Roden Lien Law Passed and Other Mining Bills Signed
Juneau May 1 Gov Clark vetoed the alien fishermen bill a surprise while the Roden lien law for miner protection passed both houses and was signed the mining amendment bill and the mine inspection bill received the governor s signature along with the appointment of a territorial treasurer and other measures totaling about 60000 in appropriations the legislature also memorialized congress to oppose fish traps and extended municipal boundaries were approved and signed.
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Juneau
Gov. Clark
Congress
Bureau of Fisheries
Tripp
Gav. Clark
Roden
Swindseth
Ingersoll
Alien Fishermen Bill Killed by Japanese Protest
The alien fishermen bill failed after a protest by the Japanese minister to Secretary of State Bryan. China joined the protest. Law aimed to regulate Japanese and Chinese fishermen and poachers. enactment in Juneau this week was sidetracked amid disputes over salmon sales to canneries.
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Bryan
China
Washington
Juneau
In Honor of the Ladies at the Iditarod Event
A card party and evening of recitations singing and dancing will honor the ladies. The program includes refreshments and is open to all lodge members and their families with special invitation to U S residents. Committee J D Barnes Capt Albert Wise J C Currin leads planning.
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Wi Hall
Iditarod
Vening
Mp Iditarod
U. S
J. D. Barnes
Capt
Albert Wise
J.C. Currin
Camp Flat No
A. B
Camp Iditarod No
J. C. Currin
Morgan's Wealth Goes to Family
The will of the late J Pierpont Morgan names his son J B Morgan Jr as executor. Provisions favor his wife and children with only 200000 going to charity while the bulk remains in the family. Sugar Le per loeronaats Cafe.
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York
J. Pierpont Morgan
J. B. Morgan, Jr
Green Fraction on Otter Creek Seized by McDowell and Audert
McDowell and Audert have laid claim to the Green fraction on Otter Creek near Granite Creek. The property has prior lease history and was held under option by the Yukon Gold Company last year. Capt. Jack Green is listed as owner.
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Dd. S. McDowell
Abe Audert
Otter Creek
Yukon Gold Company
Otter
Jack Green
Grant Not Guilty Says Owen Jr In Shooting Case
Owen M. Grant of Flat faced Commissioner Albrecht last Thursday on a game law charge alleging he shot and disposed of Starmigan out of season. He pleaded not guilty and the trial is set for Wednesday May 7 at 10 a.m. M. Stanton will defend. The complaint was made by Cornelius Sullivan.
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Owen M. Grant
Albrecht
Starmigan
M. Stanton
Cornelius Sullivan
Ice supply rush hits Idita rod residents
An unusual spring ice surge sees many Idita rod residents building ice with a wave of participation. Demand for sawdust soars as people even dig from foundations. authorities intervene to curb the activity.
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Iditarod
Shipping Industry of United States
Washington April 30. American shipping now ranks second in the world with 7,714,153 tons. In 1912 United States yards launched 1,505 new vessels, excluding warships, of which 95 were sailing ships. The U S total tonnage leads Germany by about 3,500,000 tons.
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Washington
Commissioner of Navigation of the
United States
Germany
Telephone line extension to Chicken discussed
The Littarod telephone line now reaches to the head of Flat Creek with service extended to Hilltop where Harold Seddon will operate this summer. There is talk of further extension toward Chicken, with a sizable crew likely to work this season.
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Flat Creek
Harold Seddon
Chitken
Ally
Strange Exhibit in Chicago Town
A Chicago jury acquitted art dealer Fred Jackson of corrupting public morals for displaying a nude bathing girl as an exhibit to attract attention to his art ware. The scene drew a crowd and police, though told to disperse, watched in wonder before resuming duty.
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Chicago
Fred Jackson
Earth
Cii
Cripple Creek gold camp sees 46 workers amid cable trouble
The Cripple Creek district faces delays as the cable remains unrepaired and Alaskan messages run through here. Ernest Gove reports about 46 men left in the area, most working in pay, with Backstrom and Sutherland's Cripple Creek claim showing a sizable pay vein. Tiffany’s Oregon Association sighting and Colorado Creek activity indicate a possible continuous pay streak, while overall camps may reach 300 miners, though conditions hamper progress.
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Cripple-creek
Innoko
Ernest Gove
Backstrom & Sutherland
Cripple Creek
Colorado Creek
Tiffany
Oregon Association
Gove
New Mining Law Restrictive Measure Issued this Week
The Iditarod Pioneer reports the Roden mining law signed by the governor on Wednesday. It imposes strict staking and discovery rules and requires arduous assessment work. The bill may have been amended in committee, so publication as received is not advised.
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All Asessm
Drowned miner’s gold recovered after years
Chico Cal March 31 In 1863 Westman a placer miner was drowned in the Trinity River and his body was never found Now fifty years after his death a dredger brought up in a bucket a flask with a gold piece nuggets and several coins dated 1827 identified as his Eastman known identified as the deceased miner
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Chico
Cal
Wastman
Trinity River
Eastman
Soldiers Ordered to Shoot to Kill in Border Clash
Douglas Aviz March 5 reports Col Guilfoyle says his men will return fire and shoot to kill while Gen Ojeda vows action after the border clash where about a hundred shots were exchanged. The chaotic scene includes raids and chaotic chatter amid desert rumors and calls for restraint.
