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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1912
Page
5
Fairbanks May 17 Attorney General Wickersham has exonerated Judge Peter D Overfield from charges filed by Fairbanks residents last year He requests transfer to Valdez stating he is tired of the knockers of Fairbanks.
Fairbanks May 17 The Tetlin will depart for the Koyukuk to relieve a grub shortage in that district and will carry several passengers.
Wagers mount that the steamer Little Delta which left Fairbanks May 11 will reach Iditarod by next Monday night. The vessel dodges ice along the Yukon and last reported taking shelter in a slough ten miles below Kaltag at 10 30 p m Thursday night.
Fairbanks May 18 Dr S Hal Young, the fiends of whom have inquired about him, arrived here from Seward April 16. He is in good health.
A dry moss fire on the right of the tram at Summit roadhouse threatened a large area as smoke rose from near Boulder Creek. Firefighters contended with arid conditions and the blaze’s potential to spread while a Red X Drug Store advertised ice cream sodas tomorrow.
Mrs Char Miller returned home last Monday from a visit with Mrs Jonas Brewis on Flat creek. Dr C Douglas Carter enjoyed metropolitan life a couple of days in this city the first of the week. Mrs James Chronister was a visitor in the city during the early days of the week. Attorney J C Murphy of Flat City spent the greater part of the week in iditarod.
Joe Taisoff has been in hospital for a week after an Wednesday operation for an inflamed gland. He is the only patient currently. Joe Mikuta, recovered from rheumatism, is on the streets. Star Ballard, discharged earlier, spends time riding the tram between Summit road house and Flat and between Iditarod and the roadhouse, gaining strength.
The summer sun fosters rapid garden growth with new flower beds and thrifty households planting vegetables. Some residents cultivate tomato and cucumber crops in hot houses, while others enjoy walnuts and almonds amid garden plans.
The Yukon Gold Company known as the Guggenheim now virtually controls Flat Creek from the Glen association to the head of the creek. Ground has been secured by purchase and lease, with some former owners still holding interests. May 15 option closings completed. additional options to May 20 pending. A dredge from Dawson is expected as operations prepare to begin, with ground around Discovery likely to follow.
Richard Burnette, an experienced California diver who worked on Center Creek, was killed last Saturday when a caisson dredge being launched on skids slid into the water at the Snake river mouth. His body was recovered four hours later as mourners gathered for a funeral held yesterday under Odd Fellows auspices. He left a widow and daughter.
William Gray and William Schnierla traveled from Gaines Creek to Discovery Otter in three days through heavy snow. They report 80 miles requiring snowshoes and heavy conditions on Gaines, Ditna and Moore creeks. Gray notes strong spring cleanup at old diggings and outlines mining plans for Backstrom Sutherland No 10 Ophir and others. Also mentions Ruhl prospecting with options on Gaines Creek and Carter Creek mill troubles. Gray and Schnierl plan to stay a week, Morrow touring Europe or Bolivia.
The steamer Pup sails today at 2 o'clock for Ruby and vicinity. Captain Green describes a prospecting trip with plans to reach Nowi kaket and survey waters suitable for light-draft navigation. Passengers include Dr. F. W. Herms and Dr. Z. J. Loussac. Herms will return after inspecting the camp. Loussac will stay for a couple of months.
The Standard sails with Captain Billy Peterson on the bridge guiding a 60 foot vessel for an Otter City excursion tomorrow. It will be the first excursion beat from Iditarod, starting at 11 a.m. and returning in the evening after passengers picnic and rest.
Letters from the Outside suggest the Alaska Steamship Company may dispatch the new steamer Cordova to Nome in early June after arriving from the Atlantic. A resident notes the ship could be sent to Nome as soon as it reaches port.
The A B dance at A. J. hall last Wednesday night drew about 25 couples and featured fine music. It closed the series of A B dances, praised as one of the finest little affairs in a long time.
Washington April 15 Representative Oscar Underwood leader of the House has announced that the time for bringing to a close the present session of Congress is drawing near and a program has been decided for the balance of the term. The balance of the session will be devoted to measures affecting appropriations for carrying on the affairs of the nation supply bills and such needed legislation. All other measures will go over to next session. The Republican as well as the Democrats are anxious for an early adjournment so they may go home and tend to political fences. Ice-cream Soda all flavors To
A reader laments the flood of Washington regulations affecting Alaska timber and the public domain. The letter complains that new rules, often authored by a clerical reformer, complicate land use and taxes. It notes difficulty tracking rules amid department-driven laws and calls for clearer guidance. Also mentions Sunder bruch's pickled pigs feet.
