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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1913
Page
5
Washington reports that William S. P. McCoombs, chairman of the Democratic national committee, has refused the appointment as ambassador to France. The decision comes amid ongoing diplomatic discussions and scrutiny of ambassadorial postings.
A Yukon Gold Company dredge on Bonanza creek was dynamited in late February. The vessel sank, hulls submerged, and machinery must be removed to refloat. The company offers a $5,000 reward for clues leading to the perpetrators. Estimated damage is $25,000.
The Flat City ladies host a grand event at A. B. Hall tonight to honor local basketball players. The program features songs dialogues and instrumental music under Mesdames Brooks Davis Price B T James and Al Thorns. Refreshments will please epicures served by Mrs Crouse. A premier social of the 1912 13 season promises to be a sumptuous affair with strong attendance expected.
At a recent meeting council members Bayles Smith and Acheson appointed an audit committee to inspect the city’s finances. The group named Harry Joyce and Claude Baker as auditors and began the audit, sparked by conflicting figures on available funds versus warrants.
In Omaha Nebraska a Sunday tornado and catastrophic floods killed hundreds and left thousands homeless. Reports cite 212 deaths and over 700 injured with 2,000 homeless and 600 houses wrecked. Relief trains and martial law measures are being deployed as nationwide aid mobilizes.
In Juneau lawmakers debated Roden's proposed eight hour workday for miners amid heavy lobbying by mining interests. Meanwhile Alaska moved to grant women suffrage at all elections with near unanimous support, and measures against fake labor ads, salaryless U S commissioners, and walking delegates sparked debate. Other actions include legal holidays designation and waterfront control bills, as governors considered executive steps.
James Hamilton Lewis was elected to the United States Senate for the long term on the fifteenth ballot. He succeeds Senator Cullom. Born in Virginia in 1866, he moved to Seattle, served in the territorial senate, mounted a vice presidential bid in 1896, and sought 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 that Constantinople must surrender unconditionally, or it first will be bombarded and then carried by assault.
Los Angeles dispatch reports Clarence Darrow’s trial delayed to June 16. The item mentions Candies and Nuts being closed at record low prices in the camp, Ansley’s Book Store, and notes George Vickery returning from Cripple. It also references Korn Kured at Grosby Baths.
River men estimate at least 8000 tons of freight up the Iditarod this year with potential for more. Dredge and power plant materials plus 1700 tons for the N. C. underpin the figures. Miners & Merchants Bank shipped gold by parcel post last week, a rising trend for gold shipments. An awning 20 by 35 feet offered for sale cheaply at Ansley’s Book Store.
A telegram from Marshal H. K. Love reports a joint Alaska Legislature committee in Juneau urging district commissioners and town councils to call meetings to raise funds for flood and fire relief. Contributions should go to governors of affected states.
Harry Locey thanks supporters for nomination but withdraws due to other business. Paul Le Plant declines to run for municipal honors. William Acheson’s name appeared without consent and he also declines to serve on the council.
Plymouth March 28 Mrs Jessie Eaton widow of Rear Admiral Joseph Giles Eaton 66 was indicted on murder charges. Autopsy requested by relatives showed arsenic poisoning with claims she mixed poison into his beverages. The widow, his second wife, is described as young.
Arrivals from Georgetown bring a strange tale of a death in a tent on Stony river near Georgetown. A man with shotgun wounds, and his dog, were found by Fred Bishop, a Sleetmut trader. A coroner's jury was summoned and the inquest set for March 24 to determine the victim's identity while theories circulate about the possible killer or suicide.
Troy New York March Frank Ett Black former governor of New York died at his home in this city from heart failure aged sixty He was a lawyer by profession and had served as governor in 1897
Washington reports Willis Moore, the head of the Weather Bureau, has resigned from his post on March 28. News notes his departure comes amid administrative changes at the agency.
Sydney report says Johnny Summers knocked out Frank Picato in the 16th round. Calgary note adds Tommy Barns and Perky set to fight next week, signaling upcoming boxing action.
Letters from Roby dated March 13 predict a strong spring camp with potential cleanups reaching 300000 dollars as operators refocus. From Dikeman to Whitehorse and Ruby to Candle creek, locals report shifting work, cargo, dredging plans, and mounting road and river transit activity.
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