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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1916
Page
7
A London dispatch reports the light cruiser Arethusa struck a mine off the eastern English coast and was a total loss. The sinking cost many lives, and the ship, famed as the "Raney Arethusa," remained a popular symbol in the navy despite its many scars from battles and encounters.
The Arethusa saw rapid action after leaving her shipyard, engaging German cruisers near Helgoland and contributing to the Mainz sinking with a light cruiser squadron. Despite sustaining damage and heavy engagement, she remained undefeated until a British battle squadron arrived. The vessel, built at Chatham in 1913 to 14, measured 410 feet in length with a 39 foot beam and carried two six inch guns, four inch guns, and torpedo tubes.
The Post-Intelligencer reports Seattle Alaska steamship lines will raise freight and cabin passenger rates effective April 1 due to the European war. Freight to northern Alaska ports climbs by up to 3 per ton, with cabin fares about 5 higher. general merchandise rates raise to 8 to 7 per ton to various ports, marking the largest single-rate boost to Alaska shipping in history.
A misspelled note from Secretary William Redfield argues that Alaska must keep federal control of fisheries, opposing state license fees or taxes. It warns concurrent state and federal powers could threaten profitability and growth of the industry, urging Congress to pass the bill to maintain exclusive Commerce Department oversight.
Controversy over enforceability of forfeiture penalties in Alaska Railroad Townsite Regulations. Lands sold in Anchorage to buyers later convicted of liquor sales may be forfeited if conditions, including liquor handling, gambling or other unlawful uses, are violated before final payment. Interior Department records cite six forfeitures on January 29, 1916, under the policy.
An item lists upcoming city elections in Alaska including Note, Seward, Cordova and Nome with mayoral candidates such as A G Blek and council contenders Henry Bureh Charles Ross and others. Also noted are school board and city offices with several names and nominees.
The trail between Anche: is littered with oelokes handbas and odds ends as a reminder that hundreds of men new to Alaska followed the railroad excrement. Engineer Bena min L. Campbel suggests secondhand stock for night goods. Workers from foreign counties on the Seward rail project face hardships in the Seward Gateway area.
Frederick Zorn, known as the Dynamiter, writes from Lake Creek in early February 1 year claiming diamonds on his property in the Seward Peninsula region. He has prospected since June 1915 and states three diamonds of ten grains each have been weighed. He asserts the ground holds many diamonds and will increase the region's output.
The well known launch Traveler, Captain Cramer, once celebrated for opening Cook Inlet navigation, lies at the bottom of the bay after rolling from her dock as the tide left, total loss. The vessel vanished into deep water near Anchorage.
Winnipeg imposes a 2 cent per seat amusement tax for theatres in the city while other towns in the province face a 10 cent per seat levy. The measure is justified as wartime revenue and a push for compulsory economy amid war conditions.
RIS April 18. Ribot, minister of entry, delivered a detailed speech in the chamber of deputies arguing France nears victory though months remain. He said Germany’s Verdun effort failed and Western front lines hold as a barrier, with France optimistic across the country.
A humorous slice shows fans and umpires trading barbs at the plate with players and voices like Tun Hurst under fire. The exchange features taunts, wagers, and spectators debating calls while a catcher and batters react to a contentious game.
The piece notes Kitchener’s decisive role in organizing Britain for a hard war. It credits him as the most experienced officer available, emphasizing his belief that success requires thorough preparation and steady buildup for a prolonged conflict.
A royal tribute outlines Kitchener as a magnetic future field marshal who will unite British forces, boost recruitment at home, and inspire confidence as preparations for a major war surge accelerate. It predicts decisive action and a new era of British pluck and determination led by his forceful leadership.
Notice that a special term of court for the Territory of Alaska Port division will be held at the United States courthouse in Nome on May 18, 186? for all business then pending. Clerk files the seal and signs. Judge confirms.
Notice declares forfeiture of a placer mining claim on Chicken creek in Alaska due to failure to meet annual labor requirements. It specifies the location, the required expenditures, and the deadline for proving up within ninety days of publication. If not complied with, the claim becomes property of the subscriber after the due dates listed.
The Rainbow association of Otter Precinct Alaska and adjoining parties are notified that they and their assigns owe the required annual labor to hold placer mining claims under the 242s act. If within 90 days after service or publication you do not contribute your share, your coownership rights will vest in the subscribers who have made the expenditures. First published April 15 1946. Last publication July 8.
Co owners Leslie and Swingen notify that expenditure of labor and improvements totaling 2100 for each year 1914 and 1945 on the Hoosier Association Promium claim, located on Chicken Creek in Otter mining district Alaska, may seize property if not contributed within 90 days after publication. Notice dates Feb 12 1916 and May 18 1919. By H Donnelley, attorney in fact.
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