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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1913
Page
8
Reports suggest the Vkon Gold Company may build a large powerhouse at Iditarod, with Iditarod cited as the likely site. If established, the plant would tap local wood sources along Otter and tributaries, exporting power by raft during high water, while Da Rand offers fair cooking and prices.
The World Almanac for 1913 notes New York City surpassing London as the world’s largest port. It cites 1912 trade figures with New York near $1.79 billion, while London’s was about $1.79 billion. New Orleans stands as the top U.S. port with $224 million in trade, and six British ports also outrank Manchester.
Numerous Front street property owners are graveling the road in front of their premises. Manuel Galarte and others have borrowed gravel from the spit for road work. Several arrivals visit Iditarod including Acheson of Iditarod Meat Co and Fred Labelle. The Iditarod river ice gave way, four feet deep. Otter street to Flat Road deteriorates. Willow street may become main route after rain. Local business people Julius Schum, A. J. Weiss, John Auld, and PD. A. McDonald noted in town.
The report details Wil low creek and Candle area operations with plans for a large summer opening depending on water. It notes 1,200 men in the Flat and Otter creeks vicinity, improvements at A. B. Hall at Flat City, injuries to Bob Shaw on a dredge, and various workers and claims including Riley & Marston, Maude Farle, Frank Monkman, Tom Aitken, Holmgren & Stranberg, and Seddon Morman & Craig coordinating Hilltop and Upgrade associations.
A new company the Koyukuk Trading and Transportation Company forms to operate passenger and freight trade on the Yukon up the Koyukuk river. Capt Lian Kinney Eo J Hackett and J W Mesford are named as incorporators planning light draft boats for initial service on the Diamond and Pen Haw rivers with Martha Crow joining later. The venture aims to open up the remote district this summer attracting fortune seekers and signaling a new era for the Midnight Sun mining region.
Reno Nevada March 31 Judge De Witt Turner asked Col Roosevelt by letter what to do pending the 1916 election He replied I hope that our friend and every part of the Union for that matter will now proceed to perfect their organization so that we may be ready for the next fight Our object should be to perfect precinct organization in every county
The Red Town Council met with Mayor Baker presiding and most members present. Discussions covered the Clifton residence matter, the moved fire hall, and a proposed mail route change none favored. A gravel subsidy idea was debated, private subscription suggested, and payments approved for police and clerk salaries. The Albrecht residence on Otter Street is finished and ready for occupancy.
Notice under town council order invites sealed bids for the City Hall building on Willow Street between First and Second. Bids due by 5 p.m. May 31, 1913, with street improvements paid in cash on bid acceptance. Bids may be accepted or rejected at the council’s best judgment. Hecil B. A. Meyers, Clerk.
Last Monday evening at A B Hall in Iditarod the lodge honored Past Arctic Chief Cynl P. Wood with a gold diamond charm souvenir of his term. Arctic Chief Sam Bane lauded his service, and Wood thanked the members, vowing to remember their kindness.
The World Almanac for 1912 compares naval power with United States at 49 modern battleships and 188 other vessels, total 237, versus Japan with 12 battleships and 173 other vessels, total 185. The U S leads in first class battleships, implying a significant advantage. Ernest Gove is in town from the Kured baths.
Harry McWhorter, former Fiat Creek operator, acquires the Midas quartz claim in Mayo district Yukon Territory. Purchase price recorded as 40000 with 5000 paid down. McWhorter has long operated in the upper quartz region since leaving Iditarod.
Teno March 31. All Nevada with interest over new mining camp at Rochester near this city. A vein of ore 200 ounces silver and $400 in gold per ton opened up. The discovery said to be the largest in Nevada in recent years with leases operating three shifts daily.
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