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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1913
Page
6
A garbled note discusses Easter Sunday falling earlier in the year than in years past and predicts the next occurrence will not come so early again until after the year 2000. It references March 2 and mentions 1818 as a prior example.
The article reviews Iditarod's 12 month shift from heavy debt and overlarge council to an economy focused December election resulting in a cash balance. It praises current council members for cutting indebtedness and urges them to seek another year in office.
On February in Seattle Angus Kennedy and Henry Ray sold to Dune an undivided eighth interest in the Tex ration of $ and to Joseph Michie an undivided three eighths interest in the Washington association adjoining the upper as association on Happy Creek. Duncan Michie became owner of an undivided half interest in the Bell association on Happy Creek, sold to him by Joseph Poz.
A letter from Walt Mason pleads for any job after long service to leaders, vowing frustration at unreturned appeals. He recalls past support for figures like Ted and Bill, and laments neglect of workers who stayed loyal to the cause in Mudville on the Hill.
Al Morris with John Nelson and John Anderson report progress on La Slate creek left forks. They have a 1470 foot alag and expect a clean up in spring using a 12 horsepower boiler for thawing. They hold a lease until 116 with talks of purchase by Tom Aitken.
A Seward restaurant advertises free meals for roadhouse workers on the Seward Susitna trail. Dave Grassman, former Otter City mayor, is linked to funding by the Novikaket association at Long Creek. Stories mention government and private funding for trails, river prospects at Poorman creek, and a new Fairbanks Harmonic Society director. A New York firm considers a coastal paper mill. liquor charges lead to 20 days in jail for a Valdez case. a Tot Springs case nets $220. John W. Troy denies candidacy for Alaska governor, urging Alaskan governance.
Flat City clinched the cup after defeating Iditarod 16 to 8 in the final game of a three game series at A B Hall. Over 250 spectators, many ladies, saw Flat’s strong shooting and teamwork prevail while Iditarod showed improved play. A preliminary scrub game, Flat 20 Iditarod, entertained the crowd before a postgame dance. George Williamson Adams of Iditarod filed intention to become a U. S. citizen.
The Dawson News reports the death of Prof. W. E. Rhodes, noted pianist and longtime North resident. He died at St Marys hospital, Dawson, after a career with Dan McKenzie among others in Dines orchestra.
At 1 o'clock on March 22 1913 registration books open at Iditarod Post Office Alaska for male citizens 21 years old who have resided one year in Iditarod. Voters must register with the town registrar before voting. Books open daily 10 am to 4 pm except Sundays until 4 pm March 31 1913. Election held on first Tuesday in April to elect seven councilors.
On Tuesday April 1 1913 an election will be held in the Town Hall Iditarod Alaska to elect seven councilmen Polls open 9 a m close 8 p m Registered electors under Ordinance No 32 eligible to vote Dated March 15 1913 T L Thurston
Congress enacts a new placer mining law for Alaska restricting locations to 46 acres per associate, requiring annual labor or improvements valued at least two hundred dollars per 20 acres, and limiting power of attorney to two individuals. It also caps claim area and prohibits illegal locations, rendering violations void.
Fleming arrived from Discovery last Monday to assist the boys in celebrating St Patrick's Day and was warmly welcomed by a nun, reflecting local festive traditions.
Capt. Haley arrived with the mail on Monday afternoon, completing the routine delivery round.
Notice to Moroney, J. Tierson, Bowe and assigns that funds have been expended on wear and improvements for mining claims in the Tanana and Willow Creek area of the Alaska Territory. If no contribution is made within the ninety day period after publication, your interest will be forfeited to the claimant. Publication dates February 5 and May 20, 1913.
Olof Olson notifies Chas Tacklyend and other coowners that expenditures totaling 1. a five for 1910 to 1913 on the Not Hench below Discovery Yankee Creek noke River in the Tokinoku Mining District Alaska. If you fail to contribute your share by the last publication date May 3 1913, your interest will vest in the coowners under Section 2323 of the Revised Statutes. First publication February 1 1903.
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