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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1915
Page
8
Last Sunday afternoon a blaze at the corner of Second Street and the Raw de Nymph threatened adjacent structures. Volunteer firefighters arrived promptly, used iron hooks and cables to tear down the endangered cabin, leveled the burning building, and saved Stanley's house from destruction within the danger zone.
Seward report describes moving a massive shaft over the trail to Iditarod by sled to aid spring work. George Riley, arriving aboard the AL media, notes the task will be heavy but assisted by trail improvements. Shipped tonnage to Interior rises in summer via Yukon river, with rail hoped to handle most tonnage future.
Romilo ni, convicted of murdering Dominico Molis a year ago, had his death sentence commuted by the Dominion government on the grounds of insanity.
Ned M. Stanton, conveyed by Anderson and Henry Martella of Yan Kee Creek, left last Thursday on a short business trip to the Innoko mining district and expects to return in about two weeks. Gadams of Adams House fell ill Saturday evening but is now around, still limited. John Holst of the Mo & M Bank recently returned from a trip to the Bay.
Harry P. Sheppard, newly in charge of the deputy marshal's office at Flat City, slipped during a ruin inspection of two burnt cabins last Sunday night. He dislocated his left shoulder, was treated by Dr. Auringer, and will wear a sling for recovery. This marks the third injury to that shoulder, with prior incidents on St. Patrick's Day 1912 and about two years ago during a run between Fairbanks and Tanana.
J. E. Riley the Iditarod operator and Dick Hyland left this morning with two good dog teams for the Interior camp. The shaft they will take on at Belug, about twelve miles west of the Susitas river delta, will be picked there from the north, near the Belu river. The dredge shaft was moved via the water route to that point.
Pioneers announce a meeting next Thursday night with regular session and Faro event details to be confirmed. Members urged to attend at the designated hall.
Reporters led by Jack Holmes note strong public interest in Ruby's dog race in Rut City as organizers prepare for possible turnout. Details remain limited but enthusiasm appears high across local groups.
Large Moore lodge turnout on Flat Creek Sunday as officers for the next term were elected and Basil Clemons received a past dictator badge from the supreme lodge. The badge will be sent to Clemons in Long City where he resides. A clay pigeon shoot near John Currin's house is planned for tomorrow afternoon, signaling a busy outdoor season ahead with local experts expected to participate.
Long City shows strong interest in a St Patrick Day dog race on the fifty eight mile course for a purse of 550 dollars. Ten potential entries, including several regional teams, were being considered as Holmes delayed to February 17 to join the event.
The notice announces a shift in business as cloth stock is to be disposed of by the same method as before. It urges customers to visit and view a large line of hats, shoes, mitts, gloves, stockings, underwear, shirts and related goods.
On February 11 the trustees of the Bellingham Bay brewery voted to convert the brewery into a dairy end butter and cheese factory when prohibition ends on the first day of next January. The move aims to offset losses from prohibition and establish a more prosperous business, with other breweries in the state considering similar cost-saving plans.
C R Peck of Flat City lists prices for various goods including Sacon Ham and Butter in a compact sales notice.
Japanese convict Yamaguchi was sentenced by Judge Jennings in Juneau District Court to twenty years in the federal penitentiary at McNeil Island Washington for mandaughter. He gave no statement before sentencing. Also, Mayor Zachary Taylor Wood Northwest Mounted Police officer died in Asheville North Carolina on January 15. He was a grandson of President Taylor and linked to the Yukon and Northwest territories.
Captain Thomas Moore of the freighter Cordova and his officers received silver mementos and each crew member got a $10 gold piece for rescuing the Tahoma's crew in Alaska last fall. The ceremony was conducted by the United States revenue cutter service via Kenneth C. Kerr of Railway & Marine News in Seattle. Fresh Olympia Oysters offered, Iditarod Meat Co.
Herbert Corey reports from London a British sergeant recounts a chaotic reconnaissance and a fierce mounted charge. He recalls wounded men, shifting orders, and a disorganized, brutal melee as they pressed toward a German line, fearing a direct hit and the risky outcome of a close clash.
Leave orders at Iditarod Hotel for DAN HARTNET regarding wood delivery via General Express and Delivery of Wood in the City. Ensure prompt handling of incoming orders and coordination with hotel staff.
A soldier recounts halted country dancing as a French mounted battery burst through hill dust, gunners whirling muzzles toward the line. The French took over the show, sausages flying as a shell hit the narrator’s foot, ending the night with a retreat to the rear.
Victori a resident eee Karluk rer Ernest F. Chafe survived Wrangell island thanks to fireman Karluk Swenson and rescuers. A solid silver cup fourteen inches high was presented by survivors WoL inlay John Munro F W Maurer J J Williamson Robert Tem H Williams in honor of the timely rescue. Captain Swencon voiced gratitude to the rescuers who aided the Karluk survivors.
A Pittsburgh report from February recalls Rove Malburn a former Dawson vaudeville star who ended his life after leaving a note. A Johnstown Democrat correspondent asks, with whom to sympathize in the vending war, listing Germans Belgians French, workers, families, artists, and those scarred by war before concluding sympathy lies with all victims of misguided patriotism.
An early 20th century ad touts osteopathic massages with electric vibration claiming increased blood flow to muscles, improved elasticity, and rapid reduction of soreness and contracted stiffness. The Crosby AC Parlor advertises as the home of the twentieth century Turkish bath.
Shimada Joins Bearcreek couple in Flat City Emergency Hospital after a .22 rifle misfire by partner Hans near Bearcreek. Bullet lodged near the thigh requires delicate surgery to remove, Shimada held steady awaiting a safer operation time.
Entertainment committee calls off the coring event and sets Saturday March 2 as the social to boost lodge activity. All community ladies and escorts welcomed, not required Moose membership. Local talent to perform songs and recitations as participants refine their parts for the progress social at Flat City venue.
A local store promotes family photography with a bright light and captions for boys girls and grown-ups. A wide array of cameras and Kodaks is offered from 1.50 to 75.00 with many kinds in stock and ready for customers.
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