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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1913
Page
3
The Arctic Grand Camp adjourned after drastic changes. New officers were elected to replace those from the North Vancouver convention, led by Grand Arctic Chief A. Strong of Juneau and Past Grand Archner of Skagway. The year’s Grand Camp meets in the North, in Juneau on July 5.
Senator Henry Roden introduces a bill to abolish the road tax set at eight dollars per year. He seeks opinions from Alaskans to back his proposal and weighs public response amid limited opposition.
Reporter notes the Koyukuk district’s rugged alpine terrain and improving outlook. Firefighting and water control plans, new freezing equipment from Nome, and two 80 horsepower plants are planned to curb flooding. Prospectors Burke Redman Hammond report pay streaks. Beattie lauds district as finest in the North despite high supply costs.
In fair weather the Iditarod Kennel Club hosted the St Patrick s Day dog race with four entries. Ba Riley and driver Joe Jean finished the 57.6 mile course in 6 days 37 minutes 7 miles per hour, winning the cup and cash prize. John Holmes with five bird dogs took second 125. Mrs Stanford's team third 75. Henry Weir arranged Otter City telephone service. officials included judges Baird Smith Chew and others.
Friends report Byron Allen last seen about March 20 1912 leaving Tikchik Lake in the Nushagak district with an Ita named Sam. No trace since, and Hank Downey and Bill Kennedy appeal for any information about their whereabouts or fate.
From the Hot Springs Echo Frank Manley is closing mining interests in the Hot Springs district. He has disposed of lumber and material and will ship all mining machinery to Iditarod on the first water. Manley and Aitken are expected to open operations on Willow Creek this summer.
Seattle March 14 reports figures from a leading trade paper show America's motor car industry will produce about 609,000 cars in 1913, more than double 1912 output.
Rke of Tanana bound over on a $1000 bond for burglary after allegedly entering Chansquist saloon before opening. Witnesses place him inside the bar prior to business. Clarke already convicted of petty larceny in Tanana. Three natives near the Tanana mission each jailed 25 days for drunk and disorderly conduct. W C Mullen to stage weekly shows at A B Hall until navigation opens.
Residents of Iditarod enjoy an early St Patrick's Day mail arrival amid dog racing and barn dances as cheers rise for faster mail service. After a basketball game attendees head to Crosby Bath Parlors for steam or Turkish bath.
Owner may claim by applying at Summit Roadhouse proving ownership and paying for this advertisement. Contact Frank Chew to verify and recover the item.
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