Juries fail in Ayres case as third trial set for Monday
After two juries deadlocked over the assault and battery charge against K. Q. Ayres and a third trial ordered, disputes over ownership of the Zodiac steamer prompt broader speculation. Local reports tie the matter to Flat Creek land grabs led by Thomas Aitken and associates, with talks of outside capital and numerous specific parcels under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Q. Ayres
John Gray
Maltby
Roden
Clegg
Zodiac
Gray
Ayres
Ivis
Volney Richmond to Visit, Assess Summer Plans
Volney Richmond, thought to be superintendent of the Northern Company since Washburn's death, will arrive on the first boat from Fairbanks. He aims to review the summer situation and may be involved in plans for wireless telegraph and telephone ventures in which he is active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Robe
Roce
Tom Aitken
Volney Richmond
Washburn
Fairbanks
Wireless Telegraph
City Fire Limits Set From Otter Street To Caribou
The council fixed city fire limits at the last meeting and several building regulation provisions were considered. An ordinance to enforce fire precautions is expected to pass next week. The limits run from Otter street foot to Third street, along Third to Black, along Black to Caribou, then to the waterfront at the Miners' Home saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otter Street
Third Street
Third
Black Street
Black
Caribou
Board of Trade pool winner yet to claim prize
Jim Hagen was in town this week amid negotiations stirring Fiat. The pool prize winner, ticket No 148, has not yet claimed the award from last week’s Board of Trade event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hagen
Fiat
Dust to Bring $20000 in Gold by June First
Banks estimate about 200000 in gold dust will enter circulation by June first as sluicing resumes. Miners and Merchants bank manager E G Lindberg says dumps from winter yields should cover the amount if weather stays favorable, with Otter creek contributing the bulk of the dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Lindberg
Miners & Merchants Bank
Otter Creek
Platthey i
City council stalls on alley case near Richmond street
Mrs Garden of the Miners Home lodging house offers to move if the alley east of Richmond between First and Second is declared an alley again and kept open. Major Albrecht urges formal action, but the council resists, citing precedent and political bravado as residents suffer from Block Four’s blocked access.
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Gardken
Black Woar
Major Albrecht
Stoner
Block Four
Mutchler
Law
Justice
Jerry
Buffalo
Riley and Marston Expand Otter Creek Holdings
Riley and Marston near total control of Otter Creek as they close a new deal with Robert Martin. They acquire large blocks above Discovery including half of Gumboot at Granite mouth, a third of Emergency, a quarter of Four Friends, and a Peterson lease on No. 2-a. Martin also sold to them, leaving him ground on Granite and Slate. The Peterson lease is equipped and ready, with plans to open this summer alongside operations on No. 1-a and Discovery.
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Aitken
Paul Reiman
South Dakota
Bonanza Association
Ferguson
Friend
James
Bonanza
McKay
Hotts
Lower Glen
Cominsky
Glen
Aitken and
Lawson
Lucky Nine Mining Co
Fred Vogler
Edward A. Mitchell
Greg Stewart
Harold Seddon
L Fom McKinnon
Ingles
Shropshire
Burns
Otter Creek
Riley and
Marston
Riley & Marston
Discovery
Granite
Flat
Robert Martin
Gumboot Association
Emergency Association
Four Friends
Peterson & Co
No. 2 A
Martin
C. S. Peterson
John Kron
Eloff Nelson
Price & Ives
Glengulch
Long Time Gone Forwards From Medicine Hat Miner’s Father
A letter to the M and M bank from Scandi navian American Bank Seattle seeks information about P J Douglas of Medicine Hat Alberta. The note mentions his son Arthur J Douglas at 302 Ottawa Street and the father’s disappearance after leaving Medicine Hat ten years ago for mining work in the North. The current whereabouts of P J Douglas are unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. & M. Bank
Seattle
Arthur J. Douglas
Ottawa Street
Medicine Hat
Alberta
P. J. Douglas
North
Candy and confectionery store opens in Discovery Main
Misses Murray and Grant move from Richmond street quarters to Discovery Main street this summer to open a candy shop. A hospital will prepare the vacated quarters to serve as a fully equipped sick refuge run by Mrs Garden who has operated the lodging house on the second floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Discovery Otter
Murray
Grant
Richmond Street
Discovery
New Mercantile House Opens in Flat City
A new mercantile establishment under Dean formerly of the Northern Commercial company is planned at Front Street opposite Connollys. Dean ends his ties with the NC Co to run a general mercantile business. Property listings to be posted at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe McDowell
Flat City
Front Street
Casey's Place
Mrs. McDowell
Om Dean
Northern Commercial Company
Connolly's
Dean
N.C. Co
Prospecting Drill Rig for Sale with Boiler and Casing
Notice to prospectors offering a complete drilling rig for prospecting wet ground. Includes 10 horsepower boiler and 40 feet 4 inch casing. Rig can be viewed at Pioneer Machine Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Machine Shop
Mrs. Lynch Improving After Illness
Mrs Herbert Lynch, previously dangerously ill on Wednesday, is now improving rapidly. The note also mentions milk shakes at the Red Cross Drug Store tomorrow and cabins for rent through the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Herbert Lynch
Red Cross Drug Store
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Iditarod
Flat Creek
Thomas Aitken
Marietta
Henry Riley
Frank Lawson
Mr. Bell
Mr. Darby
Colorado
Gugenheims
Dawson
Pioneer
Jenks & Umphrey
Saloo
Frank Miller
Willow Street
Nore Lumber
Martin Pupich
A. B. Hall
Crowley & Porter
Ansley's Hall
Bourret & Bierman's
Wyandotte
Crowley & Porter's
Cascade Steam Laundry
J. J. Price
North Star Restaurant
Dis
Oter
Inquire
Showbeck
Council Banks
Peterson
Cabine
Sweets
Discovery Town
Bourret
Bierman
Orchestra
Chris Jensen
Henry Roden
Nome
Joe Smith
Snow Glasses
Red Cross Cruz
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