City Council Tables Cleveland Otter Street Road Petition
The council tabled F A Cleveland’s request for city aid on building an Otter Street road to the town line, noting limited finances and prior road commission work. Public sentiment is divided between supporting the project and questioning neglect of Willow and other streets as the city prioritizes main thoroughfares.
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F. A. Cleveland
Otter Street
Cleveland
Otter
Cit
Fire Department
Road Commission
Cleveland Road
Bireh Hill
Militant Councilman Clears Barrett Lewin Lot
Councilman Barnes ordered debris removal from the Barrett and Lewin site on Richmond Street after a fire. District Attorney Clegg protested the action claiming the ground was protected by pendens and halted work, while Barnes insisted on clearing the street.
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Richmond Street
Barnes
Clegg
Councilman Bayles Seeks Layoff Over Machinery Doubts
Councilman Bayles, chair of the fire committee, announced last Thursday he would be unavailable due to lack of knowledge about machinery and a week of busy schedule. Other city leaders praised his past work, while Councillor McDonell pledged readiness when technical questions arise.
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Bayles
Couns Ran McDonell
Henry Wallace Appointed Acting Fire Chief
The council approved Henry Wallace as captain of the volunteer fire force at $200 a month and named Chief Brunelle temporary leave with $100 salary. Former Chief Branelle signaled leaving. Wallace arrived about 4 am to assume duties. A lease was made with N. C. Co for a dollar monthly rent. moving the fire hall would cost $99 to Jim Ryan and $30 to Tom Walkinshaw for foundation work.
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N. C. Co
First Street
Henry Wallace
Brunelle
Branelle
Wallace
Felix Seppi
Bayles
Fire Committee
Jim Ryan
Tom Walkinshaw
Gilbert Nairn Appointed City Road Tax Collector
The city council, in an adjourned meeting, appointed Yale graduate Gilbert Nairn as poll tax collector with a 10 percent commission. Bonds of 500 dollars are required. residents owe 4 dollars tax payable by work. Report to Barres or Nair for assignment details with work starting immediately.
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Gilbert Nairn
Nairn
Yale
Coke Hill
Barres
Street Committee
Nairo
City Near Destruction as Woods Building Fire Is Checked
A early morning blaze at the Ansley building threatened the town when wind fanned sparks from moss on logs. Miss Sargent and Charles Martin raised the alarm as the fire spread to ballroom decorations. The chemical and bucket brigades prevented total ruin despite owners leaving oil lamps burning.
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Ansley
Miss Sargent
Telephone Exchange
Charles Martin
Exchange
Communication Looks Road Question Right in the Face
Iditarod Pioneer letters argue against a new wagon road to Flat Creek led by F A Cleveland. They urge using the existing government road along Willow Street for cheaper, better drainage and easier construction, citing Local official Light and resident Will Sargent.
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Iditarod
Alaska
Iditarod Pioneer
F. A. Cleveland
Otter Street
Flat Creek
Light
Willow Street
Willow
Cleveland
Third Avenue
Aolitonyone
Deputy Marshal Charles Erich in town over Zodiac suit
Charles Erich deputy marshal at Flat traveled this week to attend his lawsuit over the steamer Zodiac.
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Charles Erich
Zodiac
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Ver Anders
John Barrett
of Willow Street
Gage
MRS
Snyder House
Fiat City
Second Street
Fairview Trating Co
General ‘Merchandise
EMPF
Star
Discovery
Fraser Flouse
Mrs, Fraser
Julius’ Place, Drs
Will
Delis
Tee
Immedi
Otter City
E. W. Griffin
Flat City
Dikeman
Will Sargent
Maine
Bill
Roadhouse
Summit Roadhouse
Ts Keys Cafe
Second Avenue
Board of Trade
Harry Brinces
Prop
Iditarod Machine Shops
Black St
Near
Sip
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