long held fireworks stock for a Woodrow Wilson tribute. They delayed each planned display due to light, climate, or Alaska Day, and now aim to dispose of the fireworks to avoid any spontaneous combustion risk.
A satirical portrait foresees Woodrow Wilson overwhelmed by persistent seekers for patronage. It imagines calls from office hunters at every reach of power, including postmasterships and teaching ties, ending with a dramatic collapse as a Mason path is sown.
Luther Hess purchases an eighth interest in the Reliance mining company’s quartz property on Dome Creek for cash. Rainbow mine owners at Skoogy Gulch plan to install a mill after favorable ore test results at the Chena customs mill. Pete Letender, a layman on Dome Creek, reports five feet of pay averaging 159 per foot. Tenderfoot laymen locate pay over a square foot.
Postmaster I L Thurston tests routing Iditarod Innoko and Seward Peninsula mails via Seward next winter. Duplicate letters sent to Postmaster General and Delegate Wickersham. Porter carries duplicates by Seward trail to Seattle to post. Nome and Seward asked to cooperate.
A petition urging President Wilson to consider Major J. B. A Strong for the Alaska governorship has collected many signatures in a small community. The signer list includes supporters from diverse faiths, and the mayor’s influential backers hope to secure the appointment. The petition has been sent to Washington.
Independent meat market in Fairbanks closes amid unfavorable trade conditions. Pacific Cold Storage Company now holds a monopoly in the camp, with prices expected to rise.
In Fairbanks on March 7 the Democrats of the Tanana valley held a grand smoking concert to celebrate President Woodrow Wilson's inauguration. The event drew broad representation, with speeches songs and stories noting the occasion. Fresh codfish over the ice priced at 35 cents per pound from Iditarod Meat Co.
Special stamps for parcel post are now available in denominations from to and must be affixed to all merchandise parcels. Previously small parcels were left in letter boxes but parcel post rules require stamps and proper sender addresses. items dropped in letter boxes without a sender address will be treated as dead letters and not forwarded.
Canadian officials at Windsor Ontario refuse to permit Jack Johnson to cross into Canada, declaring him undesirable. In Chicago on February 28 Johnson is reported seriously ill with pneumonia.
New York February 28 The federal court of appeals has allowed Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela to remain in the United States for the duration of good behavior after a ruling by the appeals court.
Notice to Carly and heirs that a suit for one hundred dollars has incurred. The Lucky Dog association at Arab Creek tributary of Willow Creek records a claim. after 90 days from this notice if you fail to pay your share, your interest will become property of the coowners under Section 2524 of the Revised Statues. First publication appears April r, surg.
The Iditarod post office operates 9 am to 5 pm daily with Sunday hours 12 pm to 1 pm. Mail schedule shows four round trips monthly, inbound mail due Tuesdays about 5 pm, outbound mail closes Tuesday at 5 pm, and registered mail paid. Parcels post may be sent outbound in winter with specified rates. Feature arrived from the Koyukuk last Saturday.
Congress enacts a law for Alaska mining rules restricting placer claims. It limits location to two per month per attorney or principal, caps patent area by law, and prevents locations violating the act from being valid. Violations render claims null and void and open remaining area to qualified locators.
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