Charley Knell Eddie McArdle and Walter Hunter plan to go over and commence work on Moore creek the week after next. xlow is too deep for any more ab present. OOFFEE-unsur Gualiy and aroma.
We claim one third interest in lay and option on Pack Mule association Otter Creek held by D. S. McDowell Krutsinger Ray Clarke Iditarod Alaska May 17 1912 Jerry Ford announced plans to go to Ruby on the Pup but will stay near the creek longer New shoes bargains Paulsons Flat
Aberdeen reports two Republican conventions as Washington state factions split on Roosevelt and Taft. California voters favored Roosevelt in the primary with Taft second and La Follette third. Democrats and other parties claim various strengths across the nation as debates over nominations and electoral reforms continue.
In Escalon Gen Orozco's insurgent force suffered heavy losses with about a thousand killed and many wounded. He retreated to Jimenez awaiting federal arrival as heat subjects troops to extreme strain. Provisional President Gomez vanished after Orozco's retreat, saying he lacked support. In Chihuahua the rebel financier El Enrill was fatally stabbed, a severe blow to rebel efforts.
Fairbanks dispatch notes first cleanup at the Spaulding mill at Dome creek showing $92 ore but water is insufficient for steady operation. The Rhoads mill keeps yielding about $1,000 daily and runs steadily. The Lemons dredge on Fairbanks creek will start within a week after repairs delayed progress.
The body of Red McCarty was found by J B Parkin on the Harrington fork of Birch creek in the Circle district. The body was found destitute of clothing and was reported missing last fall. The government did not participate in the search. miners of Circle organized and conducted it.
J E Beattie, writing from Koyukuk, expects to leave for Hammond river in early June. He highlights good pay already found above discovery and a diagonally crossing limestone dike that may extend from discovery to the dike, potentially fostering a large camp if confirmed. Letters from April 1 describe rich results at the Hammond river shaft and high hopes despite slow development and difficult ground.
King Frederick of Denmark died in Hamburg and his body reached Copenhagen where Prince Christian is proclaimed king. Vice President Ismay welcomed in Liverpool and plans an endowment for Titanic sufferers. Congress conducts business as June approaches. In Los Angeles the Darrow trial teeters toward a jury and the grand jury probes the IWW. Ben Reitman, Emma Goldman’s manager, tarred and feathered by IWW supporters.
Melbourne Langford defeats Jin Barry before the referee stopped in the eleventh round. San Francisco Wolgast beats Willie Ritchie in four rounds. Jack White defeats Frankie Conley in Los Angeles with a knockout at twelve. Johnny Kilbane outpoints Frankie Burns in ten rounds in New York. The taeship Little Delta with Commodore Atwell arrives next week carrying passengers Col Frank G. Dogles Major Adolph Rippi and Capt Sid Ensor. Pickles and Sundberuchs are noted.
Valdez voters elected ten delegates to the Independent Republican convention to be held in Valdez on May 29. The delegates favor Wickersham as a delegate and plan a strong campaign. Wickersham's Democratic supporters in Valdez remain for him.
Fairbanks reports dry weather with a water shortage across creeks. Unprecedented winds sweep the Tanana valley and fires rage in many hillside areas, marking an intense weather event for the region.
May 15. In the commissioner's court Doc Chambers was found guilty of libeling William A. Gilmore and sentenced yesterday to four months in federal jail. He gave notice of appeal and was released on 800 bail.
Nome May 17 The schooner Yorkey sailed on her annual trading voyage to Siberia last Sunday the earliest departure date on record.
Iditarod attorney E Coke Hill, who mush-d out on the Seward trail with Nat Lyons last January, is aboard the steamer Little Delta and is expected to arrive early next week.
The pontoon bridge behind the city lake is unsafe after winter damage. Wrenched hand rails and hogged sections threaten women and children. city funds unlikely, so repairs must be funded by public subscription. A photo captioned "Iditarod Lovers' Lave" spread the bridge's fame internationally.
Mrs L C Thornton will give a color exhibit at the Iditarod hotel beginning Sunday May 19 for one week. her pupils will also exhibit with ice cream soda flavors available.
Early gardeners enjoy sunny days as Tom NcSmadt claims to lead in flower production with nasturtiums and pansies in bloom. An ice cream soda note and a Red X Orus Store display reference appear, along with a remark from a Douglas paint store about drinking more and talking less. Bessa Cut Glass mentions jewelry by W. Taylor in Florida.
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