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Iditarod Pioneer

Location

Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1915

Page

3

Barnes to Pay Costs in Famous Libel Suit

Syracuse dispatch reports the jury verdict in the Barnes Rochel libel case finding all charges against Barnes unfounded. The suit centered on a Roosevelt statement endorsing Harvey Hinman for New York governor, denouncing Murphy and Dix influenced politics and alleging an invisible machine directing state government, with Barnes entangled as a target of alleged bias.

Barnes Syracuse Barnes Rochel Forse U're Roosevelt Harvey Hinman New York Carl Ae Gazete United Movement Citiaons Murphy Dix Glynn Willis Barnes Bat Sane Worid Pol Sheton

German School System Blamed For Child Deaths Says Maclaren

An article by ALD Maelaren in the Contemporary Review argues Prussia sacrifices individuality to the state, linking high rates of self harm among German children to harsh schooling. He cites 1221 cases in 1883-1905, attributing causes to heredity fear of punishment and vague influences including harsh treatment, with critics blaming the school system and parental pressures for pushing children toward success and military exemptions.

Germany Ald. Maelaren Contemporary Review Prussia Australia Kulenberg Paulsen Gurlit Earl Mr. Maclaren Springfield

Richmond in Fairbanks Arrives Uncommunicative

Volney Richmond, Alaska superintendent of the Northern Commercial Company, reached Fairbanks on April 30 and declined to speak with local newspaper reporters.

Fairbanks Volney Richmond Alaska Northern Commercial Company City

Mrs Rae B Carter Divorced From Husband

Mrs Rae B Carter was granted an absolute divorce from Fred Carter on March 27 for cruel and inhuman treatment and adultery. The dispute centered on mining interests at Ruby and Flat Creek in the Iditarod district leased to the Guggenheims, with Mrs Carter asserting sole ownership and her husband having dissipated his share. She plans to move to the lower country to manage her interests.

Fairbanks Rae B. Carter Fred Carter

Nolet Shoots Himself in Otter Creek Tragedy

In Otter precinct Territory of Abiska a young French Canadian named Nolet was found dead early Monday with a bullet wound to the left breast and an automatic pistol in his hand. Inquest witnesses testified he left Riley & McMillen’s camp at 4 am after night work and took the pistol from a nearby cabin. the verdict supported suicide as the cause, with notes on his good health and a possible temporary insanity. The funeral was held at the Arctic Brotherhood hall with Loyal Order members in attendance.

Nolet Riley & McMillen Otter Creek Guy G. Geraghty Otter Precinct Fourth District Abiska Aml Sjohn J. Blatt WM. Foley ED Prouln J.C. Moody Clarence White Peter Thibault St. Elzeard Quebec Wis Thibault Arthur Turgeon Pete Thibault Unil Anderson Bob Dunn A. A. Shenbeck Jarry Sheppard United States Flat City Anderson Wesles Arctic Brotherhood Loyal Opler of Moose Init Roy Clarke Ry Cyril Wood Charles Taylor Early Maher Jovnoir Thomas Belanger Arthur Tu Max Menard gBob Aveline Agnon Ditarod He Creel

Twelve years for George Smith in federal penitentiary

The Fairbanks News Miner reports George Smith was sentenced by Judge Bunnell to twelve years in the McNeil Island federal penitentiary after being convicted of robbing Kenneth McLellan in Chatamakis with Betty Smith. Clark received five years for complicity, while Betty Sims escaped. Smith expressed denial of guilt, the judge stating Smith led the offense. Smith and Chief Deputy Miller left court, but Smith was recalled for a potential bill of exceptions. He was taken into custody to begin serving the sentence.

Fairbanks George Smith McNeil Isla Betty Sims Smith Cean Clark Stevens Miller Thyr Smith

Smiling Pete Jensen Weds Mrs M E Aubert In Long City

Ruby Record Citizen notes a 5 am dog team linked wedding involving Pete Jensen and Mrs M E Aubert at Long Roadhouse with many locals attending. The event followed by a lively reception and wedding breakfast. Both bride and groom formerly resided near Iditarod and Long.

Record Clean-Up in the Ruby District

The Record Citizen reports a large Alaska clean-up last Tuesday by Dita Seleh and Walker for the Mascot association. Gold value nears $100,000 with some judges predicting higher. Hundreds of pieces from $2.50 up, including a thin piece nearly the outline of an aeroplane. Work halted by limited water. boxes being reset and a summer ditch planned.

Dita Seleh & Walker Mascot Association Alaska Frank Gayne

Son of Bishop P. T. Rowe Dies From Injuries

Seattle April 12 IF Rowe, son of Bishop P. T. Rowe of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Alaska, died here today from burns suffered in an explosion of a lamp months ago. He sought medical care in Seattle after the accident and was reported improving until recently.

Seattle IF. Rowe P. T. Rowe Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Alaska

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Fatal Find on the Koyukuk Trail Near Bettles

A man thought to be Tom Jurack of Fairbanks was found dead March 18 on a trail four miles below Bettles. He had stagged, drank from a cache, and frozen weather—25 degrees below zero—likely died from exposure. A later note mentions another body found on the Noyukuk river, while Hugh Marlin reports plans to investigate identity after snow melts.