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Douglas
Aviz
Col. Guilfoyle
Ninth Cavalry
Tross
Ojeda
Agua Drieta
Dredge May Start Work Next Week
The dredge may start work next week after the bucket line was brought aboard last Monday and the juice turned on. Insufficient water in the pond currently prevents the gold ship from proceeding, delaying operations.
Cargo of Sodium Sets Fire to Ship
March 19. In a high court case against Feeneh Shipping, a steamer Hardy carried a dangerous cargo of metallic sodium. Water contact caused explosions and fires after sodium dust and cases ignited. The captain, unaware of the substance, fought flames with a hose, then abandoned ship as the hold burned and the crew fled in lifeboats.
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Ponta
Feeneh Shipping Company
Hardy
Treport
Insane Verdict in Happy Creek Miner Case
Last Wednesday after a trial over two hours John F Seitulla a miner from Happy Creek was found insane. The testimony described threats and erratic behavior including insistence on a million dollar claim and misinterpretation of terms related to the Contact Association witnesses noted his fear of danger and recent violence. The jury returned a verdict of insanity and the case raised questions about his judgment and health.
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John F Seitulla
Happy Creek
Albrecht
Sam Bayles
Henry
Weir
B.A. Meyers
John Holmes
J J. Gove
Archie Mitche
C. E. Taylor
John Reinkel
John Seitulla
Tom Aitken
Seitulla
Nels Jensen
Aitken
Holmes
Peek
Seijtulla
Winsehell
Seilulla
Reinkel
Seilruna
Tom Howell
Peck
Wortmann
A. M. Elliot
Iditarod Pioneer
John FP. Seitulla
Narbutton Lans
Sweden
United States
Douglas Island
Contact Association
Recorder’s Office
First Alaska Legislature Adjourns After 60 Days
Juneau May 2 The First Alaska legislature adjourned at noon after a 60 day session. Much useful legislation passed and most members satisfied except labor reps disappointed eight hour bill failed. Members return home as navigation season nears Yukon river. Senator Henry Roden plans to depart for Iditarod on the first LeBarge boat.
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Juneau
Alaska
Yukon
Henry Roden
Iditarod
LeBarge
Texas Solon Proposes Alaska Panhandle Trade With Britain
Washington May 2 Representative Hall of Tex moved that the United States enter negotiations with Great Britain to trade the southeastern Alaska panhandle for certain British West Indian islands. The resolution went to the foreign relations committee. Dr Alfred Thompson M P Yukon last year proposed a similar plan in Canada. The debate centered on strategic access to the Panama Canal.
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Washington
Hall
Tex
United States
Great Britain
Alaska
Alaskan Panhandle
Committee On Foreign Relations
Alfred Thompson
Yukon Territory
Hau
Alleged White Slaver Arrested in Fairbanks
J Marks, who ran a Turner street tailor shop in Fairbanks, was arrested by Chief Wiseman on immigration grounds. He is jailed after failing to answer questions. deportation possible if he is in the country illegally. He formerly faced deportation, per the News Miner, and is represented by Thomas A. Marquam.
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Fairbanks
J. Marks
Turner Street
Wiseman
Alaska
Icence
Washington
Marks
News-Miner
Thomas A. Marquam
Illicit Liquor Selling Penalty Imposed on Merchant
Last Wednesday morning before Commissioner Albrecht, Robert Matheson pleaded guilty to selling liquor without a license. He was fined $10 and costs, the minimum penalty under the statute, and paid the fine. The offense occurred on Flat Creek on April 15, with arrest on a warrant by Deputy Marshal Tom Howell based on information from three witnesses employed by the G. Co. on the dredge.
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Albrecht
Robert Matheson
Flat Creek
Tom Howell
the . G. Co
Last Shipment Marks End of Winter Mail Contract
Three hundred twelve pounds of first and second class mail arrived shortly after midday on Thursday. This was the final delivery under the winter contract, and no more.
First Mail Arrival Expected From White Seal By May 25
The report notes mail delivery timing with the White Seal expected to arrive by May 25. If a Ruby to Iditarod boat heads toward Iditarod, it may carry some mail, but the White Seal is more likely to deliver the first mail arriving.
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Ruby
Iditarod
Lieutenant Edgerton on Alaska road plan estimate
Valdez May 1 Alaska road commission estimates that at least 7 250 000 will be needed for Alaska trails over the next five years The engineer believes a comprehensive system of roads and trails could open up the territory and boost gold output He advocates new trails in the Ruby and Ophir districts and predicts increased gold production from the territory
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Valdez
Road Commission
Alaska
Ruby
Jarod
Ophir and
Koytkuk
Merchants Cafe Roads
Sui
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Morgan
Sugar
Owen Jr. Grant
Shipping Industry OF
Marten
Heary du Rand
Hereft
Dulay
Second Ave
Iditarods
Hal
War City
Due Lo. Iditarod Meat Co
Texas
SOLON
Britain
Lieut. Edgerton
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