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Iditarod Pioneer

Location

Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1912

Page

3

Names of 22 involved in Fairbanks bank case

Fairbanks papers list 22 men named in a complaint filed April 2 by F. G. Noyes, receiver of the Washington-Alaska bank, charging malfeasance in management of the Fairbanks Banking Company and its successor. Names include L. N. Jesson, BR Dusenbury, J. A. Jackson, Dan Ryan, and others. allegations cover overvaluation, insolvent assets, and improper use of company funds.

Fairbanks F. G. Noyes Washington-Alaska Bank Fairbanks Bank Company Washington - Alaska Bank of Nevada L.N. Jesson BR. Dusenbury J. A. Jackson Dan Ryan John J. McGinn J. A. Jesson Dave Yarnell Ray Fairbanks Banking Company Washington-Alaska Bank of Nevada L. N. Jessson Co-Partners Gold Bar Lumber Company Ip Copartne First National Bank Washington Echo Alaska Atacial Leges Noyes

New Explosive Uthanite Debuts On Pacific Coast

A dry powder named uthanite is touted for potent effects and clean burn. Reportedly used to clear Times building ruins in Los Angeles, it burns only when ignited by fuse under pressure and leaves no odor. A tester shown a bright flame with a lit match. Also note a sale at Ross & Nestor’s offering hats at reduced prices.

Pacific Coast Times Los Angel

Alaska Notes From Fairbanks and Surrounding Regions

Captain Sproule delivered a wheel shaft to Fairbanks for the White Seal amid delays in passing it through Riley Dulovich in the Ophir Ruby district. The steamer Dusty Diamond, upgraded with a new boiler, may voyage the upper Tanana possibly reaching Nabesna. At Valdez, clerk Roland A. Closterman was caught embezzling $960 to aid a delegate campaign. Snowfall reached 23.67 feet in Valdez by March 27.

Sproule Fairbanks Riley Dulovich Ophir Creek Ruby Dusty Diamond Tanana Nabesna Valdez

Duncan Michie Seeks Ruby Bank Venture in Alaska

Ruby Record Citizen reports Duncan Michie, just departed for Flat Creek, praises Ruby as a future major camp in Alaska. He has mining holdings and predicts small capital investment opportunities with low risk. He plans to return by the first boat and may open a conservative bank in Ruby next fall.

Ruby Duncan Michie Flat Creek Michie Alaska Trail Creek Sta

May Yet Get Pay in Koyuk District

John Kerniss reported from Nome that the Koyuk country near Norton Sound still shows fair prospectivity. Prospecting at Ruby Gulch mouth and Placer Creek, with Star Mountain formation, suggests potential pay as crews drill through frozen muck and slide limestone toward bedrock, with about a dozen men active this summer.

John Kerniss Nome Koyuk Norton Bay Norton Sound Ruby Gulch Kerniss Placer Creek Star Mountain Anvil Mountain Kerniss and Partners

Hose Co. of Ruby Announces Hose Filling and Freight Deals

The Johnson Hose Co. of Ruby Alaska offers hose filling for any size and states that Flume Hose on first boats will be at the same prices as last year with freight paid. Place orders with Johnson Hose Co Ruby Alaska.

Johnson Hose Co Ruby Johnson Hose, CO Alaska

Notice to setttlement on the estate of John S Harding

All persons in possession on the estate of the late John S Harding are requested to make settlement with the undersigned so that claims against the estate may be liquidated Henry Roden is administrator of the estate of John S Harding deceased

John S. Harding Henry Roden Judson D. Sehwarty Judson D Wyneys

Mail arrivals expected for Iditarod mail run this summer

The article notes large anticipated mail volumes reaching Iditarod within a week with deliveries via Little Delta and Reliance. It reports summer mail contracts renewing for two seasons, monthly mail via Holy vessels, and a recommended shift of outbound mail from outside routes through St Michael for speed and reliability.

Iditarod Delta Yukon River Tanana Dawson Nulato Kaliay Thurston Holy ‘Vess St. Michael Ummer

Fairbanks Times weighs Democratic delegate race claims

The Fairbanks Times argues Panamanian voters must understand why two Democrats seek delegate to Congress. it notes Martin Harrais’s contested convention claim, his reluctance to run earlier, and William O’Connor’s presence in his faction.

Fairbanks Times Panana Martin Harrais Vala Congress Harrais William O'Connor Democratic Party

Labor Candidate Could Prove Useful at Convention

Voters weigh the impact of a labor candidate who may prove useful in a forthcoming convention. Supporters argue experience and policy focus align with union priorities, while opponents urge caution about factional influence and concrete reforms.

Plat City Man Builds A Model Aeroplane At Store

Plat City jeweler William Taylor displays a three foot long aeroplane model with two foot wings at his shop. The device runs on a rubber band motor and is mounted for starting. Taylor’s patient labor earns praise for ingenuity and progress, while local oysters and goods from area shops are advertised nearby.

William Taylor Plat City Taylor

Notice of Marshal Sale in Flat Alaska

Public notice of a writ of execution issued March 14 1912 in the Fourth District Alaska. H. K. Love U.S. Marshal will offer for sale at public auction on May 25 1912 at 11 a.m. the Doggett building and lot portion in Lot 2 Block 2 Flat Otter District, including leasehold interests of L R Doggett and W C Granger, to the highest bidder for cash.

United States of America Fourth District Alaska District Court of the United States WS. Clarks Clark Camber Company LR. Doggett W. C. Granger A. D Flat Territory L. R. Doggett W.C. Granger Otter Ristoinet Pourti Wickersham Street Town of Doggett Ilitarod H. K. Love U.S Alask H. P. Sheppard Ylor A ‘Torney Ibed Chas

Notice to Co-Owners on Alaska Mining Claims

Notice to Fox association claim Gap association Mayhead association and others in the Gap News Mining District Alaska. Proportion of labor and improvements expended on Fox and Gap association claims totals over one hundred dollars each year. If co-owners fail to pay share within the specified period the interest in the claims will become the property of the undersigned under the revised U S statutes.

Ori Cain Gap News Alaska Fox Association Fox Creek Tributar Aralik River Gap Association Faro Creek Amalik River Trail Creek S. T. Kincaid Hofman Mil Millers Thlys Ater Soul Properties United Sites Almeriee Pofm Legeand Julius Howe Mass Ehives Star Association Haniel Distrist United States

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