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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1916
Page
2
The paper discusses U S military expansion and universal service, weighing Swiss and Allied ideas, and contrasts national defense aims with domestic harms. It cites Roosevelt and Wilson themes, critiques mail order waste, and notes freight-rate changes affecting Alaska. It emphasizes civic duty and a balanced mix of defense and liberty.
A Geneva cable reports a Marseille newspaper story alleging that Austria’s Emperor Franz Josef died in 1884 and was secretly poisoned. An impostor ruled in his place, with a Hungarian lookalike dying in 1889, then another substitute found to maintain the deception.
The report argues Delegate Wickersham will introduce a statehood bill on March 30 but claims most Alaskans view it as a slogan for aspiring politicians. It suggests statehood is unlikely to gain wide support outside the capital and may even be seen as unnecessary or harmful to the territory’s governance.
A federal Coast and Geodetic Survey report outlines opening the Kusko kwim river to inland navigation for steamers up to 700 miles and its 1200 mile branch reach. It notes rich agricultural grazing lands, reindeer herds, and large mineral deposits, with potential for mining and farming districts in southwestern Alaska connected by a possible government railway branch. Easy sea access from Seattle, plus river steamer routes, could boost next summer’s prospecting and long term wealth.
An old magazine cautionary piece warns garage workers and boatmen about fueling with a chamois filter. It explains static electricity from gasoline passing through a chamois can spark and ignite vapors, causing deadly fires. Ground the funnel and tank to prevent jumps. avoid chamois filtering to reduce risk.
Washington Letter chronicles Brigadier General Pershing, famed as a soldier who bridged diplomacy with force. It recounts his Philippines campaigns, Mindanao victories, and Jolo adjutant general rise after a controversial promotion tied to his marriage to Senator Warren’s daughter. It notes his language mastery and early service on the Mexican border and against Geronimo, with family tragedies shaping his public image.
A compact print ad lists Fresh Olympia and Eastern Oystera canned seafood priced at $1.50 per can. The notice credits Iditarod Meat Co. and Job Printing at Pioneer office for production and distribution.
A narrator builds a shed for ice as neighbors critique every nail and height. Despite bruises and cussed moments, the reveal crashes the effort, prompting a cry for a better advised design and a warning to those who mocked.
Whitama College President Stephen B. Penrose told Phi Beta Kappa guests at the University of Washington that Edwards era set educational standards, while modern science and arts have created a shallow pretension in learning. He warned that some scholars lack true Greek knowledge, focusing on surface familiarity over substance.
A disjointed note reports Harry Taber missing in Boise with unclear street details. The father, aged about 60 and frail, fears for health as two watches and a water charm are missing. Finder promised reward via a local Masonic lodge.
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