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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1911
Page
8
The Iditarod Pioneer weekly edition from Iditarop Alaska lists Editor Frank E Becker and publisher Gov M Arbuckle. Subscription rates shown include 10.00 for one month and 5.00 for a single copy with advertising rates on application.
The paper questions a rumored effort to control Flat Creek by a syndicate or single group. It argues the deal could affect future summers but should not distress workers or gold output, urging public awareness and caution against sensational reporting.
The article lampoons gaps in territorial law noting that coroners must hold inquests, yet officials incur personal costs. It cites the Iditarod corpse case costing 150 dollars and a Dimna death trip of about 50 dollars, with no reimbursement from Fund C and Fund oo reportedly empty.
A skeptical view of Alaska as a harsh moral microcosm. The piece critiques a culture where wealth buys credit while honest opinion and compassion are scarce. It portrays frontier ethics, gossip, and a sliding standard of morality amid material abundance.
Excerpts critique petty gossip while noting a Texas inventor accused of patent infringement. The piece comments on the abundance of lawyers in Congress, questioning boasts from the Washington Times and Atlanta Georgian as the nation opens vast frontiers.
Le Gallienne doubts any American poet laureate can exist while noting a near laureate in England. The Philadelphia Public Ledger, Oakland Tribune and Muskogee Times quote various humorous items about public figures including Roosevelt and Senator Lorimer.
The council reconsidered an unwarranted hardship claim on the city treasurer and clerk, reducing bonds from 25 000 and 10 000 respectively. Treasurer Lindberg's bond was cut to 15 000, reflecting low likelihood of large funds being held.
Magistrate Hunt was asked to supply a 1000 dollar bond as magistrate and 1000 as clerk. Donohue and Draper plan to host a dance at Ansley's Hall tonight and will run the regular Saturday night hop in the future.
A brief notice promotes headache relief at the Elite Steam and Turkish Baths located on Caribou Street. It highlights health benefits and offers relaxation services to customers seeking migraine or tension relief.
City council debates alley status in Block Four of Iditarod and agrees to clear the Richmond end after M Garken's building removal. Officials promise public access and swift removal of winter refuse by month’s start, avoiding mention of the Mutchler blacksmith shop end.
About 40 citizens petitioned the city council last Wednesday night to relocate the fire hall now on Fi street. The council, debating options, aims to remove the building by June while awaiting a new fire department plan and potential site decisions.
The council enacted a fire ordinance prohibiting more than 10 gallons of gasoline on premises within city fire limits unless for sale and approved. It also bans balloon ceilings, requires 18 inch clearances to ceilings with asbestos protection, proper stove piping, and limits on celluloid walls roofs. Limits lie along Otter street west to Iditarod river north with Caribou street north side added.
Winter trails vanish and freighting firms shift to heavy wheels. Keys & Mayhao and Mutchler Bros announce new freight and passenger rates with extra charges for heavy passengers. Keys & Mayhan stage departs at 8 o clock in the morning and returns from Flat at 2 pm. Mutchler keeps old schedule.
City Magistrate Hunt is instructed to secure a seal from the Outside, to be completed at the earliest opportunity. The action concerns SAL 100, a 16-h.p. tubular boiler used by Cascade Steam Laundry.
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