15 Mar 1913
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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1913
Page
1
Word reached Cordova on March 14 that Charles Bowlery who carried mail between Cold Bay and Nusba gak was killed by Indians. Details of the tragedy had not arrived.
Col Theodore Roosevelt James K. Garfield and Gifford Pinchot attend the National Progressive party state convention in Philadelphia where the gathering is now in session.
Alexandria reports General Porfirio Diaz former Mexican president departed the city yesterday en route to Naples. His ultimate destination remains unsettled.
A new trial for Clarence Darrow has been scheduled for March 31 in Los Angeles. If he is acquitted he may still face disbarment, a likely consequence discussed by officials.
San Francisco reports explorer Stefansson sails for the Arctic to continue his inquiry into the manners customs and origin of the blonde Eskimos with the voyage starting today and expected to last for months.
Chicago March 14 The trial of Jack Johnson the negro fighter on a charge of smuggling a diamond necklace has been set for April.
Treasury reports show world gold production in 1912 reached 465.06 million dollars as the year closed. The item notes miscellaneous local references including Alabam labor, Levi Strauss outfits, and travel plans by several individuals.
Dr Wortmann informs the public he will undertake all dental work during the temporary absence of Dr Bebla. The notice emphasizes continued service and accessibility for patients while Dr Bebla is away.
Washington sources say the Democratic tariff reform plan is not complete and may push back the extra session for a week. Interior Secretary Lane says Alaska trips are unlikely this summer due to capital workload, while West applicants flood for Alaskan posts. Rumors tie Bona fide Alaskan preference to jobs like Juneau customs, Nome marshal, and Fourth division marshal.
President Wilson has received several resignations from Alaskans now in office but has acted upon none of them so far. See of State Bryan received the diplomats of various nations this morning in Washington. He expressed hope for friendly relations with all foreign powers and noted a big barn dance at A. B. Hall next Monday night.
March 10 highlights include Delegate Wiek ka urging a home-rule measure carried by D Kest ersham, with opposition from Wickersham and Bruner. March 12 reports a public smoker for lawmakers with Roden giving speeches. March 18 notes Roden introducing eight hour miner bill and a women eight hour bill likely to face supreme court appeal.
On March 14 191 ? New Hampshire elected Henry French Hollis Democrat of West Concord to the United States Senate by joint ballot of the legislature. Hollis born 1869 educated at Harvard admitted to bar 1893 and practiced law in Concord. longtime Democratic state central committee member and twice a congressional candidate. also vice president of the Anti Imperialist League.
San Francisco March 14 Rube Marquard the famed baseball pitcher signed with the New York Giants for another season and after securing his place in the pitching staff he married Miss Blossom Seeley, his vaudeville partner in their winter farming venture.
Washington reports a growing sentiment for senators and representatives to visit Alaska next summer to study the territory’s needs for legislative and financial aid for railroad development. The purpose is to learn firsthand what Alaska requires during the summer excursion.
Juneau March 14 Governor Walter E Clark says he tendered resignation from the governorship March 4 to leave a Democrat available for appointment if the President sees fit.
The marshal's office has a letter from Dolores Prieto of Cadiz Spain asking for the whereabouts of her son Frank Alba who has not been heard from for some time. Anyone knowing his location is asked to inform him of this notice. A.M. Wey s visited Flat.
The third game in the Iditarod versus Flat City basketball series is set for tonight at Flat City. A large Iditarod contingent is expected as this clash could decide the series outcome.
A misrouted mail sack disrupted Iditarod logistics this week as a sack addressed for Ophir ended up in the wrong delivery batch. The late consignment arrived two days behind schedule, and Ophir reportedly received a sack from the misrouted lot.
The following temperatures for the week ending noon Saturday March 15 are from observations taken at the Budweiser observatory corner Second and Richmond.
A long column of letters and arrivals from Alaska and Seattle notes people traveling over the trail. McMahon reports delivering letters, Foley brothers return from Cripple, Thiele and Prickson en route, Ellis arrives from the Outside after a 30 day trip, and Bachelder arrives as NC agent at Etown. Other updates mention Wood leaving for Takoma, Ophir and Cripple visits planned, and licenses and personals tied to Ruby, Flat, and Fairbanks communities.
Washington reports Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia Senator Gore of Oklahoma and Senator Chamberlain of Oregon held a conference with President Wilson on the Alaska railroad question. They urged favoring the Seward route to the Yukon over the Cordova and Chitina path and urged making the railroad project a topic for the upcoming special session opening April 2.
Chicago on March 14 testimony in the Frost Alaska coal claims case includes Alaska Northern promoter John A. Ballaine stating the railroad from Seward was built solely for coal traffic from the Matanuska fields. J Pierpont Morgan may be summoned to testify.
Juneau March 14 The Arctic Brotherhood convention adjourned after debating a proposal to establish Outside camps at Vancouver and Seattle. The Outside Grand Camp is dissolved and a new North only Grand Camp formed. Future conventions likely to be held in the North due to criticism of Outside meetings.
George Bald writes to the National Progressive party chairman claiming he is not chairman of the Alaska territorial committee, contradicting the World Almanac for 1913. A brief ad lists sales items including fresh bacon and eggs.
Prominent yachtsmen agree Lipton’s challenge to race for the America Cup must be accepted with liberal terms. The challenger faces building a yacht capable of crossing the Atlantic. Sir Thomas Lipton has made three failed attempts to lift the cup.
Mexico, March 14. Widespread disorder sweeps Northern Mexico as the Huerta government struggles to cope with escalating unrest and failing control across the region.
Alexandria Egypt March 14 J Pierpont Morgan ends winter on the Nile and sails for the United States. For rheumitte tvestment try The Crosby Baths over day and night.
Albany March 14. Governor Sulzer announced the first major personnel change by removing Superintendent of Prisons Hyatt from office. His successor has not been named, marking a significant reshuffle in the state penal system.
London reports the annual boat race between Oxford and Cambridge universities was held Wednesday. Oxford won by three-quarters of a length.
New Orleans on March 14 reports Joe Mandot was defeated by Teach Cross when knocked out in the tenth round of their boxing bout. Cross secured the win in front of a local crowd, ending Mandot’s challenge in the late rounds.
Telegraph advices from Seward report a rich placer strike on the Talkeetna River about 74 miles from Knik in a northerly direction. Knik is practically deserted as almost the entire population joins the stampede.
F A Dad Cleveland, late road overseer, filed the annual report covering Apr 5 1912 to Apr 6 1913. Receipts totaled 3086 03 with road taxes 3056 00 lumber sales 30 00 and minor transfers 0 03. Disbursements show team hire 943 03 collection expenses 100 00 road overseer salary 40 00 labor 704 00 merchandise 401 86 logs for Flat bridge 40 00 wood for corduroy 44 00 wagon hire 15 00 powder 19 00 stationery 250 00 cash on hand 086 03. Principal work included brushing and graveled miles of road near several local points, extension of Flat bridge, watercourse work, and a new trail at Flat creek head. Unpaid team hire 166 97. overall debt carried into season 401 00, reduced by first receipts. Cleveland retires from the office with this filing.
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