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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
5
A May report from Seward Alaska states a Postoffice department special agent will study the Seward Iditarod mail route for next winter service. Judge Finnegan and Seward Commercial Club members pressed Washington officials, urging Postmaster General Burleson to act with Second Assistant Stewart. Wickersham aids. petitioning towns may solidify establishment.
California lawmakers approve the alien land bill by a large majority but Governor Johnson withholds signature awaiting guidance from Secretary of State Bryan. Bryan returns to Washington to confer with President Wilson on the bill as Japan protests the action.
Seattle notices greet Governor J F A Strong and the First Alaska legislature as the Arctic club hosts a dinner tonight. City leaders and the public unite to honor the Northerners with a festive gathering in Seattle.
The Senate is expected to report favorably on May Fourth division nominee Erwin for marshal of Washington as the Alas committee acts on Monday. The appointment seeks to fill the marshal post in the district.
At a recent meeting the Iditarod town council approved spending up to 150 for graveling main streets. Attorney C E Taylor was authorized to collect all delinquent taxes with immediate action, beginning at once and without exceptions.
Plans completed for a new steamship company to serve Seattle Vancouver and Skagway under the American flag. The Humboldt is reportedly acquired to start the service with lower freight and passenger rates anticipated. Foreclosure actions were filed against the Regina hotel in Seattle, and the Clark Lumber Co. suit ties to Willow Street.
Report notes Governor Strong expected in Seattle on the way north. Latest advices indicate arrival planned for Saturday, with continued travel toward Juneau after Seattle.
Athens May 9 Alex Shinas the man who murdered King George of Greece leaped from a prison window and was crushed on the stones below authorities report the act ends the case as Shinas dies.
New York May 9 reports over 39 000 suffragettes paraded through Manhattan streets in a large demonstration to press for women’s voting rights. The event showcased broad support across groups and ages.
Information shows the Alaska road commission plans a $2500 appropriation for road work in the Iditarod district in 1913. Work is to begin as soon as possible, though the sum is small and unlikely to be increased. Representatives Riley and Marston sought updates from Lieut-Col Richardson.
Tack Taird began renovating the Worden saloon turning it into a first class biker hangout. Nels Glantz, Sandy Wilson and Lawrence Thornton were seen in Iditarod with talk of the first boat from St Michael and others joining the voyage. Dr J H Moore left Ruby for Juneau as ex superintendent McDonald faces murder charges in Mexico. The Caribou gasoline boat plans to depart Ruby for Iditarod with a full passenger list once navigation opens.
Officials report secret tests show the United States wireless station at Arlington maintaining contact with the Eiffel Tower station in Paris, about 3,300 miles away by air. Frequent experiments also linked Arlington with Poldhu, England. The Arlington tower trio includes a middle tower 600 feet tall and two others at 459 feet.
Notice calls all 32 Masons to attend a meeting at I L Thurston’s residence in Iditarod Alaska on Saturday evening May 17 1913 at 8 o’clock to transact business or pleasure as may arise. Committee announces.
In Washington May the circuit court of appeals upheld a go to jail sentence for Samuel Gompers and $500 fines for Mitchell and Morrison. They were convicted of contempt of court.
Workers led by J D Barnes completed a graveling project on Black Caribou lower Willow and Front streets. City spent about four days of labor totaling fifteen dollars to secure over twelve hundred dollars in improvements. The plan uses a cable dumper to move gravel from across the river, with further widening contingent on funds and boiler installation.
A. B. Hall in Iditarod will gain a fresh front with two coats of paint by H. Schneider for 70 dollars. A community subscription quickly raised over 40 dollars toward painting and window work. Arctic Chief Bayles plans oversized A B letters beneath the top cornice to mark the hall’s purpose.
The Senate has confirmed R. W. Jennings of Juneau to be judge of the Division of Alaska. The confirmation was announced from Washington on May 9.
Madrid reports King Alfonso will travel to Paris tonight to join the French government as guest for a three day visit. He will confer with leaders on affairs of state and relations between Spain and France during the trip.
Juneau May. The first Alaska legislature printed most laws and readied several for delivery. It passed four bills into law with the governor's signature and forwarded about 40 memorials to Congress on issues outside legislative action.
The report highlights Senator Roden’s sweeping laws on mining, labor and care for destitute Alaskans, with Burns and Gaffney advancing his bills in Juneau. A farewell at the dock drew cheers as Roden and Burns left the legislature, while Gaffney impressed students with views of Alaska’s empire.
Chicago May 9 The white slavery case against Jack Johnson is now proceeding. The public are not permitted to hear the evidence.
Local wireless officials plan regular river news bulletins during the open season if enough subscriptions are secured to cover delivery. The program will be the same as last year and interested readers should notify officials immediately to arrange subscription.
Cameron and Moissant finish vetting 2800 cords of wood at Otter head and plan flotation on high water. Many locals including Gunning visits Discovery Sunday and a series of visits and injuries are noted. The Grand hotel opens a new bath house, quarts staking proceeds, hospitals report and grippe epidemics. Dredge starts on Otter. ice and glacier hinder travel. sawmill closes for preset with 30 workers. efforts to control floods continue. Du Rand’s Discovery Cafe and Merchants Cafe noted.
Camp Iditarod No 27 hosted a successful Arctic Brotherhood social with about 90 attendees from Flat. Arctic Chief Sam Bayles led a planning committee that delivered a well run evening of bridge whist music recitations and dancing. Prizes were awarded for whist scores and lowest scores, and refreshments followed a long dance that lasted until 3 am. The event showcased the Brotherhood’s social purpose and community spirit.
A short item notes Du Rand's Discovery Cafe serving diners as Korps Koved operates at Keusby baths with Mens Shirts priced at 50e. Mention lists Mrs. Phillips on Gold Street in Flat City and local merchants including Sugar Lie and Merchants Cate.
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