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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1916
Page
4
Rastus a long known river man’s dog and city favorite died after entering the river to swim toward the Little Delta. The old malamute rode ships with river crews each navigation season and found a winter home with AL Fox before meeting a fatal end near the cold storage barge. His cries for help were heard but in vain.
Residents recall a dog beloved by gasboat crews who aided in his rescue after he fell overboard. Though dragged ashore, he could not be revived and river workers tended him with care. Tales of the dog's sagacity and friendly nature circulate, and his unexpected death in the element he loved leaves many grieving.
River traffic surges as the Little Delta and Tolstoi Earl Byers plan trips to Marshall City with mining machinery and passengers. The Nancy Bell Fort and Edna, among others, prepare for loading and departure. A gasoline shortage looms, risking delays for river operators as crews push toward Ophir and Iditarod districts.
London dispatch reports the pope has urged Kaiser Wilhelm to cease submarine warfare. Mentioned items include Fresh Olympia and Eastern Oystera priced at $1.50 per can and reference to Iditerod Meat Co.
Ice in the Iditarod breaks up after last Saturday and the river clears. The article discusses proposed Seward to Iditarod air routes carrying 1000 to 2000 pounds, cost studies, and potential private airline entrants, with officials citing speed and reduced costs as key benefits while noting weather and logistical challenges.
C A Duffy of this city, long in Alaska since Mount McKinley days, crafted a compact prospecting boiler after a stampede exposed boiler shortages. His son W E Duffy requested one from the new diggings, and the elder Duffy built a neat, handy boiler in his spare moments to ship on an early boat.
Mrs. Garrison Costar, critically ill but improved, is among locals noted. Silay McConneughey arrived yesterday. Tolstai trekker Hunt among Edna passengers bound for a new strike. George Hamilton seeks surgical relief for a poisoned thumb at Flat Creek, while Jonas Brewis reports spring work lagging in Willow Creek. Mrs. Herb Riley shows improvement. Mrs. Joseph McDowell plans to leave Flat Creek to care for Costur. Mail delays persist. river and canoe shipments loom. A party including Henry Weir and Marsh departed on the Manter to Dikeman and will return tomorrow. Vessel movements on the Tenuna or Yukon are unconfirmed. Fairbanks-bound freight and passengers may depart today. Lottie Thornton, after a brief Flat sale, returned. Flat’s store remains under Mrs. Robert Lowrie’s management.
The Pacific Cold Storage Company barge Trinder suffered extensive damage after ice trapped her on anchor ice as river water fell. With waterways rising again, pumps failed to fully clear water until the Little Delta aided in floating her to safety for repairs. Chief engineer Charlie Denton endured a strenuous week.
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