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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1913
Page
1
Washington reports that Wm. P. S. McCoombs, chairman of the Democratic national committee, has declined the appointment as ambassador to France. The resignation follows discussions about American diplomacy and McCoombs's current political duties.
In late February a Yukon Gold Company dredge on Bonanza creek Yukon Territory was dynamited by unknown persons. The vessel was damaged and sank, with hulks submerged pending removal of machinery. The company offers a reward of 5000 dollars for information leading to the perpetrators. damage estimated at 25000 dollars.
Flat City ladies host a grand evening at A. B. Hall featuring songs dialogues and music to honor basketball players. The event organized by Mesdames Brooks Davis Price B T James and Al Thorns promises sumptuous decor fine refreshments and top notch entertainment for the 1912-13 season finale.
At a Wednesday meeting council members Bayles Acheson and Smith moved to appoint an auditor due to conflicting financial figures. The audit committee selected Harry Joyce and Claude Baker to conduct the books review starting with the incorporation date, proceeding at the Grouby Baths.
Omaha reports a tornado and flooding disaster with death toll over 900 and thousands homeless. Indiana Ohio and Western Pennsylvania face rising rivers, widespread destruction, and Aid trains rush to the scene. Federal and state relief mobilized, martial law considered to maintain order. Continuous flood coverage from Dayton to Columbus and Pittsburgh regions cited.
In Juneau on March 28 the Alaska legislature debated Roden's proposed eight hour bill amid opposition from various interests worried it would hurt mining profits. Meanwhile a suffrage measure passed both houses and awaits the governor’s signature, granting women voting rights in territorial elections.
James Hamilton Lewis was elected to the United States Senate for the long term on the fifteenth ballot, succeeding Senator Cullom. Born in Virginia in 1866, he later moved to Seattle, served in the territorial senate, was a vice presidential candidate at the 1896 Democratic convention, and ran for Illinois governor in 1898.
Sofia Bulgaria March 28 The Bulgarian army captured the city of Adrianople yesterday after a terrific fight and the advance on Constantinople already has begun. The allies declare Constantinople must surrender unconditionally or be bombarded and then carried by assault.
Los Angeles reports the Clarence Darrow trial has been postponed to June 16. In other items the camp notes discounts as Ansley’s Book Store offers Candies and Nuts at unusually low prices. George Vickery returns from Cripple. Korn Kured advertises Grosby Baths.
River men project heavy Iditarod traffic with at least 8 000 tons of freight upriver this year. Basis includes a dredge and power plant materials and 1 700 tons for the N C. Miners & Merchants Bank shipped gold by parcel post last week. Folding awning for sale at Ansleys Book Store, 20 by 35 feet.
A telegram from Marshal H. K. Love explains that a joint Alaska legislature committee asks commissioners and town councils to call meetings to raise funds for flood and fire relief. Contributions should go to the governors of the affected states.
Harry Locey withdraws from the city council race due to other business demanding his attention. Paul Le Plant also declines candidacy. William Acheson is listed among nominees without consent and declines to run.
Plymouth in March report says Mrs Jesssie Eaton is indicted for murdering Rear-Admiral Joseph Giles Eaton. Autopsy findings suggest arsenic poisoning from drinks. Eaton, 66, was married to a younger widow, his second wife, at the time.
Arrivals from Georgetown report a strange death at a Stony river cache two miles from Georgetown. Fred Bishop found a stranger dead with shotgun wounds to the head, a dog at the victim’s feet. Bishop fled to Georgetown, where a coroner's jury will inquest on March 24. Victim’s identity awaits the return of the party. suicide suspected as the dog was killed first. Buck Richardson, Ben Williams, Charley Drew noted, with Deputy Marshall R Kelday.
Troy New York March Frank Jett Black governor of New York in 1897 died at his home in this city from heart failure He was 60 years old and a lawyer by profession
Washington reports Willis Moore, chief of the Weather Bureau, has resigned today.
Sydney reports Johnny Summers defeats Frank Picato by knockout in the 16th round. Calgary notes Tommy Barns and Perky set to clash next week, signaling upcoming boxing action.
The Roby to Iditarod district dispatches note a busy spring ahead with large potential cleanups, a scarce money environment, and various locals including C. P. Wood, Judge E. Coke Hill, Drew French, Jim Fullerton, Captain Jack Worth, Frank Kern, and others reporting on movement, jobs, and supplies. Wagon routes, dredging, and mining chatter frame a season of renewed activity.
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