Former Iditarod resident elected mayor of Fairbanks
In Fairbanks April 6 municipal election the Citizens ticket led by Andrew Nerland and others won a decisive victory with most candidates elected except ROS McDonald. Nerland held the highest vote, and Levi Lindgren topped the council slate. The council will abolish city physician and petty police posts and cut the alter salary as the new year begins. Voting was light in Chena, seven candidates stood, with Levi Lindgren receiving the high vote.
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Fairbanks
Apal
Icket
Andrew Nerland
R. Brechin
Fete Lorenz Kos
McDonald FT Mekr
RR Myers
George Smith
Ros
McDonald
Lian Callahan
Fox
Tyewety Council
Cnsuing
Chena Bur
Levi Lindgren
Amen
Nome City Council Elected With Ralph Lomen Leading Votes
Nome residents chose council members in the April 6 city election. Ralph Lomen received 338 votes, the second highest total, joining fellow elected officials including Biamend, Charles Thompson, A. G. Blake, Charles Ross, Denry Burgh, Thoruli Legh, and others.
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Ralph Lomen
Nome
Ralph Lome
Lomen
Ige
Charles Thompson
A. G. Blake
Charles Ross
Denry Burgh Thoruli Legh
Judge Bunnell Rules on Territorial Service of Summons
A Fairbanks Times report outlines Judge Bunnell’s ten page decision in Currier vs Mihatess and Peterson v McPike, upholding citizen service of civil summons under territorial law, while Fuller’s ruling previously rejected such authority. The piece notes the legislative power to regulate procedure without impeding court function, detailing related cases and the coroner’s jury verdict.
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Bunnell
He A. Currier
John Mibbcns
Fourth Judicial Division
Fairbanks Times
Peterson
Jdge Fuller
Judge Bunnell
United States
John Wigger
Supreme Court of the United States
Canyon Creek Looms Large In Yukon Trade Plans
Tom Shallay, transportation man, reports a push toward Canyon Creek as prospectors and merchants shift activity toward the Kuskokwim region. He notes Bear Creek projects expanding, with upper Kuskokwim movers driving a three creek boom this season and interest from figures like Joe Venus in Canyon Creek district. The overall drift aims at a major development drive along the canyon area.
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Tom Shallay
Kuskokwiin
Jasck Tran
Dharl ‘Wheilo
I District
Joe Venus
Kuskokwim
Canyon
Bear Creak
Strean
Cenyoning
Special Term of Alaska Court Set for Miturod in 1915
District Court of Alaska Fourth Judicial Division orders a special term to begin June 28 1915 at Miturod Olfer precinct. Clerk directed to publish notice. Judge Charles Bunnell presides with seal of the court. Deputy clerk G G Geraghty attests the notice.
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District Court
Miturod
Ham
Charles BE. Bunnell
Fourth Judicial Division
Territory of Alaska
J.B. Clark
G. G. Geraghty
Two Noted Figures Bound Over to Grand Jury on Grand Larceny
Phil Maghan and F Ayres Donovan, two well known figures, are under bonds of 2000 dollars each to await grand jury action on a charge of grand larceny. The complaint was filed by Pat Keys and covers theft of flour and feed.
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F Ayres Donovan Wcord
Phil Maghan
Grand Jury
Pat Keys
First Mail Arrives In Iditarod With Trene Captain
The mail launch Trene, captained by Welle, reached Iditarod at 1 30 Thursday morning from Nulato delivering interior Alaska mail. The Irene departs at 10 and will serve Us eity and Hely Cross. Mrs G B Austin and her daughters Frances and Katherine arrived last Thursday from Otter Creek. They attended closing exercises at the Tillarort public school, where the Tittle Ladies had studied until six weeks ago.
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Welle
Iditarod
Nulato
Interior Alaska
Irene
Eity
Washburn
Dela
Gibbon Lee
Berebes
May Delva—Cirele
St. Michael
Fairbanks
ALY Beartley
London
Nusuthny
Daveson
Nenana
Matt Gibbon
Americgn Creex
Tolovama
Ki Yokon
Delth
Sibella
Leuden
Renethy
Nuleto
Reliance -Av Nasutlin
Dawson
St AL Dinitine
Kokri Kotlik
Ehasinel
Londen
Spectacular Governor Stunt Reported Amid Alaska Prohibition Vote
Fragmentary notes describe Governor's public stunt referenced during Alaska prohibition vote of 1916. Mentions representatives, a measure author, and gifts including two ivory pens. scene tied to political process and awaiting official action. Also references a patient transfer to federal jail and hospital commitment details.
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Jim
Millard
Juneau
Ernor J. F
Albert Ture
Belated press dispatch on Baltic province capture
Berlin May 8 The government informs this afternoon that the Geer forces which invaded the Baltic provinces have captured a Russian port city with a population around 90 000 and one of the chief ports of the Baltic provinces.
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Berlin
Native Woman Declared Insane Near Innoko River Village
Deputy Marshal Percy G. Charles reported that Mrs. Dorcas, an Indian woman living near the Holikuchek village on the lower Innoko river, has become insane. She is completely blind and requires constant attendance by two other natives.
