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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1913
Page
2
A fragmented notice discusses Easter Sunday dating earlier this year and notes it will not occur this early again until after the year 2000. It references March 2 and historical timing since 1818. The text emphasizes the rarity of an Easter Sunday arriving so soon.
In Iditarod the municipal election looms as the new council shows a swift turnaround from debt to solvency. Voters are urged to reelect the current council, seen as economical and effective, with debt fully paid and a cash balance carried forward. The piece argues continuity will protect tax reliability and avoid handing funds to the federal treasury.
In Seattle on February date, Angus Kennedy and Henry Ray sold to Dune an eighth interest in an endowment tied to Tex ration. Joseph Michie acquired an undivided three eighths interest in an upper adjoining association on Happy Creek. Duncan Michie obtained an undivided half interest in the Bell association on Happy Creek from Joseph Poz.
A dated appeal from Walt Mason recounts a veteran's plea for a civilian posting after service. He laments lack of response from officials while recalling past wartime efforts and urging assignment to any available position, even a foreign post. He names comrades and a town setting as context.
Al Morris and partners John Nelson and John Anderson work La Slate creek left forks. They have a 1,470 foot alag and expect to clean up a respectable sum in the spring. Ground shows a 22 foot to bedrock streak with frosted, troubled ground above and below. A lease runs until 116 then Tom Aitken may purchase.
Flat City clinched the cup by winning the final basketball game against Iditarod at A B. Hall. The series ended early as Flat secured the needed victories. the score in the decisive match was Flat 16, Iditarod 8. The event drew 250 spectators and featured strong shooting from Flat and improved play from Iditarod.
The Dawson News reports the death of Prof. W. E. Rhodes renowned pianist and former member of Dines' orchestra. He had long resided in the North and died at St Marys hospital in Dawson. Dan McKenzie arrives from Ruby.
Registration books open at 1 o clock on March 22 1913 in Iditarod Alaska for all male US citizens or declarants aged 21 and over who have resided one year in town. Voters must register before voting. Books open daily 10 am to 4 pm until March 31 1913. Election to choose seven councilmen held on the first Tuesday in April. T. L. Thurston municipal clerk.
Notice states on Tuesday April 1 1913 an election in Iditarod Alaska Town Hall for seven councilmen Polls open 9 am close 8 pm for all registered qualified electors per Ordinance No 32 Dated March 15 1913 by T L Thurston
Congress enacts a law altering Alaska mining rules. It sets a 46 acre maximum for new placer claims and requires annual labor or improvements of at least 60 in value per 20 acres until patent. limits agents and two-claim authorization. caps claim area by law and prevents illegal locations. invalidates violations as null and void.
Fleming arrived from Discovery last Monday to assist the boys with St Patrick s Day celebrations and was warmly welcomed by a nun for his help and presence in the event.
Capt Haley arrived with the mail Monday afternoon bringing the expected correspondence and packages for the local post route.
Public notice declares you must contribute to wear and improvements on placer mining claims in the Mussina and Alaska districts. If unpaid within ninety days after listings, your interest transfers to the claimant. Names include Lawrence, J. Sweeney, and Crawford with dates cited from February to May 113.
Olof Olson Cow1 informs Chas Tacklyend and others of a 1910 1913 expenditure on placer mining claim Yankee Creek in the Tok Alaska district. If you fail to contribute your share by the last publication May 3 1913 your interest will vest in the co owners under Section 2323 of the Revised Statutes of the United States. First publication February 10 1913.
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