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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1912
Page
1
London on May 10 reports the Titanic investigation focusing on why the ship did not reduce speed after icebergs were observed. Washington on May 16 notes that the public hearing into the disaster has concluded.
Former Chief of Police Wappenstein has been sent to serve his sentence after exhausting all expedients. The federal court has convened and it is believed the Alaska coal cases will be heard at an early date.
Las Vegas New Mexico May 16 Jack Flynn has arrived to train for a contest with Jack Lover Utah on July 24 in a planned bout.
Washington May 9 The compulsory education bill for Alaska has passed the House. About mid February Senator Jones of Washington introduced a similar bill in the Senate but its fate is not known.
Portland reports the death of Judge Phillip Marquam founder of the city and father of attorney Tom Marquam of Fairbanks. The notice notes his significant role in early Portland.
The Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine holds its annual conclave in Los Angeles with about thirty thousand in attendance. Duncan Michie visited the city’s busy trade districts for a few hours last Tuesday. Lost one cuff button on tramway. Reward offered by Weiss Clothier, Flat.
Hose factory at Ruby the Johnson Hose Co. in Ruby Alaska will fill orders for any size Flume Hose on first boats at same prices as last year with freight paid. Wire orders to the JOHNSON HOSE CO. Ruby Alaska. Also select Outside Lumber corrugated iron and roofing paper at Ross Nes tor's. Eggs guaranteed the best by Sunderbruch's.
Secretary of State Knox returns from a South American tour and criticizes Roosevelt. In Texas Roosevelt leads over Taft and Wilson. Maryland delegates tilt to Roosevelt, Champ Clark defeats Wilson. Wilson wins Washington Democratic convention. Justice Hughes offers to head Taft campaigns if asked. Taft and Roosevelt seek recounts in Massachusetts as Ohio primaries loom.
An independent Republican convention will meet in Valdez on May 29 to nominate a delegate to Congress and to elect two delegates to the national Republican convention. Each precinct gets one delegate per 20 votes or fraction for James Wickersham in the last election, with Dan Sutherland as likely second choice. Emery Valentine signs as treasurer and Ritchie as secretary.
Fairbanks May 10 Socialist Chase toured town last Monday for delegate to congress candidate Kazis Krauczunas. He reports enthusiastic receptions as Krauczunas is seen as having a good chance unless Wicker runs once the Al home-rule bill reaches the Senate.
In Nome on May 9 the district court sentenced Lee for robbery from the person to four years and Armstrong for theft from a cabin to three years. Victor Meynard pled guilty to second degree murder for killing Andrew Suter on Cleary Creek and received 40 years at San Quentin. Meynard invited Suter hunting, shot him twice in the head and robbed him, then lived with the corpse for days before confessing to Deputy Marshal Clarence Hawkins.
Col John Jacob Astor was buried at Rhinebeck on his birthday. The bulk of his fortune goes to Vincent Astor son of his first wife Ava, who receives nothing. The widow Madeleine Force Astor will get 200000 dollars a year while single, but nothing if she remarries. Vincent denies mercenary motives and plans to challenge a remarriage clause next week.
A large blackboard turned profile steamboat chart tracks inland waterway moves for the navigation season. Tin dummies mark each vessel along a corded map, with gold letters highlighting gold-producing stations. Little Delta first appeared at Fairbanks station, nose downstream, as Tom McSmart crafted the display.
Nome reports W A Gilmore will sail May on the gasoline schooner Seddon to Dutch Harbor to join the steamer Dora for Seward and Southeastern Alaska. No interest is being taken in politics at Nome.
Fairbanks May 10 A letter from Captain John J Donovan former deputy marshal warns people that Bolivia is a frost and ground is held in concessions and is only low grade.
At Mayor W. A. Gilmore’s urging Doc Chambers was arrested on criminal libel charges. His trial is scheduled for Friday morning before the U S commissioner. Chambers posted a rebuking note to the city council making strong personal and professional reflections on Gilmore and others. The incident caused a stir as bail is set at 500 dollars.
San Francisco May 10 Governor Walter E Clark now en route from Washington to Juneau says Alaska is tired of wailing and ready to accept anything in the way of legislation offered.
Fairbanks May 10 Fifteen coal land claimants appealed Secretary of the Interior Fisher against a General Land Office decision declaring the Nenana River locations invalid.
Fairbanks May 10 Receiver Noyes will sue 41 former stockholders in the Barnette bank claiming the bank was insolvent when stockholders exchanged certificates for cash.
Fairbanks reports T. J. Nestor will depart for Iditarod within days aboard the White Seal after returning from the trail where he spent the winter.
Joe Green was arrested April 12 in Ruby City on charges of obstructing and destroying a public highway. He was released on $1,500 bond after hiring two team owners to move a shack to his Second avenue lot. On First avenue the drivers were told to stop, the chain released, and the teamsters sent on. Green claimed the site was for a boathouse and wharf.
Mail carrier Bob Griffis and RG Lewis arrive safe after perilous journey on Mud River. Griffis was found exhausted after raft overturned by dogs. mail and provisions survived. Price Riley and Lewis reached Diskaket en route, while search parties regroup for potential rescue updates as Yukon conditions delay progress.
The Guggenheims and operators on Flat and Otter creeks are nearing closure on options and transfers. Attorney R G Lewis arrived to push recordable steps while E J Ives reportedly secured more options. A dredge may be placed soon and site selection is rumored, with further details to follow.
Col Wilds P Richardson head of the Alaska road commission has arrived in Seattle from Washington He says plans call for substantial road work on the Iditarod during the coming season.
A mass meeting is set for next Monday in Fairbanks to plan an expositional celebration for the semi centennial of Alaska’s cession. The grounds are cleared and ready for the event.
Dan Campbell and Frank Morgan, newcomers from the Mud river region, arrived on the Flyer yesterday. Campbell expressed optimism about the region and its gold bearing prospects. He plans to return when boat traffic resumes. the mineralized zone runs through the range and links with the Ruby district gold creeks.
The largest fur lot ever seen at Iditarod was bought by I. Goldstein last Thursday. The catch, trapped by Gus Erickson and partner Peterson on the North Fork of George River, included marten, mink, ermine, and also a land otter and a fox. Boots and boas are listed.
Seattle May 10 Geo Adams once convicted in 1905 for stealing gold from the U S assay office in Seattle and later held at McNeil's Island penitentiary has been paroled. He has accepted a position as an accountant at a good salary.
Nome May 9. Councilman Sykes charged that gambling is rife in Nome. Mayor Gilmore rebuked him for not filing complaints, and Sykes admitted the information was hearsay.
New Orleans reports deteriorating conditions along the lower Mississippi valley as roads flood and vegetation breaks. Authorities warn 150,000 residents to evacuate for safety amid rising water and deteriorating infrastructure.
Fairbanks reports a severely decomposed body of an unknown man was recovered last Monday from the Tanana River near Fort Gibbon confirming a fatality but offering few identifying details for next of kin.
Fairbanks marked Arbor Day with a general observance as many residents planted trees at city homes.
Yukon and Tanana rivers show shifting ice with breaks at several points. The Delta and M L Washburn are scheduled to sail from Dawson and St Michael respectively. Teddy H Iditarod and Pup to Ruby, with locals offering bread and phone orders.
Reported cleanups from winter dumps continue with notable takings. C. T. Suter brought in 11000 dollars from lower Flat and Harry Yeager delivered 500 ounces washed from a dump at the Glengulch lower end. Gagnon from upper Flat also drew out funds amid varying, though undocumented, amounts.
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