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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1913
Page
3
The 1912 report by Collector of Customs Willis shows Alaska's trade at 72.7 million dollars, up 27 percent from any prior year. Gold value fell, but overall commerce surged, with US and Alaska shipments surpassing 20 million dollars each. Southeastern Alaska led with a huge rise, driven by 20 new salmon canneries and mining development in Juneau.
Danny Bryce has filed in district court to compel execution of an option agreement with Spokane parties. The deal involved an upfront $1,000 cash payment on Bear Creek properties, with $4,000 due in September. Frank Manley is alleged to be trying to purchase Spokane interests if the option is exercised.
The Stilettos defeated the A. B. team by 10 points last Saturday with about 60 witnesses in attendance. Officials hope for a series of games, though player availability is fading as many go to work. G. Bulger of the C. Co. will be stationed in eman this summer.
A letter from Miss Rose Murray now in the Fast reports a large stock of ladies furnishings awaiting arrival. She claims the stock is the best money can buy and thoroughly up to date. It will be shipped via Lake LeBarge. Old patrons will inspect on the arrival of the first boat. Paylor, the Iditarod lawyer, dat Fairbanks last Monday and plans to depart April 1. Maude Earle arrived from the Outside Monday.
A council nominating meeting at A B Hall last Tuesday set the April 1 election. Mayor Barnes chaired and T L Thurston was secretary. Ten candidates were endorsed unanimously: W W Acheson Claude Baker D Barnes Sam Bayles John Holmes Harry Locky Dave Mutchler B A Myrrs Paul Le Plant Jos H Smith. Registration at the post office closes Monday at 4 pm.
The United States and Russia agree to a Nome Alaska wireless station and an Anadyr Siberia link to ensure continuous transcontinental communication with Europe during war. Nome will gain three shifts to maintain 24 hour signal service, and the Nome antenna will be rebuilt to meet new intercontinental communication needs.
Buffalo January 12. Kert Hubbard fined $100 for sending obscene material through the mails. Indicted on six counts, he pleaded guilty to one count and the remaining five were withdrawn. Hubbard has prior record of close calls with the law.
John Hays Hammond seeks Mexican government permission to enter Yaqui strongholds in Sonora unarmed to pacify the turbulent tribe. He believes his long work in Mexico ensures safety despite a 30 year Yaqui resistance. Major Burnham, famed American scout, would join him.
George Adams and Jimmy Tropea returned with a 16-foot hole on their ground and plan to return next fall with a boiler. George Lee says First Chance is the finest looking creek, especially at the head where colors may be obtained. Horvath is the only man left. the trail is too soft to travel, and Joe may struggle to exit.
Creditors must present claims with vouchers within six months to the commissioner for Otter precinct in Iditarod Alaska. Dated February 1913. Jay J. Smith is administrator of the estate of George H. Brinkman deceased.
The Iditarod Pioneer notes a new placer strike on Deadwood Creek, a Ditna tributary, found by an old timer known as Long Bill Wilson and partners Joe Chambers and Bill Valentine. They used a tarpaulin sluice to wash $32 in a single day, prompting a stampede toward the Ditna river country after the news reached Iditarod.
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