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United States
Percy G. Charles
Dorcas
Holikuchek
Innoko River
Not His Profession and Comic Transforms on Board
A jovial mishmash of anecdotes from Atlantic City and beyond. A society belle on Spruce Street loses a wig to a wave, Tim delivers a pun about hair versus life. A cavalry horse in shafts obeys a hastened order, the driver jokes about speed in Ireland. A quay scene elicits a belittling remark about horses in Ireland. American pianos are touted as tropical climate specialists alongside rubber goods.
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Atlantic City
Spruce Street
Tim
First Arrivals From Outside Reach the City Water Front
The steamer M. L. Washburn became the first river vessel this season to reach Dikeman with passengers and freight from the Outside. The Little D. and Launches met it after 3 PM, while the Sea Wolf led the city arrivals, with Captain Ray Henderson aboard. Numerous travelers from Seattle and Alaska ports were noted, including Henry Riley and Louis Garfinkle, among others.
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M. L. Washburn
Dikeman
Washburn
Thursie
Stean
Sea Wolf
Frank Larson
Iditarod Nver
Greyhound
Ray Henderson
Pup
Administrator Appointed in Estate Case
Peter Thibault was named administrator of the estate of Joseph Nolet by Commissioner Guy G. Geraghty. E. M. Stanton acted as legal adviser. Henri du Rand, Flat City restaurateur, appeared in the city as the man on horseback for a few hours last Monday.
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Peter Thibault
Joseph Nolet
Guy G. Geraghty
E.M. Stanton
Jar
Svtminist
Henri du Rand
More Alaska towns vote for prohibition
Reports from multiple Alaska towns show wet or dry results in early May elections. Juneau Dougl as well as Skagway and Petersburg backed wet while Ketchikan voted dry and Nome reported a decisive wet victory with 197 votes and 541 others in favor of prohibition.
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Juneau
Dougl Skagway
Petersburg
Jo Jenaines
Wets
Nome Nome
Card of Thanks for Joseph Nolet remembrance
Family and friends express thanks for the kindness shown at the memorial service for Joseph Nolet held May 26, 197? The message conveys gratitude from the Thibauld family and associates. Fresh Oly ean Le apis Oysters noted for cocktails and $2 items appear in the notice.
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Joseph Nolet
Thibault
Notice to Creditors in the Pole Probate Court
Notice is hereby given that the estate of Joseph Natet, deceased, has been admitted. All persons having claims against the estate must present them in the manner required by law. The notice is dated May 27, 191? and published May 28, 194?.
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Pole Probate Couet
Otter
Terrtary
Matshita
Claittis
Joseph Natet
Otter Otter Prechtet
Musk Veter Thibaul
Old-Time Klgndiker Passes Away in Seattle
Dawson News reports the death of Sam Willimarn an innner wall known Dungeonite coed in Seattle. The obituary notes he worked with Pete Mallen and Wes Huson, linked with Malone New York origins, and his wife was with King in Seattle at the time of death.
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Dawson News
Sam Willimarn
Mi Pitwl
Seattle
Ows
Peter Mallen
Wes Huson
Dawson
Malone N.Y
Bieveon
Bete McDonald
Bank
Enews
Moa
King
Delegate Wickersham Returns to Fairbanks Home
Delegate Wickersham is back in Fairbanks to spend the summer after years away. Local reporters note his plans to stay in the Interior, help with the new agricultural college, and return to Weekington by fall to be ready for Congress opening.
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Wickersham
Fairbanks
Agricultural College
Mr. Wickerskom
Suntan
Weekington
Marriage of Miss Claypool in Olympia
Miss Kath erine Claypool daughter of Judge Charly E. Claypool married Dr Torland of Seattle at the Episcopal church. The ceremony drew a large attendance and many Fairbanks connections were present in a brilliant city wedding noted as one of the year’s standout social functions. Fresh Olympis Oysters for cocktails were offered.
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Olympia
Wash
Katherine Claypool
Charly
E. Claypool
Fairbanks
Episcopal Church
Torland
Seatte
Att Pesrent
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Sam
Applebaum
Ansleys
Ansileys Iditarod
Fuller
RS. Boye
Smith’s Gun Store
Iditarod, Alaska
Canyon Creek
Lake Lebarse
John & Stetson
A. J. Weiss
Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothing
U.R. Peck
Flat City
Mani
Charls
Down River
Western Union
Bedford-Mcneil
George Marsh Buldweiser Soiarep
the Americana
Alaska
Mar City
Anderson
Ireland
Pat
Ake
Ceylon
Boast
Flat
Delta
Si Atwell
Little Delis Son
Henry Riley
RS McMillan
Louis Garfinkle
Paul Lohman
William Cabson
Robert Leck
Peter Peterson
Deve Edwards
Dimente
Ophir City
Norton
Dion
Charles Lennon
Ira Wood
Crosby Massac
Nettleton and Florsheim
John B. Stetson
Discovery
Bayles Clothing Co
Banks
George Milich
Frat Thiesen
Syle Milchh
Thiesen
Chi
Chena
Stor
Klgndiker
Miss Claypool
Geo. Adams
Adams House
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