Nolan Tom Jurack Fairbanks Bettles Lower River Noyukuk River Big Bend Hugh Marlin Aly

Hermit of the Koyukuk left a tidy fortune

The Fairbanks Times reports Frederick Block known as Fritz Block found frozen near the Koyukuk trail left a fortune on his person and in bank deposits totaling about 17 929 dollars. He traveled from Indian Creek toward Tanana in February with a crude sled and inadequate gear and died near his cabin. He had property in Paraguay and no known relatives.

Tanans Black Koyukuk Trail Fairbanks Times the Times Block Frederick Block Fritz’ Block Indian Creek Koyakuk Ger Betschl Germany America San Francisco German Savings & Loan Society Francisco Paraguay South America California Safe Deposit Company Tanana

Wireless Station Assured at Holy Cross Soon

A telegram from the secretary of war received in Fairbanks on the 2nd announces a wireless station will be established at Holy Cross during the coming summer, with location notices at Pioneer office.

Secretary of War Fairbanks Holy Cross

Suits to Reimburse Depositors for Bank Losses

In Fairbanks on May 14 Judge Bunnell allowed Receiver F G Noyes to sue stockholders of the Washington Muska Bank of Washington to recover 250000 dollars tied to a 1909 sale to Fairbanks Banking Co. The action seeks debts plus possible interest from 1909 and may involve assets from other related banks. Attorneys de Journel of San Francisco will handle the cases with Seattle firm assistance.

Fairbanks Bunnell F. G. Noyes Suiteesiist W. H. Paces Steeviver Noyes Fernand de Journel Sa Francisco Alewly Washington Alaska Bank of Washington Fairbanks Banking Company Washington Alaska Bank of Nevada Washington-Alaska Bank of Wahington de Journel King County State of Washington Seattle

Murder at Fairbanks Mystery Stuns City Officials

The body of Mrs. William C. Harp was found with a throat wound on Fifth Avenue in Fairbanks. Police claim murder, not suicide, with authorities from municipal and federal levels surveilling potential suspects. Estimated time of death ranges from 11 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Motive suspected robbery. Mrs Harp, born Eugenie Ruse of France, had married William C. Harp after arriving in the United States thirteen years ago. They separated about a year ago and she had moved to Fairbanks to live on the Row. Her husband’s whereabouts were unclear as reports end.

William C. Harp Mice Astor Fifth Avenue Frank Wiseman William G. Harp Eugenie Ruse United States France Golden Eagle Ester City Fairbanks Dita

Ruby reveals a small-height woman in a deposit vault

A devious plan involved a slender five foot tall woman around forty five found in a deposit vault. She allegedly carried a considerable sum of money and valuable jewelry during the incident.

Rod Devi

Murderer of the Nelsons Denied New Trial

Julie Campbell, convicted in Iditarod for the murder of the Nelson brothers, has been refused a new trial. He received a life term in the penitentiary. appeals were pursued through the circuit court, with government counsel Barber and Crossley involved before the case stalled. Campbell remains in the state prison, and a Supreme Court appeal is not anticipated.

Eo Coke Hmil Henry Roden Circuit Court of Appeals Morton District A Crossley LR. Gillette Julie Campbell Seversl Supreme Court of the United States Uit Cours Lip Rey

Notice of Forfeiture and Property Claim

You are notified that the forfeiture action concerns property under Robe rt You and the case records show a notice of location recorded in Vol 0 Page 96 in the Abts district. If no response is filed within ninety days after the last publication, the property may be forfeited to satisfy the judgment with interest. Date of first publication April 37. Date of last publication July 7.

Robert Sted Fatthe Creek Rowe Evans Cocosener

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Miners & Merchants Bank Scandinavian American Bank Charles Ross John Holmes R. C. Button Tom Wmckakon General Merchandise Merchants Cafe Richmond Fairbank Knute Roland Iditarod Joe Nolet Joseph Nolet St. Elzeerd Beauce Canada Louis Nolet Dawson Ladger Lubell Boas Pete” Jensen M. E. Aubert Ruby Record-Citizen Third Avenue Tom DeVane Coke Hill Long Creek Road Fred Swanson Long Ruby M. Aubert E. C. Willis Pete Jensen Sherea Roadhouse DeVane Jude DeVane Willis Getiing Shearex Mirs. Livingston Charles Drew Basil Clemons Pat Keys Joe Ferris Jacob Meyerhoffer Alex Felton Mrs. Warren Felix Seppi Clemons Greenstone Bays Moose Hall Long City Peter Jensen Ruby District N. C. Co Bond Hunter Baltimore Hermitage Cyrus Noble Cedar Brook W. H. McBrayer Jesse Moore Commons Strathmill Scotland Usher N.C. Co THE Koyukuk Hammond Nolan Nelson & Smith Hammond Pioneer Office Nelsons Frank McGibney Drs. Otter Iditared Fraser House Mclean’s Roadhouse Takotna J. H. McLean Stanley House John Bagoy Crosby Caribou St Black and Willow Sts
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