Stampede crowds seek Horsefly claim on Iditarod frontier
Last Monday rumors spread of two men with coarse gold from a hole on Horsefly creek near Iditarod entering the field. By Tuesday many stampeders organized, crossed toward First Chance creek, staking dozens of 46 acre claims while disputing the exact creek location.
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Horsefly Creek
Iditarod
Dikeman
First Chance Creek
Jon First Chance
Horseflycreek
Langley
Arctic Brotherhood initiates six at Camp Flat No 28
Six new members were initiated into the Arctic Brotherhood by Camp Flat No 28 at its regular meeting last Tuesday evening. The new members are Oliver Lee J A McIntyre Joe Venis Peter Erickson Larry C Thornton and John Urland. Assessment blanks at Pioneer shop.
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The
Arctic Brotherhood
Oliver Lee
J. A. McIntyre
Joe Venis
Peter Erickson
Larry C. Thornton
John Urland
John Schenck transfers lease and local notes reflect community
The Creeks' John Schenck transfers his lease at Glengulch to Daw son & Longden for next summer. Community updates: Curly Robinson recoveries. Rivers visit Iditarod. Mrs Rusk and Mrs Byers visiting Flat City. various locals travel, trade and exploring prospects on Jumbo, with pay reported up to 10 cents per pan.
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John Schenck
Glengulch
Messrs. Dawson & Longden
Ground changes hands at head of Flat Creek mining claims
Major G W Albrecht and Dr H Wortmann became owners of a fifth each in the Montana and Rainbow associations at the head of Flat Creek. Seller was Hansen of the Halfway roadhouse, with the buyer acquiring claims adjoining the Upgrade association. Purchase price not disclosed. last year’s prospecting yielded satisfactory results.
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Flat Creek
G. W. Albrecht
H. Wortmann
Mr. Hansen
Halfway Roadhouse
Montana Association
Rainbow Association
Upgrade Association
Hansen
Tommy Forrest
German Doctor Demonstrates Discovery in Tuberculosis Serum
Washington March 7 Doctor Friedman the renowned German scientist and discoverer of a serum claimed to cure tuberculosis has arrived to demonstrate his discovery in experiments before government bacteriologists He will be the nations guest during his stay A Pittsburg millionaire pays thousands to test the treatment while medical criticism is voiced condemning the move as an abuse of laboratorio work likened to patent medicine and a profit driven monopoly in a major medical breakthrough.
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Washington
Friedman
Europe
Pittsburg
Bert Myers Is City Treasurer
At a special town council meeting a letter read announced City Treasurer C. P. Wood’s resignation due to his absence from camp this season. Wood’s bondsmen are released. Bert Myers succeeded as city treasurer and assumed duties Friday at 10 o’clock. Bondsmen listed are Dave Mutchler Sam Bayles and Joe Smith. Office at the tramway depot.
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Edithod
C. P. Wood
Wood
Bert Myers
Dave Mutchler
Sam Bayles
Joe Smith
Myers
Tramway Depot
Bayles Brothers First Parcel Amid Slate Creek Options
Reports say Louis Syler took options on several Slate creek properties last week. Jon Heron verbally options his Slate ground to Syler but won’t sign until a drill is installed. Phil Keith reportedly options five-a creek claim and good pay is found on eight-a creeks near eight-bench. Charley Warden and Tommy Luscombe head to the Iditarod river. The Crosby Baths advertise rheumatic treatment. The first parcel post delivery to Iditarod arrives, directed to Bayles Bros. and includes seven pounds of merchandise from Ruby. The system will extend gradually between Iditarod and interior towns on mail routes.
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Louis Syler
Jon Heron
Syler
Phil Keith
Iditarod
Bayles Bros., Outfitters
Ruby
Notice to Biagio Morrone for important letter call
Postmaster T L Thurston directs Biagio Morrone to call at Pioneer office regarding an important letter. Location notices are posted at the Pioneer office.
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Biagio Morrone
T. L. Thurston
Pioneer Office
Mail Delays Expected With Iditarod Freight
Postmaster Thurston reports continued mail delays. A telegram notes 250 pounds of mail for Iditarod left Nula on March 5 but harsh trails hindered progress. The piece warns that mail will likely arrive late next Tuesday, matching usual patterns.
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Thurston
Iditarod
Nula
Fairbanks Declared Sub Port of Entry Progress
Fairbanks is designated a sub port of entry after a petition approved by the Fairbanks Commercial Club. White Pass boats may ascend the Tanana without transferring freight at Dawson, allowing direct shipments to Fairbanks.
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Fairbanks
Fairbanks Commercial Club
White Pass
Tanana
Dawson
Wintry weather halts Balkan war in the peninsula
London reports the Balkan war has stopped completely due to wintry conditions in the peninsula. Rumors say Turkey may cede Adrianople. John Novak, on vacation in Iditarod, plans to work for the Yukon Gold Company at the power house next Monday.
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London
Turkey
Adrianopie
John Novak
Iditarod
Yukon Gold Company
First Sailing Date of White Seal 18 Announced
Captain Sproul owner of the steam boat White Seal writes to the Iditarod Pioneer that the vessel will leave Fairbanks for Iditarod about May 15 and run a regular service all season. Last year the White Seal arrived May 24 at Marvel Creek and served the area well. Prospects include heavy work at Marvel Creek with McDonald and Labelle ready to do much, and over 4300 pounds of grub taken to Dominion from Kolmakofsky. Snow is nearly gone in Aniak, signaling an early breakup, with Acheson reporting fast progress and Mike Lucy returning from Hoffman's head of the Iditarod. C P Wood of the N C Company will depart for Takotna tomorrow.
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Sproul
White Seal
Iditarod Pioneer
Fairbanks
Iditarod
White al
Marvel Creek
Acheson
Marvel
McDonald
Labelle
Dominion
Kolmakofsky
Aniak
Mr. Acheson
Hoffman’s
Acheson Returns From the Aniak District Outlook Bright
Acheson reports a bright outlook for the Aniak country after returning with Fred Labelle and Malcolm McDonald. They brought 6,500 pounds of machinery and other supplies for the district, following a four week absence.
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Aniak
Wincheson
Mr. Acheson
Fred Labelle
Malcolm McDonald
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Forks Roadhouse
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Knute Roland
Little Flat
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Snyder House
Fiat City
Mabel van Osdale
LeBarge
Lawrence Ramos
Jerry Lopes
Jumbo Association
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Pan
Ida Roscoe
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Mike
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Behla
Seward
Discovery
John Lock
Kennel Club
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Bayles Bros
Isaacs Bros. & Co
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Bayles Brothers
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Tommy Luscombe
Crosby
House of Quality
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the King of
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Budweiser Uorrarop
Baird & Anderson
National Club Bourbon
the Branch
Mike Lucy
Little Creek
N. ¢ Company
Takotna
G. P. Sproul
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