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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1913
Page
4
City Treasurer Bert Mye announced collection of 220 from delinquent taxpayers. Attorney J M Stanton reported success in gathering 132.43. A 150 bill for cordwood supplied to city hall by Ir Wood was referred to the finance committee for action.
Colonel George Lafayette Bellows, formerly of the New York World and Chena Herald, and later with the Alas' Citiz, is said to have fallen heir to a fortune approximating $100,000, according to Fairbanks papers. The cash inheritance reportedly arrived in the last mail.
An uncle, Henry M Bellows, former president of the American News Company, left an estate valued at about 690000 dollars twenty years ago. The article notes approximately 15 heirs with Col Bellows as the favored nephew and likely main beneficiary, while other relatives also stand to gain.
Governor Clark reports a slight decline in white population and reduced shipments and business in Alaska during prosperity. Southeastern Alaska shows growth from fishing and quartz mining near Juneau. Cattle breeding thrives at Kodial. natives barred from firearms. wolves threaten deer. a $10 bounty urged for wolf control. Merchandize value to Iditarod Bank remains unclear.
Mrs Elise Williams of lock box 28 Ormond Florida seeks Henry Reupke located near Flat Creek about two years ago. His sister Marie Lindemann has been ill nine weeks and wishes to hear from him. Anyone with information should contact Postmaster Thurston or write to the above address. Also mentions claim deed blanks Pioneer.
Applebani visits Flat City while Vize and Morgan open a Discovery Otwer restaurant. Robinson party accused of meathouse theft. McMillan thanks locals but wishes the thieves had closed the door. Delmonico hiring, Wortmann buys Webber building for 500 dollars. Hospital wing planned as 300 workers toil for Yukon Gold Company along Flat Creek.
CAMP FLAT ADMITS FAVE . B., gained so far meet up Flat No. 2 anal new members at the vet ing last Tuesday evening. Much interest was centered in the initiation of W. TL. Bachelder, N.C. a went at Georgetown, who was paying a brief visit to the locality and wished to become a member of the order while he opportunity presented itself. Ad vantage was taken to initiate two oth er James became members by affiliation Those initiated were: W. TL Bachel dee, Dan McDonald and Arne Eriek . While Tom Dean and Benn
The Mirarod Pioneer cites U S Geological Survey data showing Alaska’s total mineral output last year around 21,850 tons with value near 316,050,000. Silver produced about 300,000. copper about 630,000. tin gypsum and other minerals about 800. gold around 000,000. Since 1830 Alaska has produced roughly 229,000,000 in minerals.
Four teams entered for the St Patrick’s Day dog race with entries closing tonight at 8. The course shifts from last year with a 28.8 mile loop around Oiat City and a total 57.6 miles. Start at First and Otter streets with hitched leaders at the start. Officials include judges Henry Weir Joe Smith George Marsh timekeeper Chris Anthonieson and starter Chas Knell.
An inmate, later identified as Hamilton, freed five prisoners during a transport from the county court to the city workhouse. He shouted threats and released the prisoners before speeding away in the van. Police chief Huy noted the escape followed a loud, disorderly ride. Hamilton, cited for drunkenness, was jailed. the five prisoners remained unrecaptured. The source mentions a basketball game and a local bathhouse, but details are unclear.
The year ends with Juneau treasury over 11000 while Sitka residents subscribe 10000 in stock for a development and a land office issues multiple Alaska patents. Petersburg backs gas engines. Juneau faces injunction talks over Mt Roberts tunnel. Frederick area prospectors locate quartz worth 20 dollars a ton. Ketchikan man avoids suit after leg injury deemed a bruise. A steamer Dora is beached near Seward but expected to return to Puget Sound after temporary repairs. the hull bears heavy damage yet shows promise of a swift return to service.
An executive committee organizes a rural themed Barn Dance at A B Hall on St Patrick's Day Monday March 17 with hay bales, rustic decorations, simple refreshments and old tunes on mandolin and piano. Admission is $3 for gentlemen. ladies free. Committee members include Sam Bay Jack Baird Joe veir Smith Henry Jorge Marsh.
Falcon Joslin, head of the Tanana Valley railroad and Alaska Wireless Telegrap Company, contemplates forming a company to operate Zeppelin airships in Alaska. Initial route would connect Chitina and Fairbanks, with potential expansion if feasible. The airship, capable of carrying 20 plus passengers, travels about 90 miles an hour.
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