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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1913
Page
3
New York Mayor Gaynor ordered closures of saloons in Lamd and surrounding restaurants. Police attempted to enforce the order as crowds resisted, women reportedly refused to leave, and looting occurred amid street clashes. Saloons claim the ordinance favors hotels and drives their patrons away.
Norwegian relief expedition bound for German scientists stranded in Spitabergen failed to reach them in time. The rescuers faced a hurricane and hazardous conditions as seven dogs died and several crew members were exhausted or injured during the attempt.
The text notes two sleds destroyed and the expedition forced to retreat, with no more visions except inioi mamimations. It states no further curt will be possible until additional dogs arrive from Norway, signaling a precarious position if the Germans do not respond.
Reports say twenty immigrant girls vanished after leaving a B and O railroad car. Officials and private investigators question if they disappeared en route or upon arrival. Authorities note inconsistency between what train workers saw and what passengers reported, while families await answers.
Washington May 9 Government involvement sparks debate as Gifford Pinchot urges construction and operation of Alaska railroads by the government. Delegates and representatives weigh private versus public builds with proposals for government operation or lease arrangements.
A party of three attempting a strike near Teslin faced extreme cold and scarce supplies. One member died after a deranged companion attacked him. Redmond tried to persevere but lost both feet, and the trio wandered toward an Indian camp where Redmond was later aided.
The first Chinese parliament opened amid great public enthusiasm. Yuan Shikai presided as crowds filled the galleries and foreign powers attended. The body began business with a two house structure similar to the United States and Britain, with cabinet ministers required to belong to the legislature. The session featured strong ceremonial aspects and comparisons to Western systems.
London report says Powers ordered withdrawal of troops from Scutari. Montenegro demanded immediate evacuation from the conquered city. Cettinje announces King Nicholas of Montenegro is brokenhearted at the loss and will abdicate.
Chicago report on Illinois Women's Democratic league push for a separate women’s penitentiary fully run by women with a three woman board and guards all female. Legislation for funding was approved, but Gov Dance has promised the issue will be held in abeyance.
Report notes women workers await full briefing on the nature of their assigned project. The delay leaves their duties and expected outcomes unclear until officials provide precise information.
Owen Williams left Fairbanks in early April bound for the Arctic coast. He plans a yearlong hunting and trapping venture with possible mining prospects. His route runs via Rampart and the Chandlar north fork to the Aveti¢ in the Chandlar. he hopes to recruit a companion for the trip.
Multiple coowners in the Alaska mining districts receive notice of filed forfeitures for placer mining claims including the Haver, Julia, Sayles, Empire and Eclipse associations. The notices require each coowner to contribute their share of labor or expenditure within ninety days after the last publication or risk losing their interest to the non-defaulting coowner.
Notice to Tom De Camp Isadore Goldstein Julius Schrader P O Sundberg and BN Thorsheim that for 1912 labor and $100 expended to hold the Third tier boned left limit opposite One Above On Creek, Otter mining district Alaska, failure to contribute within ninety days after publication will transfer the claim to the subscriber who made the expenditure under the applicable annual labor provisions.
Town council of Iditarod Alaska invites sealed bids for the Willow Street City Hall building between First and Second streets. Bids due before 5 p.m. on the listed day in May 113 for cash on council acceptance. A Meyers, Clerk.
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